The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0470-2025·Announced 2025-08-20

Helados Mexico Paletas recalled for undisclosed milk allergen in cream

Helados Mexico Choco Dipped Minis Variety Paletas are being recalled because the label lists CREAM as an ingredient but fails to declare Milk as the allergen source. Consumers with milk allergies could be at serious risk.

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: This is an allergen mislabeling of milk, a common allergen, without any reported illnesses or injuries. Per the severity rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens receives a score of 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Tropicale Foods, LLC is recalling Helados Mexico Choco Dipped Minis Variety Paletas (12-count, 18oz packages) with Best By dates ranging from 12/17/2026 to 6/15/2027. The product label lists CREAM as an ingredient but fails to declare Milk as the allergen source.

This labeling omission poses a serious risk to consumers with milk allergies who may consume the product expecting it to be milk-free. Approximately 70,044 units were distributed nationwide.

Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it if they have a milk allergy. Those affected should return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Helados Mexico Choco Dipped Minis Variety Paletas 12-Count 18oz UPC: 6-82082-41215-7
Manufacturer
Tropicale Foods, LLC
Category
Food — Frozen Dessert
Hazard
  • allergen-milk

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: 12/17/2026 - 6/15/2027

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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