The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0535-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Leonardo's Gelato Maple Flavor Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

WILCOX ICE CREAM is recalling Leonardo's Gelato VT Maple Gelato 4 oz cups due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were 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 severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls must receive a minimum severity score of 4. While no illnesses or deaths have been reported in the source, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen in food products.

Plain-English summary

WILCOX ICE CREAM is recalling Leonardo's Gelato VT Maple Gelato sold in 4 oz cups (UPC 81643900056). The recall encompasses 19.31 tons of product with best-by dates from August 28, 2024 to November 14, 2024.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled gelato was distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York.

The recalled product

Product
Leonardo's Gelato VT Maple Gelato; 4 oz Cup (UPC 81643900056)
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