Another Food Recall?–Over 70,000 Cups Of Hummus Pulled For Plastic Risk

Another day, another food recall—and this time, hummus lovers should check their fridges. King Harvest has voluntarily recalled approximately 71,987 tubs of hummus after discovering plastic fragments in certain batches. The affected products include popular flavors like Classic, Roasted Garlic, Jalapeño, and Chipotle, and were sold exclusively in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington through Pacific Coast Fresh Co. and Kroger-affiliated stores such as Fred Meyer and QFC.

Containers with expiration dates from February 2, 2025, to March 2, 2025, may still be sitting in your fridge. Although no injuries have been reported, King Harvest issued the recall as a precaution to protect consumer safety.

What’s Being Recalled?

The food recall covers the following 10-ounce hummus varieties:

• Balsamic Hummus
• Black Olive Hummus
• Chipotle Hummus
• Classic Hummus
• Jalapeño Hummus
• Lemon Hummus
• Roasted Pepper Hummus
• Roasted Garlic Hummus
• Spinach Hummus
• Sundried Tomato Hummus
• Toasted Onion Hummus
• Toasted Sesame Hummus

Consumers should check for expiration dates between February 2, 2025, and March 2, 2025.

Where Was It Sold?

The recalled hummus was distributed in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, primarily through Pacific Coast Fresh Co., and sold at Kroger-affiliated stores, including Fred Meyer and QFC locations. If you’ve recently purchased King Harvest hummus in these states, especially from these retailers, check your packaging immediately.

Is This Recall Still a Risk?

Even though the recalled hummus officially expired in early March, it’s important to remember that consumers often keep hummus past its “best by” date—or even freeze it for later. Because plastic fragments don’t spoil or degrade over time, the contamination risk remains as long as the product is stored.

Unlike bacterial contamination, foreign objects—such as plastic, metal, or glass—won’t cause foodborne illness but still pose serious risks:

• Plastic fragments can be a choking hazard, especially for young children.
• Sharp plastic pieces could cause digestive injuries if consumed.

The FDA recently designated this as a Class II recall, meaning the risk is lower than a Class I recall (which indicates immediate, severe health threats) but serious enough to require removing the product from shelves and consumers’ homes.

While no injuries have been reported, King Harvest emphasizes that consumers should not eat the recalled hummus, regardless of the printed expiration date—especially if it was frozen or stored beyond the expiration period.

If you recently bought King Harvest hummus and stored it in your fridge or freezer, double-check your packaging and discard or return the product immediately.

What Has King Harvest Done in Response?

Since the recall was first initiated, King Harvest has taken steps to address the contamination and prevent future incidents. The company previously stated that it launched an internal investigation to determine how plastic fragments ended up in the affected hummus and has been reviewing its production and quality control processes to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Retailers were instructed to remove the recalled products from shelves, but for those who may still have tubs of recalled hummus at home, King Harvest urges consumers not to eat them. The company continues to offer refunds for any impacted products and has provided clear contact information for customer inquiries related to the recall.

What Should Consumers Do?

• Check the label – Look for the UPC codes and expiration dates listed in the recall.
• Do not eat – Even if the hummus looks fine, don’t consume it.
• Return or discard – Dispose of it safely or return it to the store for a refund.

For more details, visit the FDA recall advisory page or contact Pacific Coast Fresh Co. at: 201 NE 2nd Ave Ste 100, Portland, OR 97232.

Not Just a Hummus Issue

Foreign object contamination involving plastic, metal, or glass fragments doesn’t cause foodborne illness like bacterial contamination but still poses serious physical risks. Because of these risks, the FDA classifies this as a Class II recall—meaning there’s a lower risk of severe adverse health effects compared to Class I recalls (such as serious bacterial outbreaks), but still significant enough to justify removing products from shelves and homes.

The FDA is actively monitoring this recall, overseeing King Harvest’s corrective actions to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

King Harvest has stated that it is conducting an internal review to determine how the contamination occurred and how to prevent more of these issues in the future. Recalls like this are an important reminder that these food alerts isn’t just about spotting mold or checking expiration dates. Sure, we’re used to scanning labels for allergens or signs of spoilage—but paying attention to recalls matters just as much, even when a product looks completely fine.

For more details, visit the FDA food recall advisory page or check the full list of affected hummus flavors on Pacific Coast Fresh Co.’s food safety page.

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