November 13, 2022 from the Tablet K in response to a question from the editor:
"We do not certify the brand. This is/was an unauthorized use of our symbol. Further,the likelihood of it being a current picture of the item is slim as at the time of the unauthorized use in 2019 they confirmed it was a limited supply and the company had to destroy any labels they had and were fined by the NJ Dept of Agriculture Kosher Division. We will once again be reaching out to the NJ Dept of Agriculture Kosher Division to perform a follow up inspection to confirm there is no continued unauthorized use of the kosher symbol or violation of federal trademark laws."
November 15, 2022 from the OU:
Stone House Bread Multiple Varieties of bread, Stone House Bread, Traverse City, MI has an unauthorized OU:
Multiple varieties of Stone House Bread mistakenly bear an OU symbol. The products are not certified as kosher by the OU. Corrective action is being taken.
Ed note: From the company: This was a printing error and the products are DAIRY and are certified by Kosher Michigan a Conservative agency.
November 14, 2022 from the FDA.
BOSTON BAKING, Inc. of Boston, MA, is recalling its 3-ounce, individually wrapped packages "Boston Baking Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cakes" food snacks sold exclusively at Whole Foods Market stores because they may contain undeclared pecans.
The recalled "Boston Baking Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cakes" were sold in CONNECTICUT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, RHODE ISLAND, NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK at select Whole Foods Market stores.
The affected product comes in a 3-ounce, clear plastic package marked with “Packed On” date of 10/17/22-11/10/22 and with a “Sell By” date of 10/22/22-11/15/22 and UPC (01)00238543000007(3904)0019900 printed on the back label.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered by Whole Foods Market team member that the pecan-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not include pecans in the ingredient list. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by an isolated error in the company's production and packaging processes.
Consumers who have purchased these affected packages of "Boston Baking Mini Cinnamon Crumb Cakes" are urged not to consume if allergic to pecans and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Boston Baking Inc. at 1-888-224-3548 from 9am-5pm, EST.
November 14, 2022 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:
The Torti-yahs are 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.
November 4, 2022: From the South African Beth Din:
Fairview Gouda Cheese 20g sold in the Mini Platter Cheese Pack erroneously bears the kosher logl.
The company has been notified and corrective action is being taken.
If used with hot or sharp items, keilim should be kashered.
November 8, 2022 from the FDA.
Seven Seas International USA, LLC of St. Petersburg, Florida is voluntarily recalling 540 cases of Giant Food Private Label Sockeye Smoked Salmon, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The product was distributed by Giant Food in Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Delaware.
The Giant Brand Wild Caught Sockeye Smoked Salmon, 4 oz. is packaged in a fully printed cardboard sleeve with a sleeve window to display the fish. It is a refrigerated item. Only packages with UPC 68826715832 sold with Lot number R4132 (printed on the clear plastic vacuum bag visible through the sleeve window) are affected by this recall.
Consumers who purchased the product with Lot code R4132 are advised to immediately discard and discontinue use of the product, or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
November 13, 2022 from the BVK (Buffalo Vaad HaKashrus):
Stuart's Spices Ranch Dip Mix was mistakenly labeled BVK (Buffalo Vaad HaKashrus) missing the Dairy designation, this item is Dairy and non Cholov Yisroel.
November 8, 2022 from the MK Twitter:
TCIQ Milk Chocolate inadvertently bears a MK Pareve symbol;. These products are in fact Dairy. Corrective action has been takem.
November 7, 2022 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:
the Pop Tart Bites are certified. The gelatin is kosher sourced, the Bites are dairy.
The Pop Tarts are not certified at the current time..
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