Gelatelli Gelato Recalled at Lidl Stores in 10 States and D.C.: Check Your Freezer Before the Next Cone
Before reaching for dessert, Lidl shoppers in 10 states and Washington, D.C., may want to check the freezer. Lidl US has recalled one lot of Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces after routine quality testing found potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination in a laboratory sample, according to the company’s October 16 announcement posted by the FDA.
The recall is limited to one specific gelato product and one lot. Shoppers should check the details on the container rather than assuming that other Gelatelli products or other frozen desserts sold at Lidl are included.
Check the Freezer Before Dessert
The recalled product is Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces. It comes in a 16-fluid-ounce, or 1-pint, container with the UPC 4 0564897 22458.
The affected lot code is 085261, and the best-by date is March 26, 2028. The lot and identifying information appear on the bottom of the container.
The package is a clear plastic container with a brown lid. These details give shoppers several ways to determine whether the container in their freezer matches the recalled product.
If you have Gelatelli gelato at home, check the product name, package size, UPC, lot code, and best-by date before deciding whether it is part of the recall. The brand name alone is not enough to identify the affected product.
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Which Gelatelli Container Is Affected
Lidl US identifies the recalled item as Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce & Cookie Pieces. The package size is 16 fluid ounces, or 1 pint, and the UPC is 4 0564897 22458.
The specific lot is 085261, with a best-by date of March 26, 2028. The affected gelato is packaged in a clear plastic container with a brown lid, and the identifying code can be found on the bottom.
Shoppers should compare all of these details with the container they have at home. A different Gelatelli product or a different lot should not automatically be treated as part of this recall.
Where Lidl Sold It
The recalled gelato was distributed from July 19 through October 15, 2026 to Lidl US stores in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia.
That means the recall covers Lidl stores in 10 states and Washington, D.C., rather than Lidl locations nationwide. The distribution information is another reason shoppers should focus on the specific product and lot identified in the announcement.
The recall also does not mean that every frozen dessert or every Gelatelli item sold in those stores is affected. The announcement identifies one particular product and lot.
Why Lidl Issued the Recall
Lidl US said routine quality testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in a laboratory sample. The company then issued the recall for the identified lot, with the announcement posted by the FDA.
Lidl US said no illnesses had been reported when the announcement was issued. The recall notice does not identify a specific illness linked to the product.
The available information also does not identify other Gelatelli products as part of this recall. For shoppers, the most useful step is therefore a careful label check against the listed identifiers.
What Shoppers Should Do
If your container matches the recalled product and lot information, Lidl US says customers should discard the product or return it to a Lidl store for a full refund. The company says no receipt is required for the return.
Shoppers who have questions about the recall can contact Lidl US Customer Care at 844-747-5435.
Before returning or discarding a container, check the bottom for the lot information and compare it with the recall details. The combination of the product name, size, UPC, lot code, and best-by date provides the clearest way to determine whether the item is included.
This Is Not a Recall of Every Gelatelli Product
The most important distinction is the scope of the announcement. Lidl US recalled one lot of one Gelatelli gelato product after routine testing identified potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Other Gelatelli products are not identified in the recall information provided. The same applies to other frozen desserts sold at Lidl.
For shoppers in the affected states and Washington, D.C., a freezer check can quickly establish whether a container matches the recalled product. If it does, Lidl’s instructions are to discard it or return it for a full refund.
