Dolcezza Dark Chocolate Fudge Gelato recalled for possible Listeria contamination
Dolcezza Dark Chocolate Fudge Gelato 16 fl oz containers distributed nationwide are being recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen explicitly listed in the severity rubric. The rubric assigns a High (3) score for high-risk pathogens without reported illness. This FDA Class II recall involves possible contamination with no confirmed illnesses reported.
Plain-English summary
Totally Cool, Inc. is recalling Dolcezza Dark Chocolate Fudge Gelato due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products are 16 fl oz (1 pint) containers with UPC 857838006014.
The affected gelato was distributed nationwide. The recall involves approximately 6,420 cases with Best By dates between May 20, 2024, and June 20, 2025, produced at Plant Code 24-65.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Affected consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about a potential exposure to Listeria monocytogenes should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dolcezza Dark Chocolate Fudge Gelato 16 fl oz/1 pint, UPC 857838006014. Packaged in paper containers, 8 containers per case.
- Manufacturer
- Totally Cool, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Dessert
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6,420
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)
- All Best By Dates Between: 05/20/24 to 06/20/25 Plant Code: 24-65
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 68 recalled by Totally Cool, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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