Habibi’s Lebanese style hummus being recalled due to peanuts not declared on labelling
Habibi’s Mediterranean foods are remembering his popular Lebanese -style hummus because it contains peanuts, which is not declared on the label.
A reaction associated with the consumption of this product has been reported, said the Canadian food inspection agency In a published declaration on Wednesday.
The recalled product was distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, as well as other provinces and territories, said the agency.
The call that has been activated by the test results affects the Lebanese -style hummus to 450 grams of habibi which transports the UPC 6 83830 00911 7 number and codes on 17/06/25.
A series of recalls of product, including some involving E. Coli, Listeria and Salmonella, has aroused concerns for food safety. Lawrence Goodridge, director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety at the University of Guelph, says that the data does not indicate an increase in calls but adds that the pandemic has caused some interruptions in food safety.
The agency asks consumers to check if they have recalled products and do not consume what they are allergic or sensitive as they could cause a serious or potentially lethal reaction.
He also asks consumers not to serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products and throw them out or return them to the position where it was purchased.
The agency added that it is leading an investigation into food safety, which can lead to the call of other products.
