Helados La Tapatia recalls Esquimal Milk Bars due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. FDA testing showed contamination in some units. Consumers should check UPC codes and contact the company for details.
FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on food contact surfaces.
Helados La Tapatia is recalling Esquimal Milk Bars because FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on some food contact surfaces. This contamination could pose a health risk, especially to vulnerable groups like pregnant women and young children.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals. FDA testing found this bacteria on food contact surfaces of some Esquimal Milk Bars, indicating possible contamination.
All owners of Esquimal Milk Bars with UPC 6 34242-20011 1 are affected. Pregnant individuals and young children are at higher risk due to potential Listeria exposure.
Check for Esquimal Milk Bars with UPC 6 34242-20011 1. The product is sold by Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA. All units with this UPC code are affected.
Look for the UPC code 6 34242-20011 1 on the product packaging.
The recall is due to potential Listeria contamination found on food contact surfaces. Affected units should not be consumed.
The recall record does not mention refunds or returns. Contact Helados La Tapatia directly for assistance.
Pregnant individuals, young children, and immunocompromised people are at higher risk due to potential Listeria infection.
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-1803-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1803-2014 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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