Helados La Tapatia recalls 4 oz. Chicle Fruit Bars due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. FDA testing detected contamination in some units.
FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on food contact surfaces.
Helados La Tapatia is recalling 4 oz. Chicle Fruit Bars after FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on some food contact surfaces. This contamination could pose a health risk if consumed.
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of some Chicle Fruit Bars. This bacteria can cause foodborne illness, especially in people with compromised immune systems.
Owners of the recalled Chicle Fruit Bars with UPC 6 34242-61001 9 (4 oz. bar) are affected. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for the UPC code 6 34242-61001 9 on the product label. The product is a 4 oz. Chicle Fruit Bar from Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA.
Look for the UPC code 6 34242-61001 9 on the 4 oz. Chicle Fruit Bar.
The recall is for products with Listeria monocytogenes detected on food contact surfaces. The FDA found contamination in some units, but the product may still be safe if not affected.
Check for the UPC code 6 34242-61001 9 on the 4 oz. Chicle Fruit Bar label.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so 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-1773-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1773-2014 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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