The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-0808-2022·Announced 2022-03-09

Wegmans Roasted Garlic Hummus Recalled for Potential Plastic Contamination

Wegmans brand Roasted Garlic hummus may contain blue plastic pieces. Affected units were distributed to MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, PA, and VA.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving potential physical contamination with plastic pieces in a food product. The hazard is theoretical and no illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing it at Level 3. It meets the criterion of a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, with potential for choking or mouth injury if plastic fragments are present.

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling Wegmans brand Roasted Garlic hummus in 32-ounce (2-pound) plastic containers due to potential contamination with blue plastic pieces. The affected product has UPC 0-77890-26225-2 and Lot #220299 with a Best By date of March 26, 2022.

The contaminated hummus was distributed to retail locations in Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Do not consume the product. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product

Product
Wegmans brand Roasted Garlic hummus; NET WT 32 OZ (2 LB) 908 g; packaged in clear plastic container with a clear plastic snap lid; Keep Refrigerated

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)

  • UPC 0-77890-26225-2 Lot #220299 Best By 03/26/22

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

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