Sabra Dipping Company issues voluntary recall of certain hummus products because of possible health risks

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA, Nov. 19, 2016 /CNW/ - Sabra Dipping Co., LLC is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products made prior to November 8, 2016 due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished product.  The recall includes the products listed below; these were distributed to retail outlets, including food service accounts and supermarkets, in the U.S. and Canada.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.  Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.  The company is issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution.

Consumers with any product with a "Best Before" date up through January 23, 2017 are urged to discard it.   Consumers can find code and "Best Before" date on the lid of each package.

UPC	SKU	Item
040822027045	300068	Sabra Hummus Classic 10OZ (283 g)
040822027120	300072	Sabra Hummus Classic 17OZ (482 g)
040822012089	300082	Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56OZ (116 g)
040822027069	300096	Sabra Hummus Garlic 10OZ (283 g)
040822027137	300098	Sabra Hummus Garlic 17OZ (482 g)
040822027083	300119	Sabra Hummus Olive 10OZ (283 g)
040822027052	300133	Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 10OZ (283 g)
040822027076	300145	Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 10OZ (283 g)
040822328623	300149	Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 32OZ (907 g)
040822012096	300154	Sabra Hummus Red Pepper with pretzels 4.56OZ (116 g)
040822012102	300156	Sabra Hummus Red Pepper with pretzels 4.56OZ (116 g)
040822027090	300160	Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 10OZ (283 g)
040822027748	300165	Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 10OZ (283 g)
040822342117	301269	Sabra Hummus Basil-Pesto 10OZ (283 g)
040822027342	301270	Sabra Hummus Sun Dried Tomato 10OZ (283 g)
040822342162	301276	Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17OZ (482 g)
040822342841	301524	Sabra Hummus Caramelized Onion 10OZ (283 g)
040822343176	301589	Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 2OZ (57 g)
040822343169	301590	Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ (57 g)
040822343718	301644	Sabra Hummus Rosemary/Sea Salt 10OZ (283 g)
040822343954	301687	Sabra Spreads Honey Dijon 8.5OZ (241 g)
040822343961	301688	Sabra Spreads Garlic Herb 8.5OZ (241 g)
040822343947	301689	Sabra Spreads Salt & Pepper 8.5OZ (241 g)
040822344036	301703	Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56OZ (116 g)

No other Sabra products are affected. In particular, Sabra products not included in the recall are: Sabra Organic Hummus, Sabra Salsa, Sabra Guacamole and Sabra Greek Yogurt Dips.

Consumers can contact Sabra Consumer Relations at 1-866-265-6761 for additional information from 9:00 am to 8:00 PM eastern time, starting November 19, 2017.  For product reimbursement, consumers can contact www.sabrahummusrecall.com.  Full list of impacted product is below. The company has subsequently taken steps to correct this matter.

SOURCE Sabra Dipping Co., LLC

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