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Another recall prompted by Listeria concerns; three more people fall ill

Sabra logoNEW YORK (AP) — About 30,000 cases of Sabra hummus sold nationwide is being recalled due to a possible Listeria contamination.

Listeria is a bacterium that causes Listeriosis, which can cause high fevers and nausea in minor cases, but the infections can be fatal to people with weakened immune systems and young children.

Health experts say it can also cause miscarriages in pregnant women.

The Sabra Dipping Co. is a joint venture of PepsiCo and Strauss Group.

The recalled products include:

Sabra Classic Hummus in 10-ounce sizes with UPC/SKU 040822011143 / 300067

Sabra Classic Hummus in 30-ounce sizes with UPC/SKU 040822014687 / 300074

Sabra Classic Hummus without Garnish in 32 ounce sizes with UPC/SKU 040822342049 / 301216

Sabra Classic Hummus in 17-ounce six-packs with UPC/SKU 040822017497 / 301290

Hummus Dual Pack Classic/Garlic 23.5 ounce with UPC/SKU 040822342209 / 301283

Here’s the release from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Meanwhile, federal health authorities say three more people have become ill with Listeriosis linked to some Blue Bell ice cream products. Carol Crawford, a spokeswoman for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, confirmed Thursday that the number of people sickened by listeria has increased.

The CDC says three people in Texas have the same strain of listeriosis previously found in five others at a Wichita, Kansas, hospital. Three of the five in Kansas died.

Brenham, Texas-based Blue Bell has temporarily closed a production plant in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, after traces of the pathogen were found there.

Blue Bell on Tuesday announced a third product recall as a result of the contamination.

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