The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2200-2019·Announced 2019-09-25

PitaPal Basil Sundried Tomato Hummus Recalled for Listeria Risk

Pita Pal Foods LP is recalling Basil 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 identifies the agency classification as Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Pita Pal Foods LP is voluntarily recalling 42 cases of PitaPal Basil Sundried Tomato Hummus, 10 oz. The product is packaged in a plastic tub with a clear lid and green rim, and carries UPC 850157000695. The recall covers units 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 classifies this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The product was distributed nationwide throughout the US. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and Use By dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
PitaPal Basil Sundried Tomato Hummus 10 oz. UPC 850157000695 packaged in Plastic tub with clear lid with green rim.
Manufacturer
Pita Pal Foods LP
Hazard
Affected units
42

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 →