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November 8, 2025 – from the FDA

Product: Certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:

• Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)
• Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”)

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula makes up an estimated less than 1% of all infant formula sold in the United States and this outbreak does not create shortage concerns of infant formula for parents and caregivers.

Stores affected" ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is available for sale online and at major retailers nationwide.

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program (IBTPP), and state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of 13 infant botulism illnesses from 10 states: Arizona, California (2), Illinois (2), Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas (2), Washington. Laboratory confirmation for some cases is ongoing.

Recommendation

• Parents and Caregivers should not use certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and should throw this product away immediately. If your child is experiencing symptoms (see below) after consuming ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and you still have the formula in your home, please record the information on the bottom of the package before throwing it away.
• Botulism can be fatal, and you should take action right away. If your child has consumed ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula and is experiencing signs and symptoms of botulism such as poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, or decreased facial expression, seek immediate health care.
• If you are a Physician and suspect your infant patient has botulism, immediately call 510-231-7600 for case consultation. Consultation is available 24/7.

November 5, 2025 from KSA:

Do to many inquiries, please be advised that products manufactured under the Cortas brand have NOT been under the supervsion of the KSA (Kosher Supervision of America) since March 2024.
Any items produced after this date should not be assumed to have KSA certification.

November 4, 2025 from the Central Rabbinical Congress

Ed. note: The Starbucks Via Coffee also contains micro-ground pieces of coffee beans that are roasted but not cooked.

November 3, 2025 – from the FDA

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of its Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars that may contain undeclared wheat. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The affected product is Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars in the 6-count package with batch code LLA519501 and a Best By date of January 31, 2027.

The affected product was shipped to two retail customers, Kroger and Giant Eagle, in the following states:

• Kroger: (AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, OH, OR, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY)
• Giant Eagle: (IN, MD, OH, PA, WV)

Batch codes can be identified on the product packaging. Please use the reference images below and look for the batch code LLA519501 under "Best By 31 JAN 2027."

No other Häagen-Dazs products or other batches of Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars are affected by this recall.

Consumers with a wheat allergy or sensitivity who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume the product and instead dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. at dreyers@casupport.com.

October 30, 2025 – from the OU

Chef's Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, Restaurant Depot, Whitestone NY has a missing D - Dairy Designation:
The Orthodox Union certifies Chef's Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips as and OU D - Dairy product. Some boxes are missing the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.