Helados La Tapatia recalls Tamarindo Fruit Bar products due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. Consumers should check UPC codes and stop using if recalled.
FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on food contact surfaces.
Helados La Tapatia is recalling Tamarindo Fruit Bar products because FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on some food contact surfaces. This poses a risk of foodborne illness, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and young children.
FDA environmental sampling detected Listeria monocytogenes in 21 out of 50 samples from food contact surfaces. This bacteria can cause serious foodborne illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Owners of Tamarindo Fruit Bar products with the listed UPC codes are affected. Pregnant individuals, young children, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.
Check for UPC codes: 6 34242-10004 6 (3 oz. bar), 6 34242-22004 1 (9 oz. cup), or 6 34242-40006 (Bolis 4 oz.). Products were sold by Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA.
Look for the UPC codes listed: 6 34242-10004 6 (3 oz. bar), 6 34242-22004 1 (9 oz. cup), or 6 34242-40006 (Bolis 4 oz.).
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces of Tamarindo Fruit Bar products.
Check the UPC codes listed to see if your product is recalled. If it is, stop using it and contact Helados La Tapatia for further instructions.
Yes, Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious foodborne illness, especially in pregnant individuals, young children, and those with weakened immune systems.
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-1766-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1766-2014 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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