D’Dioses Fruit Pops have been recalled in four states after an FDA inspection revealed manufacturing process issues that could allow undeclared allergens into the product, marking the agency’s highest-risk classification for a frozen-treat recall. The FDA issued a Class I recall on July 14 for the ice pops, which may contain undeclared milk, pecans, pistachios, yellow #5, and red #40 dyes.
The recall affects 57,240 fruit pops across 16 flavors distributed in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The Paterson, New Jersey facility of D’Dioses was inspected by the FDA, which determined that existing manufacturing processes required improvements to prevent allergen cross-contact.
According to the FDA, a Class I recall is defined as “a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” The inclusion of tree nuts and milk—both major allergens—alongside synthetic dyes that the FDA asked manufacturers to eliminate from production in April 2025 triggered the highest alert level.
The recalled flavors include coconut, strawberries and cream, rice and cream, mamey, guava, vanilla, eggnog-style rompope, pistachio, nut, cookies and cream, piña colada, lemon, grocella berry, mango, tamarind, and nance. All were sold as 3.7-ounce single units. At the time the recall was announced in May, the FDA noted that no illnesses had been reported.
The company immediately implemented corrected processes and new instructions as directed by the FDA to ensure the safety of all future production. Products manufactured after April 27, 2026, are not subject to the recall, as the manufacturer updated its practices following the inspection.
Undeclared allergens have become the leading cause of food recalls in the United States. According to food safety data, milk and dairy were the most frequently undeclared allergens in 2025, appearing in around 30% of allergen-related recalls, followed by tree nuts and wheat. Food industry analysis shows that 48% of recalls in 2025 stemmed from undeclared or mislabeled allergens, many of which are considered easily avoidable through proper labeling and manufacturing controls.
The FDA maintains a public database of all recalls, market withdrawals, and safety alerts on its website. Consumers who purchased the affected D’Dioses Fruit Pops should check their freezers and discard any products matching the recalled lot numbers and date ranges. Anyone with a documented allergic reaction to the product should consult a healthcare provider.
Sources
- Yahoo News — Details on the Class I recall classification, affected states, allergens, number of units recalled, flavors, facility location, and FDA inspection findings
- FDA (Food and Drug Administration) — Official definition of Class I recalls and recall classification standards
- Food Safety Industry Analysis — Context on undeclared allergens as the leading cause of recalls and prevalence data for 2025
