Sabra Dipping Company(NEW YORK) — The Sabra Dipping Co. has voluntarily recalled certain hummus products “due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes,” according to an announcement the company made on Saturday.
The company said the bacterium was found in its facility during an inspection with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration but not in completed products that had been tested.
The dips are the latest in a series of product recalls due to listeria concerns, including one type of Eggo waffles, certain Blue Bell ice creams, frozen vegetables and raw milk.
Here’s what to know about the voluntary recall:
What Is Listeria Monocytogenes?
Listeria monocytogenes is bacterium that can trigger serious infections, especially in those with compromised immune systems, pregnant women, young children and the elderly, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
In severe cases, the infections can cause stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions and sometimes be life threatening, according to the CDC. Nearly everyone infected with the bacteria ends up with an invasive infection, meaning it moves outside the gastrointestinal tract.
The agency’s latest published statistics from 2011 state that the disease causes approximately 1,600 illnesses and 260 deaths every year in the U.S.
Pregnant women are at least 10 times as likely as the general population to develop a listeria infection, which has been associated with miscarriage, stillbirth and premature delivery, according to the CDC.
Where Was This Instance of Listeria Monocytogenes Found?
The organism “was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished products,” Sabra said. The company noted that the recall was issued “out of an abundance of caution.”
Which Products May Be Affected?
Sabra said that consumers are “urged to discard” any product with codes listed below that are marked with a best-before date through Jan. 23, 2017. The company noted that consumers can find a product’s code and best-before date on the lid of each package.
“No other Sabra products are affected,” the company said. “In particular, Sabra products not included in the recall are Sabra organic hummus, Sabra salsa, Sabra guacamole and Sabra Greek yogurt dips.”
• Sabra Hummus Caramelized Onion 10 ounce
UPC: 040822014700
SKU: 300051
• Sabra Hummus Classic 7 ounce
UPC: 040822000017
SKU: 300066
• Sabra Hummus Classic 10 ounce
UPC: 040822011143
SKU: 300067
• Sabra Hummus Classic 17 ounce
UPC: 040822017497
SKU: 300070
• Sabra Hummus Classic 30 ounce
UPC: 040822014687
SKU: 300074
• Sabra Hummus Classic 5 pound – 6 count
UPC: 040822431156
SKU:3 00076
• Sabra Hummus Classic 2 ounce – 48 count: 3 x (16 x 2 ounce)
UPC: 040822011112
SKU: 300079
• Sabra Hummus Classic With pretzels 4.56 ounce
UPC: 040822011952
SKU: 300080
• Sabra Hummus Garlic 7 ounce
UPC: 040822011235
SKU: 300094
• Sabra Hummus Garlic 10 ounce
UPC: 040822011242
SKU: 300095
• Sabra Hummus Garlic 17 ounce
UPC: 040822017510
SKU: 300097
• Sabra Hummus Garlic 32 ounce
UPC: 040822012256
SKU: 300099
• Sabra Hummus Garlic 30 ounce
UPC: 040822301121
SKU: 300100
• Sabra Hummus Garlic With pretzels 4.56 ounce
UPC: 040822011990
SKU: 300104
• Sabra Hummus Jalapeno 10 ounce
UPC: 040822011921
SKU: 300106
• Sabra Hummus Olive 10 ounce
UPC: 040822011341
SKU: 300117
• Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 10 ounce
UPC: 040822011747
SKU: 300132
• Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 7 ounce
UPC: 040822127530
SKU: 300134
• Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 17 ounce
UPC: 040822990011
SKU: 300136
• Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 32 ounce
UPC:040822012157
SKU: 300139
• Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 7 ounce
UPC: 040822012430
SKU: 300142
• Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 10 ounce
UPC: 040822011549
SKU: 300143
• Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17 ounce
UPC: 040822017503
SKU: 300146
• Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 32 ounce
UPC: 040822328647
