The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2085-2015·Announced 2015-05-06

Sabra Classic Hummus Recalled Due to Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Sabra Dipping Company is recalling Sabra Classic Hummus after a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk hazard.

Plain-English summary

Sabra Dipping Company, LLC is recalling Sabra Classic Hummus, 17oz Six Pack (UPC 040822017497 / 301290). The recall was initiated after the Michigan Department of Agriculture collected a sample of the product that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA’s Baltimore District is working with the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) to investigate the matter.

Approximately 9,312 cases of the affected product were distributed nationwide. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and lot information provided. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Sabra Classic Hummus, 17oz Six Pack UPC 040822017497 / 301290 Sabra Dipping Co. LLC, White Plains, NY
Hazard
Affected units
9,312

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)

  • UPC/SKU 040822017497 / 301290

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Sabra Dipping Company, LLC 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →