ANNOUNCED ONGOING Food recall · Reported 17 Oct 2026 · FDA company announcement, classification pending
Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces recalled
Lidl US is recalling Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 16 Oct 2026 and is listed as ongoing.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FDA-PR-5b92ba0d0194
- Recalling firm
- Lidl US
- Brand
- Gelatelli
- Classification
- Pending
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Reported
- 17 Oct 2026
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
Timeline
| 16 Oct 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Oct 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +1 day |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. ARLINGTON, VA – OCTOBER 16, 2026 – Lidl US is recalling one lot of 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 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. The recalled product was distributed between 7/19/2026 - 10/15/2026 to all Lidl US retail store locations in Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. The recalled product can be identified as follows: 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, which can be found on the bottom of the container. The recalled product is packaged in a clear plastic container with a brown lid. No illnesses have been reported to date. This recall was initiated after routine quality testing identified Listeria monocytogenes present on a lab sample. Customers should immediately discard or return the recalled product to their nearest Lidl store for a full
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the company
Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces
Where it was distributed
DC, DE, GA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA
District of ColumbiaDelawareGeorgiaMarylandNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaVirginia
Stores named: Lidl
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. ARLINGTON, VA – OCTOBER 16, 2026 – Lidl US is recalling one lot of 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 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. The recalled product was distributed between 7/19/2026 - 10/15/2026 to all Lidl US retail store locations in Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. The recalled product can be identified as follows: 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, which can be found on the bottom of the container. The recalled product is packaged in a clear plastic container with a brown lid. No illnesses have been reported to date. This recall was initiated after routine quality testing identified Listeria monocytogenes present on a lab sample. Customers should immediately discard or return the recalled product to their nearest Lidl store for a full
Where was it sold?
DC, DE, GA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does an unclassified recall mean?
The FDA assigns a class once it has assessed the health risk. Until then the recall is listed without one.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 17 Oct 2026. This is a company announcement published by the FDA; the FDA has not yet classified the recall. The record is updated when the classification appears in the Enforcement Report. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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