Sabra Hummus Lawsuit

Sabra has issued another major recall for hummus dip that may be contaminated with Listeria. No illnesses have been reported, but symptoms can take 70 days to appear. Infections often cause severe food poisoning, miscarriages, meningitis, sepsis, or death.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Sabra hummus induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Listeria, 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.

Sabra Hummus Listeria Recalls

In November 2016, Sabra recalled most of its hummus with “Best By” dates on or before January 23, 2017 due to a risk of food poisoning with Listeria monocytogenes.

In April 2015, Sabra recalled a limited amount of hummus after a finished sample of Sabra Classic Hummus that was purchased at a grocery store by health officials in Michigan tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

What Should I Do?

If you hummus was recalled, throw it out and visit www.SabraHummusRecall.com to print out a coupon for a free replacement. The recall does NOT include Sabra Organic Hummus, Salsa, Guacamole, or Greek Yogurt Dips.

Dozens of Positive Swabs for Listeria

FDA inspectors found 27 positive swabs for Listeria monocytogenes near food-handling equipment and in food-processing areas of a Sabra hummus manufacturing plant in Virginia. Further testing on one of the swabs showed that it was nearly identical to a strain that prompted last year’s recall.

Listeria “May Be Persistent” In Sabra Hummus Facility

The FDA said findings suggest that Listeria “may be persistent in the production environment.” Once established, Listeria is nearly impossible to eradicate from a food-manufacturing facility. It thrives in cold, wet spots that are commonly found on or around processing equipment.

Finished Products Tested “Every 2 Minutes”

Sabra reassured customers that their finished hummus products are tested from the production line every two minutes for pathogens, including Listeria. Sabra also said the FDA was “expanding their criteria for recalls to include presence of contaminants in the general environment.”

Rapid tests can identify Listeria in 24 hours, but most types of Listeria do not cause illness. It takes another test and up to 5 days to determine if it is the disease-causing strain Listeria monocytogenes. Food-makers rarely conduct secondary tests on equipment in the production environment.

What is Listeria?

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning. While still relatively rare, outbreaks are becoming more common, and they are often deadly. Listeria infections often spread to the bloodstream or cause meningitis. According to the FDA:

“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.”

Sabra Hummus Recall – UPC – SKU – Item

• 040822014700 – 300051 – Sabra Hummus Caramelized Onion 10oz
• 040822000017 – 300066 – Sabra Hummus Classic 7oz
• 040822011143 – 300067 – Sabra Hummus Classic 10oz
• 040822017497 – 300070 – Sabra Hummus Classic 17oz
• 040822014687 – 300074 – Sabra Hummus Classic 30oz
• 040822431156 – 300076 – Sabra Hummus Classic 5lb – 6ct
• 040822011112 – 300079 – Sabra Hummus Classic 2oz – 48ct: 3 x (16 x 2oz)
• 040822011952 – 300080 – Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56oz
• 040822011235 – 300094 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 7oz
• 040822011242 – 300095 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 10oz
• 040822017510 – 300097 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 17oz
• 040822012256 – 300099 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 32oz
• 040822301121 – 300100 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 30oz
• 040822011990 – 300104 – Sabra Hummus Garlic with pretzels 4.56oz
• 040822011921 – 300106 – Sabra Hummus Jalapeno 10oz
• 040822011341 – 300117 – Sabra Hummus Olive 10oz
• 040822011747 – 300132 – Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 10oz
• 040822127530 – 300134 – Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 7oz
• 040822990011 – 300136 – Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 17oz
• 040822012157 – 300139 – Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 32oz
• 040822012430 – 300142 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 7oz
• 040822011549 – 300143 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 10oz
• 040822017503 – 300146 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17oz
• 040822328647 – 300148 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 32oz
• 040822301114 – 300150 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 30oz
• 040822434553 – 300151 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 5lb – 6ct
• 040822011969 – 300153 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper with pretzels 4.56oz
• 040822011433 – 300158 – Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 7oz
• 040822011440 – 300159 – Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 10oz
• 040822017558 – 300161 – Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 17oz
• 040822027540 – 300164 – Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 10oz
• 040822014731 – 300166 – Sabra Hummus Sun Dried Tomato 10oz
• 040822027700 – 300266 – Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 32oz
• 040822027588 – 300298 – Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 17oz
• 040822990011 – 300501 – Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 17oz – 6ct
• 040822017503 – 300502 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17oz – 6ct
• 040822020114 – 300593 – Sabra Hummus Basil-Pesto 10oz
• 040822330466 – 300736 – Sabra Hummus Tuscan Herb Garden 32oz
• 040822342049 – 301216 – Sabra Hummus Classic 32oz
• 040822342131 – 301271 – Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56oz – 8ct
• 040822342209 – 301283 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 23.5oz
• 040822017497 – 301290 – Sabra Hummus Classic 17oz
• 040822342506 – 301430 – Sabra Hummus Bold & Spicy with tortilla chips 4.56oz
• 040822017510 – 301480 – Sabra Hummus Garlic 17oz – 6ct
• 040822342728 – 301481 – Sabra Hummus Classic 2oz – 6 x 2oz (12 x 6pks)
• 040822011648 – 301483 – Sabra Hummus Lemon 10oz
• 040822342735 – 301484 – Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 2oz – 6 x 2oz (12 x 6pks)
• 040822330381 – 301485 – Sabra Hummus Tuscan Herb Garden 17oz
• 040822010078 – 301511 – Sabra Hummus Classic 2oz – 16 x 2oz – 12 ct
• 040822010047 – 301512 – Sabra Hummus Classic 2oz – 12 x 2oz – 12 ct
• 040822342988 – 301566 – Sabra Hummus SF Rosemary/Sea Salt 10oz
• 040822343145 – 301585 – Sabra Spreads Spicy Chili 8.5oz – 8ct
• 040822343138 – 301586 – Sabra Spreads Garlic Herb 8.5oz – 8ct
• 040822343121 – 301587 – Sabra Spreads Honey Mustard 8.5oz – 8ct
• 040822343114 – 301588 – Sabra Spreads Salt & Pepper 8.5oz – 8ct
• 040822343671 – 301640 – Sabra Hummus Taco 10oz
• 040822344043 – 301705 – Sabra Hummus 3 Pepper Chili 10oz

Do I have a Sabra Hummus Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Sabra hummus induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was diagnosed with Listeria, 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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