The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2197-2019·Announced 2019-09-25

PitaPal Texas Spicy Hummus Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Pita Pal Foods LP is recalling PitaPal Texas Spicy Hummus due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall covers 10 oz. and 5 lb. packages 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors, as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Pita Pal Foods LP is voluntarily recalling 190 cases of PitaPal Texas Spicy Hummus because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products are the 10 oz. tubs (UPC 851570003614) and the 5 lb. tubs (UPC 85015700089 3). The recall includes packages with use-by dates ranging from July 25, 2019, through September 18, 2019.

The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The product was distributed nationwide throughout the United States.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
PitaPal Texas Spicy Hummus 10 oz. UPC 851570003614 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim; PitaPal Texas Spicy Hummus 5 lbs. UPC 85015700089 3 packaged in White plastic tub with white lid.
Manufacturer
Pita Pal Foods LP
Hazard
Affected units
190

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 →