Lidl recalls one lot of Gelatelli coffee and vanilla gelato over Listeria
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Lidl US recalls lot 085261 of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato, 16 oz, over possible Listeria monocytogenes. Shoppers should discard it or return it to Lidl for a refund. No illnesses have been reported.
What happened
Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was announced October 16, 2026 and published by the FDA on October 17, 2026. The recall was started after routine quality testing found Listeria monocytogenes on a lab sample.
Affected products
- Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces, 16 FL OZ (1 PT)
- UPC 4 0564897 22458
- Lot: 085261
- Best By MAR/26/2028, found on the bottom of the container
- Distributed 7/19/2026 to 10/15/2026 to Lidl US stores in Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia
The risk
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may have only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. In pregnant women, it can cause miscarriages and stillbirths. No illnesses have been reported to date.
What to do
Immediately discard or return the recalled product to your nearest Lidl store for a full refund. A receipt is not required. For questions, call the Lidl US Customer Care Hotline at (844) 747-5435, Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 8 pm ET.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Read the bottom of the tub for lot 085261 and best by date MAR/26/2028. Only that exact lot is part of the recall.
- ✓Toss the tub or take it back to any Lidl store in the recall area for a full refund. You don't need a receipt.
- ✓Watch for high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, or diarrhea if you ate any of it. Pregnant women, young children, and anyone with a weak immune system should contact a doctor right away if they notice these signs.
- ✓Call Lidl Customer Care at 844-747-5435 with questions. The line runs Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 8 pm ET.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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