One critical ingredient was reportedly left off the product labels—resulting in at least one illness so far, as the retailer posted Sunday.

Walmart Just Announced a Nationwide Ice Cream Recall

Following several ice cream recalls just in the past few weeks, more frozen treats are being pulled from store shelves…this time due to one important ingredient being left off labels.
Over the weekend, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a new alert detailing a recall of 14 varieties of frozen pop products—known as paletas or rompope bolis, two types of Mexico-inspired ice cream treats—sold under the brand names of La Michoacana and Helados Mexico.
On Sunday, Walmart also posted information to its recall page, letting customers know the affected products were sold at Walmart stores “in all 50 states, including Washington, D.C.” Store locators on Helados Mexico and La Michoacana websites indicate their products may also be sold at retail stores such as Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Target, Ralphs, Vons, CVS, 7 Eleven, Save A Lot, Meijer, and more.
Tropicale Foods is the “#1 Hispanic Frozen Novelty company in the U.S.,” per its website, where a recall notice was also published.
A company audit of “all product labels” reportedly uncovered the issue: While the word “cream” was listed on the product labels, the specific word “milk” was not, per the FDA. The Cleveland Clinic says more than 6 million Americans reportedly have a milk allergy—and “An allergy to cow’s milk protein is the most common food allergy in infants and young children.”
The FDA warns that a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction could happen if people allergic to milk consume the products. To date, one consumer illness has been reported related to the recall, though the notice does not go into further detail on the individual’s condition.
Provided details include:
- La Michoacana Coconut Con Crema Single Serve Paleta 3.75oz, UPC: 7-67778-00001-3
- La Michoacana Strawberry Con Crema Single Serve Paleta 3.75oz, UPC: 7-67778-00002-0
- La Michoacana Mango Con Crema Single Serve Paleta 3.75oz, UPC: 7-67778-00008-2
- La Michoacana Bubble Gum Single Serve Paleta 3.75oz, UPC: 7-67778-00003-7
- La Michoacana Cookies ‘N Cream Single Serve Paleta 3.75oz, UPC: 7-67778-00007-5
- La Michoacana Coconut Con Crema 6-Pack Paleta 16.5oz, UPC: 7-67778-00101-0
- La Michoacana Strawberry Con Crema 6-Pack Paleta 16.5oz, UPC: 7-67778-00102-7
- La Michoacana Minis Variety Paletas 12-Count 16.5oz, UPC: 7-67778-03042-3
- La Michoacana Variety Paletas 16-Count 44oz, UPC: 7-67778-03100-0
- La Michoacana Rompope Bolis 6-Count 24oz, UPC:7-67778-05004-9
- Helados Mexico Minis Variety Paletas 12-Count 18oz, UPC: 6-82082-11215-6
- Helados Mexico Minis Variety Paletas 12-Count 18oz, UPC: 6-82082-61215-1 (available at Dollar Tree)
- Helados Mexico Choco Dipped Minis Variety Paletas 12-Count 18oz, UPC: 6-82082-41215-7
- Helados Mexico Choco-Dipped Minis Variety Paletas 12-Count 18oz, UPC: 6-82082-81215-5 (available at Dollar Tree)
More details, including best by dates and product images, can be found at the above FDA or Tropicale Foods links.
The FDA is telling consumers to throw away the products on hand. Additionally, individuals who are either allergic to or have a sensitivity to milk are advised to not consume them.
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