The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1622-2014·Announced 2014-03-12

Falafel King Recalls Green Chile Hummus Due to Listeria Risk

Falafel King is recalling Green Chile Hummus because the green chile topping was recalled by Bueno Foods for Listeria monocytogenes.

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 corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Falafel King Ent, Inc. is recalling Green Chile Hummus, 10 oz plastic tubs, packaged in 12-count and 8-count cases. The product is labeled in part as "Falafel King green chile hummus GF 100% NATURAL." The recall involves 4,000 total units for all varieties.

The recall is being conducted because the green chile topping used in the product was recalled by Bueno Foods for Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products have expiration dates of 2/14/2014, 2/16/2014, 2/21/2014, 2/23/2014, 2/28/2014, 2/30/2014, 3/3/2014, 3/5/2014, 3/10/2014, and 3/12/2014.

The product was distributed in Colorado and New Mexico. There are no foreign, military, government, or VA consignees. Consumers should check their pantries for this product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Falafel King Green Chile Hummus, 10 oz, Plastic Tub, packaged in 12count and 8 count cases. Labeled in part ** Falafel King green chile hummus GF 100% NATURAL**
Manufacturer
Falafel King Ent, Inc.
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

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 (11)

  • Exp. Dates 2/14
  • 2014
  • 2/16
  • 2/21
  • 2/23
  • 2/28
  • 2/30
  • 3/3
  • 3/5
  • 3/10
  • 3/12

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Falafel King Ent, 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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