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Buying halal-labelled meat at a supermarket
Halal-labelled meat is available through mainstream retailers as well as specialist halal shops. For a specific example, Crescent Foods' Angus Ground Beef 90/10 page identifies the product as Halal Hand-Cut and lists availability at select Walmart locations. Availability varies by product and location; this is not a claim that every Walmart carries it or that all meat sold by a retailer is halal.
Source checked October 17, 2026: Crescent Foods: Angus Ground Beef 90/10 and select Walmart availability. Check the exact package, local listing and stock before travelling or ordering.
Check the product, not just the store name
- Match the brand, cut, product name and pack to the evidence you are checking.
- Read the halal claim and identify the producer and certifier. Confirm that the evidence covers that product and current production.
- Use the stated slaughter information and certification requirements that apply to your dietary practice. See zabiha guidance.
- Check prepared or seasoned meats for additional ingredients. A chicken label alone does not identify a sausage casing.
Ask about handling when meat is cut or ground in store
Ask whether cutting surfaces, grinders, utensils and storage are shared with other meats and how separation and cleaning are managed. Do not assume how many butcher tables a supermarket has, or that a producer processes only one species. Factory-sealed packs can be easier to trace, but the exact product and its certification still need checking.
Organic and halal are different checks
USDA organic livestock standards cover feed, allowed treatments and living conditions. An organic label alone does not establish halal slaughter or certification. USDA: Organic Livestock and Dairy explains the organic requirements. See also organic meat guidance.
Further reading
Historical 2003 slaughter-practices document · Report an outdated product or source.
Updated: October 17, 2026.