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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0378-2021·Announced 2021-04-07

Kareem Chef Halva with Pistachio Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Kareem Mart Inc. is recalling Kareem Chef Halva with Pistachio 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 FDA classified this recall as Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Kareem Mart Inc. is voluntarily recalling 2,412 units of Kareem Chef Halva with Pistachio in 1lb and 2lb plastic tubs. The recall was initiated on March 8, 2021, because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 specific product code is Best Before 07-01-2022.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Kareem Chef Halva with Pistachio 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub
Manufacturer
KAREEM MART INC
Affected units
2,412

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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