Dolcezza Gelato recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Totally Cool, Inc. is recalling Dolcezza Dulce de Leche & Cookies Gelato due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product was distributed nationwide.
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: This FDA Class II recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. However, the contamination is described as possible (theoretical) with no reported illnesses or hospitalizations, placing it in the High severity category per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Totally Cool, Inc. is recalling Dolcezza Dulce de Leche & Cookies Gelato (16 fl oz/1 pint containers, UPC 857838006335) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was distributed nationwide.
The affected gelato includes all units with Best By Dates between May 20, 2024, and June 20, 2025, manufactured at Plant Code 24-65. Approximately 13,384 cases are included in this recall.
Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious infection, particularly in pregnant individuals, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. No illnesses have been reported at this time.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop consuming it and discard it. For questions, contact the manufacturer directly.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dolcezza Dulce de Leche & Cookies Gelato 16 fl oz/1 pint, UPC 857838006335. Packaged in paper containers, 8 containers per case.
- Manufacturer
- Totally Cool, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Frozen Dessert
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 13,384
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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