Helados La Tapatia, Inc

Recall #F-1798-2014 · Initiated 2014-03-19

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What happened

Helados La Tapatia's Mango Milk Bars were found to contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness, during FDA testing. The company has recalled the product from stores in California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Canada, and Guam.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these products could be at risk, but pregnant people, young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems face the most serious health consequences.

What to do

Check your freezer for Helados La Tapatia Mango Milk Bars and do not eat them. Throw away any packages you find, or return them to the store where you purchased them. If you have consumed this product and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your doctor.

Product

Mango Milk Bars, 3 oz; also packed in ice cream containers and Canada 4 oz. HLT. 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- 20007 4, (3 oz bar); 6 34242-14006 6 (Ice Cream container); 6 34242-21002 (Canada 4 oz. HLT.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated