Trader Joe's hummus recalled for listeria concerns
(FOX 13) - Certain varieties of Trader Joes' hummus is being recalled due to the possibility of listeria contamination, according to the FDA.
Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Trader Joe's Mediterranean Hummus and Trader Joe's White Bean & Basil Hummus with "USE BY" date codes up through and including 12/15/2016, because these products have the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.
- Trader Joe's White Bean & Basil Hummus with SKU number 91107, and Trader Joe's Mediterranean Hummus with SKU number 90642, with USE BY dates up through and including 12/15/16 and plant identification code "C" have been recalled in the states of:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington.
- Additionally, Trader Joe's White Bean & Basil Hummus with SKU number 91107 and USE BY dates up through and including 12/15/16 and plant identification code "C" have been recalled in the states of:
Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.
The products come in 16 ounce plastic tubs with SKU numbers printed on the top labels and "USE BY" date codes stamped on the bottom of the tubs, along with the plant identification code "C". Consumers should discard the product or return it to the store for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact Bakkavor Foods at (855) 312-7504, Monday through Friday 8 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST.
The FDA said there have been no confirmed illnesses.
For more information on this or any recall from the FDA, visit http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm531359.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery