Helados La Tapatia recalls Vanilla Milk Bars and ice cream containers 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 Vanilla Milk Bars and Vanilla Ice Cream containers after FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces. This poses a risk of foodborne illness, especially for vulnerable individuals.
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of some Vanilla Milk Bars and ice cream containers. Listeria can cause serious foodborne illness, particularly in high-risk groups.
Owners of Vanilla Milk Bars or Vanilla Ice Cream containers with the specified UPC codes are affected. Pregnant individuals, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for Vanilla Milk Bars (3 oz) or Vanilla Ice Cream containers with UPC codes 6 34242-20005 0 or 6 34242-14001 2. Products were sold by Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA.
Look for UPC codes 6 34242-20005 0 or 6 34242-14001 2 on the packaging.
The recall is due to potential Listeria contamination found on food contact surfaces. Products with the specified UPC codes should not be consumed until the recall is resolved.
The recall record does not specify any remedy for refunds or replacements.
Pregnant individuals, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious foodborne 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-1796-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1796-2014 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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