The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0563-2024·Announced 2023-12-20

Wilcox Premium Butterscotch Ripple Ice Cream Recalled Due to Listeria Risk

Wilcox Premium Butterscotch Ripple ice cream in multiple sizes is being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects 19.31 tons distributed in 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: FDA Class I classification indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing severe illness and death in susceptible populations.

Plain-English summary

Wilcox Premium Butterscotch Ripple ice cream in 1.5QT, Quart, and Pint sizes is being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The manufacturer is WILCOX ICE CREAM, and the recall affects a total of 19.31 tons of product.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterial pathogen that can cause serious foodborne illness, particularly in vulnerable populations including young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.

The recalled products were distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York. The affected products have Best By/Sell By dates ranging from September 14, 2024 to November 14, 2024.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should either return it to the retailer or dispose of it safely.

The recalled product

Product
Wilcox Premium Butterscotch Ripple in 1.5QT, Quart, and Pint sizes
Manufacturer
WILCOX ICE CREAM
Hazard
  • listeria
  • contamination

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