Popsicle® brand treats recalled due to undisclosed milk

Nothing is more synonymous with summertime fun than a tasty, frozen fruit treat.  For years, those with milk allergies have enjoyed Popsicle® treats because they are refreshing AND contain no milk, products.  But this week some milk snuck into this well-known milk–free zone and caused a health alert.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Unilever United States, Inc. are working together to alert consumers about some specific mislabeled 24-count boxes Popsicle® brand Sugar Free Orange, Cherry and Grape flavored ice pops that inadvertently contain Popsicle® brand Sugar Free Healthy Bunch® Fudgsicle® and Creamsicle® ice pops.

Consumers who are allergic or have a severe sensitivity to milk could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat the ice pops that contain milk.

To determine if a box of the ice pops is affected, look for the bright yellow paper box, containing 24–1.65 FL OZ (48.7 ML) POPS with a unit UPC code of 7756702295. The UPC code is printed just below the bar code.

Photo:  FDA

Next, look at the date code stamped on the outside of the with date codes. ONLY the date codes below are affected by this alert. 

• OCT0312GCD
• OCT0412GCD
• OCT0512GCD
• OCT0612GCD
• OCT0712GCD. 

The affected ice pops (with milk) are individually wrapped and have the “Fudgsicle®” and “Creamsicle®” symbol printed on the wrapper. 

  

The product was produced and packaged in the United States and distributed to several states including: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin.

  

Consumers who have purchased the Popsicle® brand ice pops shown above should discard the treats inside, but retain the outer box.  A replacement coupon can be obtained calling 800-896-9552.

An alert will also be listed on the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) web site www.foodallergy.org and notifying FAAN’s members. 



For more details, see the FDA Recall Notice, or visit www.popsicle.com.

If your child has a milk allergy, try this adorable storybook about a young cow who is allergic to milk. Along with delightful artwork, this book's simple and clear explanation about milk allergies will help youngster's understand why they can't always eat what their friend's do.  Having a friend with the same allergy, like Cody the cow, can help empower children to make healthy choices for themselves.