A hummus, dip and walnut recall is being done after seven confirmed and three likely cases of E. coli infection linked to raw clover sprouts have been reported, according to CNN.
Investigations indicate that the likely source of the outbreak is raw clover sprouts produced by Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC of Idaho, the CDC stated.
"Lanal Inc. is voluntarily recalling all products manufactured at the same facility and distributed to both wholesalers and retailers during the same time," the company stated.
Although no illnesses have been reported, Lansal Inc. has reportedly recalled hummus and dip products totaling about 14,860 pounds after news of the possible bacterial contamination broke.
Included in this recall are some Target Archer Farms hummus products nationwide. Some Giant Eagle hummus products in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland have also been affected, according to the news outlet.
It was found that these products could potentially cause contamination during a routine test of Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus by the Texas Department of Health, the company Hot Mama's Food said in a statement, according to the LA Times.
Trader Joe's 5 Layered Dip, both large and small, with a use-by date of April 15 is being recalled in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.
The 8-ounce container of Trader Joe's Edamame Hummus is recalled in 17 states with use-by dates of April 28, April 29 and May 9.
Certain plastic containers of Tryst Yellow Lentil Hummus with Sunflower Seeds & Apricots are also affected.
"Lansal Inc. has contacted all impacted retail customers and distributors instructing them to remove all affected product from sale and is working with the appropriate agencies including state departments of health, the Food and Drug Administration and local authorities," stated the company.
Sherman Produce is also recalling a portion of their bulk and packaged walnuts, which were sold to retailers in Missouri and Illinois.
These two recalls are precautionary measures against possible Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems.
