Chocolate Gelato Recalled Over Undeclared Soy Allergen

If you have a soy allergy and you've bought Zarlengo-branded gelato recently, check your freezer.

The FDA has classified a recall of Zarlengo Italian Ice gelato products as Class II after discovering that soy lecithin was listed in the ingredients but not declared in the required "Contains" statement on the label. Soy is one of nine major allergens federally required to be called out clearly — and it wasn't.

The recall covers three products across multiple sizes and lot codes, distributed in Illinois, Indiana, and Texas. Over 2,200 containers are affected.

What's Being Recalled

Three varieties are involved — Zarlengo's Chocolate Gelato, Zarlengo's Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gelato, and Zarlengo's Double Dark Chocolate Gelato. They were sold in 6-ounce cups, 16-ounce cups, 32-ounce containers, and 1-gallon buckets across various lot codes. The full lot code list is available on the FDA's enforcement report.

The recall was initiated voluntarily by Zarlengo on March 26 after they caught the labeling issue themselves. The FDA formally assigned the Class II classification on April 3. As of now, the recall is still ongoing — products are still being pulled from the supply chain.

What Class II Actually Means

A Class II recall means the FDA considers the risk of serious harm relatively low but not zero. For most people eating this gelato, nothing would happen. For someone with a soy allergy it's a different story — reactions can range from hives and digestive issues on the mild end to more serious responses depending on individual sensitivity.

If you've purchased any of the affected products and have a soy allergy, don't eat it. Cross-reference your lot codes with the FDA listing and toss anything that matches.

No illnesses have been reported publicly in connection with the recall.

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