Helados La Tapatia recalls Jamaica Fruit Bars due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. Consumers should check UPC 6 34242-10008 4 for affected products.
FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on food contact surfaces.
Helados La Tapatia is recalling Jamaica Fruit Bars (3 oz.) after FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on some food contact surfaces. This poses a risk of foodborne illness, though the recall does not specify a specific number of affected units or the severity of illness.
FDA environmental sampling detected Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of some Jamaica Fruit Bars. Listeria can cause foodborne illness, particularly in vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.
Consumers who purchased Jamaica Fruit Bars (3 oz.) with UPC 6 34242-10008 4 from stores in the U.S. are affected. Those with compromised immune systems may be at higher risk due to potential Listeria exposure.
Check for Jamaica Fruit Bars (3 oz.) with UPC 6 34242-10008 4. The product was sold by Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA.
Look for the UPC code 6 34242-10008 4 on the Jamaica Fruit Bar packaging.
The recall does not state that the product is unsafe to eat; it indicates potential Listeria contamination on food contact surfaces.
The recall record states that 21 out of 50 FDA environmental samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, but does not specify the number of affected units.
The recall does not provide specific action steps for consumers beyond checking the UPC code.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Helados La Tapatia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1769-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1769-2014 from Helados La Tapatia. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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