Sabra hummus is a mainstay in a lot of Kane County refrigerators, and now it’s the subject of Listeria concerns, as well.

The Kane County Health Department is advising that the Colonial Heights, VA, firm of Sabra Dipping Co., LLC, announced that it is voluntarily recalling approximately 30,000 cases of its Classic Hummus due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

This measure is limited to certain units of Classic Hummus sold nationwide. To date, there have been no reports indicating that these products have caused any illness, and no other Sabra product is affected by this recall.

The list of products being recalled can be found by clicking here. The products were distributed to retail outlets, including food service accounts and supermarkets, in the U.S.

Listeria monocytogenes is 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.

Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to dispose of or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may call toll free 1-888-957-2272, 9 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Monday through Friday.

SOURCE: Kane County Health Department