Helados La Tapatia recalls cookies n cream ice cream containers due to Listeria monocytogenes found in environmental samples. This poses a risk of serious illness. Consumers should check UPC codes and stop using 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 cookies n cream ice cream containers and related products because environmental testing found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on some items. This recall is important because Listeria can cause serious foodborne illness, especially for pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.
Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can grow on food contact surfaces and contaminate ice cream containers. This bacteria can cause serious foodborne illness, including miscarriage, stillbirth, or severe infections in vulnerable populations.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria. Anyone who purchased the recalled ice cream containers or related products in the U.S. or Canada is likely affected.
Check for UPC codes: 634242-140035, 634242-600072 (4 oz. milk bar), or 634242-150034 (six pack boxes). The product may be sold as cookies n cream ice cream, 4 oz. milk bar, or Canada 4 oz. HLT.
Look for UPC codes 634242-140035, 634242-600072, or 634242-150034 on the product packaging.
The recall is for products with Listeria monocytogenes found in environmental samples. While the risk is low for most people, pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.
Check the UPC codes on the packaging: 634242-140035, 634242-600072, or 634242-150034. The product may be sold as cookies n cream ice cream, 4 oz. milk bar, or Canada 4 oz. HLT.
The recall does not require immediate disposal. Consumers should check the UPC codes and avoid using the product if it matches the recalled items.
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-1808-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1808-2014 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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