Lidl US has recalled a batch of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato sold in New Jersey and eight other states after routine testing detected potentially dangerous Listeria bacteria.
The voluntary recall was announced on October 16, 2026, and published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 17.
The affected product is Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces, sold in 16-ounce containers.
According to the FDA, the recalled gelato was distributed to Lidl stores between July 19 and October 15, 2026, in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Washington, D.C.
How to Identify the Recalled Product
Consumers should check their freezers for the following product information:
- Product: Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces
- Size: 16 fl oz (1 pint)
- Lot number: 085261
- Best-by date: March 26, 2028
- UPC: 4 0564897 22458
The product is packaged in a clear plastic container with a brown lid. The lot number and expiration date can be found on the bottom of the container.
Why Is the Product Being Recalled?
The recall was initiated after routine quality testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in a laboratory sample.
Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly among older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms may include fever, headache, muscle stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
Listeria infection during pregnancy can also lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or serious illness in newborns.
No illnesses had been reported in connection with the recalled product as of the company’s October 16 announcement.
What Should Customers Do?
Lidl is advising customers not to consume the recalled gelato.
Anyone who purchased the affected product should immediately discard it or return it to their nearest Lidl store for a full refund.
A receipt is not required.
Customers with questions can contact Lidl US Customer Care at 844-747-5435, Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
The company said customer health and safety remain its highest priority and apologized for the inconvenience caused by the recall.
Consumers who may have eaten the recalled product and develop symptoms should contact a healthcare professional, particularly if they belong to a higher-risk group.
Sources: U.S. Food and Drug Administration | News 12 New Jersey
By NJ RADAR Team