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May 8, 2026 from the here:

Shining Sea Fish Co. of Detroit MI, is recalling its catch weight packages of "Ma Cohen’s Kippered Herring" smoked fish because this product consists of, uneviscerated fish longer than five inches, which has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

The recalled "Ma Cohens Kippered Herring" were distributed in retail grocery stores throughout MI, MN, and ND.

The product is packaged in a clear plastic package, and a foil label with the product name and information and LOT #’s on the back of the package. The expiration dates are printed on the back of the package or listed on store added stickers along with the catch weight.

LOT 25079 Expiration May 03 2026, LOT 25055 Expiration May 12 2026, LOT 25028 Expiration June 03 2026, LOT 26344 Expiration July 22 2026.

Consumers who have purchased any packages of "Ma Cohen’s Kippered Herring" are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company Monday through Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm EST at 1-313-542-2637 .

May 6 2026 – from the FDA

As a follow up to the voluntary recall of dry milk powder by California Dairies, Inc., John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (Nasdaq: JBSS) (the “Company”) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling snack mix products flavored with a seasoning manufactured by a third-party supplier that contained the recalled dry milk powder. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use; however, the Company is taking this action as a precautionary measure because of the potential that these products may contain the presence of Salmonella.

Consumers who have recently purchased the items listed below should not consume these products and should return them to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

The following items have been distributed under our Fisher, Squirrel Brand and Southern Style Nuts brands in retail stores and through e-commerce and QVC.

The following item was distributed under the Good & Gather™ brand in Target retail stores.

Contact for Consumers:

Consumers or customers who have questions about the above recall may contact John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Customer Service toll-free at (800) 874-8734 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Daylight Time.

May 6, 2026: from the OK:

Company: Sun-Maid Growers of California
Advisory: A limited amount of the following products have been mistakenly labeled with the OK trademark:

Sun-Maid Dried Golden Figs: Best If Used By 14APR2027
Sun-Maid Dried Mission Figs: Best If Used By 01APR2027
Best If Used By 07APR2027

As with all dried fig products, consumers are advised to conduct a routine check for insects due to the agricultural nature of the product.
OK Guidelines for checking of figs: Open each one and check carefully under strong overhead lighting for insects (typically wasps, beetles, or worms).

May 5, 2026 information from the cRc:

Please note that certain Barfresh Food Group, Inc. “Twist & Go” flavored smoothie products, packaged in 4 oz containers, were mistakenly labeled with a plain cRc symbol lacking the “D” designation. Despite this labeling error, the products are kosher dairy (Cholov Stam), as indicated by their ingredient lists. Affected flavors include Strawberry Banana, Berry Berry, Peach, Tropical, and Mango Pineapple. Corrective measures have been taken.

April 30, 2026 from Great Kosher Restaurants Foodies Facebook post

"Patis has been under the OU and Tartikov Rav, Rabbi Yechiel Babad for the past year. They recently decided that it wasn't necessary to have both, so very amicably they told the OU we don't need the certificate for these locations but the OU still supervises the commissary in Passaic, NJ, alongside Tartikov.

So here's the current certificate for Patis from Tartikov Rav. And note that the location in 5 Towns is also under the Vaad of 5 Towns and the one in Teaneck should be staying with the RCBC.

All locations are Cholov Yisroel, and all flour is Yoshon. Hopefully that clarifies this part of the questioning.
Locations:

• 676 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY, 10025
• 1311 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY, 10128
• 266 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11213
• 1716 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY, 11230
• 439 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, NJ, 07666"

April 29, 2026 from the OU:

Patis Bakery: OU Kosher continues to certify the central Patis Bakery commissary. Due to various considerations during the transition to new ownership, Patis has chosen not to continue certification at any store locations. Various shops may have other hashgachos and we recommend that consumers verify that it meets their standards.