Helados La Tapatia recalls Mamey Milk Bars due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. 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 Mamey Milk Bars and 9 oz cups because FDA testing found Listeria bacteria on surfaces that could contaminate food. This poses a risk of foodborne illness, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and young children.
Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can grow on food contact surfaces and contaminate products, leading to foodborne illness. This bacteria is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals.
People who bought Mamey Milk Bars or 9 oz cups from Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA. Pregnant individuals and young children are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause severe illness.
Check for UPC codes: 6 34242-20054 9 (3 oz bars) or 6 34242-15004 1 (six pack boxes of 9 oz cups). Products were sold by Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA.
Look for UPC codes 6 34242-20054 9 (3 oz bars) or 6 34242-15004 1 (six pack boxes of 9 oz cups).
Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe illness in pregnant women, leading to miscarriage or stillbirth. This is why vulnerable groups are at higher risk.
Check the UPC code: 6 34242-20054 9 for 3 oz bars or 6 34242-15004 1 for six pack boxes of 9 oz cups.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the UPC codes.
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-1806-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1806-2014 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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