Sabra Issues Nationwide Hummus Recall Over Listeria Fears
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NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW) - Another popular food product has been recalled over fears of listeria contamination.
The Sabra Dipping Co. of Virgina has issued a nationwide recall of 30,000 cases of it's Sabra Classic Hummus after inspectors with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development learned of the possible contamination by listeria monocytogenes after routine inspections.
According to the FDA the recall is limited to five stock unit, or UPS, numbers of Classic Hummus. No other Sabra product is affected at this time.
The Sabra products being recalled are listed below and were distributed to retail outlets, including food service accounts and supermarkets, in the U.S.
UPS: 040822011143 Sabra Classic Hummus 10 oz Best Before 2015 May 11
UPS: 040822014687 Sabra Classic Hummus 30 oz Best Before 2015 May 11
UPS: 040822342049 Sabra Classic Hummus without Garnish 32oz
Best Before 2015 May 11
UPS: 040822017497 Sabra Classic Hummus 17oz Six Pack
Best Before 2015 May 11
UPS: 040822342209 Hummus Dual Pack Classic/Garlic 23.5oz
Best Before 2015 May 11
Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to dispose of or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call 1-888-957-2272, Monday – Friday 9:00AM to 4:30PM Central Time.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea
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