Sabra Recalls Hummus Over Possible Listeria Contamination

By SUSAN C. SCHENA (Patch Staff):

Sabra is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 cases of its Classic Hummus due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. It was distributed nationwide.

So far, no illnesses have been reported.

The contamination was found as a result of routine testing.

According to an FDA release, “Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.”

Recall Codes

Sabra Classic Hummus, 10 oz., UPC: 040822011143 / 300067; Use by date: 3 059 Best Before 2015 May 11 and 3 060 Best Before 2015 May 15

Sabra Classic Hummus, 30 oz., UPC: 040822014687 / 300074; Use by date: 3 059 Best Before 2015 May 11

Classic Hummus without Garnish, 32 oz., UPC: 040822342049 / 301216; Use by date: 3 059 Best Before 2015 May 11

Hummus Dual Pack Classic/Garlic, 23.5oz, UPC: 040822342209 / 301283; Use by date: 3 058 Best Before 2015 May 11

Sabra Classic Hummus 17oz Six Pack; UPC: 040822017497 / 301290; Use by date: 3 058 Best Before 2015 May 11

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