FDA Food recall · Reported October 1, 2014
Roots, Original Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16oz (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000009, and 723175787629, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. and 16 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.
Although ingredient statement lists "Tamari," Label lacks statement, "Contains Soy."
Roots Organic Gourmet recalled Roots, Original Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16oz (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 86… - a moderate-severity action.
Roots, Original Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16oz (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 86… was recalled by Roots Organic Gourmet in October 1, 2014. Reason: Although ingredient statement lists "Tamari," Label lacks statement, "Contains Soy.". Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2492-2014 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Roots Organic Gourmet issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Although ingredient statement lists "Tamari," Label lacks statement, "Contains Soy.".
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- October 1, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2492-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
Food recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. 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.
Product description
Roots, Original Hummus, Net Wt. 8oz (227 g), and 16oz (454 g), Gluten-Free Vegan, UPC: 860971000009, and 723175787629, 166 W. Haywood St., Asheville, NC 2801, RootsFood.com. This product is packaged in 8 oz. and 16 oz. non-flexible plastic tubs.
Reason for recall
Although ingredient statement lists "Tamari," Label lacks statement, "Contains Soy."
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-2492-2014 |
| Date reported | October 1, 2014 |
| Date initiated | August 15, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Roots Organic Gourmet |
| Firm location | Asheville, NC |
| Affected scope | 4063 cases (6x8oz & 16oz units per case) |
| Distribution | CA, GA, NC, NH, NJ and NY. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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