Gelato recall in New York: check your freezer for lot 085261 and a best-by date of March 26, 2028

A pint of gelato in your freezer could be part of a Lidl recall that covers New York and New Jersey. 

According to PIX11, Lidl US is recalling one lot of Gelatelli Naturally Flavored Coffee and Vanilla Gelato with Coffee Sauce and Cookie Pieces after it tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Here is everything you need to know to check your pint:

The recall covers 1,122 units, and all of them share these details:

• Lot number: 085261
• Best-by date: March 26, 2028
• UPC: 4 056489 722458
• Package: a 16-ounce pint in a clear plastic container with a brown lid

Lidl stores in New York, including New York City, sold the gelato from July 19 through Oct. 15.

Lidl US began the voluntary recall on Oct. 16, after routine quality testing found Listeria in a lab sample. As of that announcement, no illnesses had been reported.

On Nov. 3, the FDA classified the recall as Class 1. That category means the product can cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Do not eat it, and do not wait for it to thaw. The USDA says freezing keeps Listeria from multiplying but does not kill it, so the gelato can still cause illness once it is thawed or served.

You have two options. You can throw the pint away, or you can return it to any Lidl store for a full refund. You do not need a receipt.

Then, clean up. Wash freezer shelves, and any scoops or containers that touched the gelato, with hot, soapy water.

Keep in mind who is most at risk. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems. Infections are rare, but those households should be especially careful.

If you have questions, call the Lidl US Customer Care Hotline at 844-747-5435, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.

Open your freezer today, read the lot number on the bottom of any Gelatelli pint, and clear it out before the weekend.