SKU: 300148
• Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 30 ounce
UPC: 040822301114
SKU: 300150
• Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 5LB – 6 count
UPC: 040822434553
SKU: 300151
• Sabra Hummus Red Pepper with pretzels 4.56 ounce
UPC: 040822011969
SKU: 300153
• Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 7 ounce
UPC: 040822011433
SKU: 300158
• Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 10 ounce
UPC: 040822011440
SKU: 300159
• Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 17 ounce
UPC: 040822017558
SKU: 300161
• Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 10 ounce
UPC: 040822027540
SKU: 300164
• Sabra Hummus Sun Dried Tomato 10 ounce
UPC: 040822014731
SKU: 300166
• Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 32 ounce
UPC: 040822027700
SKU: 300266
• Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 17 ounce
UPC: 040822027588
SKU: 300298
• Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 17 ounce – 6 count
UPC: 040822990011
SKU: 300501
• Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17 ounce – 6 count
UPC: 040822017503
SKU: 300502
• Sabra Hummus Basil-Pesto 10 ounce
UPC: 040822020114
SKU: 300593
• Sabra Hummus Tuscan Herb Garden 32 ounce
UPC: 040822330466
SKU: 300736
• Sabra Hummus Classic 32 ounce
UPC: 040822342049
SKU: 301216
• Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56 ounce – 8 count
UPC: 040822342131
SKU: 301271
• Sabra Hummus Garlic 23.5 ounce UPC: 040822342209 SKU: 301283
• Sabra Hummus Classic 17 ounce
UPC: 040822017497
SKU: 301290
• Sabra Hummus Bold & Spicy with tortilla chips 4.56 ounce
UPC: 040822342506
SKU: 301430
• Sabra Hummus Garlic 17 ounce – 6 count
UPC: 040822017510
SKU: 301480
• Sabra Hummus Classic 2 ounce – 6 x 2 ounce (12 x 6 packs)
UPC: 040822342728
SKU: 301481
• Sabra Hummus Lemon 10 ounce
UPC: 040822011648
SKU: 301483
• Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 2 ounce – 6 x 2 ounce (12 x 6 packs)
UPC: 040822342735
SKU: 301484
• Sabra Hummus Tuscan Herb Garden 17 ounce
UPC: 040822330381
SKU: 301485
• Sabra Hummus Classic 2 ounce – 16 x 2 ounce – 12 count
UPC: 040822010078
SKU: 301511
• Sabra Hummus Classic 2 ounce – 12 x 2 ounce – 12 count
UPC: 040822010047
SKU: 301512
• Sabra Hummus SF Rosemary/Sea Salt 10 ounce
UPC: 040822342988
SKU: 301566
• Sabra Spreads Spicy Chili 8.5 ounce – 8 count
UPC: 040822343145
SKU: 301585
• Sabra Spreads Garlic Herb 8.5 ounce – 8 count
UPC: 040822343138
SKU: 301586
• Sabra Spreads Garlic Herb 8.5 ounce – 8 count
UPC: 040822343121
SKU: 301587
• Sabra Spreads Salt & Pepper 8.5 ounce – 8 count
UPC: 040822343114
SKU: 301588
• Sabra Hummus Taco 10 ounce
UPC: 040822343671
SKU: 301640
• Sabra Hummus 3 Pepper Chili 10 ounce
UPC: 040822344043
SKU: 301705
What Is Sabra Doing Now?
Sabra said it has “subsequently taken steps to correct this matter” and that the recall “is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.”
The company’s CEO, Shali Shalit Shoval, said in a statement that after the FDA conducted an inspection, Sabra “implemented a thorough and extensive factor-wide cleaning and sanitation procedure.”
She added that “beyond that, we continue to work very closely with internal and external food safety experts to identify any additional steps we can take to even further enhance our efforts.”
Consumer Information and Reimbursement
Consumers who have consumed any affected products should monitor their health for any symptoms. Listeria monocytogenes can incubate up to 70 days after exposure before a person develops symptoms.
The bacteria can continue to grow at refrigerated temperatures. Cooking contaminated foods to recommended temperatures is one possible way to kill the bacteria, but as already noted, Sabra is urging consumers to discard any product under recall.
More information on the recall is available through Sabra Consumer Relations at 1-866-265-6761 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.
For product reimbursement, consumers can visit www.sabrahummusrecall.com.
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