Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- March 26, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Zarlengo Italian Ice
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 2 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Zarlengo Italian Ice
- Product type
- Gelato
- Model numbers
- Lot Codes: 6 fl oz cups--- 00226, 03026, 05426, 33825 16 fl oz (or pint) -- 33825 1 gallon--05726
- Sizes
- 1 gallon
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- IL, TX
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
March 26, 2026
Reported by FDA FOOD
April 15, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 22, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Soy Lecithin listed in ingredients statement, but Soy is not mentioned in the contains statement.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Zarlengo Italian Ice for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Zarlengo Italian Ice sells frozen desserts in various packaging. The recall centers on a 1-gallon gelato bucket with tamper-resistant lid.
Why This Is Dangerous
Mislabeling of soy allergen could pose allergen exposure risk for sensitive individuals if mislabeled as containing or not containing soy.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers may discard or avoid the recalled product; refunds or replacements offered.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Compare packaging to recall lot codes: 6 fl oz cups 00226, 03026, 05426, 33825; pint 33825; 1 gallon 05726.
- Look for tamper-resistant white round HDPE bucket with lid.
- Check ingredients statement vs contains statement for soy lecithin.
Where to find product info
FDA recall page H-0652-2026; enforcement report linked in recall
What timeline to expect
Refunds/replacements handled by Zarlengo Italian Ice per consumer contact methods
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to FDA recall complaint process
- Consider consumer protection agency if no response within 4-6 weeks
How to prevent similar issues
- Ensure allergen statements match contains statements on all packaging
- Verify allergen labeling before consuming frozen desserts
- Buy from trusted retailers with clear labeling
Documentation advice
Keep packaging, receipts, and all correspondence; document dates of contact and responses
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Product Details
Brand: Zarlengo Italian Ice. Product: Double Dark Chocolate Gelato. Packaging: 1-gallon white HDPE bucket with tamper-resistant lid. Distribution: Illinois, Indiana, Texas. Quantities: 173 total buckets recalled. Lot codes include 6 fl oz cups 00226, 03026, 05426, 33825; 16 fl oz pint 33825; 1 gallon 05726.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 173 total recalled units
- Recalling firm: Zarlengo Italian Ice
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