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Consumer Kashrut Alerts

Kashrus Alert - Taffy Shop

August 20, 2018 - from the OK:

Taffy Shop Salt Water Taffy, All Flavors, Taffy Shop, LLC, St. George, UT 84770 has an UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL:
All flavors of Salt Water Taffy sold by Taffy Shop bear an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol on the packaging. This company is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6533

Kashrus Alert - Brux Mix

August 17, 2018 - from the OK:

Brux Mix, Brux Waffle Mix, and Brux Crepe Mix, Brux Brothers LLC,, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 has a mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol:
Brux Waffle Mix and Brux Crepe Mix were mistakenly labeled with a plain OK symbol, instead of the required OK D. These products are certified kosher and dairy, as per the ingredient list. Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6532

Canadian Food Recall Warning - Randsland brand Classic Coleslaw and Broccoli Slaw recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

August 3, 2018 - CFIA with additional information on August 16, 2018 from the CFIA:

Randsland Farms Inc. is recalling Randsland brand Classic Coleslaw and Broccoli Slaw from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Brand Name Common Name
Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Randsland Classic Coleslaw 340 g 080118 0 57225 00007 0
Randsland Broccoli Slaw 340 g 080118 0 57225 00008 7

Distribution: Nova Scotia

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6525

CHODOSH BULLETIN-9 AUG 18

August 8, 2018 from Yoseph Herman, The Guide to Chodosh, Hot Line 718-305-5133. Email: yherman@earlthlink.net

Yoseph Herman/ Guide to Chodosh: We expect the Chodosh grain will start to appear in products as follows. These are initial chumra estimates based on the start of the harvest season.

  1. Freshly baked items using spring wheat, including breads, challahs, bagels, rolls, pizza and some cakes and cookies may be Chodosh in the Midwest after the PURCHASE DATE of July 30. Elsewhere in the US, this date would be Aug 13.
  2. Packaged foods from spring wheat may be Chodosh after the PACKING date of July 30, or the PURCHASE date of Aug 13.
  3. Noodles and pasta may be Chodosh after the PACKING date of Aug 13 and the PURCHASE date of Aug 27.
  4. Barley, such as pearled barley, may be Chodosh after the PACKING date of Jul 31 and PURCHASE date of Aug 21.
  5. Oats: Oats in all products, including cereals, may be Chodosh starting with a PACKING date of Jul 26, PURCHASE date of Aug 10. However, note that in past years some manufacturers of oats cereals started producing Chodosh at later dates than our initial chumra estimate. We do not yet have any updates on this.
  6. Barley malt (also listed in the ingredients as “malt”) may be Chodosh as of the packing date of Nov 15 for beer and Dec 15 for other packaged foods. Package codes should be checked after the purchase date of Dec 15 for beer made from barley malt and Mar 15 for malt in other products.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6531

Kosher Advisory - I can’t Believe It’s Not Butter 28% fat

August 09, 2018 from the OU in response to a reader's question:
I can’t believe it’s not Butter, the Light One (28% fat) is labeled as OU on the tub and OU-D on the list. This product is pareve. The issue is being corrected.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6523

Canadian Food Safety Warning - Dole brand Baby Spinach with Tender Reds recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

August 8, 2018 - CFIA

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling of Dole brand Baby Spinach with Tender Reds from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. table class="table table-bordered table-condensed"> Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC Dole Baby Spinach with Tender Reds 142 g Best Before 18-AU-04
All time codes starting with W202011 0 71430 06069 8
The recalled products were distributed in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Possibly National, Prince Edward Island

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6530

Kosher Alert First Street Marinara Sauce with Romano Cheese

August 07, 2018 from the OU:

First Street Canned Marinara Sauce with Real Romano Cheese, Amerifoods, Los Angeles CA has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify First Street Marinara Sauce with Real Romano Cheese. Some cans were printed with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6529

Kashrus Alert - Terrafina Cajun Hot Mix

August 7, 2018 - from the OK:

Terrafina Cajun Hot Mix, Terrafina LLC, Bronx, NY 10457 has a mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol.
A limited amount of Terrafina Cajun Hot Mix was mistakenly labeled with a plain OK symbol, instead of the required OK D.
This product is certified kosher dairy. Action Corrective actions are being taken. Super Pita products bear an unauthorized Heart-K kosher symbol. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6528

Kashrus Alert - LAX Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf franchise stores

August 6, 2018 - from the Kosher LA Facebook:

All LAX Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf franchise store are no longer kosher certified. This only applies to LAX stores.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6527

Kashrus Alert - Super Pita

August 6, 2018 - from the OK:

Super Pita Pita Bread, Super Pita, 6740 Reseda Blvd, Reseda, CA 91335 has an UNAUTHORIZED USE OF HEART-K KOSHER SYMBOL:
Super Pita products bear an unauthorized Heart-K kosher symbol. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6526
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