Hummus and Ice Cream Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

If you recently purchased hummus from Sabra or ice cream products from Blue Bell Creameries, you might be affected by a nationwide recall. Both companies made the announcement due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Sabra, a well-known brand of hummus, voluntarily recalled some 30,000 cases after a container tested positive in Michigan. The CDC released a statement yesterday, listing the five different product UPC codes that are being recalled. (You can look for these on the top of the products.) All of the containers have a best before date of May 11 and May 15. The CDC says all of the U.S. is affected and should either throw out the product or return the item for a refund.

Blue Bell Creameries has made multiple recalls of their products over the past few days due to the same fear of contamination. Here is the press release and product information listed on their site. Over 20 states sell these products. There have even been confirmed cases of foodborne illness in Texas from Blue Bell ice cream.

Listeria is known to affect pregnant woman, children, and those with weakened immune systems. It can cause fever, muscle aches, and more. The CDC offers more detailed information on their website.