The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0511-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Wilcox Premium Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Wilcox Premium Sea Salt Caramel ice cream is being recalled for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products with best-by dates of 9/14/24 to 11/14/24 were distributed in VT, NH, MA, and NY.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The severity rubric identifies FDA Class I recalls as Critical.

Plain-English summary

Wilcox Premium Sea Salt Caramel ice cream is being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product includes 4 oz cups (UPC 04372600404) and larger sizes (1.5QT, Quart, Pint, 3 Gallon, and 1 Gallon). The total quantity affected is 19.31 tons.

The recall applies to products distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York with best-by or sell-by dates between September 14, 2024, and November 14, 2024.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should dispose of or return it to the place of purchase. Those with questions may contact Wilcox Ice Cream or their local health authorities.

The recalled product

Product
Wilcox Premium Sea Salt Caramel; 4 oz Cup; UPC 04372600404; Wilcox Premium Sea Salt Caramel in 1.5QT, Quart, Pint, 3 Gallon, and 1 Gallon sizes
Manufacturer
WILCOX ICE CREAM
Hazard
  • listeria-monocytogenes

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All Sizes with Best By/Sell By dates of 9/14/24 to 11/14/24:

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • MA
  • NH
  • NY
  • VT