Helados La Tapatia recalls 3 oz Banana Milk Bars due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. FDA testing detected contamination in some production areas.
FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on food contact surfaces.
Helados La Tapatia is recalling its Banana Milk Bars (3 oz) after FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces. This poses a risk of foodborne illness, especially for vulnerable populations like pregnant women and young children.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious food poisoning. FDA testing found this bacteria on food contact surfaces during environmental sampling, indicating potential contamination in the production area.
All owners of the recalled Banana Milk Bars. Pregnant women, young children, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for foodborne illness from Listeria.
Check for Banana Milk Bars (3 oz) with UPC 6 34242-20004 3. The product was manufactured in Fresno, CA, and distributed by Helados La Tapatia, Inc.
Verify the UPC code 6 34242-20004 3 on the Banana Milk Bar packaging.
The recall is for products with Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. Do not consume these items until the recall is resolved.
Look for the UPC code 6 34242-20004 3 on the Banana Milk Bar packaging. The product was manufactured in Fresno, CA.
Pregnant women, young children, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for serious foodborne illness from Listeria.
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-1795-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1795-2014 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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