CLASS I Food recall · Reported 6 Jan 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Creamy Fruit Bars recalled by Helados La Tapatia
Helados La Tapatia is recalling Helados La Tapatia 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-0451-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72519
- Recalling firm
- Helados La Tapatia, Fresno, CA
- Brand
- Helados La
- 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
- Candy
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; Pecan Nuez; Net Wt. 3 FL oz; UPC 6 34242 20007 4; INGREDIENTS FOR MILK BARS: ICE CREAM MIX (MILK FAT AND NON FAT MILK, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, POLYSORBATE 80 CARRAGEENAN), WATER, SUGAR, MAPLE BUTTER FLAVOR (PROPYLENE GLYCOL, WATER AND GLYCERIN), STABILIZER (XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, STANDARDIZED WITH DEXTROSE), CARAMEL COLOR AND NATURAL FRESH PECANS. PROCESSED IN A FACILITY THAT PROCESSES PRODUCTS CONTAINING PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, SOY, WHEAT AND MILK. CONTAINS: MILK, PECANS 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
Is Creamy Fruit Bars recalled?
Yes. Helados La Tapatia recalled Creamy Fruit Bars on 27 Oct 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0451-2016.
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 20007 4; Distributed 10-8 to10-16-2015. lot number ¿287 15 01¿
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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