The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2169-2019·Announced 2019-09-25

Pita Pal Foods Recalls Hummus for Listeria Contamination Risk

Pita Pal Foods LP is recalling specific lots of Original Hummus due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination risk.

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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pita Pal Foods LP is recalling 713 cases of Hummus Hummus Original Hummus in 6 oz. and 10 oz. plastic tubs. The product is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products are identified by UPC codes 851351007558 and 851351007688 and have Use By dates ranging from 07/25/19 through 09/18/19. The recall covers distribution nationwide throughout the US.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their pantries for the listed UPC codes and Use By dates. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Hummus Hummus Original Hummus 6 oz. and 10 oz. UPC 851351007558 and 851351007688 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid.
Manufacturer
Pita Pal Foods LP
Hazard
Affected units
713

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)

  • Use By: 07/25/19 thru 09/18/19

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 71 recalled by Pita Pal Foods LP 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 71 products in this recall →