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August 13, 2026 from Kashrus Magazine:

"GreenGate Fresh LLLP (Salinas and Yuma CA), distributors of a wide variety of leafy vegetables, have posted on their website a forged letter of certification from Rabbi Yisroel Kelemer, z"l, the former Rabbinic Administrator for the Three Line "K" Kosher Certification until his passing on November 5, 2021. The 'letter of certification' on the company's website displays a signature of the rabbi and is dated November 1, 2022 (a full year after his passing) and attests that the products have his kosher certification through October 2023. All GreenGate Fresh products still bear the Three Line "K" symbol. We have been informed by a member of Rabbi Kelemer’s family that no one is continuing the Three Line "K" kosher certification. Given the supplier’s use of an outdated certificate from a supervising authority that does not appear to be in existence at this time, we cannot accept these vegetables as kosher."

August 14, 2026 – from the FDA

The Hampton Grocers, Inc. of Montauk, NY is recalling Lacnola Lactation Granola, 8oz, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Lacnola Lactation Granola was distributed nationwide through mail orders on thehamptongrocers.comExternal Link Disclaimer, and other online retailers (Amazon) between October 21, 2025 and August 12th, 2026.

The recalled Lacnola Lactation Granola from The Hampton Grocers, Inc. is packaged in a pink 8oz stand up pouch, with UPC: 850035324554. The affected lot codes are:

• Lot HGLC-102125 with expiration date of 21OCT2026
• Lot HGLC-021326 with expiration date of 13FEB2027

Lot codes and expiration dates appear on the back of the bags on the upper left side, printed in black ink.

The potential for contamination was realized upon notification from an ingredient supplier that a sample of one of their products tested positive for Salmonella. The affected product contains an ingredient, organic moringa powder, also used in the Lacnola Lactation Granola.

Consumers who have purchased 8 ounce packages of “Lacnola Lactation Granola” are urged to dispose of the product and contact the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (201) 820-8789, between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM EST, Tuesday through Thursday.

August 13, 2026 from the OU:

Royal Genetics Cannabis Infused Gummies, Royal Genetics LLC, New York NY has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Royal Genetics Cannabis Infused Gummies. Some Royal Genetics products bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

• August 13, 2026: Updated list of stores affected from the FDA.
  CDC list of recalled products is here
• August 5, 2026: Investigation of 15-State Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses: Iceberg Lettuce (July 2026) from the FDA.
  Due to additional interview data, CDC’s confirmed cases were expanded to include illnesses in people who reported exposure to Taco Bell or recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce. As a result, additional cases and states are being added to the outbreak. Many of these illnesses began before the Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce recall on July 17, 2026. List of states involved is here.
• July 24, 2026: Investigation of 9-State Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses: Iceberg Lettuce (July 2026) from the FDA.
• July 22, 2026: What Are the Methods That Don’t Destroy Cyclospora? at Food PoisoningBulletin.com.
• July 20, 2026: full list of items included in Taylor Farms lettuce recall is here on USA Today.
• July 18, 2026: Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Iceberg Lettuce from Central Mexico Because of Possible Health Risk recall lists detailed information of all of the recalled products here
• July 18, 2026: Cyclospora-Linked Lettuce Was Sent to 27 States, Including to Walmart and Jack in the Box from e Consumer Reports

  "Given the lack of details provided by Taylor Farms, CR’s experts advise consumers in those states to discard all iceberg lettuce out of an abundance of caution

  "Taylor Farms, one of the country’s largest producers of salad greens, said Friday that it is recalling from the U.S. market all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after health officials identified a farm in the region as a potential source of the outbreak that has sickened thousands of people across the U.S. this summer.

  "The recalled iceberg lettuce products were sent to Walmart stores, Jack in the Box restaurants, and major food service distributors, including Sysco, in 27 states between June 29 and July 16. The states that received the implicated lettuce, which the Food and Drug Administration said was being recalled due to possible contamination with the parasite cyclospora, were: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

  "The list of implicated products includes Walmart’s house-brand Marketside, a Walmart spokesperson confirmed. The company has removed four bagged iceberg lettuce salad products from select Walmart stores in the 27 states implicated by the recall, spokesperson Rachael Simmons told CR. The removed products are 12- and 24-ounce bags of Marketside Bagged Iceberg Salad (UPC: 681131328944 and 681131328951, respectively) and 8- and 16-ounce bags of Marketside Bagged Shredded Iceberg Salad (UPC: 681131328968 and 681131532099). The products have “best by” dates ranging from July 18 to Aug. 3, 2026.

