According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), on August 21, Unilever recalled about 137,000 cases of Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pop products because they may contain milk. It is not an ingredient listed on the product’s label and may be dangerous for those allergic or sensitive to milk. There have been two reported cases of consumers having an adverse allergic reaction to the recalled product.
The recall impacts Popsicle Jolly Rancher products sold individually (and marked for individual sale) and does not apply to the 18-count Popsicle Jolly Rancher products sold in grocery stores. According to the company, “These products are typically sold through channels such as ice cream trucks, concession stands, and grab-and-go freezers throughout the United States.”
The recalled products were distributed nationwide between February 1, 2024, and August 15, 2024, and are labeled:
Product Name: Popsicle Jolly Rancher Green Apple Blue Raspberry Grape Frozen Confection Pop
Product Size: 2.71 fl oz
GTN/UCC: 10077567003727
Consumer Unit UPC: 077567003720
Lot Codes: MAY1725KY4, MAY1825KY4, MAY1925KY4, JAN3026KY4, JAN3126KY4, FEB0126KY4, MAR1226KY4, MAR1326KY4, MAR1426KY4, MAR1526KY4, MAR1626KY4
See the image below for the product labels:
What To Do If You Have the Recalled Products
If you consumed the product and are concerned about an allergic reaction, contact your healthcare provider right away.
Unilever has provided the following contact information for those impacted by this recall:
“Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should not consume it and should visit www.PopsicleRecall.comExternal Link Disclaimer. Consumer services representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern time, at (888) 926-3554. Reimbursement will be provided with proof of purchase.”