Severity
Moderate
FDA Food recall · Reported October 19, 2016
Product may contain sesame (allergen)
Tribe Mediterranean Foods Inc. recalled Trader Joes Freshly Made Original Hummus Dip (Tahini Free), packaged in 16 oz. clear pl… - a moderate-severity action.
Trader Joes Freshly Made Original Hummus Dip (Tahini Free), packaged in 16 oz. clear pl… was recalled by Tribe Mediterranean Foods Inc. in October 19, 2016. Reason: Product may contain sesame (allergen). Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0085-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Tribe Mediterranean Foods Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Product may contain sesame (allergen).
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0085-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #F-0085-2017) was formally reported on October 19, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 23, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Tribe Mediterranean Foods Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Taunton, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 2388 cases (12/case).
The documented reason for this recall is: Product may contain sesame (allergen) Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: GA, IL, MA, PA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
2388 cases (12/case)
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Trader Joes Freshly Made Original Hummus Dip (Tahini Free), packaged in 16 oz. clear plastic cups SKU: 00299091
Product may contain sesame (allergen)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0085-2017 |
| Date reported | October 19, 2016 |
| Date initiated | July 23, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Tribe Mediterranean Foods Inc. |
| Firm location | Taunton, MA |
| Affected scope | 2388 cases (12/case) |
| Distribution | GA, IL, MA, PA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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