Shaikh Al Kar Plain Halva Recalled in Alberta and British Columbia Due to Salmonella Risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Shaikh Al Kar brand Plain Halva in Alberta and British Columbia due to possible Salmonella contamination. As of September 12, 2025, no illnesses have been reported in relation to this product, according to the CFIA.

The CFIA first issued the recall on September 9, 2025. The agency updated the notice on September 12 after identifying new distribution information during a food safety investigation. According to the CFIA, lab test results prompted the recall.

The affected product is Shaikh Al Kar brand Plain Halva, sold in 400 g packages. The UPC is 6 253011 500647. The best before date is 2026.Aug.25 and the batch number is BN#260824.V. This recall applies to products distributed by Nabil Boutamina, operating as Mediterranean Halal Meats.

The CFIA instructs that recalled products should not be consumed, used, sold, served, or distributed. The agency asks consumers to check if they have the affected product and, if so, to throw it out or return it to the place of purchase. Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness. According to the CFIA, young children, pregnant women, elderly people, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of serious infection. Healthy people can experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea. The CFIA adds that long-term complications can include severe arthritis.

The agency states it is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace and is continuing its investigation. The CFIA notes that other recalls may occur if additional products are found to be affected. This recall is classified by the CFIA as a Class 2 food recall warning.