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Lidl US is recalling 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 the District of Columbia; no illnesses have been reported. Customers should discard it or return it to Lidl for a full refund.
Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces after routine quality testing found Listeria monocytogenes in a laboratory sample, according to a recall report published October 18. The product was distributed to Lidl stores in 10 states and the District of Columbia; no illnesses have been reported to date.
The affected product is sold in a 16-fluid-ounce clear plastic container with a brown lid. Customers can identify it by the name Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces, UPC 4 0564897 22458, lot number 085261, and best-by date MAR/26/2028. The lot and date can be found on the bottom of the container.
The recalled lot was distributed from July 19 through October 15, 2026, to Lidl US retail locations in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. The report says the recall was initiated after routine quality testing found Listeria in a lab sample; it does not describe the sample’s source or provide additional testing details, unlike this cold-smoked fish recall involving Listeria risk.
Customers who have the identified product should discard it or return it to a Lidl store for a full refund. A receipt is not required for a return. The report notes that the product’s long shelf life means consumers may still have it stored in their freezers. It says no illnesses have been reported as of publication.
Why the Gelato Recall Matters
Listeria contamination can present a health risk even when a food looks, smells and tastes normal. That makes checking the lot number and best-by date more useful than relying on appearance or smell. The reported contamination was found through testing, and consumers cannot determine whether a container is affected by inspecting the gelato.
The reported distribution across 11 jurisdictions means the recall may affect shoppers in several parts of the eastern United States. People who bought the product during the distribution period may have kept it because its best-by date is in 2028. Checking the freezer and acting on the identifying information can prevent further consumption of the recalled lot.
Food Safety News reports that symptoms of listeriosis can take up to 70 days to develop after exposure. It advises anyone who ate the recalled gelato and develops symptoms to seek medical care and tell the clinician about possible Listeria exposure. Pregnant people, older adults, young children and people with weakened immune systems face a greater risk of serious illness. The report also notes that infection during pregnancy may harm the newborn even when the pregnant person has only mild symptoms.
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How the Affected Lot Was Identified
The recall report attributes the action to routine quality testing that identified Listeria monocytogenes in a laboratory sample. It does not say that the test was prompted by a consumer complaint or an illness report. The distinction matters: the report describes a contamination finding, but provides no evidence of illnesses linked to the product.
The distribution dates and the best-by date span a long period: the lot went to stores between July 19 and October 15, 2026, while its container carries a best-by date of March 26, 2028. The report specifically raises the possibility that consumers may still have the gelato at home because of that shelf life. The recall is limited in the source material to the named product and lot, rather than all Gelatelli products.
The product identification details are central to distinguishing the recalled gelato from other items. The stated UPC, lot number and date are printed on the package, with the lot and best-by date on the bottom of the container. Customers should compare those details rather than relying only on the brand or flavor.
““This recall was initiated after routine quality testing identified Listeria monocytogenes present on a lab sample.””
— Food Safety News recall report
Details Not Provided in the Recall Report
The available report does not specify how many containers were included in the lot, how many tested positive, or where the laboratory sample was collected. It also does not state whether the product was tested before or after distribution, beyond describing the testing as routine quality work. Those details cannot be inferred from the recall notice as summarized.
No illnesses have been reported in the source material, but that status reflects the report at the time it was published on October 18. It is not a guarantee that no infections could later be linked to the product. The report does not identify any suspected cases, explain whether public health agencies are investigating, or provide an estimate of how many consumers may have purchased the affected lot.
The source material also does not include a direct statement from Lidl, a regulator’s notice, or a date for the recall’s conclusion. Readers should use the package identifiers and the reported return instructions while awaiting any further information from the company or public health authorities.
Steps for Shoppers and Health Follow-Up
Consumers can check their freezers for the product name, UPC 4 0564897 22458, lot 085261 and best-by date MAR/26/2028. If all identifying details match, the report advises not eating the gelato and says it may be discarded or returned to a Lidl store for a full refund without a receipt.
Anyone who has eaten the recalled product should monitor for symptoms during the coming weeks. The report lists nausea, vomiting, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness as possible symptoms and says illness can take up to 70 days after exposure to appear. Anyone who develops symptoms should seek medical treatment and tell a health professional about the possible exposure; the report says laboratory testing is needed to diagnose Listeria infection.
Further information may clarify the number of containers affected, the test findings and whether any illnesses are later reported. Until then, the confirmed action is limited to the specific Gelatelli lot identified in the recall report.
Key Questions
Which Lidl gelato is being recalled?
The recall covers Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces in a 16-fluid-ounce container, UPC 4 0564897 22458, lot 085261, with best-by date MAR/26/2028.
Where was the recalled gelato sold?
The report says it was distributed to Lidl stores in Delaware, the District of Columbia, 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. The report says to discard the gelato or return it to a Lidl store for a full refund; a receipt is not required.
Have any illnesses been linked to the recall?
No illnesses had been reported in the source report when it was published on October 18, 2026. The report does not provide a later case update.
How long after exposure can Listeria symptoms appear?
The report says symptoms can take up to 70 days to develop. Anyone who ate the recalled gelato and becomes ill should seek medical care and mention the possible Listeria exposure.
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