Loblaw has expanded a hummus recall due to fears they may contain the toxin produced by the Staphylococcus bacteria.
The recall now covers the following kinds of hummus, all sold at Loblaws, Maxi, Maxi & Cie, Provigo, Provigo le Marché, Pharmaprix and affiliated independent stores in Quebec:
| Product | Size | UPC |
| PC Butterbean & Roasted Garlic Hummus | 280 g | 60383133924 |
| PC Caramelized Vidalia Onion Hummus | 227 g | 60383060510 |
| PC Chickpea Dip and Spread Hummus | 227 g | 60383035808 |
| PC Chickpea Dip and Spread Hummus | 454 g | 60383035822 |
| PC Garlic Hummus | 227 g | 60383035815 |
| PC Garlic Hummus | 454 g | 60383035839 |
| PC Moroccan-Style Hummus | 280 g | 60383133870 |
| PC Olive Tapenade Hummus | 280 g | 60383133887 |
| PC Red Harissa Hummus | 280 g | 60383133900 |
| PC Roasted Garlic Red Pepper and Cumin Hummus | 280 g | 60383135188 |
| PC Roasted Pepper and Paprika Hummus | 280 g | 60383135195 |
| PC Spicy Hummus | 227 g | 60383035983 |
| PC Spicy Hummus | 454 g | 60383035976 |
| PC Sweet Potato and Harissa Dip | 280 g | 60383133917 |
The products were sold before May 29 and have been removed from store shelves. Customers who have bought the hummus can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Food contaminated by staphylococcus will produce a toxin, but it is unlikely to smell bad or seem spoiled.
People who get food poisoning from staphylococcus can be nauseous, vomit, have stomach cramps or diarrhea.
