Yorgo Food's Inc.

Recall #F-0459-2018 · Initiated 2017-11-10

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What happened

Yorgo Foods is recalling several sizes of their Garlic Hummus products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected products were sold in New York and New Jersey.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of serious illness from Listeria.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for Yorgo Foods Garlic Hummus and do not eat it if you have any of the recalled products (check the UPC codes and package sizes listed). Either throw the product away or return it to the store where you bought it.

Product

Yorgos FOODS Garlic Hommus 8 oz. (227g) UPC: 7 56248 10015 5 and 16 oz. (454g) UPC: 7 56248 10014 8. Yorgo's Foods GARLIC HOMMUS NET WT. 5 LBS 80 OZ (2268g) Product is packaged in a clear plastic container, keep refrigerated.

Reason for recall

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

8 oz 176393; 16 oz 5268; 2lb 496; 5lb 1482; 12oz 1373; 7 oz 6160; 14 oz 4075 (total for all products)

Distribution

NY and NJ

Lot / code info

All lots within expiry.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone