Food Safety Authority of Ireland recall a batch of Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus, due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Alert SummaryTuesday, 05 August 2025.
Category 1: For Action.
Alert Notification: 2025.38
Product Identification: Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus; pack size: 150g
Batch Code: VG189; use by date: 08/08/2025
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom
Message: The above batch of Tom & Ollie Traditional Hummus is being recalled due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. There is currently no evidence that this food recall is linked with the listeriosis outbreak related to ready-to-heat meals or the recall of spinach and mixed leaves products. Please see this News Article.
Nature Of Danger: Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
Action Required: Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributors, Caterers & Retailers:
Retailers: Same are requested to remove the implicated batch from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
Wholesalers/Distributors: Same are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated batch and provide a point-of-sale recall notice for their customers.
Caterers: Same should not use the implicated batch.
Consumers: Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batch.
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