Northwest Gourmet Hummus Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination
Northwest Gourmet Food Products is recalling 1.5 oz hummus cups due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Washington.
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: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Hummus, 1.5 oz. plastic portion cups with foil peel lids, is recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes."
Plain-English summary
Northwest Gourmet Food Products, Inc. is recalling 1.5 oz plastic portion cups of hummus with foil peel lids. The recall is issued due to the potential for the product to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product is labeled "***HUMMUS***1.5 oz*** KEEP REFRIGERATED***" and has a "BEST BY" date of 07/20/13. The recall involves 40 cases, with 100 cups per case. The product was distributed in Washington.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific "BEST BY" date and product description. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hummus is packed in 1.5 oz plastic portion cups with foil peel lids, 100 cups in a case. The product labeled in parts: "***HUMMUS***1.5 oz*** KEEP REFRIGERATED***
- Manufacturer
- Northwest Gourmet Food Products, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- 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)
- BEST BY: 07/20/13
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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