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Alsum Farms & Produce Voluntarily Recalls Select Yellow, White, and Red Onions Because of Possible Health Risk

November 12, 2021 from the FDA:

Alsum Farms & Produce, Inc. of Friesland, Wisconsin is voluntarily recalling Alsum Farms & Produce fresh whole yellow onions in 3 lb. bags, 5 lb. bags, and 50 lb. cartons; fresh whole white onions in 2 lb. bags; and fresh whole red onions in 2 lb. bags delivered to select retailers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Pennsylvania between July 13, 2021 and August 18, 2021. The recalled onions were imported from Chihuahua, Mexico. This only affects onions labeled “Produce of Mexico”. The recall does not impact any other Alsum Farms & Produce products.

Anyone who has the recalled fresh onions in their possession or has used them as an ingredient in a dish should not consume them and should either dispose of the product properly or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact the Company at 1-800-236-5127 ext. 6703, M-F from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Central Time.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7843

Potandon Produce Updates Voluntary Recall of Select White and Yellow Whole Onions Because of Possible Health Risk

November 15, 2021 from the FDA:

Potandon Produce L.L.C. of Idaho Falls, Idaho is updating its October 26 voluntary recall of onions supplied from Keeler Family Farms and sold as Green Giant Fresh to include 3lb. and 5lb. bags of whole yellow onions and 2 lb. bags of whole white onions shipped between July 15 and August 22, 2021 to a UNFI retail distribution center in Champaign, Illinois. This recall does not affect any other Green Giant Fresh products or include any Green Giant canned or frozen vegetable products.


Potandon Produce Voluntarily Recalls Select White and Yellow Whole Onions Because of Possible Health Risk

October 26, 2021 from the FDA:

Potandon Produce L.L.C. of Idaho Falls, Idaho is voluntarily recalling onions supplied from Keeler Family Farms and sold as Green Giant Fresh whole yellow onions in 2 lb. bags, 3 lb. bags, and 5 lb. bags and whole white onions in 2 lb. bags. The affected onions were delivered directly to three UNFI retail distribution centers (DCs) in Fargo, North Dakota; Bismarck, North Dakota and Hopkins, Minnesota between July 15 and July 30, 2021. This recall does not affect any other Green Giant Fresh products or include any Green Giant canned or frozen vegetable products.

The recalled onions are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

We have notified UNFI about this expanded recall and included the additional items in the product table list at the end of this press release. A cumulative list of all recalled onion items affected from both ProSource Produce and Keeler Family Farms is posted on our website at e have notified UNFI about this expanded recall and included the additional items in the product table list at the end of this press release. A cumulative list of all recalled onion items affected from both ProSource Produce and Keeler Family Farms is posted on our website at www.potandon.com.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7824

Updated Canadian Updated Food Recall Warning - Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

September 29, 2021 from the CFIA & October 14, 2021 from the CFIA & on October 28, 2021 at CFIA & on November 15, 2021 from the CFIA here.

Covic International Trading Inc. is recalling Jongilpoom brand Enoki Mushroom from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Jongilpoom Enoki Mushroom 200 g 8 807076 000321 CE 158D
Jongilpoom Enoki Mushroom 200 g 8 807076 000321 CE 165D
Jongilpoom Enoki Mushroom 200 g 8 807076 000321 CE 169D
Jongilpoom Enoki Mushroom 200 g 8 807076 000321 CE 173D

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Oregon Lox Company Recalls Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon Lox Because of Possible Health Risk

November 11, 2021 from the FDA:

Oregon Lox Company of Eugene, Oregon is issuing a voluntary recall of various brands of Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon Lox, specific lot number 22821, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria rnonocytogenes.

The affected Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon product was distributed in Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington through dis tributors. Product was shipped frozen on common carriers.

The affected Wild Cold Smoked Keta Salmon is packaged in plastic vacuum sealed packages and sold in various brands, sizes, and weights (see attached labels) . The recalled products brands and lot number are indicated in the table here.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to dispose or return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-233-1850, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 4PM PST.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7841

Mexican kashrut Alert - Member's Mark Nut & other products

November 9, 2021 from KMD Mexico

Translated by a M. Basker-Seigel:
Walnuts, peanuts and similar products with the brand name Member's Mark, are not Kosher certified even though they carry the seal KMD.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7840

Mexican kashrut Alert - Naturasol Products

November 5, 2021 from KMD Mexico

Translated by a M. Basker-Seigel:
This product and other similar products made by Naturasol are temporarily not certified as kosher.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7839

FDA names stores that sold onions linked to outbreak

November 3, 2021 from the FDA:

"The Food and Drug Administration has released a partial list of retail establishments that may have sold onions from Mexico that have been implicated in an ongoing outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg.

"However, the list may not be accurate, according to the agency. “This list represents the best information currently available to the FDA; however, it may not include all retail establishments that have received the recalled product or may include retail establishments that did not actually receive the recalled product,” the FDA’s outbreak update states.

