Helados La Tapatia, Inc

Recall #F-1768-2014 · Initiated 2014-03-19

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What happened

Helados La Tapatia's Watermelon Fruit Bars were found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria, during FDA testing. The bacteria was detected in the product and on equipment used to make it.

Who is at risk

Everyone should avoid this product, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Do not eat Watermelon Fruit Bars made by Helados La Tapatia (3 oz. bars or 9 oz. cups). If you have this product, throw it away. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea within 2 weeks of eating it.

Product

Watermelon Fruit Bar, 3 oz.,. Also packaged in 9 oz. cups. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706

Reason for recall

FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on food contact surfaces.

Quantity affected

N/A

Distribution

CA, NV, AZ, WA, Canada and Guam

Lot / code info

All units with UPC 6 34242- 10006 0 (3 oz. bar) and 6 34242-22007 2 (9 oz. cups).

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated