Hummus Recalled by TX Establishment After FDA Finds Listeria in Production Facility

Pita Pal Foods, LP of Houston, TX is recalling certain hummus products made between May 30, 2019 and June 25, 2019, after FDA identified Listeria in the manufacturing facility (not in finished product) during an FDA inspection.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pita-pal-foods-lp-recalls-various-hummus-and-dips-due-possible-health-risk
Pita Pal Foods, LP Recalls Various Hummus and Dips Due to Possible Health Risk
Summary
Company Announcement Date: July 15, 2019
FDA Publish Date: July 16, 2019
Product Type:Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement:  Due to potential Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Pita Pal Foods, LP
Brand Name:  Bucee’s, Fresh Thyme, Harris Teeter, other
Product Description:  hummus products

Company Announcement

Pita Pal Foods, LP of Houston, TX has issued a voluntary recall of certain hummus products made between May 30, 2019 and June 25, 2019, due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility (not in finished product) during an FDA inspection.

Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that 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. No illnesses have been reported to date for these products. The company is issuing this recall out of an abundance of caution.

The products have been distributed nationwide and to United Arab Emirates. Consumers who have purchased products listed below with these use by dates are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 832-803-9295 or email products@pitapal.com.

List of Products - https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pita-pal-foods-lp-recalls-various-hummus-and-dips-due-possible-health-risk