The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2192-2019·Announced 2019-09-25

PitaPal Mezza Sundried Tomato Hummus Recalled for Listeria Risk

Pita Pal Foods LP is recalling 24 cases of PitaPal Mezza Sundried Tomato Hummus due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pita Pal Foods LP is voluntarily recalling 24 cases of PitaPal Mezza Sundried Tomato Hummus, 11 oz. The product is packaged in a plastic tub with a clear lid and green rim, and carries UPC 851351007336. The recall covers products with Use By dates ranging from 07/25/19 through 9/18/19.

The recall is being issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The agency has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The affected product was distributed nationwide throughout the US. Consumers who have this product in their possession should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
PitaPal Mezza Sundried Tomato Hummus 11 oz. UPC 851351007336 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim.
Manufacturer
Pita Pal Foods LP
Hazard
Affected units
24

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 9/18/19

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 →