The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-2496-2014·Announced 2014-10-01

Roots Hot Chipotle Hummus Recalled for Missing Soy Allergen Labeling

Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Hot Chipotle Hummus because the label lists Tamari but fails to state 'Contains Soy.'

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 corresponds to a High severity score under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Roots Organic Gourmet is voluntarily recalling Roots, Hot Chipotle Hummus in 8 oz. and 16 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs. The recall was initiated because the ingredient statement lists "Tamari," but the label lacks the required statement, "Contains Soy."

The affected products are labeled with 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 or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Roots, Hot Chipotle Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16 oz. (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000054, and 723175787612, 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 →