CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Apr 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Eggnog Milk Bars recalled by Helados La Tapatia
Helados La Tapatia is recalling Eggnog Milk Bars, distributed in Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington. The recall was initiated on 19 Mar 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1800-2014
- FDA event ID
- 67764
- Recalling firm
- Helados La Tapatia, Fresno, CA
- Brand
- Eggnog
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 19 Mar 2014
- FDA classified
- 16 Apr 2014
- Reported
- 23 Apr 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Milk
Timeline
| 19 Mar 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Apr 2014 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 23 Apr 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on food contact surfaces.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Eggnog Milk Bars, 3 oz; Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706
Where it was distributed
CA, NV, AZ, WA, Canada and Guam
Questions about this recall
Is Eggnog Milk Bars recalled?
Yes. Helados La Tapatia recalled Eggnog Milk Bars on 19 Mar 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1800-2014.
Why was it recalled?
FDA environmental sampling found 21 of 50 positive for Listeria monocytogenes, 11 of these on food contact surfaces.
Which lots are affected?
All units with UPC 6 34242- 20009 8, (3 oz bar)
Where was it sold?
CA, NV, AZ, WA, Canada and Guam
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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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