The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0525-2025·Announced 2025-09-03

Hummus recalled because labels omit keep refrigerated storage instructions

Gelson's Hummus, 8 oz, sold in the firm's Southern California grocery stores, is recalled because the label does not carry the storage instruction to keep refrigerated.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 2 covers minor labeling errors; the notice describes a missing storage instruction and states no further consequence.

Plain-English summary

Gelson's Hummus, Mediterranean Old World Family Recipe California-Made No Added Oils, net weight 8 ounces (226 g), UPC 23631-10261, is being recalled. Affected lot codes are 25158, 25171, 25178, 25184, 25191 and 25199, with expiration dates of 08/01/2025, 08/14/2025, 08/24/2025, 08/27/2025, 09/3/2025 and 09/11/2025. The recall covers 7,861 units across all four affected products, distributed only in the firm's own retail grocery stores in Southern California.

The recall was issued because the Gelson's branded hummus labels do not include the storage instruction "keep refrigerated". The FDA classified the action as Class II.

Customers holding product matching these lot codes can return it to the store where it was bought.

The recalled product

Product
Gelson's Hummus; Mediterranean Old World Family Recipe California-Made No Added Oils NET WT 8OZ (226g) UPC: 23631-10261
Manufacturer
Gelsons
Category
Food — Dips and Spreads
Hazard
  • labeling-error
  • storage-instructions
  • class-ii

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 (11)

  • Lot code(s) 25158
  • 25171
  • 25178
  • 25184
  • 25191
  • 25199 Expiration date(s) - 08/01/2025
  • 08/14/2025
  • 08/24/2025
  • 08/27/2025
  • 09/3/2025
  • 09/11/2025

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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