Helados La Tapatia recalls Coconut Frutero due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. Affected units have UPC 6 34242-23001. Consumers should check labels and contact the company for details.
FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on food contact surfaces.
Helados La Tapatia is recalling Coconut Frutero products because FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on some food contact surfaces. This contamination could pose a risk of foodborne illness if the product is consumed.
FDA environmental sampling detected Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of some Coconut Frutero products. This bacteria can cause foodborne illness, but the risk level is low based on the number of positive samples.
Consumers who purchased Coconut Frutero products with UPC 6 34242-23001 from Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA. Those with the product are most at risk if they consume it.
Check for the UPC code 6 34242-23001 on the product label. The product is sold by Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA.
Look for the UPC code 6 34242-23001 on the Coconut Frutero product.
The recall is due to potential Listeria contamination on food contact surfaces, but the product may still be safe if not contaminated. Consumers should check the label and contact Helados La Tapatia for details.
The recall record does not specify a refund or replacement process. Consumers should contact Helados La Tapatia directly for information.
FDA found Listeria monocytogenes on some food contact surfaces, but the risk level is low based on the number of positive samples. The product may still be safe if not contaminated.
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-1789-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1789-2014 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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