Helados La Tapatia recalls 9 oz Elote cups due to Listeria monocytogenes found on food contact surfaces. FDA testing detected contamination in some units. Consumers should check UPC 634242220089 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 9 oz Elote cups after FDA testing found Listeria monocytogenes on some food contact surfaces. This contamination could pose a risk of foodborne illness if consumed.
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of some Elote cups. This bacteria can cause foodborne illness, though the risk level is low based on the number of positive samples.
Owners of Helados La Tapatia Elote 9 oz cups with UPC 634242220089 in the U.S. are affected. Those who consume the product without proper food safety practices may be at higher risk.
Check for the UPC code 634242220089 on the product packaging. The product is sold by Helados La Tapatia in Fresno, California.
Look for the UPC code 634242220089 on the Elote cup packaging to confirm if it is affected.
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria on food contact surfaces of some Elote cups.
Check for the UPC code 634242220089 on the product packaging.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Helados La Tapatia for guidance.
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-1781-2014 — Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Hello, I own a Helados La Tapatia that is covered by recall F-1781-2014 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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