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Newsweek
a day ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Nationwide Ice Cream Recall Issued Risk Warning
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A nationwide recall of ice cream over undeclared milk has received the second-highest warning by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Tropicale Foods, based in Ontario, California, issued a voluntary recall on July 25 of select Helados Mexico and La Michoacana ice cream products. The FDA issued a Class II risk classification for the recall on August 13. Newsweek contacted Tropicale Foods for comment via email outside regular working hours. Stock image: A server scoops freshly made hazelnut gelato at the Carpigiani company's on-site gelateria in Bologna, Italy, on March 28, 2017. Stock image: A server scoops freshly made hazelnut gelato at the Carpigiani company's on-site gelateria in Bologna, Italy, on March 28, It Matters A Class II risk classification refers to a situation in which the "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote," according to the FDA. Milk is one of the nine major food allergens as set out in the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act. The others are eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame and soybeans. Allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms, such as hives and lip swelling, to life-threatening complications, such as anaphylaxis. What To Know These are the products affected by the recall: La Michoacana Mango Con Crema Single Serve Paleta 3.75oz UPC: 7-67778-00008-2 (Best by Date: 2/3/2027-4/8/2027) La Michoacana Strawberry Con Crema Single Serve Paleta 3.75oz UPC: 7-67778-00002-0 (Best by Date: 10/1/2026-5/16/2027) La Michoacana Bubble Gum Single Serve Paleta 3.75oz UPC: 7-67778-00003-7 (Best by Date: 4/7/2027-4/19/2027) La Michoacana Cookies N Cream Single Serve Paleta 3.75oz UPC: 7-67778-00007-5 (Best by Date: 4/9/2027-4/11/2027) La Michoacana Coconut Con Crema 6-Pack Paleta 16.5oz UPC: 7-67778-00101-0 (Best by Date: 11/25/2026-4/12/2027) La Michoacana Strawberry Con Crema 6-Pack Paleta 16.5oz UPC: 7-67778-00102-7 (Best by Date: 6/3/2026-6/17/2027) La Michoacana Minis Variety Paletas 12-Count 16.5oz UPC: 7-67778-03042-3 (Best by Date: 9/9/2026-4/12/2027) La Michoacana Variety Paletas 16-Count 44oz UPC: 7-67778-03100-0 (Best by Date: 3/14/2027 and 3/16/2027) La Michoacana Rompope Bolis 6-Count 24oz UPC: 7-67778-05004-9 (Best by Date: 4/24/2027-7/14/2027) Helados Mexico Minis Variety Paletas 12-Count 18oz UPC: 6-82082-11215-6 (Best by Date: 5/29/2026-06/24/2027) Helados Mexico Minis Variety Paletas 12-Count 18oz UPC: 6-82082-61215-1 (Best by Date: 12/31/2026-5/2/2027) Helados Mexico Choco Dipped Minis Variety Paletas 12-Count 18oz UPC: 6-82082-41215-7 (Best by Date: 12/17/2026-6/15/2027) Helados Mexico Choco-Dipped Minis Variety Paletas 12-Count 18oz UPC: 6-82082-81215-5 UPC: 6-82082-41215-7 (Best by Date: 1/14/2027-6/18/2027) In total, hundreds of thousands of units were affected by the recall, with the products distributed nationwide. What People Are Saying Food Allergy Research and Education said on its website: "When a person with a milk allergy is exposed to milk, proteins in the milk bind to specific IgE antibodies made by the person's immune system. This triggers the person's immune defenses, leading to reaction symptoms that can be mild or very severe." Tropicale Foods' announcement, published on the Food and Drug Administration's website in July, said: "Tropicale Foods of Ontario, CA is recalling certain Helados Mexico and La Michoacana products with specific best by dates, as detailed below because these products contain undeclared milk. "Though these products include 'cream' in the product ingredient lists, the common name 'milk' is not declared. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products." What Happens Next The recall is listed as ongoing, according to the FDA.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Crackers Recall As FDA Issues Warning To Consumers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A recall of crackers due to possible undeclared sesame has been issued the second-highest risk warning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Distinctive Foods LLC, based in Illinois, issued a voluntary recall on July 25 for a select lot of Frederik's by Meijer Artisan Baked Sea Salt flatbread crackers. The FDA later issued a Class II risk classification for the recall on August 12. Newsweek contacted Distinctive Foods LLC for comment via the company's online contact form outside of regular working hours. Stock image. Distinctive Foods LLC issued a voluntary recall on July 25 for a select lot of crackers due to possible undeclared sesame. Stock image. Distinctive Foods LLC issued a voluntary recall on July 25 for a select lot of crackers due to possible undeclared It Matters A Class II risk classification (one of three) refers to a situation in which the "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote," according to the FDA. Sesame is one of the nine major food allergens as set out in the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act. The others are milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. New regulations were introduced from January 1, 2023, stipulating that sesame had to be labelled as an allergen on packaged foods and dietary supplements. Allergic reactions vary in severity from mild symptoms, such as hives and lip swelling, to life-threatening complications, such as anaphylaxis, that may include fatal respiratory problems. Almost six percent of U.S. adults and children have a food allergy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What To Know The product impacted by the recall is the following: Frederik's by Meijer artisan baked sea salt flatbread crackers - UPC code: 7 13733 00048 2 - Lot number: 5154-1 - best-by date: November 30, 2025. The FDA said 1,790 packets were affected by the recall, and that they were distributed to Ohio, Wisconsin and Michigan. There have been no reports that anyone has been taken ill following the consumption of the affected product. What People Are Saying The FDA says on its website: "To protect those with food allergies and other food hypersensitivities, the FDA enforces regulations requiring companies to list ingredients on packaged foods and beverages. For certain foods or substances that cause allergies or other hypersensitivity reactions, there are more specific labeling requirements." It adds: "When problems are found, the FDA works with firms to recall products and provide public notification to immediately alert consumers." Dr. Sebastian Lighvani, the director of New York Allergy & Asthma PLLC, previously told Newsweek: "Every three minutes in the United States, someone ends up in an emergency room because of an allergic reaction after accidental ingestion of food. So even when we try hard, these reactions are happening. And if you look at the incidence of anaphylaxis, it has skyrocketed in the last five, 10, 20 years. And in the U.S., there's like a 300 to 400 percent increase in the rates of anaphylaxis to foods." What Happens Next The recall is listed as ongoing, according to the FDA. Consumers who have an allergy or sensitivity to sesame should not consume this product.
