COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — Sabra Dipping Co., LLC announced Wednesday that it is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 cases of its Classic Hummus due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This measure is limited to five SKUs of Classic Hummus sold nationwide. To date, no other Sabra product is affected by this recall.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
To date, there have been no reports indicating that these products have caused any illness.
The products being recalled are listed below and were distributed to retail outlets, including food service accounts and supermarkets, in the U.S. Consumers can find code and use by dates on the top of each package.
These are the codes:
- 040822011143/300067 – Sabra Classic, 10 oz. – 3-059/Best before May 11;
- 040822011143/300067 – Sabra Classic 10 oz. - 3-060/Best before May 15
- 040822014687/300074 – Sabra Classic, 30 oz. – 3-059/Best before May 11
- 040822342049/301216 – Sabra Classic Without Garnish, 32 oz. – 3-059/Best before May 11
- 040822017497/301290 – Sabra Classic, 17 oz. Six Pack – 3-058/Best before May 11
- 040822017497/301290 – Sabra Classic, 17 oz. Six Pack – 3-059/Best before May 11
- 040822342209/301283 – Hummus Dual Pack Classic/Garlic – 3-058/Best before May 11
The potential for contamination was discovered when a routine, random sample collected at a retail location on March 30 by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to dispose of or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may call toll free 1-888-957-2272.
