The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0551-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Wilcox Premium Pumpkin ice cream recalled due to Listeria contamination

Wilcox Premium Pumpkin ice cream in multiple sizes is being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products distributed in VT, NH, MA, and NY with Best By dates from September to November 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: This is an FDA Class I recall involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. FDA Class I classifications mandate a minimum severity score of 4 (Severe) per the rubric, regardless of whether illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Wilcox Premium Pumpkin ice cream is being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects product in 1.5QT, Quart, Pint, and 3 Gallon sizes with Best By/Sell By dates of September 14, 2024 through November 14, 2024.

The recalled products were distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York. A total of 19.31 tons of product is subject to this recall.

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and immunocompromised individuals. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Retailers and restaurants should remove affected products from shelves.

The FDA's recall number for this product is F-0551-2024. For more information, contact the FDA or the recalling manufacturer, Wilcox Ice Cream.

The recalled product

Product
Wilcox Premium Pumpkin 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