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Updated Food Recall Warning - Al-Rabih brand Halva / Halawa – with pistachios recalled due to Salmonella
- Recall date:
- July 5, 2021
- Reason for recall:
- Microbiological - Salmonella
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Company / Firm:
- Phoenicia Group Inc.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Possibly National, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
- Extent of the distribution:
- Consumer
- Reference number:
- 14480
Recall details
Ottawa, July 5, 2021 - The food recall warning issued on June 25, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Phoenicia Group Inc. is recalling Al-Rabih brand Halva / Halawa – with pistachios from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled product
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Rabih | Halva / Halawa – with pistachios | 454 g | 7 70338 10057 3 | Lot #184 34920 Best before 01/DE/22 |
| Al-Rabih | Halva / Halawa – with pistachios | 907 g | 7 70338 10056 6 | Lot #98 19620 Best before 22/JN/25 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store 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.
Background
This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Related recalls
2021-07-23 - Al-Rabih brand Halva / Halawa and Tahini recalled due to Salmonella
2021-07-27 - Al-Rabih brand Halva / Halawa and Tahini recalled due to Salmonella
2021-06-25 - Al-Rabih brand Halva / Halawa – Plain / Traditional recalled due to Salmonella
2021-06-23 - Al-Rabih brand Tahini recalled due to Salmonella
2021-06-14 - Al-Rabih brand Tahini recalled due to Salmonella
Product photos
Al-Rabih Pistachio Halva/Halawa, 454 gram - Front
Al-Rabih Pistachio Halva/Halawa, 454 gram - Lot code
Al-Rabih Pistachio Halva/Halawa, 907 gram - Front and lot code
Public enquiries and media
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- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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