The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0556-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Wilcox Premium Black Forest ice cream recalled for Listeria contamination

Wilcox Premium Black Forest ice cream is recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects products distributed to VT, NH, MA, and NY with Best By dates from 9/14/24 to 11/14/24.

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 with Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. FDA Class I recalls never score below 4 per the rubric, regardless of reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Wilcox Premium Black Forest ice cream in 1.5QT, Quart, Pint, and 3 Gallon sizes is being recalled. A total of 19.31 tons of product has been affected.

The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness.

The affected products were distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York. Consumers should check for Best By or Sell By dates between 9/14/24 and 11/14/24.

Consumers who have purchased this product with the affected dates are advised not to consume it. Anyone who has consumed the product and develops symptoms of Listeria infection should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Wilcox Premium Black Forest 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