Falafel King Recalls Hummus and Wraps for Possible Listeria
February 20, 2014 by
Falafal
King of Boulder, Colorado is recalling Hatch Green Chile Hummus and
Hatch Green Chile Wraps because they may be contaminated with Listeria
monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal
infections. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with
the consumption of these products.The Hatch Green Chile Hummus is in 10 ounce clear plastic containers with a black-rimmed lid. The UPC number is 822986-10305-2 printed on the back label, and sell by dates are 2/14/2014 through 3/16/2014 printed just above the back label. The Hatch Green Chile Wraps are individually wrapped in clear plastic wrap. The UPC number is 822986-70205-7 and a sticker printed with “Sell By” 02/28 through 02/27 (sic) on the back of the package. The products were sold in certain areas of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Nebraska.
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Falafel King Voluntarily Recalls Hatch Green Chile Hummus and Hatch Green Chile Wraps Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Consumer:
Amnon Gilady
303-443-1346
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- February 20, 2014 - Falafel King of Boulder, Colorado is recalling 10
ounce containers of Hatch Green Chile Hummus and 8.5 ounce Hatch Green
Chile Wraps because they have the potential to be contaminated with 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.
The
recalled Hatch Green Chile Hummus and Hatch Green Chile Wraps were
distributed to retail stores in certain areas of Colorado, New Mexico,
Utah and Nebraska.The Hatch Green Chile Hummus comes in a 10 ounce clear plastic container with a black-rimmed lid, the UPC #822986-10305-2 printed on the back label and a “Sell By” date beginning 02/14/2014 through 03/16/2014 printed just above the back label where the UPC / bar code is located. The Hatch Green Chile Wraps are individually wrapped in clear plastic wrap, the UPC #822986-70205-7 printed on the front label and a sticker printed with “Sell By” 02/28 through 02/27 on the back of the package.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with our product.
The recall was the result of notification by the supplier of fresh green chili that there was a potential for the Listeria organism in the Bueno Foods roasted fresh green chili used in the Hatch Green Chile Hummus and the Hatch Green Chile Wraps. The Falafel King recall was a completely voluntary decision in order to protect the consumers. Falafel King immediately changed its supplier of fresh roasted green chili and now heats the chili to at least 165º F then cools it before adding it to the Hatch Green Chile Hummus and the Hatch Green Chile Wraps.
Consumers who have purchased Hatch Green Chile Hummus or Hatch Green Chile Wraps with the “Sell By” dates noted in this recall are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the Falafel King Corporate Office at 303-443-1346 Monday-Friday, 9:00a.m.–5:00p.m. MST.
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Photo: Product LabelsRecalled Product Photos Are Also Available on FDA's Flickr Photostream.
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