Helados La Tapatia recalls chocolate milk bars due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. FDA testing identified contamination in some units. Consumers should check UPC codes for 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 chocolate milk bars and ice cream containers after FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces. This contamination risk could lead to serious illness if consumed.
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of some chocolate milk bars. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems.
Consumers who purchased Helados La Tapatia chocolate milk bars or ice cream containers with the listed UPC codes are affected. Those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for chocolate milk bars with UPC 6 34242-20003 6 (3 oz) or 6 34242-60008 9 (4 oz). Also look for ice cream containers with UPC 6 434242-14007 3.
Look for affected products with specific UPC codes: 6 34242-20003 6 (3 oz bar), 6 34242-60008 9 (4 oz bar), or 6 434242-14007 3 (ice cream container).
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of some chocolate milk bars.
Check the UPC codes: 6 34242-20003 6 (3 oz bar), 6 34242-60008 9 (4 oz bar), or 6 434242-14007 3 (ice cream container).
The recall does not include a specific remedy, so consumers should check the UPC codes and contact the manufacturer if unsure.
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-1794-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1794-2014 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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