The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1127-2017·Announced 2017-01-18

Sabra Hummus Basil Pesto Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Sabra Dipping Company is recalling 10-ounce jars of Hummus Basil-Pesto due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed across the US and three foreign countries.

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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Sabra Dipping Company, LLC is recalling 31,931 cases of 10-ounce jars of Sabra Hummus Basil-Pesto. The recall is issued because the products have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected product is identified by UPC 040822020114 and SKU 300593.

The recalled items have best before dates on or before January 23, 2017. The product was distributed throughout the United States and three foreign countries.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and best before date. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Sabra Hummus Basil-¿Pesto ,10OZ; UPC 040822020114; SKU300593
Hazard
Affected units
31,931

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 (2)

  • Best Before dates on or before January 23
  • 2017

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 recalled by Sabra Dipping Company, LLC 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 20 products in this recall →