Espo and Natures Promise Sorbetto recalled for milk ingredient not listed on product label

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin warns consumers to the recall of some sorbet products that have a milk ingredient not listed on the product label.

Hiland-Roberts Ice Cream, Norfolk, Neb., is recalling sorbet products manufactured for Espo’s Cucina Dolce, Inc.  Some of the sorbet contains trace amounts of milk not listed on its label, according to the company. 

Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled products, Espo’s Sorbetto and Nature’s Promise Sorbetto were distributed nationally to retail stores.  The products are packaged in a pint paper carton under the Espo’s Sorbetto and Nature’s Promise Sorbetto brand name.

The sorbets included in this recall are:

Pint Espo Lemon Sorbetto, Distributed by Espo’s Cucina Dolce, Inc, Denver, CO, (UPC 95069 00046) Code Date/Lot # (Feb 18 11 / Lot #49) and (May 12 11 / Lot #132)

Pint Espo Mango Sorbetto, Distributed by Espo’s Cucina Dolce, Inc, Denver CO, (UPC 95069 00052) Code Date/Lot # (March 11 11 / Lot #70) and (July 1 11 / Lot #182)

Pint Espo Raspberry Sorbetto, Distributed by Espo’s Cucina Dolce, Inc, Denver CO, (UPC 95069 00056) Code Date/Lot # (March 11 11 / Lot #70)

Pint Natures Promise Lemon Sorbetto, Distributed by Foodhold USA LLC, Landover, MD, (UPC 88267 08968) Code Date/Lot # (May 8 11 / Lot #128) and (June 13 11 / Lot #164)

Pint Natures Promise Strawberry Sorbetto, Distributed by Foodhold USA LLC, Landover, MD,(UPC 88267 08970) Code Date/Lot # (May 8 11 / Lot #128)

Consumers with recalled products may either discard them or return them to place of purchase for a refund.   Those with questions may call Hiland-Roberts Ice Cream at 1-800-373-6455. 

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