A number of dips are being recalled for possible contamination. Lansal, d.b.a. Hot Mama’s Foods is recalling about 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported, but the symptoms of listeriosis, the illness caused by the Listeria bacteria, can take months to manifest. You can see the pictures of product labels at the FDA web site.
The recalled products include Target Archer Farms Tradition Hummus in 10 ounce containers. The UPC number is 85239233405, use by date is June 11, 2014, and it was sold nationally.
Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus in 2 pound packages is recalled. This is a non-retail item, used in SuperTarget store production of Archer Farms Mediterranean Veggie Hummus Wrap and Archer Farms Hummus Veggie Snacker. The UPC number of the dip is 8968630 01823 and use by date is June 11, 2014; it was sold nationally.
Target Archer Farms Roasted Garlic with Roasted Garlic Tapenade in 17 ounce containers is recalled. The UPC number is 85239233498, the use-by dates are June 9, 2014 and June 12, 2014, and it was sold nationally.
Target Archer Farms Roasted Red Pepper with Roasted Red Pepper Topping in 17 ounce containers is recalled. The UPC number is 85239233481, use by date is June 12, 2014, and it was sold nationally.
Giant Eagle Chipotle Hummus in 8 ounce packages is recalled. The UPC number is 30034065881 and best by dates are May 8, 2014 and May 14, 2014. It was sold in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland.
Giant Eagle Garlic Hummus in 8 ounce packages is recalled. The UPC number is 30034064747, best by dates are May 7, 2014 and May 14, 2014, and it was sold in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland.
Trader Joe’s Edamame Hummus in 8 ounce packages is recalled. The UPC number is 988582, the best by dates are April 28, 2014, April 29, 2014, and May 9, 2014. It was sold in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, North Carolina, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia (Southern), and Washington.
Trader Joe’s 5 Layered Dip Small in 11.5 ounce containers is recalled. The UPC number is 435451, best by date is April 15, 2014, and it was sold in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Trader Joe’s 5 Layered Dip Large in 24 ounce packages is recalled. The UPC number is 274043, best by date is April 15, 2014, and it was sold in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Finally, Tryst Yellow Lentil Hummus with Sunflower Seeds & Apricots in 10 ounce containers is recalled. The UPC number is 8968630 01410. Only products with these lot codes are recalled: USE BY JUN/10/14 E Time Stamp and USE BY JUN/12/14 E Time Stamp. This product was sold in Midwest and Pacific Northwest regions of the United States.
If you purchased these items, do not eat them. Discard in a sealed container or return to the place of purchase for a refund.
If you ate any of these items, monitor yourself for the symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes food poisoning for the next 70 days. That is how long it can take to get sick after exposure to the bacteria. Symptoms include flu-like fever, muscle aches, diarrhea, upset stomach, stiff neck, headache, loss of balance, and confusion. Pregnant women may have only a mild illness, but listeriosis can cause stillbirth and miscarriage. If you do get sick, see your doctor as soon as possible and tell him you ate one of the recalled items.
