The Arizona Republic

Hummus products pose possible risk

- Chelsea Curtis

A Texas-based company has recalled a variety of hummus products because of a possible Listeria risk.

The contaminan­t was found at a Pita Pal Foods manufactur­ing facility during a Food and Drug Administra­tion inspection, the agency said Tuesday.

The recall affects more than 80 products made between May 30 and June 25 and distribute­d nationwide and to the United Arab Emirates, the press release states. The brands affected are Bucee’s, Fresh Thyme, Harris Teeter, Hummus Hummus, Lantana, Lidl, Pita Pal, Reasor’s, Roundy’s, Schnucks and 7-Select.

Consumers are urged to return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Among the impacted products:

❚ Fresh Thyme Original Hummus with Pretzels, 4.1 oz., UPC 41330 11210, Use by 08/05/19

❚ Hummus Hummus Original Hummus, 6 oz., UPC 8513510075­58, Use by 08/12/19

❚ Hummus Hummus Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, 6 oz., UPC 8513510075­65, Use by 08/12/19

❚ Lantana Black Bean Hummus, 2 pack of 10 oz., UPC 1085543200­4136, Use by 08/10/19

❚ Lantana Roasted Garlic Hummus, 2 pack of 10 oz., UPC 1085543200­4143, Use by 07/30/19

❚ Lantana White Bean Hummus Singles, 4 pack of 2 oz., UPC 1085543200­4501, Use by 08/21/19

❚ Lantana Carrot Hummus Singles, 4 pack of 2 oz., UPC1085543­2004495, Use by 08/30/19

❚ Pita Pal Mezza Sundried Tomato Hummus, 11 oz., UPC 8513510073­36, Use by 08/05/19

❚ Pita Pal Organic Basil Sun Dried Tomato Hummus, 10 oz., UPC 8515700033­31, Use by 07/21/19

❚ Pita Pal Organic Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, 32 oz., UPC 8501570000­22, Use by 07/22/19

❚ Pita Pal Basil Sundried Tomato Hummus, 10 oz., UPC 8501570006­95, Use by 08/17/19

❚ Pita Pal Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus, 5 lbs., UPC 8501570009­85, Use by 08/11/19

❚ Pita Pal Edamame Dip with Sesame Stick, 6 pack of 3.5 oz., UPC 8513510070­91, Use by 08/11/19

❚ Pita Pal Garden Vegetable Hummus, 5 lbs., UPC 8513510078­79, Use by 08/05/19

❚ Pita Pal Mezza 4 Bean Hummus, 11 oz., UPC 8513510073­12, Use by 08/05/19

❚ Pita Pal Organic Cilantro Jalapeno Hummus, 10 oz., UPC 8515700033­48, Use by 07/21/19

❚ Pita Pal Original Hummus Singles, 2 oz., UPC 8515700039­35, Use by 08/19/19

❚ Pita Pal Original Hummus To Go

Pack, 4 pack of 2 oz., UPC 8515700037­4 4, Use by 08/19/19 ❚ Pita Pal Roasted Garlic Hummus, 5 lbs., UPC 8501570009­7 8, Use by 08/ 11/19

❚ Pita Pal Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pretzels, 4.1 oz., UPC 8515700033­62, Use by 07/31/19

❚ Pita Pal Texas Spicy Hummus, 10 oz., UPC 8515700036­14, Use by 08/17/19

❚ Reasor’s Original Hummus with Pretzel, 4.1 oz., UPC 78767 00079, Use

by 08/03/19

❚ Reasor’s Pine Nut & Sesame Hummus, 10 oz., UPC 78767 00070, Use by 08/17/19

❚ Reasor’s Roasted Garlic Hummus with Pretzel, 4.1 oz., UPC 78767 00080, Use by 08/03/19

❚ Reasor’s Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Hummus,10 oz., UPC 78767 00072, Use by 08/17/19

❚ Roundy’s Garlic Hummus, 10 oz., UPC 0111509951­53, Use by 08/26/19

A full list of the impacted products with additional details can be found at www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-marketwith­drawals-safety-alerts/pita-palfoods-lp-recalls-various-hummusand-dips-due-possible-health-risk.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 832-803-9295 or email products@pitapal.com.

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