Several types of ice pops have been recalled because they may contain five undeclared ingredients, posing a major health risk. De Dio’s Ice Pops II LLC has voluntarily recalled 3.7 oz. packages of its popsicle treats, according to a Wednesday notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The products may contain ingredients — milk, yellow #5, red #40, pecans and pistachios — that were not listed on their labels. “People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to these ingredients run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products,” the company said in the announcement shared by the FDA.
“The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection revealed that existing manufacturing processes required improvements to prevent allergen cross-contact,” the brand added. “De Dio’s Ice Pops II LLC has immediately implemented corrected processes and new instructions as directed by the FDA to ensure the safety of all future production.”
The recalled sweet treats were labeled as D’Dioses Fruit Pops and distributed to grocery stores in four states: Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Affected ice pops were sold in multiple flavors, including Coco, Fresa con Leche, Arroz con Leche, Mamey, Guayaba, Vanilla, Rompope, Nuez, Pistachio, Cookies and Cream, Pina Colada, Limon, Grocella, Mango, Tamarindo, and Nanche.
They were produced before April 27, 2026, which is when De Dio’s Ice Pops implemented the updated allergen-control procedures. While there haven’t been any illnesses reported to date, consumers are urged to return the recalled ice pops to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Milk is identified as one of the nine major food allergies in the U.S., along with eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, fish, Crustacean shellfish, peanuts and sesame. Allergic reactions to these nine foods vary but can range from hives and lip swelling to severe, life-threatening symptoms, often called anaphylaxis, that may involve fatal respiratory problems and shock.
The ice pop recall is just one of many issues to hit consumers in recent months. Earlier this month, Kettle Cuisine recalled its Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup because it posed a health risk for people who are allergic to Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp). “The recall was initiated after it was discovered in-store that a single cup of soup was found to contain the incorrect product and that the soup in the cup contained Shrimp,” a notice from the FDA said at the time. The soup, packaged in 24-oz clear plastic containers, was sold in stores and online through the Whole Foods and Amazon websites in 17 states.
Also, this month, noodle packages sold nationwide at Whole Foods were recalled over fears that the products may cause life-threatening reactions in those with peanut allergies. The recall affected Fly By Jing’s Creamy Sesame Noodles, which may have been exposed to cross-contact from peanuts.
