Halva brand recalled in B.C. due to salmonella

A brand of halva sold in British Columbia is being recalled for possible salmonella contamination. 

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said the recall involves Shaikh Al Kar brand Plain Halva, sold in B.C. in 400-gram packages with a best-before date of Aug. 25, 2026. 

The recall involves Shaikh Al Kar brand Plain Halva, sold in B.C. in 400 gram packages, with a best before date of Aug. 25, 2026. | Photo courtesy CFIA

The same product with best before date of Feb. 4, 2027, was recalled in several other provinces in late August.

The CFIA said it’s conducting a food safety investigation, which could lead to further recalls. 

Consumers are advised to throw out the recalled product or return it to the store where it was purchased.

The agency warned that food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness.

Infections can be particularly serious and sometimes deadly for young children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. 

Emily Joveski
Emily Joveski
Emily is the provincial news reporter for Vista Radio, based in Victoria, B.C. She has worked in radio for more than a decade, and was previously on the airwaves as a broadcaster for The Canadian Press in Toronto.

Continue Reading

- Advertisement -

ckgr Now playing play

ckcr Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘elbows up,’ and other popular Canadianisms

My word, a Canadian’s use of the English language is bedazzled with meaning, context, and historical significance.

OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.

MPs approve federal budget in tight vote, averting a snap election

A narrow majority of MPs voted in favour of the Liberal government’s budget Monday, avoiding another federal election.
- Advertisement -