CFIA recall warns against Smarter Snacks vegan protein puffs with undeclared milk

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Smarter Snacks brand Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime Flavoured snack sold in Canada after the food was found to contain milk that is not declared on the product label. The recall applies to consumers who are allergic or sensitive to milk.

CFIA’s warning says people who are allergic or sensitive to the affected product should not eat it because it contains milk which is not declared on the label. The notice also advises that consumers should not consume foods to which they are allergic or sensitive because they may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.

According to the CFIA recall notice, the product being pulled from shelves is listed as Smarter Snacks brand Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime Flavoured (50g). The notice provides a universal product code (UPC) of 8 684041 306837 and identifies product codes tied to specific batches.

The affected lot codes listed in the notice are 05/05/2026 and SS 125 L1. The recall information also specifies the product’s package size as 50 grams and describes it as flavoured with chili and lime.

As of the information provided with the recall notice, there are no incidents or injuries associated with the product listed in the recall material. Consumers therefore do not have any specific event to anchor the risk beyond the labelling issue and the presence of undeclared milk.

For affected shoppers, the practical implication is to check packaging against the recall identifiers. The CFIA warning is directed at those with milk allergies or sensitivities, but the recall mechanism is also intended to help prevent accidental exposure for households that may not recognize the ingredients discrepancy.

The CFIA’s statement is the only public detail provided with the recall information about why the item is being removed: the milk presence without label declaration. With no injuries listed in the notice material available here, the key safety action for consumers is immediate avoidance of the identified product and batches.

The recall notice includes instructions to refer back to the official recall listing for the full product information. Consumers who believe they may have purchased the affected Smarter Snacks product are advised to ensure they do not consume it and to match their item’s UPC and codes against those shown in the CFIA listing.