The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0534-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Leonardo's Gelato Mint Chocolate Chip Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination

Leonardo's Gelato Mint Chocolate Chip (pints and 4 oz cups) may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Products were distributed in VT, NH, MA, and NY with Best By dates from August 28–November 14, 2024.

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: FDA Class I classification mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. No deaths or reported illnesses are noted in the source text, preventing a Critical (5) rating. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen, supporting the Severe (4) designation.

Plain-English summary

Leonardo's Gelato Mint Chocolate Chip is being recalled by the FDA due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects pints (UPC 81643900050) and 4 oz cups (UPC 81643900041) manufactured by Wilcox Ice Cream. A total of 19.31 tons of product have been recalled.

The affected products were distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York. Affected products carry Best By/Sell By dates from August 28, 2024 to November 14, 2024.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Return the product to the point of purchase or dispose of it. Those who may have consumed the product and have concerns should contact their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Leonardo's Gelato Mint Chocolate Chip; Pints (UPC 8 1643900050) and 4 oz cup (UPC 81643900041)
Manufacturer
WILCOX ICE CREAM
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 Dates: 8/28/24 to 11/14/24

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • MA
  • NH
  • NY
  • VT