Tropicale Foods recalls 14 ice cream products due to undeclared milk: See list
Tropicale Foods has issued recalls for 14 products sold under brand names La Michoacana and Helados Mexico. The company announced the issue on July 25, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration shared the announcement the following day.
The products were sold at retail locations nationwide. USA TODAY has reached out to Tropicale Foods to find out which retailers sell the products.
"These products contain undeclared milk," Tropicale Foods said in its statement. "Though these products include 'cream' in the product ingredient lists, the common name 'milk' is not declared."
This could lead to serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for those within allergies or severe sensitivities to milk, the company said.
According to the announcement, the company conducted an audit of all product labels, leading to the recall. One consumer illness has been reported, the company said.
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Which products are part of the recall?
According to the announcement, the recall applies to products with specific expiration dates, including:
What to do if you have the recalled products
Those who have the products should throw them away if they have allergies or sensitivities to milk, the announcement said.
Customers who have questions can call (909) 563-3090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday to Friday.
Saleen Martin is a reporter on USA TODAY's NOW team. She is from Norfolk, Virginia – the 757. Email her at sdmartin@usatoday.com.
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