United States
What's being recalled
ARLINGTON, VA – OCTOBER 16, 2026 – Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces 16 FL OZ (1 PT) UPC 4 0564897 22458 Lot: 085261 Best By MAR/26/2028 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled product can be identified as follows: Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces 16 FL OZ (1 PT) UPC 4 0564897 22458 Lot: 085261 Best By MAR/26/2028, which can be found on the bottom of the container. The recalled product is packaged in a clear plastic container with a brown lid.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
This recall was initiated after routine quality testing identified Listeria monocytogenes present on a lab sample.
The health and safety of our customers is our top priority. Lidl US regrets any inconvenience related to this voluntary recall. Our Quality Assurance Department is constantly working to ensure that all products on our shelves meet the high-quality standards that we would expect when feeding our own families. We are grateful for all our Lidl US customers who choose to shop with us every day.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
(844) 747-5435
Media:
(844) 747-5435
media@lidl.us
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The hazard
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
What to do
Customers should immediately discard or return the recalled product to their nearest Lidl store for a full refund (a receipt is not required for return). Customers who have questions about this recall should call the Lidl US Customer Care Hotline at (844) 747-5435, Monday – Saturday between 8 am - 8 pm ET.
Contact: Consumers: (844) 747-5435 Media: (844) 747-5435 media@lidl.us
Where it was sold
The recalled product was distributed between 7/19/2026 - 10/15/2026 to all Lidl US retail store locations in Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.
The official notice
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