Shaikh Al Kar brand plain halva is being recalled in Canada because government testing showed Salmonella contamination.
The recalling firm is Nabil Boutamina dba as Mediterranean Halal Meats, according to the recall notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The recalled product is sold in 400-gram plastic containers with a UPC number of 6 253011 500647 and the code BN#260824.V. The halva was distributed in British Columbia.
Consumers are advised to throw out the recalled halva or return it to the place of purchase.
About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled halva and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.
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