The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2076-2015·Announced 2015-05-06

Hope Foods Recalls Kale Pesto Hummus for Undeclared Walnuts

Hope Foods is voluntarily recalling one lot of Kale Pesto Hummus because it contains undeclared walnuts. Consumers should check for the specific lot code and UPC.

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: "Hope Foods is voluntarily recalling one lot of Kale Pesto Hummus because it contains undeclared walnuts."

Plain-English summary

Hope Foods, LLC dba Hope HUmmus is voluntarily recalling one lot of Organic Hummus HOPE Kale Pesto Spread Good Things, Net Wr 8 oz (227g). The recall is being issued because the product contains undeclared walnuts, which is a significant allergen.

The affected product has a Best By date of 05/04/15, a Lot Code of 030215-KP, and a UPC of 8-56500-00426-6. A total of 3,088 units were distributed nationwide. The recall does not include foreign, government, VA, or military distribution channels.

Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of Kale Pesto Hummus should check their pantries for the matching lot code and UPC. Individuals with a walnut allergy should avoid consuming the product. The source text does not specify a return location or refund process.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Hummus HOPE Kale Pesto Spread Good Things, Net Wr 8 oz (227g), Best By date of 05/04/15.
Affected units
3,088

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)

  • Lot Code of 030215-KP
  • UPC is 8-56500-00426-6

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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