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June 23, 2020: From the Beth Din of Johannesburg:

• Kosher Alerts Summary
  • Dairymaid Mega ice creams are incorrectly labelled parev, they are in fact dairy.
  • Flour made by Eureka Mills is incorrectly marked as dairy, it is in fact parev.
  • The following Heartland foods Oatsli Clusters are erroneously labelled parev, they are is in fact dairy:
  • Choc Chip, Peanut & Raisin Cluster
  • Choc Chip
  • Honey Almond
• The following Jungle Mueslis are erroneously labelled parev, they are is in fact dairy:
  • Cranberry & Yoghurt Clusters
  • Chocolate clusters
• Some sizes of the following Jungle Mueslis are erroneously labelled dairy, they are in fact parev:
  • Cinnamon Granola
  • Granola Lite
  • Mixed Berries
  • Mixed Berries Lite
  • Nuts & Raisins
  • Nuts & Seeds
  • Plain Granola
  • Tropical Fruit
• Jungle Oatso easy original flavour is erroneously labelled dairy, it is in fact parev.
• Kayleys pink and white marshmallows are erroneously labelled dairy, they are in fact parev.
• Cape Town BD has informed us that due to the addition of new products being made at the factory, the Melba Toasts under the Pick ‘n Pay, the MTC and the Woolworths labels are no longer under Beth Din supervision. Only those existing stocks of any of these Melba Toasts bearing the Beth Din parev logo are kosher, but must be regarded as dairy.
• Some of the labelling errors highlighted above do occur from time to time as manufacturers are constantly developing new products or packaging. Unfortunately due to tight deadlines or honest mistakes they occasionally print their labels before checking with us. When we are made aware of such errors, we bring it to the manufacturers' attention in order to make the necessary corrections and we notify the community immediately.

• If a store is not listed on our website as a kosher establishment, when buying from there, make sure to check for reliable kosher logos on food products.
• If you are unsure if the logo is reliable or not, send a picture to Kosher Desk on 063 693 9417 for confirmation.

South African Kosher Alert: Heinz *Seriously) Good Mayoannaise Reduced Oil

October 26, 2022: From the South African Beth Din:

October 14, 2022 from the FDA:

Abbott is initiating a proactive, voluntary recall of certain lots of 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter bottles of Ready-to-Feed liquid products for infants and children, including the brands Similac® Pro-Total ComfortTM, Similac® 360 Total Care®, Similac 360 Total Care Sensitive, Similac® Special Care® 24, Similac Stage 1, Similac® NeoSure®, Similac Water (Sterilized) and Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution. The products included in the recall were manufactured at our Columbus, Ohio, manufacturing facility.

These products are being recalled because a small percentage of bottles (less than 1%) in the recalled lots have bottle caps that may not have sealed completely, which could result in spoilage. If spoiled product is consumed, gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting may occur.

This recall does not include any other liquid or powder formula brands or other nutrition products produced in our Columbus facility or elsewhere within our global nutrition manufacturing network. It also does not include any amino acid-based formulas or metabolic nutrition formulas.

This recall equates to less than one day's worth of the total number of ounces of infant formula fed in the U.S. and is not expected to impact the overall U.S. infant formula supply. Abbott is continuing production of Similac 2 fluid ounce/59 milliliter Ready-to-Feed liquid formula products for hospitals and healthcare providers' offices on a different production line. Similac infant formula will continue to be produced in alternative product sizes and formats for delivery to retail locations, in addition to increased production throughout our global manufacturing network.

The products included in the recall were distributed primarily to hospitals and to some doctors’ offices, distributors and retailers in the U.S., including Puerto Rico; one lot of products was sent to Barbados, Bermuda, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, St. Croix and St. Thomas; and two lots were sent to Canada, Curacao, Panama, and Trinidad and Tobago.

If a product is included in the recall, do not use the product. For all feeding-related questions or questions about your child’s health, contact a healthcare professional.

To identify if your product is included, please visit similacrecall.com to view a list of impacted lot numbers or use the lot number checker on the webpage.

Pedialyte: The seals of the affected batch may be defective.

October 18, 2022 from the CFIA:

The following Pedialyte product has veen recalled because The seals of the affected batch may be defective.

October 13, 2022

October 7, 2022 from the FDA.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is voluntarily recalling Tastykake® and Mrs. Freshley’s® glazed pies due to undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The products being recalled were distributed from Sept. 26, 2022 through Oct. 6, 2022 to retail and vending customers throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The packages have either an “Enjoy By” date of 10/28/2022 through 11/07/2022 and/or product codes 307 2263 through 307 2274 printed on the front of the packages. The UPC codes are printed on the back of the packages.

The recall was initiated after discovering that certain pies were made with an ingredient containing soy, which is not listed on the product label. No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date.

Following is information about the products involved in the recall. People allergic to soy should not consume products if the “Enjoy By” dates, UPC and/or Product Codes below are printed on the package.

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 Standard Time. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumers".