The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0459-2018·Announced 2017-12-06

Yorgo's Foods Garlic Hommus Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Yorgo Food's Inc. is recalling Garlic Hommus products in New York and New Jersey due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 per the rubric, and Listeria is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Yorgo Food's Inc. is recalling specific sizes of Yorgos FOODS Garlic Hommus, including 8 oz, 16 oz, 2 lb, 5 lb, 12 oz, 7 oz, and 14 oz containers. The products are packaged in clear plastic containers and are intended to be kept refrigerated. The recall covers all lots within their expiry dates.

The recall is being issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause illness, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The affected products were distributed in New York and New Jersey. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries and refrigerators for the specific UPCs and sizes listed in the recall notice. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Yorgos FOODS Garlic Hommus 8 oz. (227g) UPC: 7 56248 10015 5 and 16 oz. (454g) UPC: 7 56248 10014 8. Yorgo's Foods GARLIC HOMMUS 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 →