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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Dairy & Eggs

Zarlengo's Chocolate Gelatos Recalled for Undeclared Soy

Agency Publication Date: April 3, 2026
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Summary

Zarlengo Italian Ice is recalling approximately 2,263 units of various Zarlengo's brand chocolate gelatos because they contain soy lecithin that is not declared on the allergy statement. This recall includes Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Chocolate, and Double Dark Chocolate flavors sold in sizes ranging from 6 fl oz cups to 2-gallon pails. Consumers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy should not consume these products and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product contains soy lecithin, but soy is not listed in the 'contains' statement on the label. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for Zarlengo's Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gelato, Chocolate Gelato, or Double Dark Chocolate Gelato in 6 fl oz, 16 fl oz, 32 fl oz, 1-gallon, or 2-gallon containers.
  2. For Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gelato, look for lot codes 03026, 00226, 05426, 05726 (6 fl oz), 33825 (16 fl oz and 32 fl oz), or 03026 (1 gallon). See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. For Chocolate Gelato, look for lot codes 00226, 03026, 05426, 33825 (6 fl oz), 33825 (16 fl oz), or 05726 (1 gallon). See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  4. For Double Dark Chocolate Gelato, look for lot codes 00226, 03026, 05426, 33825, or 05726 on 1-gallon pails. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  6. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Zarlengo's Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gelato
Variants: 6 fl oz cups, 16 fl oz cups, 32 fl oz cups, 1-gallon bucket/pail, 2-gallon bucket/pail
Lot Numbers:
03026
00226
05426
05726
33825

Packaged in clear PET cups with paper lids (6oz), translucent HDPE containers (16oz/32oz), or white HDPE buckets (1-2 gallon).

Product: Zarlengo's Chocolate Gelato
Variants: 6 fl oz cups, 16 fl oz cups, 32 fl oz cups, 1-gallon bucket/pail
Lot Numbers:
00226
03026
05426
33825
05726

Packaged in clear PET cups with paper lids (6oz), translucent HDPE containers (16oz/32oz), or white HDPE buckets (1 gallon).

Product: Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato
Variants: 1-gallon bucket/pail
Lot Numbers:
00226
03026
05426
33825
05726

Packaged in white round food and freezer grade High-Density Polyethylene bucket/pail with tamper resistant lid.

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Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98651
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Zarlengo Italian Ice
Sold By: Retailers in IL, IN and TX
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (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); Total of 757 multiple sizes (6 fl oz cups, 16 fl oz cups, 32 fl oz cups and 1-gallon bucket/pail); Total of 173 1-gallon bucket/pail)
Distributed To: Illinois, Indiana, Texas

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