January 2, 2015 Zilks Hummus Undeclared Peanuts

[ajasfolks2]

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm428760.htm

[GingerPye]

Zilks Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts in Hummus Products

Contact:
Consumer:
512-633-8904
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — January 2, 2015 — Zilks Foods, LLC of Austin, TX is recalling all of its 8 ounce hummus products because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

This recall affects the following products:

Product   Size   Consumer UPC   Use By Dates
Bacon Hummus   8oz   817719010097   01/06/15 – 02/09/15
Balsamic & Garlic Hummus   8oz   817719010073   01/05/15 – 02/09/15
Hatch Green Chile Hummus   8oz   817719010035   01/05/15 – 02/09/15
Jalapeno & Cilantro Hummus   8oz   817719010042   01/05/15 – 02/09/15
Original Hummus   8oz   817719010011   01/05/15 – 02/09/15
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus   8oz   817719010028   01/05/15 – 02/09/15
Spinach & Artichoke Hummus   8oz   817719010059   01/05/15 – 02/09/15
The recalled hummus was distributed nationwide in retail stores.
The containers are clear plastic tubs with white lids. The brand name "Zilks" can be found on each tub on both the top and side labels.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.

This recall was initiated after it was discovered that a spice ingredient from a single supplier used in the affected products was contaminated with peanut allergens.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at info@zilksfoods.com or call 512-633-8904 Monday through Friday from 9am – 4pm CST.

[CMdeux]

Still guessing cumin, but could be a garlic ingredient.

[Macabre]

No--it will be cumin.  Austin--see that?

[CMdeux]

Yup.

Not good.  Not good at all.   


This is a really great series of examples about food chain contamination potential, though-- when a primary supply stock experiences a contamination breach, it moves outwards like ripples in a pond.

Sauer names supplier as Schiff and says cumin is culprit:
http://www.cfsauer.com/wp-content/uploads/12-26-2014-Web-Recall-Statement.pdf