Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Al Amir Fresh Foods Hummus Dip & Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt recall: Undeclared Sesame & Milk

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Undeclared Sesame & Milk

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The hazard: Undeclared milk

This recall is a labelling failure: milk is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
January 19, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Al Amir Fresh Foods
Product type
Dairy
Distribution
Oregon, Washington
UPC codes
755134123414, 755134123520, 755134123421, 855134123513
Reports of harm
No illnesses or deaths have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Hummus Dip & Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt

What the company announced

Al Amir Fresh Foods of Milwaukie, Oregon is recalling Al Amir brand hummus dip products due to undeclared sesame and Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt due to undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The Al Amir brand hummus dip products and Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt have 45-day shelf life if refrigerated and packaged in a round clear plastic container and a clear lid with label. The recalled products with the affected Best By Dates are listed in the table below and product were last distributed to retail stores in Oregon and Washington on 01/17/2024.

  • Product: Classic Hummus Creamy Garbanzo · Net Wt.: 8oz. · UPC: 7 55134 12341 4 · Affected Best By Dates range: All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024
  • Product: Harissa Spicy Hummus With a Kick · Net Wt.: 8oz. · UPC: 7 55134 12352 0 · Affected Best By Dates range: All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024
  • Product: Baba Ghannooj Grilled Eggplant · Net Wt.: 8oz. · UPC: 7 55134 12342 1 · Affected Best By Dates range: All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024
  • Product: Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt · Net Wt.: 8oz. · UPC: 8 55134 12351 3 · Affected Best By Dates range: All dates up to and includes 1/25/2024

No illnesses or deaths have been reported to date.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that Al Amir hummus labels declare tahini but do not declare sesame and Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt label declares sour cream & yogurt but does not declare milk. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Customers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame or milk are urged not to consume these products and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 503-780-0340 or send email to [email protected] from 8am-4:30pm PST, Monday-Friday.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 755134123414
  • 755134123520
  • 755134123421
  • 855134123513

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 8 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Milk

Al Amir Fresh Foods — This recall is a labelling failure: milk is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  3. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids milk, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.
  4. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: Customers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame or milk are urged not to consume these products and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Al Amir Fresh Foods — Consumers: Lydia Massaad, 503-780-0340, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Al Amir Fresh Foods dairy recalled?

Undeclared Sesame & Milk People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame or milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 755134123414, 755134123520, 755134123421. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Customers who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sesame or milk are urged not to consume these products and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Oregon, Washington.

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