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Canadians with peanut allergies are being urged to check their refrigerators after a wide-ranging hummus recall was issued due to the presence of undeclared peanut.
On April 4, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that multiple hummus products sold under Buy-Low Foods, Nesters Market and Save on Foods brands are being pulled from shelves. The recall has been put in place to protect consumers from products that may contain peanut, a priority allergen not declared on the label.
Recalled hummus products across five provinces and territories
The recall applies to a range of flavoured hummus products sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Yukon. The affected items, including Spicy Moroccan Hummus, Truffle Hummus and Pesto Hummus, were distributed in variable sizes (approximately 200–400 g) and have best-before dates ranging from March 30 to April 9, 2025.
Recalled products include:
- Buy-Low Foods and Nesters Market hummus in various flavours, sold in B.C. and Alberta
- Save on Foods brand hummus sold across B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Yukon
UPC codes for affected products begin with digits such as 0 296981, 0 232330 and 0 270152. A full list is available on the CFIA’s recall database.
To date, there have been no reports of allergic reactions.
What is the risk of consuming undeclared peanut?
Peanut is one of the top priority allergens in Canada. Even trace amounts can cause severe or life-threatening reactions in sensitive individuals, including:
- Hives or swelling
- Difficulty breathing
- Anaphylactic shock
- Gastrointestinal distress
It is estimated that over 3 million Canadians live with at least one food allergy. For those with peanut allergies, consuming mislabeled products poses serious health risks, especially when food is purchased ready-to-eat.
Guidance for food businesses and consumers
The CFIA advises consumers not to consume, serve or sell the affected hummus. Products should be discarded or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food businesses should take immediate action if they have stocked any of the recalled items:
- Remove affected inventory from sale
- Notify staff and customers
- Reinforce allergen labelling checks and storage protocols
- Report any suspected contamination to public health authorities
CIFS also recommends reviewing this guide on what to do during a food recall.
Why accurate allergen labelling matters
Allergen-related recalls are one of the most common triggers for food safety alerts in Canada. Labelling errors can occur due to mispackaging, cross-contact during production or supply chain oversight.
Regardless of the cause, Canadian law requires that all priority allergens – including peanut – be clearly declared on packaging.
Food manufacturers and food service workers must understand the consequences of inaccurate labelling. Training in food allergen awareness helps reduce risks and improve public safety. CIFS offers Food Allergen Training designed to help teams properly identify, label and manage allergens in the workplace.
CFIA’s role in safeguarding food safety
The CFIA regularly tests food products for undeclared allergens and other hazards. This recall was initiated following CFIA test results confirming the presence of peanut protein in the affected hummus batches.
When a product fails to meet safety standards, the CFIA works with businesses to remove it from circulation and issues public alerts through its website and media channels.
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