"The FDA reports that the onions were distributed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA and WI, as well as Ontario and Quebec, Canada.

"In addition to checking the retailers list — which includes a number of Walmart stores along with other retailers — the FDA is urging consumers to check any onions they have on hand to see if they are from Mexico. It is believed the implicated onions came from the Mexican state of of Chihuahua, but packaging likely just says Mexico if a place of origin is indicated.

"If consumers cannot determine whether they have onions from Mexico that were purchased in recent weeks, they should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase. The FDA update says onions can last for three months or more, depending on storage conditions.

"The onions were distributed to wholesalers, broadline foodservice customers, and retail or grocery stores in:


And by the following distributors and/or under the following brands:

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Pier-C Produce Inc. Recalls 2 lb White Onions – Product of Mexico Because of Possible Health Risk

November 4, 2021 from the FDA:

Pier-C Produce Inc. of Leamington, Ontario Canada is voluntarily recalling Mexican Origin, whole 2 lb White Onions supplied from Keeler Family Farms and sold as Pier-C 2lb white onions of Mexican origin. This recall does not affect any other items in the Pier-C Produce Inc. product catalogue.

The recalled product has the potential to be contaminated with SALMONELLA,

The recalled product was delivered to a single retailer in the state of Florida between August 17th, 2021 and August 23rd, 2021.

Additionally, the recalled product was also delivered to a single wholesaler in Florida between August 9th, 2021 and August 24th, 2021.

The recalled product will contain the following four identifiers:

Product is packed in 2 lb mesh bags, labelled Product of Mexico and will bear the UPC code 0 33383 60051 2 bearing the brand Pier-C Produce.

On October 22, 2021, Keeler Family farms of Deming, NM voluntarily recalled imported Onions from the state of Chihuahua, Mexico shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021 for potential SALMONELLA contamination. In turn, Pier-C Produce Inc. identified white onions originating from the above recalled lots and proceeded to voluntarily recall the white onions as well.

Consumers should check to see if they have the recalled product in their homes or establishments. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased. Consumers with questions identifying the affected product may contact Pier-C Produce Inc. at 888-783-8459, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 4 pm Eastern Time.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7837

Amended - Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall on Certain Tastykake Multi-Pack Cupcakes Sold in Eight States Due to Possible Presence of Tiny Fragments of Metal Mesh Wire

October 31, 2021 from the FDA and updated on November 3, 2021 at FDA:

As a precautionary measure, Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is voluntarily recalling Tastykake multi-pack cupcakes due to the potential presence of tiny fragments of metal mesh wire. The recall was initiated following notification by a vendor of the possible contamination in a supplied ingredient.

The products being recalled were distributed to retail customers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, and West Virginia.

No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with the recalled items. See below for product list, UPCs, and “enjoy by” dates.

The recalled products are: div class="inset-column">

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UPC # ENJOY BY
DATE
Tastykake Chocolate Cupcakes 12.75 oz. (6-2ct) 0-25600-00219-3 DEC. 14
DEC. 18
DEC. 21
Tastykake Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes 14.25oz (6-2ct) 0-25600-00223-0 DEC. 14
DEC. 18
DEC. 21
Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes 14.25oz (6-2ct)*


*Tastykake Buttercreme Iced Creme Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
14.25oz (6-2ct) (Inner packages sold individually)
0-25600-00230-8


0-25600-00230-8
0-25600-00004-5
DEC. 14
DEC. 18
DEC. 25
DEC. 18
DEC. 18
Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets 12 oz. (6-2ct)


* Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets
2oz (2ct)e (Innr packages sold individually)
0-25600-00227-8



0-25600-00083-0
NOV. 24
DEC. 01


NOV. 24
DEC. 01
Tastykake Creme Filled Krimpets
14.25 oz. (6-2ct)
0-25600-00355-8 NOV. 20
NOV. 24
NOV. 27
Tastykake Jelly Krimpets
12 oz. (6-2ct)
0-25600-00228-5 NOV. 22
NOV. 25
NOV. 29
Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpets (Club Pack)
24 oz. (12-2ct)
0-25600-00396-1 NOV. 24
DEC. 01
Tastykake 3ct Butterscotch Krimpets
3 oz. (3ct)
0-25600-00002-1 NOV. 27
DEC. 01
DEC. 08
Tastykake 3ct Jelly Krimpets
3 oz. (3ct)
0-25600-00025-0 NOV. 25

Consumers should not consume these products.

Affected product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumers.

About Flowers Foods

Consumer Contact at 1-866-245-8921 or www.flowersfoods.com/

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The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7829

Canadian Food Recall warning - Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds brand Broccoli recalled due to Salmonella

October 6, 2021 from the CFIA

Mumm's Sprouting Seeds is recalling Mumm's Sprouting Seeds brand Broccoli from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers, retailers, distributors, and manufacturers should not use, repackage or sell the recalled products.
The recalled products have been sold nationally and through Internet sales.

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