The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2187-2019·Announced 2019-09-25

PitaPal Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recalled for Listeria Risk

Pita Pal Foods LP is recalling Roasted Red Pepper Hummus due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed nationwide.

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 per the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Pita Pal Foods LP is voluntarily recalling specific sizes of PitaPal Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. The affected products include 10 oz. tubs (UPC 850157000664), 32 oz. tubs (UPC 85157000344), and 5 lb. tubs (UPC 850157000237). These items are packaged in plastic tubs with clear lids featuring a green rim, or white plastic tubs with white lids.

The recall is being issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected units have "Use By" dates ranging from 07/25/19 through 09/18/19. A total of 2,816 cases were distributed nationwide throughout the United States.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPCs and use-by dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
PitaPal Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 10 oz. UPC 850157000664 and 32 oz. UPC 85157000344 7 and 5 lbs UPC 850157000237 packaged in plastic tub with clear lid with green rim. and white plastic tub with white lid.
Manufacturer
Pita Pal Foods LP
Hazard
Affected units
2,816

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 →