The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0525-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Wilcox Ice Cream Bar Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Wilcox Ice Cream Bar (Black Raspberry) is being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York.

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: FDA Class I classification is a criterion for Critical severity per the rubric. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen explicitly named in the recall.

Plain-English summary

Wilcox Ice Cream is recalling Wilcox Ice Cream Bar (Dairy Based, Black Raspberry, UPC 043726005065) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Approximately 19.31 tons of the product were distributed to Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York. The affected items have Best By/Sell By dates from 9/15/24 through 11/14/24.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness. The recalled product may be contaminated with this pathogen.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product, dispose of it or return it to the retailer. If you have consumed this product and experience symptoms of illness, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Wilcox Ice Cream Bar (Dairy Based) Black Raspberry (UPC 043726005065)
Manufacturer
WILCOX ICE CREAM
Category
Food — Frozen Desserts
Hazard
  • listeria

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)

  • Best By/Sell By: 9/15/24 through 11/14/24

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • MA
  • NH
  • NY
  • VT

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