KAREEM MART INC recalls Kareem Chef Halva 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub
Kareem Mart recalls 1lb and 2lb Kareem Chef Halva tubs due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers should check best before dates and discard if expired.
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What happened, in plain English
Kareem Mart is recalling 1-pound and 2-pound Kareem Chef Halva products in plastic tubs because they may contain Salmonella. This poses a risk of food poisoning if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14773-kareem-chef-halva-1lb-and-2lb-tubs-recall-salmonella-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14773-kareem-chef-halva-1lb-and-2lb-tubs-recall-salmonella-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0377-2021
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“Kareem Chef Halva 1lb and 2lb Tubs Recall: Salmonella Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14773-kareem-chef-halva-1lb-and-2lb-tubs-recall-salmonella-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0377-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0377-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. If the halva contains the bacteria, eating it may lead to symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Kareem Chef Halva 1lb or 2lb tubs with a best before date of July 1, 2022, or earlier. People who have eaten the product are at higher risk of foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Kareem Chef Halva products in plastic tubs with a best before date of July 1, 2022 or earlier. The product is sold by Kareem Mart.
- Brand
Kareem Mart- Category
Food
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
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.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0377-2021 | Kareem Chef Halva 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub; Best Before 07-01-2022 | 1320 units |
| F-0378-2021 | Kareem Chef Halva with Pistachio 1lb and 2lb sizes in plastic tub; Best Before 07-01-2022 | 2412 units |
| F-0379-2021 | Kareem Chef Halva with Chocolate 1lb size in plastic tub; Best Before 07-01-2022 | 600 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Date
Look for the best before date on the tub, which should be July 1, 2022 or earlier.
Discard Expired Product
If the product is expired, discard it immediately to avoid food poisoning.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The product may contain Salmonella if it is expired, so it is not safe to eat after the best before date.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for Kareem Chef Halva in plastic tubs with a best before date of July 1, 2022 or earlier.
What should I do if I have the product?
Discard the product if it is expired to avoid potential food poisoning.
Contact Kareem Mart
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kareem Mart to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0377-2021 — Kareem Mart Kareem Mart Hello, I own a Kareem Mart that is covered by recall F-0377-2021 from Kareem Mart. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0377-2021 (March 8, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0377-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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