A New Jersey frozen dessert company has voluntarily recalled its entire range of fruit ice lollies after federal inspectors found that products may contain undeclared milk, tree nuts, and artificial food dyes. The recall affects consumers across four north-eastern states and covers all 16 flavours produced before late April this year.
De Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC announced on 27 May that its D’Dioses Fruit Pops, sold in 3.7-ounce packages, may contain undeclared milk, pecans, pistachios, Yellow #5, and Red #40, none of which were listed on product labelling. The Food and Drug Administration published the announcement the same day, cautioning that individuals with allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients face the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions upon consumption.
What Triggered the Recall
According to the FDA, the recall followed an agency inspection that identified shortcomings in the company’s manufacturing processes, specifically regarding allergen cross-contact. De Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC has since implemented corrected procedures under FDA guidance, and products manufactured after 27 April 2026 are not subject to the recall.
The 16 affected flavours span a broad range, including Coco, Fresa con Leche, Arroz con Leche, Mamey, Guayaba, Vainilla, Rompope, Nuez, Pistachio, Cookies and Cream, Piña Colada, Limón, Grocella, Mango, Tamarindo, and Nanche. The products were distributed to retail grocery stores across New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall to date.
Why the Allergens Involved Raise Particular Concern
Several of the undeclared ingredients in question fall within what the US Department of Agriculture designates as the “Big 9”, the nine leading causes of food allergies in the United States. The list includes milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. Both milk and tree nuts, including pecans and pistachios, are among them.
According to Food Allergy Research and Education, an estimated 33 million Americans live with a food allergy of some kind. The organisation notes that milk, shellfish, peanuts, and tree nuts are among the most prevalent allergens in both children and adults, making the absence of allergen labelling particularly consequential in this instance.
The artificial dyes Yellow #5 and Red #40, while not classified among the Big 9, are known to cause adverse reactions in some sensitive individuals, adding a further dimension to the public health concern.
The FDA has urged anyone who purchased the affected 3.7-ounce popsicles in the flavours listed above to return them to their place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions are advised to contact De Dios’s Ice Pops II LLC directly at 973-279-7900, available Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 4:30pm Eastern time.
The voluntary nature of the recall and the absence of reported illnesses suggests the company acted promptly upon being notified of the inspection findings, though the FDA has not specified how long the affected batches were in circulation prior to the recall announcement.
