The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0470-2018·Announced 2017-12-06

Yorgo's Foods Garlic and Chive Hummus Recalled for Listeria Risk

Yorgo Food's Inc. is recalling Garlic and Chive 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 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. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Yorgo Food's Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Yorgo's Foods Garlic and Chive Hummus. The recall is being issued because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is packaged in clear plastic containers and must be kept refrigerated.

The recall covers multiple package sizes, including 8 oz, 16 oz, 2 lb, 5 lb, 12 oz, 7 oz, and 14 oz containers. The specific UPC for the 8 oz container is 7 56248 10034 6. 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 affected items. If you have the product, you should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. 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 GARLIC AND CHIVE HOMMUS NET WT 8 OZ (227g) UPC: 7 56248 10034 6. 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 →