Helados La Tapatia recalls coconut 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 coconut milk bars and six-pack boxes of 9 oz cups because FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces. This contamination risk could lead to foodborne illness if the product is consumed.
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of some coconut milk bars. This bacteria can cause foodborne illness, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Anyone who owns or uses the recalled coconut milk bars or six-pack boxes of 9 oz cups. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for foodborne illness.
Check for coconut milk bars with UPC 6 34242-20002 9 (3 oz bar) or six-pack boxes with UPC 6 34242-15002 7 (9 oz cups). The products were sold by Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA.
Look for the UPC codes 6 34242-20002 9 for 3 oz bars or 6 34242-15002 7 for six-pack boxes.
Helados La Tapatia is recalling coconut milk bars and six-pack boxes of 9 oz cups due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces.
Check the UPC codes: 6 34242-20002 9 for 3 oz bars or 6 34242-15002 7 for six-pack boxes.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if you have the recalled products.
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-1793-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1793-2014 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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