NC Halal, based in Mount Olive, has initiated a voluntary recall of all whole lamb carcasses processed on June 25, 2025. The recall was prompted by the discovery of inadequate processing records.
“Inspectors with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Meat and Poultry Inspection Division noted that processing records did not include product temperatures as required by the establishment’s food safety plan,” stated Dr. Karen Beck, director of the NCDA&CS Meat and Poultry Inspection Division.
This situation is classified as a Class II recall, indicating a remote probability of adverse health consequences from using these products. Customers who purchased these products are advised against consuming them.
The affected products are NC Halal, LLC whole lamb carcasses. These items were distributed from the facility at 6301 U.S. Highway 13 South, Mount Olive to individuals, local buyers, and small halal butcher shops in the Raleigh-Durham area. They bear an NCDA inspection legend with the establishment number P-378.
Consumers should dispose of these products or return them to their place of purchase. For inquiries about NC Halal products, consumers can contact Hamza Zouhri, establishment owner, at 919-638-5921 during business hours from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions related to these products’ consumption. Anyone concerned about potential injury or illness should consult a healthcare provider.
