The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0478-2018·Announced 2017-12-06

Yorgo's Foods Party Tray Hummus Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Yorgo's Foods is recalling Party Tray Original and Red Pepper Hummus due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were 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 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 recalling two varieties of Party Tray hummus: Original Hummus (32 oz, UPC 7 56248 10097 1) and Red Pepper Hummus (32 oz, UPC 7 56248 10016 2). The products are packaged in clear plastic containers and require refrigeration. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products were distributed in New York and New Jersey. The recall covers all lots within their expiration dates. The total quantity recalled across all product sizes is 8 oz (176,393 units), 16 oz (5,268 units), 2 lb (496 units), 5 lb (1,482 units), 12 oz (1,373 units), 7 oz (6,160 units), and 14 oz (4,075 units).

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their refrigerators and discard any affected items or return them to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Party Tray: Yorgo's Foods PARTY TRAY ORIGINAL HOMMUS NET WT. 32 OZ UPC: 7 56248 10097 1 and Yorgo's Foods PARTY TRAY RED PEPPER HOMMUS NET WT. 32 OZ UPC: 7 56248 10016 2. Product is packaged in a clear plastic container, keep refrigerated.
Manufacturer
Yorgo Food's Inc.
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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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.

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