Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Zarlengo's Chocolate 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

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

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-0651-2026
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 757 multiple sizes (6 fl oz cups, 16 fl oz cups, 32 fl oz cups and 1-gallon bucket/pail)
Distribution
Illinois, Indiana, Texas
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot Codes: 6 fl oz cups--- 00226, 03026, 05426, 33825 16 fl oz (or pint) -- 33825 1 gallon--05726

Products covered by this recall

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.

Check your product

The notice names 7 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.

  • 03026
  • 05426
  • 33825 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

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Zarlengo Italian Ice — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

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.

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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 03026, 05426, 33825 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?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Illinois, Indiana, Texas.

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