The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has withdrawn hummus products from specialty food stores on the East Coast after discovering they contained an undeclared allergen.
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This step aims to protect consumers from potentially harmful or treatable health effects.
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection warned that Carrot Top Country Kitchens had recalled five specific types of hummus because they contained sesame, an ingredient not listed on the label and a major food allergen.
Affected flavors include:
Lemon and garlic hummus.
Lemon and ginger hummus.
White truffle chickpeas.
Sun-dried tomatoes with capers and cherry peppers.
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Each product comes in an 8-ounce plastic container labeled with the flavor name. These products were distributed to Roshambo Farm in Bedford, New York, and also sold at various farmers markets in Connecticut.
Sesame allergy develops as a result of a combination of genetic predispositions and environmental triggers. The immune system can become sensitive to sesame at any age, even without any immediate reaction. Upon repeated exposure, the immune system mounts a strong response, producing IgE antibodies that stimulate the release of histamine, leading to symptoms within minutes to two hours.
These symptoms include: skin rash, itching, tingling in the mouth, severe shortness of breath, and low blood pressure.
So far, no illnesses or allergic reactions have been recorded as a result of the labeling error.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned that people with severe sesame allergies are at risk of severe or life-threatening allergic reactions.
