CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 Apr 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Zarlengo's Chocolate Gelato recalled by Zarlengo Italian Ice
Zarlengo Italian Ice is recalling Zarlengo's Chocolate Gelato, distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Texas. The recall was initiated on 26 Mar 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- H-0651-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98651
- Recalling firm
- Zarlengo Italian Ice, Chicago Heights, IL
- Brand
- Zarlengo's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Mar 2026
- FDA classified
- 3 Apr 2026
- Reported
- 15 Apr 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
Timeline
| 26 Mar 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Apr 2026 | Classified by FDA | +8 days |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Soy Lecithin listed in ingredients statement, but Soy is not mentioned in the contains statement.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
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.
Where it was distributed
IL, IN and TX
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Soy Lecithin listed in ingredients statement, but Soy is not mentioned in the contains statement.
Which lots are affected?
Lot Codes: 6 fl oz cups--- 00226, 03026, 05426, 33825 16 fl oz (or pint) -- 33825 1 gallon--05726
Where was it sold?
IL, IN and TX
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 98651This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato recalled by Zarlengo Italian Ice.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato recalled by Zarlengo Italian IceZarlengo's Double | Zarlengo Italian Ice | Undeclared Allergens | IL, IN, TX | |
| CLASS II | Zarlengo's Chocolate Chip Gelato recalled by Zarlengo Italian IceZarlengo's | Zarlengo Italian Ice | Undeclared Allergens | IL, IN, TX |
More recalls from Zarlengo Italian Ice
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Zarlengo's Chocolate Chip Gelato recalled by Zarlengo Italian IceZarlengo's | Zarlengo Italian Ice | Undeclared Allergens | IL, IN, TX |
| Food | CLASS II | Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato recalled by Zarlengo Italian IceZarlengo's Double | Zarlengo Italian Ice | Undeclared Allergens | IL, IN, TX |
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