Hummus recall in the U.S., along with recall of dips and walnuts came after seven cases have been confirmed as having three likely cases of E. coli infection. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday that the infections are linked to raw clover sprouts, hence the dips, walnuts and hummus recall in the U.S.
Indeed, the week has been a big for food product recalls and food borne illnesses.
According to CNN, the infected patients were all in either Idaho or Washington. Half the people who fell ill due to the contamination have been hospitalized.
According to the CDC, preliminary investigations indicate the likely source of this outbreak are raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Idaho, hence the dips, walnuts and hummus recall in the U.S. Reports say that the state departments of health in Washington and Idaho are now telling consumers not to eat raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts.
Meanwhile, the hummus recall in the U.S. and dip products recall have already totalled to about 14,860 pounds. The voluntarily recalled has reportedly been initiated by Lansal Inc. in the midst of the health concerns about possible bacterial contamination in these foods. Accordingly, Sherman Produce is also recalling some bulk and packaged walnuts sold to retailers in Missouri and Illinois.
Before the hummus recall in the U.S., these two recalls have been precautionary measures against possible Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria may cause serious and even fatal infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as toddlers and the elderly.
Meanwhile, the respective companies said that no illnesses have been reported in connection with either recall. Still, both companies are advising its consumers who bought the recalled products to throw them out or return them instead to get a full refund. Although there have been no reported illnesses, the products from the dips, walnuts and hummus recall in the U.S. should not be eaten.
Hummus recall in the U.S. is amongst the host of food products to have been recalled due to bacterial infections. This week, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service has recalled 1.8 million pounds of ground beef products because there is possible contamination from a strain of E.coli.
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