Recall: Hummus, Dips Pulled for Potential Health Risk

Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of select lots of hummus and dip products produced by Lansal, Inc.

A routine test by the Texas Department of Health revealed that the following products could be contaminated with  Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is an organism that can cause foodborne illness in a person that eats an item contaminated with it. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches and gastrointestinal issues such as nausea and diarrhea. The illness primarily affects pregnant women and adults with weakened immune systems. Most healthy adults and children rarely become seriously ill.

The list of recalled products includes:

• Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus, 10-ounce packages with the UPC code 85239233405 and use by date June 11, 2014
• Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus, two-pound packages used to produce Archer Farms Mediterranean Veggie Hummus Wrap and Archer Farms Hummus Veggie Snacker, with UPC code 89686301823 and use by date June 11, 2014
• Target Archer Farms Roasted Garlic with Roasted Garlic Tapenade, 17-ounce packages with UPC code 85239233498 and use by dates June 9 and Jun 12, 2014
• Target Archer Farms Roasted Red Pepper with Roasted Red Pepper Topping, 17-ounce packages with UPC code 85239233481 and use by date June 12, 2014
• Giant Eagle Chipotle Hummus, eight-ounce packages with UPC code 30034065881 and use by dates May 7 and May 14, 2014
• Giant Eagle Garlic Hummus, eight-ounce packages with UPC code 30034064747 and use by dates May 7 and May 14, 2014
• Trader Joe's Edamame Hummus, eight-ounce packages with UPC code 988582 and use by dates April 28, April 29 and May 9, 2014
• Trader Joe's 5 Layered Dip, 11.5-ounce packages with UPC code 435451 and use by date April 15, 2014
• Trader Joe's 5 Layered Dip, 24-ounce packages with UPC code 274043 and use by date April 15, 2014
• Tryst Yellow Lentil Hummus with Sunflower Seeds & Apricots; 10-ounce packages with UPC code 896863001410 and use by dates June 10 and June 12, 2014 

No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who purchased the recalled products are asked to dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Georgia Department of Agriculture inspectors will be checking to make sure the recalled products are removed from sale. Consumers who have the recalled product should dispose of it.

Questions about this recall?

Consumers who purchased this product can contact the company at 877-550-0694 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

To view a comprehensive list of food and feed recalls affecting Georgia, visit our Food Safety Division recall website. If this recall expands or additional details become available in the future, the website will provide the most up-to-date information.