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British and Scottish Health Alert: Consumers warned about recalled smoked fish products linked to Listeria outbreak

December 19, 2022 from Food Standards Scotland:

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) are warning consumers about specific ready-to-eat smoked fish products from Lidl linked to an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes.

Products produced by St James Smokehouse and sold under Lidl’s ‘Deluxe Oak Smoked Scottish Louch Trout’ and 'Lighthouse Bay Smoked Trout Trimmings' ranges are being recalled because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes.

The products are:

Products Pack size Use by dates
Lidl Deluxe Oak Smoked Scottish Louch Trout 100g All Use-By Dates between and including 20/12/2022 and 06/01/2023
Lighthouse Bay Smoked Trout Trimmings 100g All Use-By Dates between and including 20/12/2022 and 06/01/2023

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8323

Kosher Alert Belevini Milk Spread; Cottage Cheese; KashKaval Cheese; Mozzarella Cheese

December 20, 2022 from the OU

Milk Spread Kaymak Cream; Cottage Cheese; KashKaval Cheese; Mozzarella Cheese Company, Mamtakim Inc., Elizabeth NJ has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Belevini Milk Spread Kaymak Cream, Cottage Cheese, Kashkaval Cheese or Mozzarella Cheese. Some containers bear an unauthorized OU D mark. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8322

Kashrut Alert: Charms Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy pops

December 19, 2022 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:

Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy pops. The individual pops have an oud. These products are dairy..

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8321

Kosher Alert: Compliments Butter Flavour Non-Stick Cooking Spray

December 15, 2022 from the OK Twitter:

Compliments Butter Flavour Non-Stick Cooking Spray, sold in Sobeys owned supermarkets, is mislabeled with a plain OK symbol instead of the required OK D.
This product is certified kosher dairy.
Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8318

Something South African LLC Recalls the Peppercorn Collection Gift Set Because of Possible Health Risk

December 15, 2022 from the FDA.

Something South African LLC of Seattle, WA is recalling the Peppercorn Collection Gift Set, affected Best Before End (BBE) date of JUN/2024, Batch 494951-T, because mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A were detected in the Malaysian Long Pepper.

The affected Malaysian Long Pepper is visible through a sleeve of the Peppercorn Collection Gift Set (SKU 549153). This set has the net wt. 4.87oz/138g and UPC 6 009686 793712. This set consists of eight different kind of dried peppers and each kind is packaged in a sealed glass tube.

The gift set that contains the affected Malaysian Long Pepper has the Best Before End (BBE) date of JUN/2024 and Batch 494951-T printed on the back side of a package. The product was sold at the World Market stores nationwide and on the World Market e-commerce web site www.worldmarket.com

Consumers who have purchased or received the Pepper Collection Gift Set are urged to dispose of the Malaysian Long Pepper tube or return the kit to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Something South African LLC via email at info@somethingsouthafrican.net or call at 425-890-3031, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Pacific Standard Time.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8320

Kashrut Alert: Jack & The Beanstalk farina

December 2, 2022 advertisement in Der Yid:

Translation: Please note that there is a kashrus issue on Jack & The Beanstalk farina. Only Lot # 10 20 24 should be used. Any other lot # should be exchanged for the new lot # .

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8317

Kashrut Alert: Alcoholic Beverages that are no longer certified: Not Your Father’s and Frangelico liqueur

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8314

Canadian Kosher Alert: Mozart Restaurant, Montreal

December 14, 2022 from the MK:

Please be advised that with immediate effect, Mozart Restaurant, located at 535A Queen Mary Rd. is no longer certified by the MK.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8316

South African Kosher Updates & Alerts December 2022

December 2, 2022: From South African Beth Din:


 
  • The following Danone Divine Double Cream Yoghurts are now kosher Dairy, with the BD logo.
    • Triple Chocolate
    • Coconut Chocolate Chip

     
  • Spoonfulls Instant Strawberry Flavoured & Chocolate Flavoured Powdered Drinks are now kosher Parev, with BD logo. Available at Shoprite Checkers.
     
  • PNP UHT Sweetened Soya Milk is now kosher Parev with the BD logo.
     
  • Westfalia Fruit Avocado Chilli Oil is now kosher Parev, with or without BD logo.
     
  • Dairymaid has got you covered this summer!
    Here is the list of refreshing kosher ice-creams (with or without BD logo) found in the Dairymaid / Nestle carts and freezers nationwide.
    • King Cone (Dairy)
    • Bar One Cone (Dairy)
    • Zooty Fruit Tropical (Parev)
    • Zooty Pop Orange (Parev)
    • Zooty Pop Groovy (Dairy)
    • Zooty Pop Swirly (Dairy)
    • Zooty Pie Choc Stick (Dairy)
    • Mega Almond (Dairy)
    • Mega Cookie (Dairy)
    • Jive Strawberry (Dairy)
    • Rolo (Dairy)
    • Wafer Wizz (Dairy)

     
  • The following Weet-Bix Breakfast Biscuits are now kosher Dairy, with the BD logo.
    • Mixed Berry
    • Cocoa Flavoured
    • Wholegrain

    Note about BD logo: All flavours are certified Dairy. Some packaging might incorrectly state Parev. The company has already printed new packaging with the correct Dairy status.
     
  • Kosher Alerts
  • Fairview Gouda and Cheddar Cheese 20g sold in the Mini Platter Cheese Pack erroneously bear the kosher logo. The company has been notified and corrective action is being taken. If used with hot or sharp items, keilim should be kashered.
     
  • As a reminder, some Honeyfields products may still bear the kosher logo but are not under Kosher SA certification. Squeezy, Easy Melt, Eezy Freezy.
  • Please note, any Juice Revolution products containing grape are not kosher certified. This currently includes:
    • Kid's Rumble
    • Sport Lift it
    • Sport Ignite
    • Sport Reloaded
    • Refer to UOS search list for the full range of kosher-certified Juice Revolution products

     

  • The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8315

    Kashrut Information: ADORA Calcium Supplement Made with Dark Chocolate

    December 13, 2022 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:

    The Adora calcium supplement is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).

    What does DE mean? A DE product does not contain actual dairy ingredients, but it is manufactured with heat on dairy equipment. DE items may be eaten after meat, but not with meat at the same time.

    Many products qualify to be DE but are labeled OUD because OUD is a less confusing symbol for the kosher consumer. Also, to be a true DE product, the equipment must be properly cleaned of residue after dairy production, and that level of cleanliness is sometimes difficult to maintain and guarantee.

    Please note that it is possible that the manufacturer will reformulate this product and add a true dairy ingredient. You will not be able to know this, since the OUD kosher symbol will remain the same. We recommend that you contact our office every few months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.

    The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8313
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