Helados La Tapatia recalls watermelon fruit bars due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. 21 of 50 samples tested positive. Consumers should check UPCs and follow safety steps.
FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on food contact surfaces.
Helados La Tapatia is recalling watermelon fruit bars and 9 oz. cups because FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces. This poses a risk of serious illness, especially for pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable groups. FDA testing found this bacteria on food contact surfaces of the recalled products, indicating a risk of contamination during handling or production.
People who own or use the recalled watermelon fruit bars or cups are affected. Pregnant individuals, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause serious illness.
Check for watermelon fruit bars with UPC 6 34242-10006 0 (3 oz.) or 6 34242-22007 2 (9 oz. cups). The products were sold by Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA.
Look for the UPC numbers 6 34242-10006 0 for 3 oz. bars or 6 34242-22007 2 for 9 oz. cups.
The recall is due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. Products are not safe to consume without following the recall steps.
Check the UPC numbers: 6 34242-10006 0 for 3 oz. bars or 6 34242-22007 2 for 9 oz. cups.
Pregnant individuals, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause serious illness.
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-1768-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1768-2014 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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