Al Amir Fresh Foods Hummus recalled for undeclared sesame allergen
Al Amir Fresh Foods Harissa Spicy Hummus With a Kick is being recalled due to an undeclared sesame allergen. The product declares tahini but not sesame, which could cause serious allergic reactions in people with sesame sensitivity.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall for undeclared sesame allergen. Although no illnesses have been reported, FDA Class I classification reflects the serious potential for harm to consumers with sesame allergies.
Plain-English summary
Al Amir Fresh Foods Harissa Spicy Hummus With a Kick, packaged in 8-ounce round plastic containers, is being recalled by Lydia Pack 3 Inc. The product label declares tahini as an ingredient but does not declare sesame as an allergen, despite sesame being present in the product.
Sesame is a major food allergen that can cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in people with sesame sensitivity. Consumers with sesame allergies may unknowingly purchase and consume this product, thinking it is safe based on the label.
The recall affects approximately 3,000 to 4,000 packages that were distributed in Oregon and Washington. All packages with production dates through January 25, 2024 are included in this recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product should discard it if they have a known sesame allergy. Anyone who has consumed this product and experiences allergic symptoms should contact a healthcare provider or local poison control.
The recalled product
- Product
- Al Amir Fresh Foods Harissa Spicy Hummus With a Kick, packaged in round plastic clear container, net wt. 8oz. There are 12 containers per case. UPC on 8oz container: 7 55134 12352 0. The recalled product label declares: Ingredients: Garbanzo Beans, Tahini Paste, Garlico (Fresh…
- Manufacturer
- Lydia Pack 3 Inc
- Category
- Food — Dips
- 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 dates up to and includes 1/25/2024
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Lydia Pack 3 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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