The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2495-2014·Announced 2014-10-01

Roots Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus Recalled for Missing Soy Labeling

Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus because the label fails to state 'Contains Soy' despite listing Tamari as an ingredient.

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 allergen mislabeling for soy, a common allergen, which fits the rubric criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Roots Organic Gourmet is voluntarily recalling Roots Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus in 8 oz. and 16 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs. The recall is due to a labeling error where the ingredient statement lists "Tamari" but the label lacks the statement "Contains Soy."

The affected products are identified by a 'Best By' date of 08/25/14 or prior. The recall covers products distributed in California, Georgia, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with a soy allergy should consult a healthcare provider if they have consumed the product.

The recalled product

Product
Roots, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16oz. (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000023, and 723175787605, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. and 16 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Roots Organic Gourmet 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 9 products in this recall →