The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0526-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Wilcox Ice Cream Bars Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

Wilcox Ice Cream Bars (Espresso) sold in VT, NH, MA, and NY may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the product.

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 for a Listeria monocytogenes contamination meets the Critical (5) threshold per the severity rubric. Class I recalls indicate the highest level of food safety concern.

Plain-English summary

Wilcox Ice Cream is recalling Wilcox Ice Cream Bar (Dairy Based) - Espresso, UPC 043726005072. Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product has a Best By/Sell By date from 9/15/24 through 11/14/24 and was distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York. Approximately 19.31 tons of product are involved in this recall.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause illness.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it.

The recalled product

Product
Wilcox Ice Cream Bar (Dairy Based) - Espresso (UPC 043726005072)
Manufacturer
WILCOX ICE CREAM
Category
Food — Frozen Dessert
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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