The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0532-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Leonardo's Gelato Chocolate Gelato Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Wilcox Ice Cream is recalling Leonardo's Gelato Chocolate Gelato due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects pints and 4 oz cups distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall. Per the rubric, Class I recalls never score below 4, regardless of reported illnesses. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen known to cause serious illness.

Plain-English summary

Wilcox Ice Cream is recalling Leonardo's Gelato Chocolate Gelato in two package sizes: pints (UPC 81643900005) and 4 oz cups (UPC 81643900028). The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products have best-by or sell-by dates ranging from August 28, 2024, to November 14, 2024. Approximately 19.31 tons of product are included in this recall and were distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Check the packaging for the affected date codes and discard the product if present. Anyone concerned about their health should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Leonardo's Gelato Chocolate Gelato; Pints (UPC 8 1643900005) and 4 oz cup (UPC 81643900028)
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)

  • Best By/Sell By Dates: 8/28/24 to 11/14/24

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • MA
  • NH
  • NY
  • VT