The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2195-2019·Announced 2019-09-25

PitaPal Original Hummus Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Pita Pal Foods LP is recalling various sizes of Original Hummus nationwide due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Pita Pal Foods LP is voluntarily recalling multiple varieties of PitaPal Original Hummus, including 5 lb, 10 oz, 2 oz Singles, 32 oz, and To Go Pack sizes. The recall affects 3,756 cases distributed nationwide throughout the US. Affected products have Use By dates ranging from 07/25/19 through 9/18/19.

The recall is being conducted because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPC codes and Use By dates listed above. If you have these products, you should stop using them and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
PitaPal Original Hummus 5 lbs. UPC 85015700025 1 packaged in White plastic tub with white lid; Original Hummus 10 oz. UPC 850157000688 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim; Original Hummus Singles 2 oz. UPC 851570003935 packaged in Plastic tub with clear film cov
Manufacturer
Pita Pal Foods LP
Hazard
Affected units
3,756

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 →