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Shaikh Al Kar brand Plain Halva recalled due to Salmonella

Plain Halva
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Shaikh Al Kar Plain Halva (800 g), UPC 6 253011 500616, Best Before 2026.Jan.28, BN# 290124.V, sold in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan, is affected. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s test results triggered a recall due to possible Salmonella contamination. Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute the product; throw it out or return it to the location of purchase, and if you think you became sick from consuming it contact your healthcare provider.

What's being recalled

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

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

Companies: Recalling firm: Greenworld Foods Express Inc..

How to identify it

Brand: Shaikh Al Kar; Product: Plain Halva; Size: 800 g; UPC: 6 253011 500616; Codes: Best Before: 2026.Jan.28 BN# 290124.V

The hazard

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

What to 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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Where it was sold

Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by Canadian Food Inspection Agency, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.

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