Helados La Tapatia recalls 4 oz. Vainilla con Membrillo Milk Bar due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination found on food contact surfaces. FDA testing detected Listeria in 21 of 50 samples.
FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on food contact surfaces.
Helados La Tapatia is recalling its 4 oz. Vainilla con Membrillo Milk Bar product because FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces. This poses a risk of foodborne illness, though the recall does not specify a specific illness or injury.
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of the product. Listeria can cause serious foodborne illness, but the recall does not specify the severity of illness or the number of affected individuals.
Consumers who purchased the Vainilla con Membrillo Milk Bar from Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA. Those most at risk are individuals with weakened immune systems, such as young children, elderly people, or pregnant women.
Check for the product name 'Vainilla con Membrillo Milk Bar' and the UPC code 6 34242-60004 1. The product was sold by Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA.
Look for the product name 'Vainilla con Membrillo Milk Bar' and UPC code 6 34242-60004 1 on the packaging.
The recall does not state that the product is safe to eat. FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces, so it is not recommended for consumption.
The recall record does not specify the number of units affected.
The recall does not provide specific action steps for consumers beyond checking product details. If you have the product, you should avoid consuming it and contact Helados La Tapatia for further instructions.
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-18010-201 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-18010-201 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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