Roots Lima Bean Hummus Recalled for Missing Soy Allergen Labeling
Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Lima Bean 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 fits the rubric criteria for a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Roots Organic Gourmet is voluntarily recalling Roots, Lima Bean Hummus, Net Wt. 8 oz (227 g), Gluten-Free Vegan. The product is packaged in 8 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs and is identified by UPC 723175787599. The recall is due to a labeling error where 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, Lima Bean Hummus, Net Wt. 8 oz (227 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 723175787599, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com.This product is packaged in 8 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.
- Manufacturer
- Roots Organic Gourmet
- Category
- Food — Hummus
- Hazard
Distribution
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.
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