Helados La Tapatia recalls strawberry milk bars due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. FDA testing detected 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 strawberry milk bars and ice cream containers after FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces. This contamination risk could lead to foodborne illness if consumed.
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of some strawberry milk bars. This bacteria can cause foodborne illness, but the risk level is low based on the number of positive samples.
Consumers who purchased strawberry milk bars or ice cream containers with the listed UPC codes from the US or Canada are affected. Those with the specific UPC codes are most at risk.
Check for strawberry milk bars (3 oz) with UPC 6 34242-20001 2, six pack boxes with UPC 6 34242-15001 0, or Canada 4 oz. HLT containers with UPC 6 34242-21005. Also check ice cream containers with UPC 6 34242-14006 9.
Look for the specific UPC codes listed in the recall notice to identify affected products.
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of some strawberry milk bars.
Check for strawberry milk bars with UPC 6 34242-20001 2, six pack boxes with UPC 6 34242-15001 0, Canada 4 oz. HLT containers with UPC 6 34242-21005, or ice cream containers with UPC 6 34242-14006 9.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so check the product UPC codes to determine if it is affected and contact the manufacturer if needed.
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-1792-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1792-2014 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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