Wilcox Ice Cream Recall: Chocolate Chip Products May Contain Listeria

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Recalling firmWILCOX ICE CREAM116 Sweet St, N/A · East Arlington, VT 05252-9789

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What happened, in plain English

Wilcox is recalling premium chocolate chip ice cream in various sizes because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should be discarded or returned to avoid health risks.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Contaminated ice cream may lead to illness if consumed, as the bacteria can grow in refrigerated conditions.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Wilcox Premium Chocolate Chip ice cream with Best By/Sell By dates between September 14, 2024 and November 14, 2024 is likely affected. Pregnant individuals and young children are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause severe infections.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Wilcox Premium Chocolate Chip ice cream with Best By/Sell By dates from September 14, 2024 to November 14, 2024. The product comes in 1.5-quart, quart, pint, and 3-gallon sizes.

Brand
Wilcox
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Dates
Look for Best By/Sell By dates between September 14, 2024 and November 14, 2024 on the packaging.
Discard or Return Products
If the product is within the recall dates, discard it or return it to Wilcox for a refund.

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Questions people ask

Is this recall affecting all Wilcox ice cream products?

No, this recall only applies to Wilcox Premium Chocolate Chip ice cream with Best By/Sell By dates from September 14, 2024 to November 14, 2024.

How can I get a refund if I have the recalled product?

Contact Wilcox directly to return the product for a refund or replacement.

Who is most at risk from this contamination?

Pregnant individuals, young children, and the elderly are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.

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Contact Wilcox

We’ve drafted a message you can send Wilcox to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall F-0542-2024 — Wilcox Wilcox

Hello,

I own a Wilcox that is covered by recall F-0542-2024 from Wilcox.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-0542-2024 (November 15, 2023) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0542-2024 to see it in context.
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WILCOX ICE CREAM recalls Wilcox Premium Chocolate Chip in 1.5QT, Quart, Pint, and 3 Gallon sizes

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