The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0469-2025·Announced 2025-08-20

Helados Mexico Minis Variety Paletas recalled for undeclared milk allergen

Tropicale Foods recalls Helados Mexico Minis Variety Paletas nationwide due to undeclared milk allergen. The product label lists cream as an ingredient but fails to disclose milk as the source, posing a risk to milk-allergic consumers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II allergen mislabeling of a common allergen (milk) without reported illnesses or injuries. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens constitutes High severity.

Plain-English summary

Tropicale Foods, LLC is recalling Helados Mexico Minis Variety Paletas (12-count, 18oz packages, UPC 6-82082-61215-1) due to incomplete allergen labeling. A total of 42,488 units were distributed nationwide with best-by dates ranging from December 31, 2026, through May 2, 2027.

The product label lists CREAM as an ingredient but does not identify MILK as the source of that cream. This omission means milk-allergic consumers may unknowingly consume the product, not realizing it contains a major allergen.

Consumers with milk allergies who purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it. Those with questions about the recall should contact the manufacturer or their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Helados Mexico Minis Variety Paletas 12-Count 18oz UPC:6-82082-61215-1
Manufacturer
Tropicale Foods, LLC
Category
Food — Frozen Fruit Bars
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • Best By Date: 12/31/2026 - 5/2/2027

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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