SEVEN TONS of hummus from Target and Trader Joe’s stores recalled over fears of deadly listeria
The recall affects many of the Archer Farms hummus and dip products at Target as well as Trader Joe’s and Giant Eagle house brands
The recall comes after a single 10oz tub of hummus tested positive for the bacteria in Texas and no sicknesses have been reported
Listeria can be deadlier than salmonella or E. coli and is especially dangerous for the young, elderly, pregnant and immunocompromised
A separate recall of 241 cases of bulk walnuts was also announced over fears of the same pathogen
By Ap and Reuters
Published: 17:39 EST, 22 May 2014 | Updated: 17:39 EST, 22 May 2014
A Massachusetts prepared foods manufacturer has yanked 7 tons of hummus from store shelves over fears it’s contaminated with the potentially deadly bacteria listeria.
Lansal Inc, commonly known as Hot Mama’s Foods, said it would voluntarily pull hummus and dip products sold at Target, Trader Joe’s and other retailers, the administration said.
Lansal launched the recall of about 14,860 pounds of hummus after a single 10-ounce container of Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus surveyed by the Texas Department of Health tested positive for listeria, the administration said.
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Pulled: Target store brand Archer Farms tradition 10oz hummus is one of the many items yanked from store shelves in a voluntary recall of 7 tons of the chickpea dip over listeria fears
Nuts: The St. Louis-based Sherman Produce Co. has also recalled 241 cases of bulk walnuts over fears of the same potentially deadl pathogen
In a seperate case, a Missouri company has recalled a large quantity of its nuts because of the same pathogen, the FDA said in a statement
St. Louis-based Sherman Produce Co said it would begin recalling 241 cases of bulk walnuts, after a recent routine sampling of the product purchased by stores in Missouri and Illinois revealed traces of listeria.
Listeria monocytogenes can lead to serious, even fatal, infections especially in young children, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. Infections can have particularly harmful effects for pregnant women, including miscarriage and stillbirths.
No illnesses tied to the Sherman Produce walnuts or Lansal hummus products have been reported, the FDA said.
The agency urged purchasers of the products to ‘dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.’
RECALLED ITEMS: ARE YOUR FAVORITE STORE BRANDS AFFECTED?
NATIONAL
Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus 10oz. EXP JUN/11/2014
Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus 2lb. EXP JUN/11/2014
Target Archer Farms Roasted Garlic with Roasted Garlic Tapenade 17 oz. EXP JUN/9/14 & JUN/12/14
Target Archer Farms Roasted Red Pepper with Roasted Red Pepper Topping 17 oz. EXP JUN/12/2014
PENNSYLVANIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO and MARYLAND
Giant Eagle Chipotle Hummus 8oz. EXP MAY/7/2014 & MAY/14/14
Giant Eagle Garlic Hummus 8oz. EXP MAY/7/2014 & MAY/14/14
ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, IDAHO, LOUISIANA, NORTH CAROLINA, NEVADA, NEW MEXICO, OREGON, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, TEXAS, UTAH, VIRGINIA (SOUTHERN), WASHINGTON
Trader Joe’s Edamame Hummus 8oz. EXP APR/28/14 & APR/29/14 & MAY/9/24
ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, OHIO & WISCONSIN
Trader Joe’s 5 Layered Dip Small 11.5oz. EXP APR/15/2014
Trader Joe’s 5 Layered Dip Large 24oz. EXP APR/15/2014
MIDWEST & PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Tryst Yellow Lentil Hummus with Sunflower Seeds & Apricots 10oz EXP JUN/10/14 & EXP JUN/12/14
Source: FDA.gov
LISTERIA: DEADLIER THAN SALMONELLA OR E. COLI
Listeriosis is a foodborne illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes, bacteria found in soil and water. It can be in a variety of raw foods as well as in processed foods and foods made from unpasteurized milk. Listeria is unlike many other germs because it can grow even in the cold temperature of the refrigerator.
Symptoms include fever and chills, headache, upset stomach and vomiting. Treatment is with antibiotics.
Anyone can get the illness. But it is most likely to affect pregnant women and unborn babies, older adults, and people with weak immune systems. To reduce your risk:
Use precooked and ready-to-eat foods as soon as you can
Avoid raw milk and raw milk products
Heat ready-to-eat foods and leftovers until they are steaming hot
Wash fresh fruits and vegetables
Avoid rare meat and refrigerated smoked seafood
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Deadly: Listeria monocytogenes is the causative agent of the bacterial infection called listeriosis
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Lansal, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Hummus & Dip Products Due to Possible Health Risk
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