Sabra hummus recalled due to Listeria contamination
A company known for their dips, has issued a recall, after a random sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The Food and Drug Administration says Sabra has recalled some of their hummus products after a March 30th, sampling from a store by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development revealed the contamination. This test prompted a recall of five products, nationwide.
The products being recalled are:
040822011143 / 300067 Sabra Classic Hummus 10 oz 3 059 Best Before/Meilleur Avant 2015 May 11
3 060 Best Before/Meilleur Avant 2015 May 15 US
040822014687 / 300074 Sabra Classic Hummus 30 oz 3 059 Best Before/Meilleur Avant 2015 May 11 US
040822342049 / 301216 Sabra Classic Hummus without Garnish 32oz 3 059 Best Before/Meilleur Avant 2015 May 11 US
040822017497 / 301290 Sabra Classic Hummus 17oz Six Pack 3 058 Best Before/Meilleur Avant 2015 May 11
3 059 Best Before/Meilleur Avant 2015 May 11 US
040822342209 / 301283 Hummus Dual Pack Classic/Garlic 23.5oz 3 058 Best Before/Meilleur Avant 2015 May 11 US
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, that presents with high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and can cause miscarrages in pregnant women. Symptoms can be serious, and sometimes fatal, in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Officials say there have been no reports of any illness.
Those who have purchased any of these products should dispose of the remainder, or return it to where it was purchased for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may call toll free 1-888-957-2272.
