Costco
1200 South Fern Street, Arlington, VA
GroceriesHalal Meat$$
2.5•2 reviews
1200 South Fern Street, Arlington, VA
This restaurant has been authorized Halal by an Islamic organization. Select Costco stores offer halal products, including the ever-expanding zabihah halal Saffron Road brand. Some Saffron Road offerings at this location may include World Cuisine Entrees, Chicken Nuggets, Hors Doeuvres & Desserts, Artisan Broths, Crunchy Chickpea Snacks, and Simmer Sauces. Many are gluten free, some are Non-GMO Project Verified and all are certified Halal by IFANCA. If you want to find a specific product, visit the Saffron Road store locator at http://www.saffronroadfood.com/store-locator. Select Costco stores also sell packaged halal meats, including Coleman Organic Halal Chicken, Australian halal lamb and halal goat. The lamb is supplied by Australian Lamb Company, a halal certified supplier. The lamb arrives prepackaged in the Kirkland Signature vacuum sealed packs which have the Australian Halal Stamp. As long as it is sold in this packaging the product is guaranteed top quality and certified halal by the AQIS. However, with some cuts of meat this seal is broken and the meat is cut and repackaged in the Costco Warehouse. When this happens the product looses its certification because other non halal meats, including pork, are processed using the same knives and machines in the Costco facility. You can also find locations of these products sold in US here: http://www.australian-lamb.com/where-to-buy-lamb.
Costco offers halal meat products, including items like halal chicken, lamb, and frozen meals, but availability varies by location. Stores in areas with larger Muslim populations are more likely to carry certified halal options. Look for halal certification labels on packaging in the meat or frozen food sections.
1200 South Fern Street, Arlington, VA
No halal lamb or chicken sold here. I am sorry to report that this is the reality since i have been going here for past three days including today ar 2pm!
The lamb stew pieces are really expensive, but I must admit it is good quality. I am glad Costco has started carrying Zabiha Halal Lamb, however I still prefer to support the local Muslim meat shop that I always go to.