Yes, most store-bought hummus is pasteurized, meaning it has been heat-treated to prevent bacteria growth and extend shelf life. But with its low PH and high water content, pasteurized store-bought hummus can still provide a perfect environment for bacteria to thrive in.
Also know, why can’t I eat hummus when pregnant?
The new advice suggests hummus is not safe to consume for pregnant women because it contains tahini, a paste made from sesame seeds. “The issue with hummus is the tahini,” associate professor Cox said.
Keeping this in consideration, can you get listeria from hummus?
One of the outbreaks of foodborne illness due to Listeria monocytogenes-contamination of hummus occurred in California and sickened 28 individuals which led to 25 hospitalizations and 3 deaths. The other listeriosis outbreak due to hummus was multistate and sickened 8 people and led to 7 hospitalizations and one death.