CLASS II Food recall · Reported 3 Sep 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hummus; Mediterranean Old World Family Recipe recalled by Gelsons
Gelsons is recalling Hummus; Mediterranean Old World Family Recipe California-Made No Added Oils, distributed in California. The recall was initiated on 25 Jul 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- H-0525-2025
- FDA event ID
- 97353
- Recalling firm
- Gelsons, Encino, CA
- Brand
- Gelson's
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 Jul 2025
- FDA classified
- 22 Aug 2025
- Reported
- 3 Sep 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Other
- Reason category
- Temperature Abuse
- Product category
- Dips & Spreads
Timeline
| 25 Jul 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 3 Sep 2025 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Gelson branded Hummus product labels do not include storage instructions "keep refrigerated"
Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.
Product as listed by the FDA
Gelson's Hummus; Mediterranean Old World Family Recipe California-Made No Added Oils NET WT 8OZ (226g) UPC: 23631-10261
Where it was distributed
Product is own label brand only distributed in firm's retail grocery stores in Southern California.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Gelson branded Hummus product labels do not include storage instructions "keep refrigerated"
Which lots are affected?
Lot code(s) 25158, 25171, 25178, 25184,25191, 25199 Expiration date(s) - 08/01/2025, 08/14/2025, 08/24/2025, 08/27/2025, 09/3/2025, 09/11/2025
Where was it sold?
Product is own label brand only distributed in firm's retail grocery stores in Southern California.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 97353This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Hummus; Red Bell Pepper Old World Family Recipe recalled by Gelsons.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Hummus; Red Bell Pepper Old World Family Recipe recalled by GelsonsGelson's | Gelsons | Temperature Abuse | CA | |
| CLASS II | Hummus; Low Sodium No Cholesterol Classic recalled by GelsonsGelson's | Gelsons | Temperature Abuse | CA | |
| CLASS II | Tzatziki; Old-World Family Recipe Real Greek Yogurt California-Made recalledGelson's Tzatziki | Gelsons | Temperature Abuse | CA |
More recalls from Gelsons
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Tzatziki; Old-World Family Recipe Real Greek Yogurt California-Made recalledGelson's Tzatziki | Gelsons | Temperature Abuse | CA |
| Food | CLASS II | Hummus; Low Sodium No Cholesterol Classic recalled by GelsonsGelson's | Gelsons | Temperature Abuse | CA |
| Food | CLASS II | Hummus; Red Bell Pepper Old World Family Recipe recalled by GelsonsGelson's | Gelsons | Temperature Abuse | CA |
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