You might remember that earlier this month, Sabra Dipping Co. announced that there was possible Listeria contamination in its hummus, and recalled a variety of sizes and flavors. That hummus was also used in commercial products, which included vegetable trays, sandwiches, and snack boxes.
Those prepared food products have already been consumed or thrown away, which means that either the problem has passed or the bacteria is lurking in the guts of people who ate these products that contained the potentially dangerous hummus.
What should you look for? If you remember eating any of these products, you may want to call your doctor or monitor yourself for symptoms of Listeriosis. You’ll especially want to do that if you or someone you care for falls into a high-risk group: pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and people with compromised immune systems are especially susceptible to complications of Listeria. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, chills, and sometimes nausea and diarrhea.
Chicken and Hummus sandwiches from 7-Eleven, distributed in the Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo areas. “Best before” dates of Nov. 19, 2016 through Nov. 21, 2016. If you have questions about this recall or products, call 214-368-0909.
Mediterranean Style Chicken with Hummus sandwiches from 7-Eleven, distributed in Washington state, Nevada, and northern California. “Best before” dates of Nov. 19, 2016 through Nov. 21, 2016. If you have questions about this recall or products, call 214-368-0909.
Mediterranean Chicken Hummus sandwiches from 7-Eleven, distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York. Use By dates between Oct. 17 and Nov. 21. If you have question about this recall or the products, call 978-716-2530.
Taylor Farms Veggie and Hummus Bistro Box and Schnucks Vegetable and Hummus Snack Tray, distributed in Arkansas, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Use by dates are between Nov. 11 and Dec. 1, 2016, so these could theoretically still be in someone’s fridge. The trays contain a 2-ounce container of Sabra hummus that may be contaminated. Call 855-455-0098 if you have any concerns about the recall or about the products.
FDA Advises Consumers of Recall of Certain Sabra Hummus Products [FDA]
by Laura Northrup via Consumerist