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January 27, 2026 – from the BVK

Luscious by Lori is no loger certified as kosher by the BVK (Vaad of Buffalo).

Gerber Products Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Batches of Arrowroot Biscuits Out of an Abundance of Caution Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material Following Supplier Recall

January 27, 2026: From FDA:

Gerber Products Company is initiating a voluntary recall of limited batches of Gerber® Arrowroot Biscuits out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces that should not be consumed. The material comes from an arrowroot flour supplier who initiated a recall. We are no longer working with the flour supplier.

This recall is isolated to limited batches of Gerber® Arrowroot Biscuits 5.5oz products produced between July 2025 and September 2025. In the U.S., this recall is nationwide.

No other Gerber® products are impacted by this recall.

Batch codes can be identified on the back of the product packaging. Please utilize reference images below and look for the 10-digit batch code prior to the best before date.

Consumers who may have purchased impacted Gerber® Arrowroot Biscuits should not feed this product to their child and can return the product to the retailer where it was purchased to receive a refund.

While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, we are acting out of an abundance of caution following a recall from the supplier. We are working closely with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and will cooperate fully throughout their review.

The quality, safety and integrity of our products remain our highest priority, and we take this responsibility seriously. We sincerely apologize for any concerns or inconvenience this action causes for parents, caregivers and retail customers.

For consumer support and product questions, Gerber is available 24/7 at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).

Canadian Health Alert: Gerber brand arrowroot biscuits recalled due to possible presence of pieces of soft plastic and paper

January 27, 2026: From Government of Canada:

Gerber brand arrowroot biscuits are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible presence of soft plastic and paper pieces.

• Star-K Tu B'Schvat Guide for checking fruit 2026:
• Scroll K Guide to Fruit for Tu B'Schvat
• AKC Tu B'schvat Brachot Card
• New Square Fruit List in English
• Updated Information on DRIED FRUIT & NUTS on Kashrut.com is here.
• January 27, 2026 from Hakhel:
  • REMINDERS FOR TU B’SHVAT SHOPPERS: The following question and answer is excerpted from the English Sefer Shulchan HaLevi; Halachic Responsa of HaRav Yisroel Belsky, Z’tl:
  • Q: Many stores sell nuts and dried fruits from large sacks and bins, or repackage them without supervision. May the consumer assume these items are kosher, or should one insist on buying only sealed containers that carry kosher certification?
  • A: Nuts and dried fruit have always been sold from large sacks. To say that one should never buy these items when sold this way would be an unnecessary restriction, and for many of these products there are no issues at all. On the other hand, any processing or cooking raises potential kashrus issues.
  • Hakhel Note: Among the items that Rabbi Belsky writes require a reliable Hechsher are dried apples, dried pineapples and other dried tropical fruits, banana chips and of course, any nuts roasted in oil. One should certainly consult with his Rav before Tu B’Shvat on the items he intends to purchase, as well as any necessary Bedikas Tolaim that must be done on these items or fruits of the Shivas Minim. We additionally note that supermarkets and fruit/nut/candy stores without a hashgacha may themselves re-package these items and claim that they come from a larger container with a reliable hashgacha. Let the buyer beware!

• January 24, 2026 from the Israeli Ministry of Health: .

  Following a global recall notice regarding the presence of a toxin in a fatty acid used as an ingredient in infant formula, Nutricia, the manufacturer of Nutrilon, has announced a precautionary recall of a single batch.
  It should be noted that the recall follows an updated definition in Europe of exposure levels and threshold values for the toxin cereulide, which is produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. As a result of these events and the updated standards, levels of the toxin in this batch were found to exceed the new threshold. Product details:

  • Product name: Nutrilon Stage 1, 800 g
  • Batch number: 2027.01.07
  • Barcode: 8712400802499
  • Production date: 07/08/2025
  • Expiration date: 07/01/2027
  • Importer: Teva Israel Ltd.
  • Manufacturer: Nutricia
  
  The public is advised not to consume this product.
  It should be emphasized that the vast majority of this batch did not reach retail outlets, and only a limited number of units were sold. For a list of stores where the product was sold, please contact Nutrilon’s customer service center.
  Recall in Hebrew is here

  Why baby formula is being recalled across Europe: toxin contamination puts companies on alert

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  Israeli Public Notice - Recall by Importer Winfood Ltd. of Chocolate Cream Biscuit Sticks 150g

• January 8, 2026 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
  Following consumer complaints, an unusual and abnormal odor was detected in the product.
  • Product Name: Chocolate Cream Biscuit Sticks 150g, Monopod brand
  • Production Code: 62/20/VH85
  • Expiration Date: 20/05/2026
  • Manufacturer: Guangdong Taimao Food Co., Ltd.
  • Importer: Winfood Ltd.
  • Barcode: 6902023070562
  
  Recall in Hebrew is here

January 23, 2026 – from the FDA

Navitas Organics is voluntarily recalling select lots of its 8oz Organic Chia Seeds due to possible Salmonella contamination. This recall is being conducted as a precautionary measure following a recall initiated by the company’s chia seed supplier.

Product was distributed nationally through retail stores such as Whole Foods Market and online retailers including Amazon.

The recall applies to the following product packaged in sealed stand-up pouches:

• Navitas Organics - Organic Chia Seeds, 8oz, UPC 858847000284
• Lot Codes (9-digit codes starting with “W") are printed on the back of the chia seed bag above the nutritional information. The Lot Codes included in this recall are:
  • W31025283 - Best If Used By: End APR 2027
  • W31025286 - Best If Used By: End APR 2027
  • W31025287 - Best If Used By: End APR 2027
  • W31025311 - Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
  • W31025314 - Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
  • W31025315 - Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
  • W31025316 - Best If Used By: End MAY 2027
  • W31025317 - Best If Used By: End MAY 2027

Customers may return the product to the place of purchase for a refund. Customers with questions or who would like product replacement may contact 855-215-5702 between the hours of 8am and 8pm ET Monday through Friday.