Falafal King of Boulder, Colorado is recalling Hatch Green Chile Hummus and Hatch Green Chile Wraps because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products.
The Hatch Green Chile Hummus is in 10 ounce clear plastic containers with a black-rimmed lid. The UPC number is 822986-10305-2 printed on the back label, and sell by dates are 2/14/2014 through 3/16/2014 printed just above the back label. The Hatch Green Chile Wraps are individually wrapped in clear plastic wrap. The UPC number is 822986-70205-7 and a sticker printed with “Sell By” 02/28 through 02/27 (sic) on the back of the package. The products were sold in certain areas of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nebraska.
The supplier of fresh green chili notified the company that there was a potential for Listeria contamination in the Bueno Foods product. The Falafel King recall is voluntary in order to protect consumers.
If you purchased these products, do not eat them. Return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If you ate one of these products, monitor yourself for the symptoms of listeriosis, the illness caused by the Listeria monocytogenes bacterium, for the next 70 days. Those symptoms include fever, headache, nausea, stiffness, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Pregnant women may have only a mild flu-like illness, but listeriosis can cause stillbirth and miscarriage. If you do develop those symptoms, see a doctor and tell her you ate this recalled product.
