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Zarlengo Italian Ice — Class II: Zarlengo's Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gelato packaged in multiple sizes (6 fl oz cups, 16 fl

MediumPublished Apr 15, 2026· AI-analyzed May 4, 2026View original FDA source
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What happened

Zarlengo Italian Ice has initiated a Class II recall for its Chocolate Chocolate Chip Gelato due to a labeling error where Soy Lecithin is listed in the ingredients, but soy is not declared in the product's 'Contains' statement. Affected packaging includes various sizes ranging from 6 fl oz cups to 2-gallon buckets.

Who it affects

This recall affects Zarlengo Italian Ice, food labeling and QA departments, and distributors or retailers handling the specified gelato products.

Why it matters

The discrepancy between the ingredient list and the allergen statement represents a compliance failure regarding allergen declaration. Regulatory teams likely view this as a significant misbranding issue, as the omission of a known allergen (soy) from the summary statement poses a risk to consumers with sensitivities, even if the ingredient is technicality listed elsewhere on the label.

Practical takeaway

Review all product labeling to ensure that specific allergens identified in the ingredient list are mirrored in the 'Contains' statement. Heighten inspection protocols for labeling accuracy during the packaging phase for multiple SKU sizes.

FDA source material

Class II. Reason: Soy Lecithin listed in ingredients statement, but Soy is not mentioned in the contains statement.. Product: 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.. Firm: Zarlengo Italian Ice (Chicago Heights IL United States). Status: Ongoing.

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