Yorgo Food's Inc.

Recall #F-0478-2018 · Initiated 2017-11-10

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What happened

Yorgo Food's Inc. is recalling two types of hummus (Original and Red Pepper flavors) sold in 32 oz containers because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected products were distributed in New York and New Jersey.

Who is at risk

Everyone who consumed this hummus could be at risk, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at highest risk for serious illness.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for these products using the UPC codes listed (7 56248 10097 1 for Original or 7 56248 10016 2 for Red Pepper). Do not eat the hummus—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or diarrhea.

Product

Party Tray: Yorgo's Foods PARTY TRAY ORIGINAL HOMMUS NET WT. 32 OZ UPC: 7 56248 10097 1 and Yorgo's Foods PARTY TRAY RED PEPPER HOMMUS NET WT. 32 OZ UPC: 7 56248 10016 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