Gelatelli Gelato Recall: Check the UPC, Lot Number, and Best-By Date Before Eating It

• Lidl US recalled one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces because routine testing found possible Listeria contamination.
• The affected product is a 16-fluid-ounce container with UPC 4 0564897 22458, lot 085261, and a MAR/26/2028 best-by date.
• Do not eat it. Return it to a Lidl store for a full refund without a receipt, or discard it safely if returning it is not practical.

What happened in the Gelatelli gelato recall?

Lidl US recalled one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces after routine quality testing found Listeria monocytogenes on a laboratory sample. The company announced the recall on October 16, 2026, and the FDA published the notice on October 17, 2026.

No illnesses had been reported in the recall notice. Even so, consumers should not eat the affected product because Listeria can cause serious illness, particularly for pregnant people, newborns, adults age 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems.

The recall applies to product distributed from July 19 through October 15, 2026, to Lidl stores in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.

How to identify the recalled Gelatelli gelato

Check the bottom of the container rather than relying only on the front label. Lidl says the recalled gelato comes in a clear plastic container with a brown lid.

Only the product matching the listed identifiers is covered by this notice. Other Gelatelli flavors or containers should not automatically be treated as part of this recall unless Lidl or the FDA adds them to the announcement.

What should you do if you have the recalled gelato?

Do not taste it, serve it, or try to make it safe by refreezing or warming it. The safest next step is to take the identified container back to the nearest Lidl store for a full refund. Lidl says a receipt is not required.

• Keep the container away from other food while you decide how to dispose of or return it.
• Return it to a Lidl store for a refund, even if you no longer have the receipt.
• If you cannot return it, seal it securely and place it in a covered trash container where children and animals cannot reach it.
• Do not donate the gelato or give it to another person or a pet.

If the container leaked or touched freezer shelves, counters, utensils, or serving dishes, wash those surfaces and then sanitize them. Wash your hands with soap and warm water after handling the product and after cleaning.

What are the symptoms of Listeria infection?

Listeria infection can cause fever, muscle aches, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. More serious illness may involve headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.

Symptoms do not always appear immediately. The FDA says they can begin as early as the same day or as late as several weeks after eating contaminated food. People who are pregnant, age 65 or older, or immunocompromised face a higher risk of severe complications.

If you develop symptoms after eating the recalled gelato, contact a healthcare professional and mention the product, the lot number, and when you ate it. Pregnant people who develop possible Listeria symptoms should seek medical advice promptly because infection can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or serious illness in a newborn.

Does this recall affect Canada?

The FDA notice identifies distribution to Lidl stores in ten U.S. jurisdictions: Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. It does not list Canadian stores or a Canadian distribution network.

U.S. shoppers in those areas should check their freezers even if the gelato was purchased several weeks ago. Canadian consumers who have an imported or similarly labeled product should compare the UPC, lot number, and best-by date with the official notice rather than assuming that every Gelatelli product is affected.

What happens next?

The recall remains the current official status for the identified lot. The FDA recall listing can be updated if Lidl reports additional products, distribution details, or illnesses. The notice does not announce a broader recall, a confirmed outbreak linked to this gelato, or any additional affected lots.

For questions about the recall, Lidl lists a Customer Care Hotline at (844) 747-5435, available Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time. When contacting Lidl, have the product name, lot number, UPC, and best-by date available.

Helpful Links

• FDA Gelatelli gelato recall notice – Verify the recalled product name, UPC, lot number, best-by date, distribution states, and Lidl refund instructions.
• FDA Food Recalls: What You Need to Know – Review FDA guidance on returning, discarding, cleaning up, and reporting problems involving recalled food.
• FDA Listeria and listeriosis information – Learn about Listeria symptoms, higher-risk groups, prevention, and how to report a suspected illness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is every Gelatelli coffee or vanilla product recalled?

A. No. The notice applies to one specific product and lot: Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces, 16 fl oz, UPC 4 0564897 22458, lot 085261, best by MAR/26/2028.

Q. Can I get a refund without my Lidl receipt?

A. Yes. Lidl says customers can return the recalled product to a Lidl store for a full refund and that a receipt is not required.

Q. Should I throw away the container if I already opened it?

A. Do not eat or serve any remaining gelato. If you cannot return it, seal it securely before placing it in a covered trash container, then wash and sanitize any freezer or kitchen surfaces it may have touched.

Q. What if I ate the recalled Gelatelli gelato but feel fine?

A. Monitor your health and contact a healthcare professional if symptoms develop. People who are pregnant, age 65 or older, or immunocompromised should seek medical advice promptly if they develop possible Listeria symptoms.