Product recallFSA
The Happy Pear hummus products recalled over possible contamination with animal matter
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.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
10 identifiers listed for this notice.
Happy Pear Red Pepper Hummus 150g
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 4304
- Use byOn the lid, sleeve or label.
- 11 December 2024
Happy Pear Caramelised Onion Hummus 150g
- Batch code
- 4305
- Use by
- 12 December 2024
Happy Pear Reduced Fat Hummus 150g
- Batch code
- 4304
- Use by
- 11 December 2024
Happy Pear Hummus Triple Dip 180g
- Batch code
- 4303
- Use by
- 10 December 2024
Moroccan Style Hummus 150g
- Batch code
- 4305
- Use by
- 12 December 2024
What to do now
The FSA has published a recall notice for The Happy Pear hummus products. Read the official reason below.
- Check whether your product matches the details on this page.
- If it matches, stop using it.
- Take it back to the shop where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away if you prefer. You do not usually need a receipt.
- If you froze some or put it into another container, check those portions too.
Why it matters. Businesses must withdraw or recall food that is not safe or is not what it says it is. The official notice explains the specific problem.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- feeling sick or being sick
- diarrhoea
- stomach cramps
- a high temperature
- feeling generally unwell, tired or achy
Get help urgently
- signs of dehydration, such as passing little or no pee, feeling dizzy or very thirsty
- blood in your poo or bleeding from the bottom
- symptoms that are not improving after a few days, or keep coming back
- a baby, a young child, someone pregnant, someone older or someone with a weakened immune system is unwell
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-47-2024). Quoted as issued.
Summary
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.
The risk
The possible presence of animal matter in the product.
Action taken
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.
Advice to consumers
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.
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has The Happy Pear hummus products been recalled?
The FSA has published a recall notice for The Happy Pear hummus products. Read the official reason below. Businesses must withdraw or recall food that is not safe or is not what it says it is. The official notice explains the specific problem.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the batch code and use by on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Check whether your product matches the details on this page. If it matches, stop using it.
Can I get a refund?
Shops selling the product will display a point-of-sale notice and accept returns. You are entitled to your money back; you are not obliged to accept a voucher or replacement unless you want one. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, food must be of satisfactory quality and as described. A recalled product does not meet that standard.
