CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Jan 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Creamy Fruit Bars recalled by Helados La Tapatia
Helados La Tapatia is recalling Creamy Fruit Bars, distributed in Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington. The recall was initiated on 27 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0443-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72519
- Recalling firm
- Helados La Tapatia, Fresno, CA
- Brand
- Creamy
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Oct 2015
- FDA classified
- 29 Dec 2015
- Reported
- 6 Jan 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Undeclared Egg
- Product category
- Protein Powder
Timeline
| 27 Oct 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Dec 2015 | Classified by FDA | +63 days |
| 6 Jan 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product was produced with an ice cream mix that contains eggs that is not included in the ingredient labeling.
Product as listed by the FDA
Helados La Tapatia Creamy Fruit Bars; Natural Creamy All Natural Coconut Coco; Net Wt. 3 FL oz; (85g) UPC 6 34242 20002 9; INGREDIENTS: ICE CREAM MIX MILK, FRESH CONDENSED SKIM MILK, SUCROSE, CORN SYRUP, DESSERT SOLIDS (WHEY, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY AND. NON FAT DRIED MILK) AND STABILIZER (GUAR GUM, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES), CALCIUM SORBATE, POLYSORBATE 40, CELLULOSE GUM AND CARRAGENAN), WATER, FRESH COCONUT, SUGAR AND COCONUT FLAVOR. Manufactured in a facility that produces products with almonds, peanuts, cashews, hazel nuts, pecans and/or walnuts. Mfg by: Helados La Tapatia, Inc. Fresno, CA 93772 Plant # 06-02536F
Where it was distributed
CA, NV, WA and AZ
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product was produced with an ice cream mix that contains eggs that is not included in the ingredient labeling.
Which lots are affected?
UPC 6 34242 20002 9; Distributed 10-8 to 10-16-2015. lot number ¿282 15 02¿ lot number ¿285 15 03¿ lot number ¿288 15 03¿¿
Where was it sold?
CA, NV, WA and AZ
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
12 other products · FDA event 72519This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Creamy Fruit Bars recalled by Helados La Tapatia.
More recalls from Helados La Tapatia
All 66| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Creamy Fruit Bars recalled by Helados La TapatiaCreamy | Helados La Tapatia | Undeclared Egg | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Creamy Fruit Bars recalled by Helados La TapatiaCreamy | Helados La Tapatia | Undeclared Egg | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Creamy Fruit Bars recalled by Helados La TapatiaCreamy | Helados La Tapatia | Undeclared Egg | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Creamy Fruit Bars recalled by Helados La TapatiaCreamy | Helados La Tapatia | Undeclared Egg | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Creamy Fruit Bars recalled by Helados La TapatiaCreamy | Helados La Tapatia | Undeclared Egg | 4 states |
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