Lidl Recalls Gelatelli Gelato Over Possible Listeria Contamination
Lidl US recalled Gelatelli coffee and vanilla gelato after federal records flagged possible Listeria contamination in the frozen dessert, a likely Class I action.
The Lidl gelato recall covers Gelatelli Coffee and Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce and Cookie Pieces, according to a federal food recall record dated October 17, 2026. The record gives the reason as possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a germ that can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The product was sold by Lidl US, and the recall was listed as a likely Class I action, the most serious level used by the Food and Drug Administration. Shoppers who bought the gelato should check the freezer before serving it at a family meal or a gathering, since the tubs may have been kept for weeks after purchase.
Listeria illness can begin with fever, muscle aches, headache, and stomach upset, and it can develop into a more serious infection in people at higher risk. In pregnant women, the illness can lead to serious outcomes for the pregnancy, even when the mother feels only mild symptoms at first. Anyone who ate the recalled gelato and then developed a fever or other symptoms should contact a health care provider and mention the product by name. A provider can advise on testing and care, and can help decide whether other household members should be watched. Keeping the tub, or a photo of its label, can help officials confirm the product details.
How to handle the Lidl gelato recall
Do not eat the affected Gelatelli gelato, and do not serve it to guests, even if the tub looks and smells normal. Throw the product away in a sealed bag, or return it to a Lidl store and ask about a refund. After handling the tub, wash hands with soap and water, and clean any scoops, bowls, or surfaces that touched the gelato. Shoppers who are unsure whether their tub is covered should check the full product name on the label, including the coffee sauce and cookie pieces description, and contact the store for help before eating it. Stores should remove matching tubs from freezers and check back stock as well.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration via Food Recall Radar
