ARLINGTON, Virginia — Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The company announced the recall October 16; the FDA published its notice October 17. Lidl said routine testing detected the organism in a laboratory sample. No illnesses had been reported at the time of the announcement.
Which product is affected?
- Size: 16 fluid ounces (one pint)
- Lot: 085261
- Best by: MAR/26/2028
- UPC: 4 0564897 22458
The lot information is on the container’s bottom. The affected dessert has a clear plastic container and brown lid. Distribution ran from July 19 through October 15 to Lidl stores in nine states and the District of Columbia, as listed in the notice.
What customers should do
Lidl advises customers to discard the recalled product or return it for a full refund without a receipt. Its customer-care number is (844) 747-5435.
Source: FDA-posted recall notice. Check the official notice for complete identification and distribution details.
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