Kareem Mart recalls “Halva “due to Salmonella

Kareem Mart (Garden City, MI) is recalling its Kareem Chef brand “Halva”, “Halva with Pistachio”, and “Halva with Chocolate” because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The recalled “Halva” were distributed, between March 2020 to February 2021, through Mediterranean food stores and wholesalers in Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. The products come in 1lb and 2lb plastic tubs. There is only one lot distributed. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the problem. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing from samples in the stores by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Production of the product has been suspended while the FDA and the company continue their investigation as to the source of the problem. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kareem-mart-recalls-halva-because-possible-health-risk