Why it was recalled
Although ingredient statement lists "Tamari," Label lacks statement, "Contains Soy."
Product description
Roots, Original Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16oz (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000009, and 723175787629, 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-2492-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Aug 15, 2014
- FDA report date
- Oct 1, 2014
- Quantity
- 4063 cases (6x8oz & 16oz units per case)
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Roots Organic Gourmet
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-2492-2014, 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-2492-2014
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Roots Organic Gourmet
- Product quantity
- 4063 cases (6x8oz & 16oz units per case)
- 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, Original Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16oz (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000009, and 723175787629, 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
- Center classification date
- Sep 19, 2014