The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0652-2026·Announced 2026-04-15

Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato recalled for undeclared soy allergen

Zarlengo Italian Ice is recalling Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato in 1-gallon buckets because soy lecithin is listed in the ingredients but soy is not disclosed in the allergen statement, posing a risk to consumers with soy allergies.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an allergen mislabeling case involving a common allergen (soy) not declared in the allergen statement despite being present in the product. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens scores 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Zarlengo Italian Ice is recalling Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato packaged in 1-gallon buckets due to a labeling discrepancy. The product contains soy lecithin as an ingredient, but soy is not mentioned in the allergen "contains" statement on the label.

This omission poses a health risk to consumers with soy allergies who rely on the allergen statement to identify unsafe products. The recalled gelato was distributed in Illinois, Indiana, and Texas. Affected lot codes include 05726 (1-gallon), 00226, 03026, 05426, and 33825 (6 fl oz cups), and 33825 (16 fl oz).

Consumers with soy allergies who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions may contact the recalling firm, Zarlengo Italian Ice.

The recalled product

Product
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.
Manufacturer
Zarlengo Italian Ice
Category
Food — Frozen dessert
Hazard
  • allergen-soy
  • mislabeling

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Lot Codes: 6 fl oz cups--- 00226
  • 03026
  • 05426
  • 33825 16 fl oz (or pint) -- 33825 1 gallon--05726

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • IL
  • IN
  • TX

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