Lidl recalls gelato sold in NJ, NY stores over possible listeria contamination
Routine testing detected listeria in a sample of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato. No illnesses had been reported as of the Oct. 16 recall announcement.
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Lidl is recalling a batch of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato sold at stores in New Jersey and eight other states because of possible listeria contamination.
The recall affects 16-ounce containers of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration.
The affected products were distributed to Lidl stores between July 19 and Oct. 15 in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Washington, D.C.
The recalled gelato can be identified by the following information on the bottom of the container:
Lot number: 085261
Best-by date: March 26, 2028
UPC: 4 0564897 22458
The product comes in a clear plastic container with a brown lid.
Lidl said the recall was initiated after routine quality testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in a laboratory sample. No illnesses had been reported as of the company's Oct. 16 announcement.
Listeria can cause serious or potentially fatal infections, particularly in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Infections can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths during pregnancy.
Customers should discard the recalled gelato or return it to a Lidl store for a full refund. No receipt is required.
Anyone with questions can contact Lidl customer service at 844-747-5435.
(Photo Credit: FDA)
