Helados La Tapatia recalls Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination found on food contact surfaces. FDA testing detected Listeria in 21 of 50 samples.
FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on food contact surfaces.
Helados La Tapatia is recalling Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich products because FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces. This poses a risk of serious illness, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women and young children.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. FDA testing found Listeria on food contact surfaces of the ice cream sandwich, indicating potential contamination.
Anyone who purchased the Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich from Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA. Pregnant women, young children, and elderly individuals are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.
Check for the Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich product with UPC 6 34242-70001 7. The product was sold in Fresno, CA.
Look for the UPC code 6 34242-70001 7 on the Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich packaging.
The FDA found Listeria monocytogenes on food contact surfaces, so the product is not safe to eat. Consumers should stop using it.
The recall notice does not mention refunds or returns. Consumers should contact Helados La Tapatia directly for assistance.
Pregnant women, young children, and the elderly are at higher risk of serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
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-1790-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1790-2014 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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