The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0536-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Wilcox Premium Cookies in Cream ice cream recalled for Listeria

Wilcox Premium Cookies in Cream ice cream in multiple sizes is being recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products were distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York with best-by dates between September 14 and 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 recall for Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Agency classification mandates minimum severity 4 per the rubric, though no illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Wilcox Ice Cream is recalling Wilcox Premium Cookies in Cream ice cream products due to the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall includes products sold in 1.5-quart, quart, pint, 1-gallon, and 3-gallon sizes.

The recalled products were distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York. Affected products carry best-by or sell-by dates between September 14, 2024 and November 14, 2024.

A total of 19.31 tons of product is included in this recall. Consumers who have purchased this ice cream with the affected date codes should not consume it.

Consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Check the product packaging for the best-by or sell-by date and compare it to the date range listed above to determine if your product is affected.

The recalled product

Product
Wilcox Premium Cookies in Cream in 1.5QT, Quart, Pint, 3 Gallon, and 1 Gallon sizes
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 of 9/14/24 to 11/14/24

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • MA
  • NH
  • NY
  • VT