Helados La Tapatia recalls Guava Fruit Bar (3 oz.) due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. FDA testing showed 21 of 50 samples positive for the bacteria. Consumers should check UPC 6 34242-10009 1 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 its Guava Fruit Bar (3 oz.) because FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should be discarded to prevent potential foodborne illness.
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of the Guava Fruit Bar. This bacteria can cause serious foodborne illness, including fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, miscarriage or death. The contamination occurred during production or handling, not in the final product.
Consumers who purchased the Guava Fruit Bar (3 oz.) with UPC 6 34242-10009 1 from stores in Fresno, CA are affected. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious complications from Listeria.
Check for the UPC code 6 34242-10009 1 on the product label. The affected product is a 3 oz. Guava Fruit Bar from Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA.
Look for the UPC code 6 34242-10009 1 on the Guava Fruit Bar packaging.
The recall is due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces, so affected products should not be consumed.
Check for the UPC code 6 34242-10009 1 on the 3 oz. Guava Fruit Bar packaging.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Helados La Tapatia directly for guidance.
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-1770-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1770-2014 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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