The following kashrus alert from KSA Kosher on February 2, 2012.
Smirnoff: The Smirnoff Triple Distilled Vodka 100 Proof with the blue label on it, 200ml and 375ml bottles has been mislabeled as KSA Dairy. This product is in fact KSA Pareve.
The following kashrus alert from the OU on February 2, 2012.
Tierra Fresco Queen Olives (from Spain), Small World Foods, Shelton CT bear an unauthorized OU. This product was sold in a 'closeout' store in the Midwest. Corrective measures are being implemented.
The following kashrus alert is from Kosher Miami on January 31, 2012.
Grab and Go Kosher Express, located at 1430 NE 163rd Street in North Miami Beach, has been sold, and is therefore no longer under KDM supervision effective today, January 31, 2012. As far as we know, the new owner does not intend to operate it as a Kosher establishment.
The following Brazilian kashrus alert is from BDK Sao Palo Brazil on January 30, 2012 (translated by Maria DiBattista.
The Xando factory is undergoing a reconstuction in their internal factory cameras so supervision is temporarily suspended. Milk products with dates up until jan 30th [inclusive 1/30] should not be consumed. by consumers from green list, such as Chalav Israel. The BDK will keep consumers informed, and hopes supervision will return to normal very shortly.
The following kashrus notice is from the Vaad of Queens on January 30, 2012.
Please be advised that Safa Restaurant, located at 451 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck, NY is now under new management and they are under the supervision of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens.
The following kashrus alert is from the Vaad of Queens on January 17, 2012.
Effective immediately, Safa Restaurant, 451 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck,NY is no longer under the supervision of the Vaad Harabonim of Queens.
The following kashrus notice is from the Star-K on January 30, 2012.
Effective today, the Subway located at the JCC in Rockville, MD, which, until now, was under the double certification of the Capital K and Star-K, will now only be certified by the Capital K.
The following Canadian milk and wheat allergy alert is from the CFIA on January 27, 2012.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Winners Merchants International LP are warning people with allergies to milk and wheat not to consume the Jelly Belly Christmas Deluxe Mix described below. The affected product contains milk and wheat which are not declared on the label. The Jelly Belly Christmas Deluxe Mix, product of USA, is sold in a 9 oz (255 g) package bearing Best Before date DEC 01 2012. Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk and wheat. The importer, Winners Merchants International LP, Toronto, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. For more information, consumers and industry can call Winners Merchants International LP at 1-800-646-9466.
The following soy allergy alert is from the FDA on January 27, 2012.
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC is recalling certain Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes. The product may contain soy protein, an undeclared allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy protein may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume this product. The voluntary recall was initiated after the Company discovered there may have been a potential cross-contact with product that contained soy protein being produced on the same equipment. There have been no reports of illness as a result of this incident. The Food and Drug Administration has been made aware of this recall. This recall applies only to the following products: "AUNT JEMIMA FROZEN PANCAKES" packaged in cardboard cartons with the UPC codes listed below, which were sold and distributed nationally, with a ‘Recommended Use By Date’ between November 1, 2011 up to and including October 16, 2012. This date can be found in the white box on the end of the carton.
| UPC Code | Retail |
| 19600-05100 | AUNT JEMIMA PANCAKES BUTTERMILK LOW FAT 12/14.5oz |
| 19600-05490 | AUNT JEMIMA OATMEAL PANCAKES 12/14.8oz |
| 9600-05820 | AUNT JEMIMA PANCAKES BUTTERMILK 12/14.8oz |
| 19600-05910 | AUNT JEMIMA PANCAKES HOMESTYLE 12/14.8oz |
| 19600-05955 | AUNT JEMIMA CONFETTI PANCAKES 12/14.8oz |
| 19600-06040 | AUNT JEMIMA WHOLE GRAIN PANCAKES 12/14.5oz |
This announcement applies only to the AUNT JEMIMA FROZEN PANCAKE products listed above and does not include waffles, French toast, entrees, sandwiches, boxed pancake mixes and syrups.
Consumers with questions may contact the Company at 1- 888-299-7646 daily between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
The following Canadian soy allergy alert is from the CFIA on January 27, 2012.
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, working in conjunction with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, is recalling certain Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes. The product may contain soy protein, an undeclared allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy protein may run the risk of an allergic reaction if they consume this product.
This recall applies only to the following products: "AUNT JEMIMA FROZEN PANCAKES" packaged in cardboard cartons with the UPC codes listed below, which were sold and distributed nationally, with a 'Recommended Use By Date' between November 1, 2011 up to and including October 16, 2012. This date can be found in the white box on the end of the carton.
| Retail UPC Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 6 9147955822 4 | AUNT JEMIMA BUTTERMILK PANCAKES (CRÊPES AU BABEURRE) 12/420 G |
| 6 9147955912 2 | AUNT JEMIMA HOMESTYLE PANCAKES (CRÊPES MAISON) 12/420 G |
| 6 9147956040 1 | AUNT JEMIMA WHOLE GRAIN PANCAKES (CRÊPES GRAINS ENTIERS) 12/410 G |
The following health alert Massachusetts Department of Food on January 27, 2012.
Spring Hill Farm Dairy, Inc. has elected to voluntarily withdraw their Market Basket brand bottled water with a code date 1-20-12 late Tuesday, January 24, 2012 due to a taste/odor issue. There have been no illnesses or health issues associated with this withdrawal. For more information contact Spring Hill Farm Dairy, Inc. at 800-445-6455.
The following kashrus information is from the COR Detroit with additional information from the OU on January 26, 2012.
Jason bread crumbs are now Pas Yisroel which is listed on the label. If the old label says distributed by "The Manischewitz Co." or if they say "RAB Foodgroup" they were also Pas Yisroel.
HOWEVER if the label says "Distributed by R.F.D. Newark NJ" they were not Pas Yisroel.