A popular ice cream is being recalled. The FDA recently released a recall notice regarding the ice cream, explaining that there are concerns it is contaminated with dangerous bacteria.
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What Ice Cream is Affected?
The specific product that is affected was distributed by Lidl US. They recalled one lot of their Gelatelli brand Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce and Cookie Pieces.
The specific details of the product are as follows:
- It is packaged in a "clear plastic container with a brown lid".
- The product is of a 16 fl. oz / 1 pint size.
- The product has a UPC of 0564897 22458; a lot code of 085261; and a best by date of MARCH 26, 2028.
The product was distributed between 7/19 and 10/15/2026 to "all Lidl US" retail locations in the following states and districts:
- Delaware; District of Columbia; Georgia; Maryland; New Jersey; New York; North Carolina; Pennsylvania; South Carolina; and Virginia.
What is Wrong With the Product?
The affected product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the FDA, the organism "can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems."
They added that healthy people can also suffer symptoms of lesser severity, including "high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain" and also diarrhea.
What Should I Do if My Product is Affected?
If your product is affected, the FDA has advised that you should "discard or return the recalled product" to the nearest Lidl store. A full refund will be issued without the need for a receipt.
Customers with concerns have also been advised to contact the Lidl US Customer Care Hotline at (844) 747-5435. The hotline is open from 8am-8pm ET between Monday and Saturday.
Lidl released a statement about the recall, writing, "The health and safety of our customers is our top priority. Lidl US regrets any inconvenience related to this voluntary recall. Our Quality Assurance Department is constantly working to ensure that all products on our shelves meet the high-quality standards that we would expect when feeding our own families. We are grateful for all our Lidl US customers who choose to shop with us every day."
