Oliva LLC is recalling several of its refrigerated dips after discovering they contain undeclared sesame, an allergen that was not listed on the product labels. The affected items include Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, and Hummus, sold under the Oliva brand. The recall was voluntarily issued after the company identified the labeling gap, which poses a risk to anyone with a sesame allergy or severe sensitivity.
What's Being Recalled?
The recall covers Oliva brand Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, and Hummus sold in refrigerated containers at retail locations. These products were distributed to stores carrying Oliva's line of prepared Mediterranean dips. If you've purchased any of these three items recently, check your fridge against the packaging and look for the Oliva brand name before assuming your container is unaffected.
Why Was This Product Recalled?
Sesame is one of the major food allergens that must be declared on packaging under federal labeling rules, and its absence here means consumers with a sesame allergy had no way to know the risk before eating these dips. For people with sesame allergies, exposure can trigger reactions ranging from hives to severe, potentially life threatening anaphylaxis. Anyone without a sesame allergy is not considered at risk from this issue.
What Should You Do?
If you have a sesame allergy or are feeding someone who does, do not eat these dips. Check your refrigerator for Oliva Baba Ghanouj, Spicy Baba Ghanouj, or Hummus and either discard the product or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund. If you've already consumed one of these products and are experiencing allergy symptoms, contact your doctor right away. For questions about the recall, reach out to Oliva LLC directly using the contact information posted on the FDA's recall notice.