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Lidl US announced a voluntary recall of one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato after routine quality testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in a laboratory sample. The product was distributed to Lidl stores in 10 states and Washington, D.C.; the company says no illnesses have been reported. Customers should discard it or return it for a full refund.
Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato after routine quality testing found Listeria monocytogenes in a laboratory sample, the company said in a recall announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on October 17. The product was distributed to Lidl stores in 10 states and Washington, D.C.; no illnesses had been reported when the company issued its notice.
The recall covers Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces, sold in a 16-fluid-ounce (one-pint) clear plastic container with a brown lid. Customers can identify the affected product by its UPC 4 0564897 22458, lot number 085261 and best-by date MAR/26/2028. Lidl said the lot number and date are printed on the bottom of the container.
The company said the product was distributed from July 19 through October 15, 2026, to Lidl US retail stores in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. The recall announcement identifies one lot; it does not say that other Gelatelli products or lots are included.
Lidl said it began the voluntary recall after routine quality testing identified Listeria monocytogenes in a lab sample. Customers who have the affected product should immediately discard it or return it to a Lidl store for a full refund, with no receipt required. For questions, the company lists its customer care hotline as (844) 747-5435, available Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Who Faces the Greatest Listeria Risk
The notice matters because Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an infection that may be serious or fatal for young children, older or frail people, and people with weakened immune systems. The company’s warning also says infection during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms, including fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
The recall does not establish that anyone became ill, and Lidl reported no illnesses at the time of its announcement. It does identify a possible contamination concern in a specific lot of a ready-to-eat food, which is why the company advises consumers not to keep or eat the product. Anyone concerned about possible exposure or symptoms can contact a health care professional.
Lidl Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato
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How Lidl Identified the Affected Lot
The notice was issued as a company announcement and posted by the FDA as a public service. The FDA’s page states that posting a company’s recall announcement does not mean the agency endorses the product or company. The FDA listing describes the reason for the announcement as potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
According to Lidl, the recall followed a routine quality test in which the organism was found in a lab sample. The company’s announcement is dated October 16, 2026, and the FDA page gives October 17 as its publication date. The distribution period listed by Lidl ended October 15, one day before the company announcement.
“No illnesses have been reported to date.”
— Lidl US, in its recall announcement
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What the Recall Notice Does Not Establish
The announcement says a lab sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, but it does not specify where the sample was collected, how many samples were tested or whether the source of potential contamination has been identified. It also does not provide information about production conditions or any corrective steps beyond the recall.
No illnesses had been reported when Lidl issued the notice. The announcement does not give a later case count or say whether testing of additional products or lots is underway. The available information is limited to the named product and lot, so consumers should use the printed UPC, lot number and best-by date to check whether their container matches.
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Steps for Affected Gelato Buyers
Consumers should check the bottom of any Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato container for lot 085261 and the best-by date MAR/26/2028, as well as the matching UPC. If all identifiers match, Lidl advises them to discard the product or return it to a Lidl store for a full refund; a receipt is not required.
Customers can call Lidl US at (844) 747-5435 with questions. The company lists hotline hours as Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. The recall notice does not provide a separate deadline for returns or identify a further public update date; consumers should follow any subsequent company or FDA notices for new information.
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Key Questions
Which Gelatelli product is being recalled?
The recall covers Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces in a 16-fluid-ounce (one-pint) container. The affected lot is 085261, with UPC 4 0564897 22458 and best-by date MAR/26/2028.
Where was the recalled gelato sold?
Lidl said the lot was distributed from July 19 through October 15, 2026, to stores in Delaware, Washington, D.C., Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia.
What should I do if I have the affected product?
Do not eat it. Lidl advises customers to discard the gelato or return it to a Lidl store for a full refund. A receipt is not required for a return.
Have any illnesses been reported?
Lidl said no illnesses had been reported when it issued the recall announcement. The notice does not provide a later case update.
How can I contact Lidl about the recall?
Call Lidl US Customer Care at (844) 747-5435. The company lists hours as Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
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