The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-2301-2014·Announced 2014-08-13

Hot Mama's Foods Recalls Hummus and Dip Products for Listeria Concerns

Hot Mama's Foods is recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products 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 at least 4. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a Class I recall typically indicates a significant risk of serious adverse health consequences, aligning with the Critical severity criteria for high-risk pathogens in the highest classification tier.

Plain-English summary

Lansal, Inc. (d.b.a. Hot Mama's Foods) is recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products. The recall is being conducted due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The source text does not specify the exact product names, brands, or distribution locations for this recall. Consumers should check their pantries for hummus and dip products from Hot Mama's Foods and follow the instructions provided by the company or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
5 Layer Fiesta Dip sold under the Trader Joe's brand and packaged in a transparent plastic tub with a net weight of 11.5 oz (326 g) or 24 oz.
Manufacturer
Hot Mama's Foods
Hazard
Affected units
2,344

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 APRIL/15/2014

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 →