The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0457-2018·Announced 2017-12-06

Yorgos Foods Recalls Original Hommus Due to Listeria Risk

Yorgos Foods Inc. is recalling Original Hommus in various sizes because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Yorgos Foods Inc. is recalling its Original Hommus product in 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz, and 5 lb sizes. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products are packaged in clear plastic containers and must be kept refrigerated. The recall covers all lots within their expiration dates. The products were distributed in New York and New Jersey.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. The FDA advises that Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Yorgos FOODS Original Hommus 8 oz. (227g) UPC: 7 56248 10002 5 and 16 oz. (454g) UPC: 7 56248 10005 6; 32 OZ UPC: 7 56248 10010 0; NET WT. 5 LBS 80 oz (2268g) UPC: 7 56248 10100 8. Product is packaged in a clear plastic container, keep refrigerated.
Manufacturer
Yorgo Food's Inc.
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots within expiry.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 22 recalled by Yorgo Food's Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 22 products in this recall →