Nationwide Ice Cream Recall Alert: Popular Brands Pulled Over Listeria—Find Out If Yours Is Affected

Frozen-dessert lovers, check your freezers now: Lidl US has issued a nationwide recall of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato after routine testing found Listeria monocytogenes in one production lot. On 3 November 2026 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) escalated the action to a Class I recall—the agency’s most serious category, reserved for products that pose a reasonable risk of severe illness or death. What product is affected • Brand: Gelatelli Naturally Flavored Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces • Package size: 16 fl oz (1 pint) clear plastic tub with brown lid • UPC: 4 0564897 22458 • Lot No.: 085261 • Best-by date: Mar/26/2028 • Country of origin: Italy Where the recalled gelato was sold Shipments reached all Lidl stores in the District of Columbia plus nine East-Coast states: Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. Why Listeria is dangerous Listeria monocytogenes can survive freezing temperatures and may cause fever, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea and, in severe cases, meningitis or miscarriage. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food. Those at highest risk include pregnant people, adults over 65 and anyone with a weakened immune system. What to do now 1. Look for the UPC, lot number and best-by date printed on the bottom of the tub. 2. If your product matches the details above, do not eat it. Double-bag it and discard, or return it to any Lidl store for a full refund—no receipt required. 3. Clean and sanitize any surfaces or utensils the ice cream may have touched. 4. Monitor for symptoms; contact a healthcare provider if illness develops. Keeping your kitchen safe Because Listeria thrives in cold, moist environments, regularly deep-clean your freezer and wipe up spills immediately. Store ready-to-eat foods on upper shelves and raw items below to avoid cross-contamination. Stay informed Lidl posts updates at lidl.com/product-recalls, and the FDA maintains a searchable recall database at fda.gov/safety/recalls. Setting smartphone alerts for “ice cream recall,” “FDA Class I,” and “Listeria” can help you react quickly to future safety notices. Bottom line Until further notice, treat every pint of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato as potentially contaminated. Take advantage of Lidl’s refund offer, sanitize your freezer space and keep an eye on official recall channels for real-time updates.