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Zarlengo Italian Ice recalls Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato packaged in 1 Gallon… and 2 more: label issue

April 15, 2026 · Zarlengo Italian Ice Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallSoy Lecithin listed in ingredients statement, but Soy is not mentioned in the contains statement.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Zarlengo Italian Ice
Location
Chicago Heights, IL
Reported by FDA
April 15, 2026
Recall started
March 26, 2026
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Candy and chocolate
Reason type
Labeling and quality

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato packaged in 1 Gallon bucket/pail - white round food and freezer grade High-Density Polyethylene bucket/pail with tamper resistant lid.
    Quantity: Total of 173 1-gallon bucket/pail
    Codes: Lot Codes: 6 fl oz cups--- 00226, 03026, 05426, 33825 16 fl oz (or pint) -- 33825 1 gallon--05726
  • Zarlengo's Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gelato packaged in multiple sizes (6 fl oz cups, 16 fl oz cups, 32 fl oz cups, 1-gallon bucket/pail and 2-gallon bucket/pail) , Net Wt. 6 fl oz cups - clear freezer grade and round Polyethylene terephthalate cup with peelable paper lid, laminated with heat-sealable plastic, 16 fl oz cups and 32 fl oz cups translucent freezer grade and round High-Density Polyethylene container with lid and 1-Gallon and 2-Gallon bucket/pail - white round food and freezer grade High-Density Polyethylene bucket/pail with tamper resistant lid.
    Quantity: Total of 1,333 multiple sizes (6 fl oz cups, 16 fl oz cups, 32 fl oz cups, 1-gallon bucket/pail and 2-gallon bucket/pail)
    Codes: Lot Codes: 6 fl oz cups--- 03026, 00226, 05426, 05726 16 fl oz (or pint) -- 33825 32 fl oz-- 33825 1 gallon-- 03026
  • Zarlengo's Chocolate Gelato packaged in multiple sizes (6 fl oz cups, 16 fl oz cups, 32 fl oz cups and 1-gallon bucket/pail) , Net Wt. 6 fl oz cups - clear freezer grade and round Polyethylene terephthalate cup with peelable paper lid, laminated with heat-sealable plastic, 16 fl oz cups and 32 fl oz cups translucent freezer grade and round High-Density Polyethylene container with lid and 1 Gallon bucket/pail - white round food and freezer grade High-Density Polyethylene bucket/pail with tamper resistant lid.
    Quantity: Total of 757 multiple sizes (6 fl oz cups, 16 fl oz cups, 32 fl oz cups and 1-gallon bucket/pail)
    Codes: Lot Codes: 6 fl oz cups--- 00226, 03026, 05426, 33825 16 fl oz (or pint) -- 33825 1 gallon--05726

Where it was distributed

IL, IN and TX

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Zarlengo Italian Ice recalled 3 products, including Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato packaged in 1 Gallon bucket/pail - white round food and freezer grade High-Density Polyethylene….

Why was it recalled?

Soy Lecithin listed in ingredients statement, but Soy is not mentioned in the contains statement.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

IL, IN and TX

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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