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Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato after routine testing found Listeria monocytogenes in a laboratory sample. The product was distributed to Lidl stores in 10 states and Washington, D.C.; no illnesses had been reported as of the October 18 report. 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 detected Listeria monocytogenes in a laboratory sample, Food Safety News reported October 18. The product was distributed to Lidl stores in 10 states and Washington, D.C.; no illnesses had been reported at the time of the report.
The recall covers Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces in a 16-fluid-ounce (one-pint) container. Customers can identify the affected product by its UPC 4 0564897 22458, lot code 085261 and best-by date MAR/26/2028. The lot and date are printed on the bottom of the container. The gelato is packaged in a clear plastic container with a brown lid.
Lidl distributed the recalled product from July 19 to October 15, 2026, to all its retail store locations in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. The long best-by period means customers may still have the product stored in their freezers, according to the report.
Customers should discard the gelato or return it to a nearby Lidl store for a full refund. A receipt is not required for the return. The report did not describe any additional steps Lidl is asking customers to take with the container or packaging.
Why the Frozen Product Still Matters
The recall concerns a ready-to-eat frozen dessert that can remain in a household freezer for months. A long best-by date does not make the affected lot safe to eat: the concern is that Listeria was detected in testing, and people may still have the container despite the recall being announced after the distribution period.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may look, smell and taste normal, so consumers cannot reliably assess the product by checking it. Listeriosis can be serious, particularly for pregnant people, older adults, young children and people with weakened immune systems. The recall report advises anyone who ate the gelato and develops possible symptoms to seek medical care and tell their clinician about the potential exposure.
The report said no illnesses had been reported as of publication. That status is not the same as proof that no one was exposed or that illness cannot emerge later: symptoms can take time to develop, and suspected infections require laboratory testing for diagnosis.
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How the Recall Was Identified
According to the Food Safety News report, Lidl initiated the recall after routine quality testing found Listeria monocytogenes in a lab sample. The report identifies the affected product as one lot; it does not say that other Gelatelli products or lots are included. Consumers should use the printed lot code and best-by date, rather than the flavor name alone, to check whether their container is covered.
The distribution window ended on October 15, 2026, three days before the report was published. The affected stores were located across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, as well as New York and New Jersey. This location list helps customers determine whether the product may have been sold near them, but the product identifiers remain the most specific way to check an item.
Listeria infection, also called listeriosis, may cause nausea, vomiting, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache or neck stiffness, according to the recall information summarized by Food Safety News. Symptoms can resemble other illnesses. The source says they may take up to 70 days after exposure to develop, and that specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose infection.
““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
What the Recall Report Does Not Say
The source identifies one recalled lot and says Listeria was found in a laboratory sample, but it does not provide the sample size, testing details, or information about how the contamination occurred. It also does not state whether further testing has been completed or whether Lidl has expanded the recall since the report was published.
No illnesses were reported at the time, but the source does not say how many people bought or consumed the gelato. It is not clear whether any consumers later reported illness, whether any recalled containers remain on store shelves, or whether regulators have issued additional notices. The product description and distribution information here reflect the source report dated October 18, 2026.
What Affected Customers Should Do
Anyone with the specified one-pint container should compare its UPC, lot code and best-by date with the recall details. If it matches, do not eat it: discard it or take it to a Lidl store for a full refund without a receipt, as the report instructs.
People who ate the recalled gelato should watch for symptoms during the weeks after exposure. The source says symptoms can take up to 70 days to develop. Anyone who becomes ill should seek medical care and mention the possible Listeria exposure; pregnant people and others at higher risk of severe illness should take that advice seriously. The report provides no date for a further company or regulatory update, so customers should check Lidl or relevant public-health notices for new information.
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 MAR/26/2028. The lot and date are printed on the bottom.
Where was the recalled gelato sold?
The report says the product was distributed to Lidl stores in Delaware, Washington, D.C., Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia, from July 19 through October 15, 2026.
What should I do if I have the affected lot?
Do not eat it. Discard the product or return it to a nearby Lidl store for a full refund. The report says a receipt is not required for a return.
What symptoms should I watch for after eating it?
The recall information lists nausea, vomiting, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness as possible symptoms. It says symptoms can take up to 70 days to develop. Seek medical care if symptoms occur and mention the possible Listeria exposure.
Have any illnesses been reported?
No illnesses had been reported as of the Food Safety News report published October 18, 2026. That is the status given in that report; it does not establish whether later reports were made.
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