PantryRecall

Zarlengo Italian Ice recalls Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato packaged in 1 Gallon bucket/pail - white round foo

Zarlengo Italian Ice started this recall on March 26, 2026. The FDA classified it as Class II, a middle category: eating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and serious harm is unlikely. It was distributed in 3 states. This recall is no longer considered active, but recalled products can stay in pantries and freezers for months.

Status
Closed / older
Recall started
March 26, 2026
Closed
July 14, 2026
Company
Zarlengo Italian Ice
Classification
Class II (temporary or reversible health risk)
Where sold
Illinois, Indiana, Texas
Quantity
Total of 173 1-gallon bucket/pail; 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)

Reason for recall (official wording)

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

Recalled products (official wording)

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Distribution

IL, IN and TX

What to do

Compare the brand, size, lot code and dates on your package with the details above. If they match, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store. Contact a healthcare provider if you feel unwell. Step-by-step guide.

Source: FDA Enforcement Report (openFDA), event 98651.

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