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Food & Beverages/Snacks & Confections

KAREEM MART INC: Various Halva Products Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Agency Publication Date: March 30, 2021
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Summary

Kareem Mart Inc. is recalling approximately 4,332 units of Kareem Chef brand Halva in plain, pistachio, and chocolate flavors due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were sold in 1lb and 2lb plastic tubs between March 2020 and February 2021 at Mediterranean food stores and wholesalers. Consumers who purchased these products should not eat them and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Kareem Chef Halva in 1lb or 2lb plastic tubs, including Plain, Pistachio, and Chocolate varieties.
  2. Identify affected products by looking for the 'Best Before 07-01-2022' date printed on the packaging.
  3. Specifically look for Recall numbers F-0377-2021 (Plain), F-0378-2021 (Pistachio), or F-0379-2021 (Chocolate) if available on your receipt or packaging.
  4. Stop using the product immediately and do not consume it.
  5. Return the recalled halva to the Mediterranean food store or wholesaler where it was purchased to receive a full refund.
  6. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Full refund upon return.

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Kareem Chef Halva (1lb and 2lb)
Item Code:
F-0377-2021
Date Ranges: Best Before 07-01-2022, Sold between March 2020 to Feb 2021
Product: Kareem Chef Halva with Pistachio (1lb and 2lb)
Item Code:
F-0378-2021
Date Ranges: Best Before 07-01-2022, Sold between March 2020 to Feb 2021
Product: Kareem Chef Halva with Chocolate (1lb)
Item Code:
F-0379-2021
Date Ranges: Best Before 07-01-2022, Sold between March 2020 to Feb 2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 87576
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: KAREEM MART INC
Sold By: Mediterranean food stores; Wholesalers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (1320 units; 2412 units; 600 units)
Distributed To: Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania

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