An estimated 14,860 pounds of hummus and other dip products have been voluntarily recalled by prepared foods manufacturer Lansal, Inc., which does business under the name Hot Mama's Foods and distributes mainly to sellers in the Midwest and West that include Target and Trader Joe's chain stores.

The recall is a precaution due to concerns about possible contamination by Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly individuals and those with weakened immune systems.

Listeria monocytogenes poisoning can cause otherwise healthy people to suffer short-term symptoms including high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea and, in some cases lead to miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

An informational release from Lansal rexplained it has decided to recall all products manufactured at the same facility -- where the organism was found during regular testing -- and distributed to wholesalers and retailers during the same time.

The recall includes the following products, listed below by UPC number, item name. use dates and affected areas, which are packaged in plastic containers:

  • 85239233405, Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus 10oz., 06/11/2014,National.
  • 8968630 01823, Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus 2lb. (Non-retail item; Ingredient item used in SuperTarget store production of two items, Archer Farms Mediterranean Veggie Hummus Wrap and Archer Farms Hummus Veggie Snacker), 06/11/2014, National
  • 85239233498, Target Archer Farms Roasted Garlic with Roasted Garlic Tapenade 17 oz., 06/9/14 and 06/12/14, National.
  • 85239233481, Target Archer Farms Roasted Red Pepper with Roasted Red Pepper Topping 17 oz., 06/12/2014, National.
  • 30034065881, Giant Eagle Chipotle Hummus 8oz., 05/7/2014 and 05/14/14, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland.
  • 30034064747, Giant Eagle Garlic Hummus 8oz., 05/7/2014 and 05/14/14, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland.
  • 988582, Trader Joe's Edamame Hummus 8oz., 04/28/14, 04/29/14 and 05/09/14, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, North Carolina, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia (Southern), Washington.
  • 435451, Trader Joe's 5 Layered Dip Small 11.5oz., 04/15/2014, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin.
  • 274043, Trader Joe's 5 Layered Dip Large 24oz., 04/15/2014, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio & Wisconsin.
  • 8968630 01410, Tryst Yellow Lentil Hummus with Sunflower Seeds & Apricots 10oz, Only Products with Lot Codes and "USE BY JUN/10/14 E" time stamp and "USE BY JUN/12/14 E" time stamp.

Lansal has announced the potential for contamination was found during a routine test of Target Archer Farms Traditional Hummus (10 ounce) by the Texas Department of Health.

However, no related illness has been reported.

The company reports in the release it 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."

Consumers who have purchased the above hummus products are urged not to eat it and to dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Additional information about the recall is available by calling toll free (877) 550-0694, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, daily.