Roots Recall: FDA Class II

Why it was recalled

Although ingredient statement lists "Tamari", Label lacks statement, "Contains Soy."

Product description

Roots, Black Bean Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16 oz. (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000030, and 723175787636, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. and 16 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Products are labeled with a 'Best By' date of 08/25/14 or prior. ie. "BEST BY: 08/25/14"

Where it was sold

CA, GA, NC, NH, NJ and NY.

What to do if you have this product

Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number: F-2497-2014
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: Aug 15, 2014
FDA report date: Oct 1, 2014
Quantity: N/A
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm: Roots Organic Gourmet

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2497-2014, exactly as published.

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City: Asheville
State: NC
Status: Terminated
Country: United States
Event ID: 69059
Address: 166 W Haywood St
Code information: Products are labeled with a 'Best By' date of 08/25/14 or prior. ie. "BEST BY: 08/25/14"
Postal code: 28801-3144
Report date: Oct 1, 2014
Product type: Food
Recall number: F-2497-2014
Classification: Class II
Recalling firm: Roots Organic Gourmet
Termination date: Dec 16, 2014
Reason for recall: Although ingredient statement lists "Tamari", Label lacks statement, "Contains Soy."
Voluntary / mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description: Roots, Black Bean Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16 oz. (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000030, and 723175787636, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. and 16 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.
Distribution pattern: CA, GA, NC, NH, NJ and NY.
Recall initiation date: Aug 15, 2014
Initial firm notification: E-Mail
Center classification date: Sep 19, 2014

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-2497-2014, published Oct 1, 2014. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

Last checked against FDA data: Oct 2, 2026. Content last changed: Oct 2, 2026.

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Roots Recall

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