Pieces Of Plastic Prompts Wegmans Recall Of Hummus

HANOVER, NJ — A house brand of hummus sold by the Wegmans grocery chain has been recalled over concerns it may contain pieces of black plastic. The retailer has stores in six states, including a recently opened Hanover location. The recall was announced Oct. 12 on the company website.

The 8-ounce and 32-ounce containers of Food You Feel Good About Original Hummus with a best before date of Nov. 14, 2018, and a lot code of 8118262 have been recalled. The recalled hummus was sold in 98 stores in six states.

The recalled 8-ounce container has a UPC code No. 77890-26213 and the 32-ounce container has a UPC No. 77890-26221.

The problem "was brought to our attention via a customer comment," a spokesperson for Wegmans told CBS News.

All product may be returned to a store's customer service desk for a full refund.

For more information, contact Wegmans Consumer Affairs at 855-934-3663, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wegmans has stores in Bridgewater, Cherry Hill, Manalapan, Hanover, Woodbridge, Montvale, Mt. Laurel, Princeton, and Ocean.

Photo courtesy of Wegmans