The committee based its recommendation on facts collected about the brand and input from students on both sides of the issue gathered over the past six months. The issue was referred to the committee after members of a student organization expressed concern about alleged activities in support of Israeli Defense Force units by Strauss Group, one of Sabra’s parent companies. The committee’s role is to investigate such concerns in order to protect the integrity of the university’s mission and values with regard to DePaul's contracts and contractors.

"While we recognize the original complaint made by DePaul students arose from genuine concerns surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, in the judgment of the Fair Business Practices Committee there do not appear to be sufficient grounds for a boycott of Sabra Hummus, primarily because the committee did not find evidence that the Strauss Group provides direct military support for units within the Israeli Defense Forces," the committee concluded.

In a message about the decision to the university community, Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., DePaul’s president, said: "I am well aware that these concerns were raised with good faith and honorable intentions. I'm proud of all our students at DePaul and very glad that they would fight on behalf of justice as they see and understand the issues at hand. At a university, we approach such issues with study and deliberation and then make an informed decision. I am grateful to all those who participated in this process. I ask that we continue to seek ways to support a lasting peace in this troubled and important part of the world."