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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0377-2021·Announced 2021-04-07

Kareem Chef Halva Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination Risk

Kareem Mart Inc. is voluntarily recalling Kareem Chef Halva in 1lb and 2lb plastic tubs due to a potential Salmonella contamination risk.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kareem Mart Inc. is voluntarily recalling Kareem Chef Halva in 1lb and 2lb plastic tubs. The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall number is F-0377-2021 and the agency classification is Class I.

The affected product was distributed through Mediterranean food stores and wholesalers in Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania between March 2020 and February 2021. The total quantity involved is 1,320 units. The product has a Best Before date of 07-01-2022.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The recall was initiated on March 8, 2021, and was terminated on September 1, 2021.

The recalled product

Product
Kareem Chef Halva 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub
Manufacturer
KAREEM MART INC
Affected units
1,320

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Best Before 07-01-2022

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by KAREEM MART INC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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Same manufacturer · KAREEM MART INC

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