Kareem Chef Halva 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub

Kareem Mart INC recalled Kareem Chef Halva 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Mar 8, 2021.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "Salmonella" Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "The recalled Halva were distributed through Mediterranean food stores and wholesalers in Michigan, Illinois, Missouri, New York, Ohio, North Carolina and Pennsylvania. Between March 2020 to Feb 2021." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Garden City, MI. The recall covers 1320 units of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 7, 2021), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.