Habibi's Lebanese style hummus being recalled due to peanuts not declared on labelling
There has been one reported reaction associated with the consumption of this product, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency said in a statement published on Wednesday.
The recalled product was distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, as well as possibly other provinces and territories, the agency said.
The recall that was triggered by test results affects Habibi's 450 gram Lebanese style hummus carrying the UPC number 6 83830 00911 7 and codes 06/17/25.
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A string of product recalls, including some involving E. coli, Listeria and salmonella, has sparked concerns about food safety. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety at the University of Guelph, says the data doesn't indicate an increase in recalls but adds the pandemic did cause some disruptions in food safety.
The agency asks consumers to check to see if they have recalled products and not consume what they are allergic or sensitive to as it could cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
It also asks consumers not to serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products and to either throw it out or return it to the location from where it was bought.
The agency added that it is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.
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