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Consumer Kashrut Alerts

Infinite Herbs, LLC Voluntarily Recalls 2.5-Ounce Fresh Organic Basil Sold From February 1 Through April 6 Because of Possible Health Risk

April 19, 2024 from the FDA:

Infinite Herbs LLC of Miami, Florida, is expanding its April 18th recall to include Melissa's brand fresh organic basil in 2.0 oz ( 96 packages, UPC 0 45255 14142 9) and 4.0 oz packages (24 packages, UPC 0 45255 14439 0) available for sale at Dierberg's stores in Illinois and Missouri between February 10th and 20th (see photos below). This product is part of the lot that was previously recalled and, therefore, has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Please note that this recalled product is outdated and no longer available for sale. Still, consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers and not consume the recalled organic basil if they have it. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 305-599-9255 x 148 or email customer_service@infiniteherbs.com, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8848

Infinite Herbs, LLC Voluntarily Recalls 2.5-Ounce Fresh Organic Basil Sold From February 1 Through April 6 Because of Possible Health Risk

April 19, 2024 from the FDA:

Infinite Herbs LLC of Miami, Florida, is voluntarily recalling 2.5-ounce packages of Infinite Herbs fresh organic basil sold between February 1 and April 6, 2024, and bearing the UPC 8 18042 02147 7 (see photos below) because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled product was shipped directly to Trade Joe’s retail distribution centers in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Virginia and to two Fruit Center Marketplace stores in Massachusetts.

The recalled product is out of date and no longer available for sale, but consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers and not consume the recalled organic basil if they have it. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 305-599-9255 x 148 or via email to customer_service@infiniteherbs.com, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT.


Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Organic Basil (April 2024)

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April 17, 2024 from the FDA:

Do not eat Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil sold at Trader Joe’s stores in 29 states and D.C. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Product: Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell packaging and sold at Trader Joe’s stores in AL, CT, D.C., DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, and WI.

Trader Joe’s has already voluntarily removed all Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell packaging from their store shelves and this product should no longer be available for sale to customers at their stores.

Stores Affected: Trader Joe’s stores in D.C. and the following states: AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, and WI.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8847

Israeli Food Allergy Alert: Safety Recall: Pechichi Hamma Chickpea macalooni snack and Food Safety Alert: Willi Edamame – Frozen Green Soybean Pods

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8846

Kosher Miami Clarification regarding The Shul of Bal Harbour, FL

April 15, 2024 from Kosher Miami:

"Kosher Miami has been receiving inquiries regarding the certification for a Passover meal program at The Shul of Bal Harbour.

"While The Shul of Bal Harbour was briefly under Kosher Miami certification from October 2023 though January, 2024, it is no longer under Kosher Miami certification. This was a decision made by The Shul of Bal Harbour and was not due to any kashrus violations.

"To the best of our knowledge and information, The Shul of Bal Harbour is not under the supervision of any Kashrus certification agency."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8845

Kosher Alert: Baya Bar on Columbus Avenue, New York NY

April 15, 2024 from the OU:

Baya Bar, New York has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Baya Bar on Columbus Avenue, New York NY (or any other Baya Bar location). Baya Bar printed some menus with an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8844

ORB Kosher Alert: Meat Master, Hollywood, FL

April 12, 2024 from ORB:

"Due to the recent kosher alert regarding collagen casings sent out by the OK and Rabbi Eckstein a full audit of our certified locations was conducted.

"Out of an abundance of caution, we would like to inform that the sausages purchased at Meat Master prior to April 4, 2024 should not be consumed.

"In consultation with our poskim it has been determined that any Keilim used for these products DO NOT require koshering."

Please find kosher alerts referenced at https://www.kashrut.com/TradeNotices/?alert=T0926.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8843

Mowi brand Norwegian Atlantic Salmon - Cold Smoked recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

April 10, 2024 from the CFIA:

Norwegian Atlantic Salmon - Cold Smoked has been recalled because is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.
Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products
Distribution: Ontario

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Mowi Norwegian Atlantic Salmon – Cold Smoked 113 g 8 19693 02546 3 All units sold from March 27, 2024 up to and including April 10, 2024

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8842

South Africa Kosher Alert: Tait’s Potato Crisps Tait‘s Potato Chips Fruit Chutney Flavour and Salt & Vinegar flavour

April 5, 2024 from the Kosher South Africa:

Tait‘s Potato Chips Fruit Chutney Flavour and Salt & Vinegar flavour bear an unauthorised use of our BD logo and are not kosher certified. The company apologises for the error and corrective measures are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8841

Kosher Alert: Omaha Steaks Salt & Pepper Seasoning

April 5, 2024 from the OU:

Omaha Steaks Salt & Pepper Seasoning, Omaha Steaks Intl., Omaha NE has an unauthorized OU:

The Orthodox Union does not certify Omaha Steaks Salt & Pepper Seasoning. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8840

Kosher Alert: Il Palazzo Prosecco Sparkling Wine

April 5, 2024 from the OU:

Il Palazzo Wine, Wine Art Inc., Ramsey NJ

Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Il Palazzo Prosecco wine. Some bottles are sealed with a seal that has an unauthorized OU P. If you see this product in the marketplace, please send the details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8839
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