  "The recall notices posted by Taylor Farms and the FDA are notably sparse on the essential details consumers need to easily identify affected products. The recall notice does not list the full brand names of the implicated products, and instead lists only what appear to be the abbreviations used internally by Taylor Farms to identify brands.

  "Walmart’s Marketside house brand, for instance, was listed as “MKTSD” and Sysco, the U.S.’s largest food distributor, was listed as “SY.” Jack in the Box was listed as “JB.” All three companies confirmed that their products were part of the recall after being contacted by Consumer Reports. CR is working to confirm the identities of the five additional brands whose names are abbreviated in the recall notice. Taylor Farms did not immediately respond to CR’s questions about the identity of these brands.

  "Given the lack of details, CR’s food safety experts advise consumers in the 27 states where Taylor Farms’ products were distributed to discard all iceberg lettuce out of an abundance of caution."

  FDA recall is here

• July 17, 2026 from Medpage today:

  "Skip bagged salads, salad kits, and boxed salads from the grocery store, and avoid them at restaurants and fast food places, too. Michigan's warning on July 13 (unusual to go public before the FDA) is a strong signal of what they're seeing. Whole heads of lettuce are fine if you strip the outer 2-3 layers, since that's where contamination is most likely to sit."

  "Michigan's investigation has yet to pinpoint a company or rule out other foods. Two dozen other states are still under active investigation. So avoiding other foods is reasonable. In previous outbreaks, the culprits were raspberries, fresh herbs (basil, cilantro), onions, and snap/snow peas. I would still avoid these, especially if you're high risk (pregnant, older, or immunocompromised).

  "Stick to produce you can peel or cook. (If you have frozen berries from January, you should be in the clear as this outbreak likely started in May.)

  "Cooking food to an internal temperature of 158°F is the only thing known to kill Cyclospora. This means sautéing raw spinach for about 1.5 minutes. (Turn your salad into a stir fry!)

  "Microwaving doesn't work as well because heat spreads unevenly; research shows 45 seconds wasn't enough to kill Cyclospora, so go longer and check that every part, not just the surface, is steaming hot."

• July 20, 2026 from Washington Post
  "FDA retracts test result but still links Taylor Farms lettuce to cyclosporiasis
  The FDA said a sample of shredded iceberg lettuce showed a false positive, but the sample was not part of the original recall."

• July 20, 2026 Food Safety Tech

  "Lettuce is Not The Only Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Being Investigated.
  New York City health officials traced a much smaller cyclosporiasis outbreak in April, one of multiple case clusters the city’s epidemiologists have pursued this year, led to cilantro."

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  Ed. note: This posting is for information purposes only. The editor does not know if the recalled products are certified as kosher.

August 12, 2026 – from the FDA

Laval, Quebec Frankie's Organic is recalling 94 cases of Frankie’s Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

This recall only involves Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs containing the following “Best Is Used By” date, UPC and Lot Code:

The recall was initiated following two complaints of allergic reactions to related products sold in Canada.

The product can be found at PCC Markets in Washington State and Earth Fare Stores in Florida & South Carolina, as well as select independent retailers in the regions. Frankie's Organic is working with 3 distribution centers that any remaining inventory is removed from distribution. No other Frankie's Organic products are impacted.

Consumers should check their pantry for the Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs with Best If Used by: 05 16 2027 and should not consume them. Please discard or return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

At Frankie's Organic, the safety of consumers is the top priority. Frankie's Organic follows the highest possible food safety and quality control standards to ensure the safety and full enjoyment of its snacks. The root cause has been found to be an ingredient at the supplier level of seasoning that contains the allergen. Frankie's Organic is committed to implementing corrective actions following from the investigation of this event.

Consumers may contact Frankie's Organic team with any questions at 1-800-363-8209. Representatives are available Monday-Friday from 9am to 4pm Eastern Standard Time.