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Food recall · FDA · Published October 19, 2018

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc. recalls Central Market All Natural Traditional Hummus TOPPED WITH SESAME SEEDS, NET WT 10 OZ (284g).

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods recalls 10oz hummus with sesame seeds due to foreign material. Consumers should check lot number 13H18 and contact for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0070-2019FoodCedar's Mediterranean Foods ›
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Recalling firmCedar's Mediterranean Foods, Inc.50 Foundation Ave, N/A · Ward Hill, MA 01835-6926
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What happened, in plain English

Cedar's Mediterranean Foods is recalling a 10-ounce hummus product topped with sesame seeds because it contains foreign material. This could pose a risk of choking or injury if the foreign material is ingested. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/18246-cedar-s-mediterranean-foods-hummus-recall-foreign-material-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/18246-cedar-s-mediterranean-foods-hummus-recall-foreign-material-hazard · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0070-2019

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“Cedar's Mediterranean Foods Hummus Recall: Foreign Material Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/18246-cedar-s-mediterranean-foods-hummus-recall-foreign-material-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0070-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0070-2019%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The hummus contains foreign material that could be ingested, potentially causing choking or injury. This is a minor hazard as the foreign material is not described as causing serious injury in normal use.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Cedar's Mediterranean Foods' Central Market All Natural Traditional Hummus topped with sesame seeds (10 oz) from a retailer. Children and those with small mouths are at slightly higher risk due to choking hazards.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the lot number 13H1: the product is labeled as 'Central Market All Natural Traditional Hummus TOPPED WITH SESAME SEEDS, NET WT 10 OZ (284g)' and sold under Cedar's Mediterranean Foods.

  • Brand
    Cedar's Mediterranean Foods
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 4 products

All 4 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Direct to TX.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
F-0069-2019Central Market All Natural Mediterranean Hummus, NET WT 10 OZ (284g), UPC: 0 41220 91513 2; Lot: 13H1837,521 (total for all products)
F-0070-2019Central Market All Natural Traditional Hummus TOPPED WITH SESAME SEEDS, NET WT 10 OZ (284g).; Lot: 13H1837,521 pieces (total for all products)
F-0071-2019HEB Select Ingredients ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS PREMIUM QUALITY NET WT 8 OZ (227g) UPC 0 41220 33495 7 and NET WT. 16 OZ (1 LB) 454g), UPC 0 41220 67250 9; Lot: 03H1837,521 pieces (total for all products)
F-0072-2019HEB Organics TRADITIONAL HUMMUS, NET WT. 8 OZ (227g), 4 pack, UPC: 0 41220 79565 9, Keep Refrigerated contains individual units, NET WT. 2 OZ (56g).; Lot: 03H1837,521 pieces (total for all products)
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the lot number 13H18 on the packaging to confirm if the product is affected.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The product contains foreign material, so it is not safe to eat. Consumers should check the lot number and follow the recall instructions.

How can I get a refund or replacement?

The recall record does not specify a refund or replacement process.

What should I do if I have the product?

The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Cedar's Mediterranean Foods directly for further instructions.

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Contact Cedar's Mediterranean Foods

We’ve drafted a message you can send Cedar's Mediterranean Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0070-2019 — Cedar's Mediterranean Foods Cedar's Mediterranean Foods

Hello,

I own a Cedar's Mediterranean Foods that is covered by recall F-0070-2019 from Cedar's Mediterranean Foods.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0070-2019 (October 19, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0070-2019 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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