The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2298-2014·Announced 2014-08-13

Hot Mama's Foods Recalls Chipotle Hummus Due to Listeria Concerns

Hot Mama's Foods is recalling Chipotle Hummus sold under the Giant Eagle Market District brand due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes.

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 according to the rubric, as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Lansal, Inc. (d.b.a. Hot Mama's Foods) is recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes. The specific product identified in the recall is Chipotle Hummus sold under the Giant Eagle Market District brand, packaged in a transparent plastic tub with a net weight of 8 oz (227 g).

The recall covers products with "Use By" dates of MAY/7/2014 and MAY/14/14. The distribution pattern is listed as nationwide in the US. The source text does not specify the number of affected units, specific states, or reported illnesses.

Consumers should check their pantries for this product and dispose of it or return it to the store of purchase. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Chipotle Hummus sold under the Giant Eagle Market District brand and packaged in a transparent plastic tub with a net weight of 8 oz (227 g).
Manufacturer
Hot Mama's Foods
Hazard
Affected units
552

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)

  • All products with the "Use By" dates of MAY/7/2014 and MAY/14/14

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 8 recalled by Hot Mama's Foods 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 8 products in this recall →