The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0548-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Wilcox Premium Blueberry Crumble ice cream recalled for potential Listeria contamination

WILCOX ICE CREAM is recalling Wilcox Premium Blueberry Crumble ice cream in multiple sizes due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The 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 involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls never score below 4, regardless of whether illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

WILCOX ICE CREAM is recalling Wilcox Premium Blueberry Crumble ice cream sold in 1.5 quart, quart, pint, and 3 gallon sizes. A total of 19.31 tons of product are affected by this recall.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, young children, elderly persons, and immunocompromised individuals.

The affected ice cream was distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York with Best By/Sell By dates ranging from September 14, 2024, to November 14, 2024.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with the affected product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. If you have consumed this product and experienced symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea, seek medical attention and inform your healthcare provider about the potential exposure.

The recalled product

Product
Wilcox Premium Blueberry Crumble in 1.5QT, Quart, Pint, and 3 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