Bridgewater Wegmans Recalls Hummus Due To Plastic Pieces

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A house brand of hummus sold by the Wegmans grocery chain has been recalled over concerns it may contain pieces of black plastic. The retailer has nine stores in New Jersey, including Bridgewater at 724 US-202. The recall was announced Oct. 12 on the company website.

The 8-ounce and 32-ounce containers of Food You Feel Good About Original Hummus with a best before date of Nov. 14, 2018, and a lot code of 8118262 have been recalled. The recalled hummus was sold in 98 stores in six states.

The recalled 8-ounce container has a UPC code No. 77890-26213 and the 32-ounce container has a UPC No. 77890-26221.

The problem "was brought to our attention via a customer comment," a spokesperson for Wegmans told CBS News.

All products may be returned to a store's customer service desk for a full refund.

For more information, contact Wegmans Consumer Affairs at 855-934-3663, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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— Additional reporting by Deb Belt

(Photo courtesy of Google Maps: Wegmans at 724 US-202 in Bridgewater)

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