Hummus recall issued for Marché Sultan on Rue Jarry over possible E. coli contamination
MAPAQ warns customers who bought Hummus Halal from the Rue Jarry location to check their packaging date and discard the product if it matches the affected lot.
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MAPAQ, Quebec's food safety authority, issued a public warning Friday in collaboration with Montreal's Food Inspection Division regarding Hummus Halal sold at Marché Sultan, located at 3337 Rue Jarry Est.
The recalled product is Hummus Halal in unitaire format with UPC 2 000856 002997. The affected lot has a packaging date of OC-08-26. The product was sold refrigerated in an aluminum container covered with transparent plastic. The contamination involves generic E. coli — a non-pathogenic strain — but MAPAQ classified the risk as class 1 and issued the warning as a precautionary measure.
Marché Sultan has voluntarily recalled the product. As of Friday, no cases of illness associated with consumption have been reported to MAPAQ. However, contaminated food may show no visible alteration or suspicious odour, so customers should not rely on appearance or smell. Possible symptoms of E. coli contamination include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps of varying intensity, and diarrhea.
Customers who purchased this product should check their packaging date. Anyone with questions can contact MAPAQ at smsaia@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca. The recall reference number is 5812.
How many units of the affected product were sold, and to how many customers?
What is the source of the E. coli contamination at the production level?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
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What hummus product is being recalled?
Hummus Halal in unitaire format with UPC 2 000856 002997, sold at Marché Sultan on Rue Jarry Est.
How can I tell if my hummus is affected?
Check the packaging date on your container. The affected lot has a packaging date of OC-08-26. The product was sold refrigerated in an aluminum container covered with transparent plastic.
What should I do if I have the recalled hummus?
Discard the product if the packaging date matches OC-08-26. Do not rely on appearance or smell to determine safety, as contaminated food may show no visible signs.
What are the symptoms of E. coli contamination?
Possible symptoms include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps of varying intensity, and diarrhea.
