The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1776-2014·Announced 2014-04-23

Helados La Tapatia Fruit Bars Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Helados La Tapatia is recalling Fresa Fruit Bars and related products because FDA environmental sampling detected Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Helados La Tapatia, Inc. is recalling Fresa Fruit Bars, Bolis, and 4 oz. milk bars. The recall was initiated after FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 samples positive for Listeria monocytogenes, with 11 of these positives located on food contact surfaces.

The affected products are distributed in California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Canada, and Guam. Consumers can identify the recalled items by the following UPC codes: 6 34242-61004 0 (4 oz. bar), 6 34242-4004 7 (Bolis 4 oz.), and 6 34242-60002 7 (4 oz. milk bar).

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific UPC codes and dispose of any affected products or return them to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Fresa Fruit Bar,4 oz.,; Also packaged as Bolis 4 oz. and 4 oz. milk bar. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706
Manufacturer
Helados La Tapatia, Inc
Category
Food — Frozen Desserts
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • All units with UPC 6 34242- 61004 0 (4 oz. bar)
  • 6 34242-4004 7 (Bolis 4 oz.)
  • 6 34242-60002 7 (4 oz. milk bar)

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 53 recalled by Helados La Tapatia, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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