Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Zarlengo's Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gelato packaged in multiple sizes recall: Soy Lecithin listed in ingredients statement

Recall published 6 months ago

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

The hazard: Food safety concern

The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

What the notice says: Soy Lecithin listed in ingredients statement, but Soy is not mentioned in the contains statement.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0650-2026
Published
April 15, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Zarlengo Italian Ice
Product type
Candy & chocolate
Units affected
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)
Distribution
Illinois, Indiana, Texas
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot Codes: 6 fl oz cups--- 03026, 00226, 05426, 05726 16 fl oz (or pint) -- 33825 32 fl oz-- 33825 1 gallon-- 03026

Products covered by this recall

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.

Check your product

The notice names 8 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 00226
  • 05426
  • 05726 16 fl oz

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 6 fl oz
  • 16 fl oz
  • 32 fl oz
  • 1 gallon
  • 2 gallon

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Zarlengo Italian Ice — The notice above sets out the specific concern. Whatever the cause, the practical answer with food is the same: stop eating it and claim the refund.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  3. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  4. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Company contact: Zarlengo Italian Ice — 257 W Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411-1744

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Zarlengo Italian Ice candy & chocolate recalled?

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

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 00226, 05426, 05726 16 fl oz. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Illinois, Indiana, Texas.

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