Yorgo Foods of New Hampshire is recalling some varieties of Hommus and Baba Ghannouj because they may be contaminated with Listeria bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. These products were sold at retail stores in New York and New Jersey.
These products were sold in 8 ounce clear plastic packages with sell by date JAN 05 2018 TH: Yorgo’s FOODS Original Hommus with UPC number 7 56248 10002 5, Yorgo’s FOODS Garlic Hommus with UPC number 7 56248 10015 5, Yorgo’s FOODS Green Olive Hommus with UPC number7 56248 10032 2, Spinach & Artichoke Hommus with UPC number 7 56248 10067 4, Yorgo’s FOODS Roasted Red Pepper Hommus with UPC number 7 56248 10016 2, and Yorgo’s FOODS Lemon Hommus with UPC number 7 56248 10018 6. Also recalled are these products, sold in 16 ounce clear plastic packages with SELL BY: JAN 05 2018 TH and SELL BY: JAN 05 2018 F: Yorgo’s FOODS Original Hommus with UPC number 7 56248 10005 6, Yorgo’s FOODS Roasted Red Pepper with UPC number 7 56248 10017 9, Baba Ghannouj with UPC number 7 56248 10006 3, and Yorgo’s FOODS Garlic Hommus with UPC number 7 56248 10014 8.
FDA environmental sampling found Listeria monocytogenes bacteria in the company’s processing environment. Production of these products has been suspected while the issue is investigated.
If you bought these products, do not eat them. Throw them away in a sealed package, or take them back to the place of purchase for a full refund. Then clean out your refrigerator with a solution of 1 tablespoon liquid chlorine bleach to 1 gallon of warm water. Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Freezing does not kill this bacteria.
If you ate any of these products, you need to watch yourself for the symptoms of listeriosis, the illness caused by this bacteria, for the next 70 days. Those symptoms include high fever, stiff neck, severe headache, muscle aches, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps. While pregnant women may only be mildly ill, listeriosis can cause miscarriage, premature labor, and stillbirth. If you do feel sick, see your doctor.
