Product recall Published FSA-PRIN-47-2024

The Happy Pear recalls hummus products due to possible contamination with animal matter

This recall applies to everyone who bought the product

The FSA has said the product may be unsafe to eat. Check the details below against your pack.

Check your pack

Happy Pear Red Pepper Hummus

Pack size: 150g
Batch code
4304
Use by
11 December 2024

Happy Pear Caramelised Onion Hummus

Pack size: 150g
Batch code
4305
Use by
12 December 2024

Happy Pear Reduced Fat Hummus

Pack size: 150g
Batch code
4304
Use by
11 December 2024

Happy Pear Hummus Triple Dip

Pack size: 180g
Batch code
4303
Use by
10 December 2024

Moroccan Style Hummus

Pack size: 150g
Batch code
4305
Use by
12 December 2024

The latest affected use-by date was 12 December 2024, which has passed. Recalled products can still be in cupboards and freezers, so check any you have at home.

What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

  1. If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
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Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

The possible presence of animal matter in the product.

Details from the notice

The Happy Pear is recalling various products because they may contain animal matter. The possible presence of animal matter may make this product unsafe to consume.

A Product Recall Information Notice tells the public about food that is unsafe and is being removed from sale.

What the business is doing

The Happy Pear is recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the attached notice.

Where it was sold

The FSA lists this alert for: Northern Ireland.

How this recall compares

  • Foreign body has caused 40 UK food recalls since 2018, most often in ready meals, sandwiches and salads, followed by bread and bakery. All foreign body recalls

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.