Jamaica Fruit Bar, 3 oz.,. Helados La Tapatia Fresno, CA 93706

Helados La Tapatia, INC recalled Jamaica Fruit Bar, 3 oz.,. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Mar 19, 2014.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "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 and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "CA, NV, AZ, WA, Canada and Guam." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Fresno, CA. The recall covers N/A of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 23, 2014), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.