Smarter Snacks Vegan Protein Puff Recalled Over Undeclared Milk 2026: CFIA

If you keep Smarter Snacks Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime Flavored in your pantry, desk drawer or gym bag, check it today. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Class 1 food recall warning because the product contains milk that is not declared on the label. For anyone with a milk allergy or sensitivity, that missing information can matter a great deal.

The warning was published on October 3, 2026, under recall number RA-82723. The product was distributed nationally and sold online, so shoppers in any province or territory could have it at home.

Products Affected by This Recall

Only one product is named in the notice. It is the Smarter Snacks brand Vegan Protein Puff in the Chili & Lime Flavored variety, sold in a 50 g package. The UPC printed on the package is 8 684041 306837.

• Brand: Smarter Snacks
• Product: Vegan Protein Puff Chili & Lime Flavored
• Size: 50 g
• UPC: 8 684041 306837
• Codes: All lots where milk is not declared on the label

The recall does not name specific lot numbers. Instead, it covers every lot of this product on which milk is missing from the label. Check the ingredient list and allergen statement on your package. If milk is not listed, treat the product as recalled.

What Triggered the Recall

The recall followed CFIA test results. The agency found that the product contains milk, but the label does not declare it. Milk is one of the priority food allergens in Canada, and it must be clearly identified on packaged food so that allergic consumers can avoid it.

The notice also reports one reaction associated with eating the product. It does not give details about that reaction. This recall is classed as Class 1, the category CFIA uses for the most serious food safety concerns.

Who Should Be Concerned

People with a milk allergy or sensitivity are most at risk. Parents and caregivers of children with milk allergies should also check, since a product marketed as vegan might reasonably be assumed to be free of dairy. Anyone who buys snacks for others, such as in a workplace, a school or a shared household, should look through their supplies too.

The recall covers national distribution and online sales. The notice names the recalling firm as Empire Health Distribution Inc. It does not list individual retailers or websites.

What Consumers Need to Do Now

The CFIA’s guidance is short and practical. Follow these steps:

• Check whether you have the recalled product at home.
• Do not eat it if you are allergic or sensitive to milk. It may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction.
• Do not serve, use, sell or distribute the recalled product.
• Throw the product out, or return it to the place where you bought it.

The notice does not describe a refund process or give a company contact line. If you bought the product online, the seller or the retailer you purchased from is the place to ask about returns. The CFIA notice itself does not say what the seller will offer.

Anyone who has eaten the product and has symptoms of an allergic reaction should seek medical attention. Serious allergic reactions can develop quickly, so do not wait for symptoms to pass on their own.

From the Agency

The CFIA says it is conducting a food safety investigation, and that the investigation may lead to the recall of other products. The agency is also verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

The notice was published by the CFIA through the Government of Canada recalls and safety alerts site. The public can contact the agency for enquiries at 1-613-773-2342 (local or international) or by email at information@inspection.gc.ca. Media enquiries go to 613-773-6600 or cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca.

The CFIA also invites the public to report food safety or labelling concerns through its website, and to sign up for email alerts so that future recall notices reach them directly. Because the agency says its investigation could widen, consumers may want to keep an eye on updates in the coming days.

Related Notices

The CFIA site lists earlier notices connected to the same product, including a separate warning that the product contains undeclared milk. This latest notice carries recall number RA-82723. If you see more than one notice, the advice is the same in each: do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy or sensitivity, and discard it or return it.

Reading labels every time you shop remains one of the most reliable defences for people with food allergies. When a label is missing a declaration, as in this case, recalls like this one are the safety net that catches it.