The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0468-2018·Announced 2017-12-06

Yorgo's Foods Chipotle Pepper Hummus Recalled for Listeria Risk

Yorgo Food's Inc. is recalling Chipotle Pepper Hummus due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in New York and New Jersey.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a serious health hazard. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause severe illness.

Plain-English summary

Yorgo Food's Inc. is voluntarily recalling Yorgo's Foods Chipotle Pepper Hummus, 8 oz (227g), UPC 7 56248 10019 3. The product is packaged in a clear plastic container and requires refrigeration. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product was distributed in New York and New Jersey. The recall includes all lots within the expiration date. While the source text specifies the 8 oz product in the primary description, the structured data indicates that other sizes (16 oz, 2 lb, 5 lb, 12 oz, 7 oz, and 14 oz) may also be involved in the total recall count.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific UPC and product name. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. 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
Yorgo's Foods CHIPOLTE PEPPER HOMMUS NET WT 8 OZ (227g) UPC: 7 56248 10019 3. 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 →