Trader Joe's Recalls Hummus Over Listeria Concerns
Company says two types of hummus may be contaminated with bacteria
Trader Joe's is recalling two types of hummus over concerns that they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.The recalled hummus products are:
- Mediterranean Hummus
- White Bean & Basil Hummus
The hummus was sold in 30 states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Customers who have purchased the recalled hummus should return it to the store for a refund. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of listeria infection can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. In severe cases, listeria infection can lead to death.
Trader Joe's is asking customers to return the recalled hummus products to the store for a refund. The company is also working with the FDA to investigate the source of the contamination.