A frozen treat sold in supermarkets across four states is being pulled from shelves after federal regulators said that it might contain several undeclared ingredients that could trigger “serious or life-threatening” allergic reactions in some consumers, according to an announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
What Product Is Being Recalled
De Dios’s Ice Pops II is voluntarily recalling its 3.7-ounce D’dioses Fruit Pops because the products may contain milk, pecans, pistachios, Yellow #5, and Red #40 that were not properly declared on the label, according to the FDA notice.
The products were distributed to retail grocery stores in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, and the company said no illnesses had been reported at the time of the notice.
Full List of Flavors Affected
The recall covers all products that were produced before April 27, 2026, in the following flavors, which are a mix of fruit-forward ice pops and creamier dessert-style varieties:
- Coco
- Fresa Con Leche
- Arroz Con Leche
- Mamey
- Guayaba (guava)
- Vanilla
- Rompope
- Nuez
- Pistachio
- Cookies And Cream
- Piña Colada
- Limon
- Grocella
- Mango
- Tamarindo
- Nanche
Why the Recall Was Issued
The action was launched after an FDA inspection found that the company’s manufacturing processes needed improvements to prevent allergen cross-contact—the accidental introduction of an allergen into a product that isn’t supposed to contain it.
De Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC said it has since implemented corrected processes and new instructions after the inspection, meaning products made after April 27, 2026, were produced under new FDA-verified safety procedures and aren’t affected by the recall.
Why Undeclared Allergens Are So Dangerous
This recall matters because undeclared allergens can be dangerous, even in small amounts.
The FDA says food-allergic reactions can range from relatively mild symptoms, such as hives or lip swelling, to anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency that can involve breathing problems and shock.
The agency recognizes nine major allergens responsible for most reactions in the U.S.
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) says about 33 million people in the U.S. live with at least one food allergy, including roughly one in 13 children, while a review says about 200,000 Americans require urgent medical care for food-allergic reactions each year, sending someone to the emergency department about every three minutes.
The Food Dyes: Why Yellow #5 and Red #40 Are Under Scrutiny
The recall also includes two synthetic color additives:
- FD&C Yellow No. 5 (Yellow #5)
- FD&C Red No. 40 (Red #40)
Both are among the petroleum-based synthetic dyes that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHU) and the FDA said in April 2025 that they were seeking to phase out of the U.S. food supply, with federal officials saying the colorings offer no nutritional benefit and pointing to growing concerns about their potential effects on children’s health and development.
Although this move didn’t ban the dyes in food overnight, it did signal a major regulatory shift and intensified the scrutiny over additives that remain in brightly colored snacks, drinks, and frozen desserts, like these.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who have these popsicles in their freezer should not eat them, especially if they or someone in their household has an allergy or sensitivity to milk, pecans, pistachios, Yellow #5, or Red #40.
The company says shoppers should return the recalled popsicles to the place of purchase for a full refund, and that only products made before April 27, 2026, are affected.
If anyone has eaten the product and experiences symptoms of an allergic reaction—such as swelling, hives, trouble breathing, or signs of anaphylaxis—they should seek medical help immediately.
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