CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Oct 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Roots, Roasted Garlic Hummus recalled by Roots Organic Gourmet
Roots Organic Gourmet is recalling Roots, Roasted Garlic Hummus, distributed in California, Georgia, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 15 Aug 2014 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
- F-2493-2014
- FDA event ID
- 69059
- Recalling firm
- Roots Organic Gourmet, Asheville, NC
- Brand
- Roots
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Aug 2014
- FDA classified
- 19 Sep 2014
- Reported
- 1 Oct 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Dips & Spreads
Timeline
| 15 Aug 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Sep 2014 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 1 Oct 2014 | 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
Although ingredient statement lists "Tamari", Label lacks statement, "Contains Soy."
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Roots, Roasted Garlic Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000016, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.
Where it was distributed
CA, GA, NC, NH, NJ and NY.
CaliforniaGeorgiaNorth CarolinaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew York
Questions about this recall
Is Roots, Roasted Garlic Hummus recalled?
Yes. Roots Organic Gourmet recalled Roots, Roasted Garlic Hummus on 15 Aug 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2493-2014.
Why was it recalled?
Although ingredient statement lists "Tamari", Label lacks statement, "Contains Soy."
Which lots are affected?
Products are labeled with a 'Best By' date of 08/25/14 or prior. ie. "BEST BY: 08/25/14"
Where was it sold?
CA, GA, NC, NH, NJ and NY.
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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