The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled a hummus product sold at a popular Montreal grocery store. The affected items were also sold at the grocer's locations throughout Quebec and Ontario.
The class three recall was published on March 28, 2024, following CFIA test results in collaboration with Groupe Manufacturier Metro Inc.
What You Need To Know: The hummus brand currently being recalled by the CFIA was sold at Adonis grocery stores in Quebec and Ontario. According to the health department, the hummus product has been removed from shelves as it contains yeast.
Here are all the details regarding the recalled hummus:
- Adonis Classic Hummus | 250 g | UPC 6 28069 90013 2
Adonis Classic Hummus | 250 gMetro.ca
While the recalled hummus is being removed due to "microbial contamination," per the recall warning page, it is "non-harmful," meaning consumers do not run the risk of falling ill if they accidentally ingest the recalled hummus.
What Is Being Done: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is currently investigating the ongoing recall and is ensuring the affected product is being properly removed from the marketplace.
Furthermore, the CFIA has laid out a set of recommendations for those in possession of the recalled hummus, along with steps to take if you do have the affected product.
What You Need To Do: According to the federal health agency, Canadian consumers should "not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product."
Additionally, if you do have the recalled hummus, it is best to return the product to its point of purchase or dispose of it.
Keep Reading: The CFIA has also recalled over a dozen grocery items sold across Canada including salad kits, certain dips and salsas, several egg and milk products, frozen pizzas, frozen burgers and even meat products for reasons including salmonella contamination, listeria outbreaks, and the presence of metal pieces.
Additionally, Health Canada has also published a series of consumer product recalls affecting items sold nationwide including vacuums, USB adapters, iPhone chargers, several medications, baby products, and handheld steamers, to name a few.
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