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FDA Food recall · Reported December 20, 2023

Wilcox Premium Chocolate; 4 oz Cup; UPC 04372600402; Wilcox Premium Chocolate in 1.5QT, Quart, Pint, 3 Gallon, and 1 Gallon sizes

Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall #
F-0509-2024
Affected scope
19.31 Tons Total
Initiated
November 15, 2023
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Wilcox Ice Cream recalled Wilcox Premium Chocolate; 4 oz Cup; UPC 04372600402; Wilcox Premium Chocolate in 1.5QT, … - a critical-severity action.

Wilcox Premium Chocolate; 4 oz Cup; UPC 04372600402; Wilcox Premium Chocolate in 1.5QT, … was recalled by Wilcox Ice Cream in December 20, 2023. Reason: Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0509-2024 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Wilcox Ice Cream issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes..

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
December 20, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0509-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Wilcox Premium Chocolate; 4 oz Cup; UPC 04372600402; Wilcox Premium Chocolate in 1.5QT, Quart, Pint, 3 Gallon, and 1 Gallon sizes

Reason for recall

Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Completed
Recall number F-0509-2024
Date reported December 20, 2023
Date initiated November 15, 2023
Recalling firm Wilcox Ice Cream
Firm location East Arlington, VT
Affected scope 19.31 Tons Total
Distribution VT, NH, MA, and NY.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Wilcox Premium Chocolate; 4 oz Cup; UPC 04372600402; Wilcox Premium Chocolate in 1.5QT, Quart, Pint, 3 Gallon, and 1 Gallon sizes. Recalled by Wilcox Ice Cream. Units affected: 19.31 Tons Total.
Why was this product recalled?
Products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on December 20, 2023. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-0509-2024.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: VT, NH, MA, and NY..
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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