Houmous is meant to be the safe option on the snack table, which is what makes this one sting. Dunnes Stores is recalling its Moroccan Style Topped Houmous after it turned out to contain egg and milk that aren't declared on the label. For anyone with an egg or milk allergy or intolerance, a tub of houmous is exactly the sort of thing you'd grab and trust, so it's worth a check tonight.
There's only one date code in this recall, so it's an easy check. Look at the use-by printed on the tub. If it reads 30 January 2026, the pack is covered.
If you have an egg or milk allergy or intolerance:
For more information, contact the Dunnes Stores careline on +44 121 737 9166.
Plain houmous is just chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic and oil, with no egg or milk anywhere near it. The trouble starts with the topping. A Moroccan-style dressing might bring in ingredients you wouldn't expect from a chickpea dip, and that's likely where the egg and milk have crept in without making it onto the label. It's a useful reminder that a flavoured or "topped" version of a normally safe product can carry allergens the plain one never would. If you or someone in your house manages an egg or milk allergy, the FSA alerts page is the best place to stay ahead of recalls like this one.