The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1037-2024·Announced 2024-03-13

Frios Gourmet Pops Fruity Pebbles popsicles recalled for undeclared Yellow #5

Frios Gourmet Pops Fruity Pebbles Popsicles are being recalled due to undeclared Yellow #5 color additive. Consumers with sensitivity or allergy to tartrazine should not consume the product.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall with undeclared Yellow #5 color additive. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source material. The hazard represents a labeling error for a non-major food additive, fitting the criteria for 'Minor labeling errors' at the Moderate severity level.

Plain-English summary

Frios Gourmet Pops is recalling Fruity Pebbles Popsicles due to the presence of an undeclared color additive, Yellow #5 (tartrazine). The 3-ounce popsicles were packaged individually in clear plastic sleeves, with 48 popsicles per box.

The recall affects 731 boxes distributed to franchise owners across 17 states: Florida, Oklahoma, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Colorado, Georgia, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Alabama, Missouri, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Tennessee, Arizona, and New Jersey. The affected popsicles were manufactured between February 9, 2023 and December 8, 2023, and distributed between February 13, 2023 and February 6, 2024. Products were sold directly to consumers via food trucks.

Consumers who purchased Fruity Pebbles Popsicles during this period and have sensitivity or allergy to Yellow #5 (tartrazine) should discontinue use. This additive was not declared on the product label, which poses a risk to individuals who need to avoid it.

The recalled product

Product
Frios Gourmet Pops - Fruity Pebbles Popsicle 3oz frozen popsicle packaged individually in clear plastic sleeve. 48 popsicles per box. *Sold directly to end consumer via food truck
Manufacturer
FGP Manufacturing, LLC
Category
Food — Frozen Confection
Hazard
  • undeclared-color-additive
  • tartrazine

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Manufacturer No. 010212

Distribution

Distributed in 17 states:

  • AL
  • AZ
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • MI
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • OH
  • OK
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • WI
  • WV

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