Unilever U.S. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Popsicle Jolly Rancher SingleServe Frozen Confection Pops


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/unilever-us-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-popsicle-jolly-rancher-singleserve-frozen?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery


Summary

Company Announcement Date:
August 21, 2024
FDA Publish Date:
August 21, 2024
Product Type:
Food & Beverages
Allergens
Reason for Announcement:
Undeclared milk
Company Name:
Unilever US
Brand Name:
Popsicle
Product Description:
Jolly Rancher Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Grape Frozen Confection Pop
Company Announcement

Only Popsicle Jolly Rancher products marked for individual sale are impacted

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey – August 21, 2024 - Unilever in the United States is recalling approximately 137,000 cases of Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products (single serve offerings) because the products may contain milk, which is not listed as an ingredient on the label. Persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The only impacted products are Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop single-serve products which are marked for individual sale. These products are typically sold through channels such as ice cream trucks, concession stands, and grab-and-go freezers throughout the United States. This recall does not apply to the 18-count Popsicle Jolly Rancher multi-pack products that are sold in grocery stores and retailers nationwide.

The following products are subject to recall:

Product

Lot Codes

Size

GTN/UCC

Consumer Unit UPC

Popsicle Jolly
Rancher Green Apple
Blue Raspberry Grape
Frozen Confection
Pop   MAY1725KY4
MAY1825KY4
MAY1925KY4
JAN3026KY4
JAN3126KY4
FEB0126KY4
MAR1226KY4
MAR1326KY4
MAR1426KY4
MAR1526KY4
MAR1626KY4   2.71 fl oz   10077567003727   077567003720
The products were distributed nationally to wholesale distributors and operators between February 1, 2024, and August 15, 2024. The applicable UPC and lot codes can be found on the outside wrapper of the product.

This recall has been initiated as a result of findings which indicate there may be a presence of milk allergens in the product which is not disclosed on the packaging. There have been two reported allergic reactions in connection with the use of this product.

No other Unilever or Popsicle products are affected by this recall. Anyone concerned about an allergic reaction should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should not consume it and should visit www.PopsicleRecall.comExternal Link Disclaimer. Consumer services representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time, at (888) 926-3554. Reimbursement will be provided with proof of purchase.

Company Contact Information

Consumers:
 (888) 926-3554
Media:
 201-500-9100
 MediaRelations.NA@unilever.com