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05-22-2014, 06:04 PM
Lansal, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Hummus & Dip Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Contact: (847) 550-0694 from 8:00A.M. to 8:00P.M.
Media: Mark Kretzinger (847) 288-9183 ext. 113
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 19, 2014 - Prepared Foods manufacturer, Lansal, Inc.( d.b.a Hot Mama’s Foods), announced today that as a precaution it is voluntarily recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes, an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Lansal, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all products manufactured at the same facility and distributed to both wholesalers and retailers during the same time. These include the following products that are packaged in plastic containers:
The potential for contamination was found during a routine test of Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus (10 ounce) by the Texas Department of Health. No illness has been reported.
Lansal, Inc. has contacted all impacted retail customers and distributors instructing them to remove all affected product from sale and is working with the appropriate agencies including state Departments of Health, the Food and Drug Administration and local authorities.
Consumers who have purchased the above hummus products are urged not to eat it and to dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may call toll free (877) 550-0694 from 8:00A.M. to 8:00P.M. Eastern Standard Time 7 Days a week.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm398106.htm
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7 tons of hummus recalled for possible listeria contamination
Published May 22, 2014
Food manufacturer Lansal has issued a voluntary recall of over seven tons of hummus due to concerns of listeria contamination.
Texas health officials said they identified possible contamination in Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus, prompting Lansal to recall many of its hummus products sold at Trader Joe’s, Target and Giant Eagle.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall affects more than 14,800 pounds of hummus and dip products, which are listed on the FDA website.
So far, no illnesses have been reported in relation to the recall. Consumers who purchased one of the recalled products can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The listeria monocytogenes bacteria cause serious infection and even death in young people, elderly adults and those with compromised immune systems. Short-term symptoms of listeria among healthy adults may include high fever, severe headaches and abdominal pain.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/05/22/7-tons-hummus-recalled-for-possible-listeria-contamination/
Contact: (847) 550-0694 from 8:00A.M. to 8:00P.M.
Media: Mark Kretzinger (847) 288-9183 ext. 113
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 19, 2014 - Prepared Foods manufacturer, Lansal, Inc.( d.b.a Hot Mama’s Foods), announced today that as a precaution it is voluntarily recalling approximately 14,860 pounds of hummus and dip products due to concerns about possible Listeria monocytogenes, an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Lansal, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all products manufactured at the same facility and distributed to both wholesalers and retailers during the same time. These include the following products that are packaged in plastic containers:
The potential for contamination was found during a routine test of Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus (10 ounce) by the Texas Department of Health. No illness has been reported.
Lansal, Inc. has contacted all impacted retail customers and distributors instructing them to remove all affected product from sale and is working with the appropriate agencies including state Departments of Health, the Food and Drug Administration and local authorities.
Consumers who have purchased the above hummus products are urged not to eat it and to dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may call toll free (877) 550-0694 from 8:00A.M. to 8:00P.M. Eastern Standard Time 7 Days a week.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm398106.htm
http://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/documents/image/ucm398118.jpghttp://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/documents/image/ucm398115.jpghttp://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/documents/image/ucm398111.jpghttp://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/documents/image/ucm398117.jpghttp://www.fda.gov/ucm/groups/fdagov-public/documents/image/ucm398119.jpg
More : http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm398108.htm
7 tons of hummus recalled for possible listeria contamination
Published May 22, 2014
Food manufacturer Lansal has issued a voluntary recall of over seven tons of hummus due to concerns of listeria contamination.
Texas health officials said they identified possible contamination in Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus, prompting Lansal to recall many of its hummus products sold at Trader Joe’s, Target and Giant Eagle.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall affects more than 14,800 pounds of hummus and dip products, which are listed on the FDA website.
So far, no illnesses have been reported in relation to the recall. Consumers who purchased one of the recalled products can return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The listeria monocytogenes bacteria cause serious infection and even death in young people, elderly adults and those with compromised immune systems. Short-term symptoms of listeria among healthy adults may include high fever, severe headaches and abdominal pain.
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/05/22/7-tons-hummus-recalled-for-possible-listeria-contamination/