The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1329-2013·Announced 2013-04-24

Trader Joe's Hummus Dip Recalled for Foreign Material Contamination

Two Chefs On A Roll is recalling Trader Joe's Hummus Dip because it may contain small pieces of food grade equipment.

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 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves foreign material from food grade equipment, which is a low-risk contamination without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Two Chefs On A Roll, Inc. is recalling Trader Joe's Hummus Dip in 16 oz. and 7 oz. sizes. The recall is being conducted because the products may contain small pieces of material from food grade equipment.

The affected products were distributed in California, Washington, Arizona, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. The 16 oz. units have sell-by dates of 04/26/13, 05/01/13, and 05/03/13, while the 7 oz. units have a sell-by date of 05/01/13.

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dates. If found, they should not consume the product and should contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Joe's Hummus Dip Size: 16 oz., 12 units/case, SKU 20411. Size: 7 oz, 24 units/case, SKU 15735.
Manufacturer
Two Chefs On A Roll, Inc
Category
Food — Dips
Hazard
Affected units
3,269

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 (3)

  • 16oz Sell By Dates: 04/26/13
  • 05/01/13
  • 05/03/13 7oz Sell by date: 05/01/13

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Two Chefs On A Roll, 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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