Helados La Tapatia recalls Mango Milk Bars due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. Consumers should check UPCs 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 Mango Milk Bars and ice cream containers 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.
FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of the recalled products. This bacteria can cause foodborne illness, particularly in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, young children, and the elderly.
Anyone who bought the recalled Mango Milk Bars or ice cream containers. Pregnant women, young children, and the elderly are at higher risk for foodborne illness from Listeria.
Check for UPC codes: 6 34242-20007 4 (3 oz bar), 6 34242-14006 6 (ice cream container), or 6 34242-21002 (Canada 4 oz). Products were sold by Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, CA.
Look for the UPC codes listed: 6 34242-20007 4, 6 34242-14006 6, or 6 34242-21002.
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of the recalled products.
Check for the UPC codes: 6 34242-20007 4 (3 oz bar), 6 34242-14006 6 (ice cream container), or 6 34242-21002 (Canada 4 oz).
The recall does not specify a disposal step, so you can safely discard or return if you have the recalled 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-1798-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1798-2014 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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