The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0477-2018·Announced 2017-12-06

Yorgo's Foods Sundried Tomato and Basil Hummus Recalled for Listeria

Yorgo Food's Inc. is recalling Sundried Tomato and Basil 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Yorgo Food's Inc. is recalling its Sundried Tomato and Basil Hummus, packaged in clear plastic containers, due to a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes 8 oz units with UPC 7 56248 10031 5, as well as other sizes including 16 oz, 2 lb, 5 lb, 12 oz, 7 oz, and 14 oz. All lots within the expiry date are affected.

The product was distributed in New York and New Jersey. The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Yorgo's Foods SUNDRIED TOMATO and BASIL HOMMUS NET WT 8 OZ (227g) UPC: 7 56248 10031 5. 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 →