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Peanut Allergy Alert: RXBAR- updated recall

January 15, 2019: from FARE:
RXBAR is voluntarily recalling certain varieties of bars because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have peanut allergies run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Varieties being recalled are:

• RXBAR: Apple Cinnamon, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Hazelnut, Chocolate Sea Salt, Coconut Chocolate, Coffee Chocolate, Mango Pineapple, Maple Sea Salt, Mint Chocolate, Mixed Berry, Pumpkin Spice
• RXBAR Kids: Apple Cinnamon Raisin, Berry Blast, Chocolate Chip

No other RXBAR flavors or RXBAR products are affected by the recall. Please go to www.rxbar.com/recall for a detailed list of Best By dates included in this recall.
RXBAR identified the potential for peanut in two varieties – Chocolate Sea Salt and Coconut Chocolate – in December and initiated a recall of those varieties. We are expanding the recall out of an abundance of caution after recently receiving consumer contacts regarding allergic reactions to additional varieties.
People who have purchased affected product and who have peanut allergies should discard the product and contact their local retailer or RXBAR for replacement or a full refund. Consumers can contact the RXBAR consumer service team at info@rxbar.com or 1-312-624-8200 Monday through Friday, 8:30am CT - 6pm CT and Saturday and Sunday 10am CT - 1pm CT.

Updated Canadian Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Certain RXBAR brand Protein Bars recalled due to undeclared peanut

February 8, 2019: from CFIA:
The food recall warning issued on January 15, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. RXBAR is recalling certain RXBAR brand Protein Bars from the marketplace because they may contain peanut which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to peanut should not consume the recalled products described below. The following products have been sold nationally through Internet sales (www.amazon.ca, www.rxbrands.ca, and possibly other websites) as well as possibly through retail.

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Code(s) on Product	UPC
RXBAR	Protein Bar – Blueberry	624 g (12 x 52 g)	Best By dates between 03 21 2019 to 05 21 2019 and 07 07 2019 to 09 29 2019	8 57777 00426 3
RXBAR	Protein Bar – Blueberry	52 g	Best By dates between 03 21 2019 to 05 21 2019 and 07 07 2019 to 09 29 2019	8 57777 00419 5
RXBAR	Protein Bar – Chocolate Sea Salt	624 g (12 x 52 g)	Best By dates between 03 04 2019 to 09 11 2019 and Best By 10 11 2019	8 57777 00430 0
RXBAR	Protein Bar – Chocolate Sea Salt	52 g	Best By dates between 03 04 2019 to 09 11 2019 and Best By 10 11 2019	8 57777 00423 2
RXBAR	Protein Bar – Coconut Chocolate	624 g (12 x 52 g)	Best By dates between 03 01 2019 to 10 13 2019	8 57777 00428 7
RXBAR	Protein Bar – Coconut Chocolate	52 g	Best By dates between 03 01 2019 to 10 13 2019	8 57777 00421 8
RXBAR	Protein Bar – Mint Chocolate	624 g (12 x 52 g)	Best By dates between 03 02 2019 to 04 18 2019 and 07 26 2019 to 08 09 2019	8 57777 00434 8
RXBAR	Protein Bar – Mint Chocolate	52 g	Best By dates between 03 02 2019 to 04 18 2019 and 07 26 2019 to 08 09 2019	8 57777 00433 1

Kosher Alert Goji Berries

• February 6, 2018 from the OK:
  
  As per recent investigation, the OK has been finding high levels of insect infestation in dried goji berries.
  Until further notice, dried goji berries are not recommended, even when bearing the OK kosher symbol, unless in powder form.
  If they are intended for consumption in another form, a competent rabbi should be consulted.

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• January 28, 2019 from the OU:
  Issue: Goji berry products may have a concern of tolayim. The Orthodox Union recommends that consumers check goji berries carefully, even if certified by the OU, in the following manner:
  • Place the goji berries in sealed clear plastic container with lukewarm water
  • Agitate vigorously
  • Place berries in colander under a heavy spray of lukewarm water from the sink while shaking the berries
  • Place berries again in a sealed container with lukewarm water
  • Agitate vigorously
  • Place the container on top of a lightbox and inspect water for insects
    The container should not be overloaded. Only a modest amount of berries should be placed into the container at once. Repeat process until no insects are found. Alternatively, for step 3:
  • Place a 50 micron mesh cloth between two colanders
  • Place berries in colander under a heavy spray of lukewarm water from the sink while shaking the berries
  • Filter the water in container through the colanders
  • Remove and inspect the mesh cloth on a lightbox
  
  Repeat process until no insects are found.

