Food recall warning

Shaikh Al Kar brand Plain Halva recalled due to Salmonella

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Plain Halva
Issue
Food - Microbial contamination - Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Alberta
Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan

Affected products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Shaikh Al Kar Plain Halva 400 g 6 253011 500647 Best Before: 2027.Feb.04 BN#040225.V

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

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Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

What is being done

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Candy, confectionary, snacks and sweeteners
Companies

Recalling Firm: Greenworld Foods Express Inc.

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Distribution
Alberta
Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Recall class
Class 2
Identification number
RA-77980
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
16723
Media and public enquiries

Public enquiries
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca

Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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