The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0555-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Wilcox Premium Peppermint Ice Cream Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Wilcox Ice Cream is recalling Wilcox Premium Peppermint ice cream in multiple sizes distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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, which per the severity rubric mandates a minimum score of 4. The recalled product is potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. The source does not report any confirmed illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Wilcox Ice Cream is recalling Wilcox Premium Peppermint ice cream in 1.5QT, Quart, Pint, and 3 Gallon sizes due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects approximately 19.31 tons of product distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York. Products with Best By or Sell By dates between 9/14/24 and 11/14/24 are included in this recall.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who consumed the product and develops symptoms of illness should seek medical attention.

The recalled product

Product
Wilcox Premium Peppermint 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