The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1603-2024·Announced 2024-08-07

Dolcezza Dark Chocolate Gelato Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Totally Cool, Inc. is recalling Dolcezza Dark Chocolate Gelato due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products have Best By dates between May 20, 2024 and June 20, 2025.

What this means for you

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. However, the source indicates possible (not confirmed) contamination with no reported illnesses or hospitalizations, placing this at score 3 per the rubric criterion for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Totally Cool, Inc. is recalling Dolcezza Dark Chocolate Gelato 16 fl oz/1 pint containers (UPC 857838006083) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The product was distributed nationwide. All containers with Best By dates between May 20, 2024 and June 20, 2025, with Plant Code 24-65, are affected. A total of 2,406 cases were recalled.

Consumers should not consume the recalled gelato. Affected products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Dolcezza Dark Chocolate Gelato 16 fl oz/1 pint, UPC 857838006083. Packaged in paper containers, 8 containers per case.
Manufacturer
Totally Cool, Inc.
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)

  • All Best By Dates Between: 05/20/24 to 06/20/25 Plant Code: 24-65

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.