Halva recalled because of Salmonella

The Shaikh Al Kar Plain Halva brand is recalled in Canada because government tests have shown contamination by salmonella.

The recall company is Nabil Boutamina DBA as Halal Mediterranean meats, according to the reminder of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The product recalled is sold in plastic containers of 400 grams with an UPC number of 6,253011,500647 and the BN code # 260824.v. The Halva was distributed in British Columbia.

Consumers are advised to throw the halva recalled or to return it to the place of purchase.

On Salmonella infections
Food contaminated by Salmonella bacteria does not seem, does not smell or a spoiled taste. Anyone can become sick of a salmonella infection. Infants, children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are more at risk of serious illness because their immune system is fragile.

Anyone who has eaten one of the Halva recalled and has developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should consult a doctor. Patients should inform their doctors of the possible exposure to salmonella bacteria, as special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can imitate other diseases, frequently leading to an erroneous diagnosis.

Symptoms of salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated foods. Otherwise, healthy adults are generally sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea can be so serious that patients need hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious disease and serious, sometimes fatal conditions.

Some people are infected without falling ill or obviously symptoms. However, they can still disseminate infections to others.

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