The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1769-2013·Announced 2013-08-07

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.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

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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