The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0460-2018·Announced 2017-12-06

Yorgos Foods Green Olive Hummus Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Yorgos Foods is recalling Green Olive 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 classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Yorgo Food's Inc. is recalling Yorgos Foods Green Olive Hommus, packaged in clear plastic containers and requiring refrigeration. The recall is issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product includes various sizes, including 8 oz, 16 oz, 2 lb, 5 lb, 12 oz, 7 oz, and 14 oz packages. All lots within the expiry date are included in this recall. The product was distributed in New York and New Jersey.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific UPC (7 56248 10032 2) and discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

The recalled product

Product
Yorgos FOODS Green Olive Hommus NET WT 8 OZ (227g) UPC: 7 56248 10032 2. 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 →