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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. The product was distributed to Lidl stores in 10 states and Washington, D.C.; 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 after routine quality testing found Listeria monocytogenes in a laboratory sample, according to a report published by Food Safety News on October 18. The product was sold at Lidl stores in 10 states and Washington, D.C.; no illnesses had been reported at the time of the report.
The recalled product is Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces, sold in a 16-fluid-ounce (one-pint) clear plastic container with a brown lid. The product identification details are UPC 4 0564897 22458 and lot number 085261. The best-by date is March 26, 2028, and the lot and date can be found on the bottom of the container.
The affected 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 report says the recall covers one lot; it does not describe a recall of other Gelatelli products.
Customers who have the identified gelato should discard it or return it to a Lidl store for a full refund. According to the report, a receipt is not required for a return. Food contaminated with Listeria may not look, smell or taste spoiled, so consumers should use the package details rather than its appearance or smell to decide whether it is part of the recall.
Why Freezer Stock Still Matters
The product’s best-by date is in 2028, and the report says its long shelf life means customers may still have it in their freezers. That makes checking the lot code and date important even for people who bought the gelato weeks or months ago. The recall is limited to the specified product and lot, but the details help shoppers distinguish it from other items.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly for pregnant people, older adults, young children and people with weakened immune systems. Food Safety News reports that symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant people may have mild, flu-like symptoms while infection can still lead to serious outcomes for the pregnancy or newborn.
Anyone who ate the recalled gelato and develops symptoms should seek medical care and tell the clinician about possible Listeria exposure, according to the report. It also advises people who consumed the product to monitor for symptoms in the weeks after eating it, since illness can take time to develop.
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How the Recall Was Identified
The recall followed routine quality testing that detected Listeria monocytogenes in a laboratory sample, according to the source report. The information provided does not identify when the sample was collected, where it was tested or whether the finding was confirmed through additional testing. It also does not name the manufacturer or provide details about how the contamination may have occurred.
The affected product’s distribution window ended on October 15, 2026, three days before the report’s publication date. The report characterizes the action as a recall by Lidl US and specifies one lot of the coffee-and-vanilla gelato. Its listed sales area comprises Lidl locations in the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern United States, including the District of Columbia.
The source report states that no illnesses had been reported to date. That is the status reported at publication, not evidence that every possible exposure has been identified or that the product is safe to eat. The recommendation remains to avoid the lot identified in the recall and return or discard it.
““This recall was initiated after routine quality testing identified Listeria monocytogenes present on a lab sample.””
— Food Safety News report on Lidl US’s recall
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Details Still Awaiting Clarification
The available report does not state how many containers were affected, whether any product remains on shelves, or how Lidl notified customers at the stores involved. It also does not provide details about the lab sample, the source of contamination or any corrective measures beyond the recall instructions.
No illnesses were reported as of publication, but the report does not provide a later update or say whether public health agencies have identified any suspected cases. It is also unclear whether further testing or investigation is underway. The recall information supplied here identifies one lot only; any change to that scope would need to be confirmed by Lidl or a relevant public authority.
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Check the Lot and Follow Up
Consumers should check the bottom of the container for lot 085261 and the March 26, 2028, best-by date, along with the UPC and product description. If the package matches, Lidl’s reported instructions are to discard it or return it to a store for a full refund; the report says no receipt is needed.
Anyone who has eaten the gelato should monitor for symptoms and contact a healthcare professional if they become ill, mentioning the possible exposure. Consumers should rely on updated information from Lidl or public health authorities for any changes to the recall, illness reports or product guidance. No additional milestone or investigation timeline was given in the source report.
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Key Questions
Which Lidl gelato is included in the recall?
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 a best-by date of March 26, 2028.
Where and when was the gelato sold?
The product was distributed from July 19 through October 15, 2026, to Lidl 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 recalled product?
Do not eat it. Discard the gelato or return it to a Lidl store for a full refund. The report says a receipt is not required for a return.
Have any illnesses been reported?
No illnesses had been reported when the October 18, 2026, report was published. The source did not provide a later case update.
What symptoms should someone exposed to Listeria watch for?
The report lists nausea, vomiting, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness among possible symptoms. Anyone who ate the recalled product and becomes ill should seek medical care and mention the possible exposure. Symptoms may take time to develop.
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