Hummus Recall In New Jersey & 7 Other States

A producer for Wegmans, Summer Fresh Salads Inc. of Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada has recalled Wegmans Harissa Hummus Topped With Harissa, according to the FDA.

I love harissa and its smoky fiery flavor.

If you’re not familiar with harissa, it has a very peppery, smoky flavor and can range in levels of heat, depending on which peppers and chiles make up the sauce. It also has a strong garlicky flavor.

I’ve purchased this particular brand of hummus before, but not recently, thank goodness.

If you’ve made a recent purchase of this product, throw it out or return it to the point of purchase immediately and get your money back.

According to the Daily Voice, the recall was prompted due to undeclared sesame in the produce. The company explained that people with sesame allergies "run the risk of [a] serious or life-threatening allergic reaction[s] if they consume [this] product."

The recalled hummus was sold in select Wegmans stores in DC, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia between January 29 and February 2, 2024.

The product came in a 10.5 ounce (298 g), clear plastic package with top, side, and bottom labels marked with lot # 240239 and lot # 240309 with an expiration date of 03/19/2024 and 03/26/2024 stamped on the side label.

Furthermore, Consumers with questions can contact the company at 1-855-934-3663, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Weekends from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.

What confuses me about the recall, is that tahini is a main ingredient in most hummus recipes. It gives hummus its smooth creamy texture.

Tahini is ground up sesame seeds made into a sesame paste and added to hummus.

If I’m not making my own hummus, I prefer Wegman’s brand.

Wegmans Hummus is made with fresh, never canned, or frozen, ingredients. It’s low in fat, low in calories, and is a great source of protein & fiber.

Wegman’s carries quite a few varieties of hummus; Roasted Garlic, Eggplant, Roasted Red Pepper, Lemon Dill, Caramelized Onion, Cilantro Jalapeno, Everything Bagel Seasoning, Dill Pickle, Sweet Potato, and more.

Wegman’s hummus choices have inspired me to make my own copycat versions.

When the coast is clear with the harissa hummus, and Wegman’s puts it back in the refrigerator section, try it.

If not, read my easy hummus recipe below:

You'll need:

Food Processor

Measuring Cup

Measuring Spoons

Canned Chickpeas

Tahini

Fresh Lemon Juice

Fresh Garlic

Olive Oil

Salt

Pepper

Small Jar of Harissa (Trader Joe’s Has a Good One)

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (save 3 Tablespoons of the liquid in the can)

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/4 cup tahini (make sure you stir it well before adding)

1 small garlic clove chopped small.

3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salt & Pepper to taste

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the tahini and lemon juice and process for a minute or so.

Scrape the bowl down, then process for a minute more.

Add the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Process for 30 seconds, scrape  the bowl down, and then process until thoroughly combined.

Add half the chickpeas to the food processor and process until smooth.

Add the rest of the chickpeas and the 3 tablespoons of chickpea liquid and process until smooth.

Put the hummus in a bowl and place a tablespoon of the jarred harissa on top in a circle pattern.

Store the hummus in an airtight container. It’ll last up to a week if stored properly in the refrigerator.

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