Yorgo Food's Inc.

Recall #F-0467-2018 · Initiated 2017-11-10

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What happened

Yorgo Food's Inc. is recalling Chickpea Salad products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected products were sold in New York and New Jersey in various sizes ranging from 7 oz to 5 lbs.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

If you purchased Yorgo's Foods Chickpea Salad, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Check your refrigerator for the product using the UPC codes listed (7 56248 10068 1 for the 5 lb size and 7 56248 10061 2 for the 12 oz size).

Product

Yorgo's Foods CHICKPEA SALAD NET WT. 5 LBS 80 OZ (2268g) UPC: 7 56248 10068 1 and Yorgo's Foods CHICKPEA SALAD NET WT. 12 OZ (340g)UPC: 7 56248 10061 2. 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