May 23, 2014 — Trader Joe’s and Target have initiated a recall for nearly 15,000 pounds of hummus and dip due to the risk of food poisoning with the Listeria bacteria. No illnesses have been linked to the recalled products.
The manufacturer, Hot Mama’s Foods, is based in Massachusetts but sells products nationwide. The recall was issued after the Texas Department of Health discovered Listeria during routine testing in a sample of Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus (10 ounce).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided pictures of recalled products. Use-by dates range between April and June 2014.
Brands included in the recall:
- Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus
- Target Archer Farms Roasted Garlic Tapenade
- Target Archer Farms Roasted Red Pepper
- Giant Eagle Chipotle
- Giant Eagle Garlic Hummus
- Trader Joe’s Edamame Hummus
- Trader Joe’s 5 Layered Dip
- Tryst Yellow Lentil Hummus with Sunflower Seeds & Apricots
What is Listeriosis?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warns that listeriosis can be extremely serious for pregnant women, who may develop a fever and suffer a miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, or infection of their newborn. Elderly people are also at greater risk of complications like meningitis and septicemia. Unlike most other types of food-borne pathogens, Listeria can grow under refrigeration temperatures.
Symptoms of Listeriosis
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Confusion
- Loss of balance
- Convulsions
- Fever
- Muscle aches
Do I have a Food Poisoning Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting food poisoning induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by recalled hummus and dip, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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