Warning of Salmonella contamination in hummus products
Updated News: Widened Hummus Recall in Austria Due to Salmonella Contamination
The latest update on the ongoing Wojnar's hummus recall in Austria is that various varieties of Wojnar Hummus were recalled due to Salmonella contamination as of April 16, 2025[1]. The recall involves multiple types of Wojnar Hummus products, but the specific varieties affected were not detailed in the available information.
The recall, initiated by Wojnar's, a Vienna-based company, has been extended to include more products. On Tuesday, additional products were also recalled[1].
Affected products can be found at various retailers, including Billa supermarket chain, Habibi & Hawara, and nōm Gast. The products were temporarily available at branches of Kroswang, Wedl, Kastner, Transgourmet, Eurogast, and Julius Kiennast[1]. Notably, the Billa Bali Brunch Chia Snack Hummus & Cranberries 200G is also affected at REWE, and the Billa Immer Gut Couscous Salad Hummus 170G is one of the recalled Billa Immer Gut products[1].
The Billa Immer Gut Hummus Avocado with 23% Avocado 150G and the Billa Bali Brunch "Wanna Date Me?" Pita Roll Hummus, Falafel, Dates, Red Cabbage 2200G are among the recalled items at Billa[1]. Additionally, the Habibi & Hawara "Diana" Hummus Roasted Garlic 200G is among the affected Habibi & Hawara products[1].
Customers can return the products to their respective stores for a refund, even without a receipt[1]. It is essential to note that this recall does not involve SPAR products as previously mentioned.
Consuming salmonella-contaminated food can cause diarrhea, abdominal pain, occasional vomiting, and slight fever. Symptoms usually subside within a few days, but if they are severe or persistent, a doctor should be consulted[1].
For the most accurate and actionable information, it is advisable to consult official Austrian food safety authorities or the retailer distributing Wojnar Hummus. As of now, the precise instructions on how consumers should return the products or seek refunds were not explicitly stated in the source[1]. Typically, such recalls advise consumers not to consume the products and to return them to the place of purchase or follow the retailer's guidance, but you should check with local Austrian authorities or the retailer for exact procedures.
The company regretted the incident and apologized to its customers[1].
[1] Source: Austrian Food Safety Authority (www.sozialministerium.at)
- The contamination of Salmonella in various varieties of Wojnar Hummus, as confirmed by the Austrian Food Safety Authority, has led to a wide-scale recall involving health and wellness products made with food and drink, particularly hummus.
- The science behind the recall indicates that these medical-conditions can be caused by consuming salmonella-contaminated food, as stated by the Austrian Food Safety Authority.
- In the current lifestyle, it is important to be aware of recalled food products, such as certain types of Wojnar Hummus, to ensure health and wellness and avoid potential risks associated with food and drink contamination.
