The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0458-2018·Announced 2017-12-06

Yorgos Foods Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Yorgos Foods is recalling Roasted Red Pepper Hummus due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in New York and New Jersey.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class I recall, which indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death. The rubric mandates a score of at least 4 for FDA Class I recalls.

Plain-English summary

Yorgos Food's Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific sizes of Roasted Red Pepper Hommus because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled items include 8 oz, 16 oz, 2 lb, 5 lb, 12 oz, 7 oz, and 14 oz packages, which are sold in clear plastic containers and require refrigeration.

The recall covers all lots within their expiration dates. The product was distributed in New York and New Jersey.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Yorgos FOODS Roasted Red Pepper Hommus 8 oz. (227g) UPC: 7 56248 10016 2 and 16 oz. (454g) UPC: 7 56248 10017 9 and NET WT. 5 LBS 80 oz (2268g). 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 →