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• November 29, 2018 from the cRc:
  
  • November 29, 2018 from the cRc:
    The cRc, together with other Kashrus Agencies, have been finding a high number of insects in dried goji berries.
    Until further notice, dried goji berries are not recommended, even when bearing kosher certification.

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• November 29, 2018 from EarthKosher:
  EarthKosher has received and verified reports of consumers finding insects in packages of dried goji berries.
  At this time, goji berries should not be consumed even when bearing our Kosher symbol.

February 4, 2019 from FDA:

Frito-Lay announced a limited voluntary recall of a very small number of 7 1/3 oz. bags of Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients.
The recalled products are 7 1/3 oz. bags of Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips that were distributed nationwide and have both a “Use By” date of 23 APR 2019 and a nine-character manufacturing code of “65M127902” listed below the “Use By” date. These numbers can be found on the front of the bag along the top right side. In addition, the recalled bags will also have a UPC code of “028400564632” listed on the bottom right side of the back of the bag.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that 228 bags of Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips were inadvertently filled with another flavor of pita chips, potentially exposing consumers to undeclared milk.
Consumers with the product noted above can return the product to a retailer for a refund or contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477 (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday).

January 30, 2019 from Jerusalem Kosher News for Bedatz Mehadrin, Rabbi Rubin:
Despite the fact the Badatz Mehadrin logo appears on the Goran Refined Deoderized Sunflower Oil bottle, it is not under the supervision of Badatz Mehadrin.

January 29 2019 from FDA:

Monmouth Junction, NJ, Tris Pharma, Inc. is expanding the scope of its November 2018 recall by adding three (3) additional lots of Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops, USP, 50 mg per 1.25 mL, to the retail (pharmacy) level. Some units from these batches have been found to have higher levels of Ibuprofen concentration.

Lot No.	NDC	EXPIRATION	DESCRIPTION	COMPANY
4718	59779-925-23	12/19	CVS Health: Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP, 50 mg per 1.25 mL, in 0.5 oz. bottle	CVS Pharmacy
00717005A	49035-125-24	02/19	Equate: Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP, 50 mg per 1.25 mL, in 1.0 oz. bottle	Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
00717006A	59779-925-24   (Labeled as: 50428-1252-4)	02/19	CVS Health: Infants’ Ibuprofen Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP, 50 mg per 1.25 mL, in 1.0 oz. bottle	CVS Pharmacy
00717009A (Previously announced)	49035-125-23	02/19	Equate: Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops, USP, 50 mg per 1.25 ml, in 0.5 oz. bottle	Wal-Mart Stores Inc
00717015A (Previously announced)	49035-125-23	04/19	Equate: Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops, USP, 50 mg per 1.25 ml, in 0.5 oz. bottle	Wal-Mart Stores Inc
00717024A (Previously announced)	49035-125-23	08/19	Equate: Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops, USP, 50 mg per 1.25 ml, in 0.5 oz. bottle	Wal-Mart Stores Inc
	59779-925-23		CVS Health: Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops, USP, 50 mg per 1.25 ml, in 0.5 oz. bottle	CVS Pharmacy
	55319-250-23		Family Wellness: Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops, USP, 50 mg per 1.25 ml, in 0.5 oz. bottle	Family Dollar Services Inc.

Tris Pharma, Inc. manufactures Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops, USP for a single customer, who markets and distributes the product to retailers. The retailers should stop further distribution of the affected lots, which are being recalled. Tris Pharma, Inc. has notified its customer by urgent recall notice and has arranged for the return of recalled products from retailers and distributors.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact Tris Customer Service by 732-940-0358 (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM ET- 5:00 PM PT) or via email at micc_tris@vigilarebp.com.
Original recall from December 5, 2018 is here.