September 8, 2022 Detailed Statement from OK Kosher Certification regaring Koseher Chinese Express is here
September 5 from the OK Kosher Supervision Twitter:
September 6, 2022 from the Star-K:
Please note that Zeh Arak of Brooklyn, NY, producers of flavored arak, is not currently certified by STAR-K, and has not been under STAR-K certification since April 2021.
September 2, 2022 from the COR Detroit and confirmed by the Kof-K:
SMART SWEETS LOLLIPOPS is no longer Kof-K certified, and no longer bears the Kof-K symbol. It is mistakenly pictured with a Kof-K symbol on the Target and Whole Foods websites.
September 2, 2022 from the COR Detroit:
ICED COFFEES AT 7-ELEVEN ON LINCOLN RD. are presently not certified, as posted on the machine, because the incoming products no longer bear Kashrus certification. Kashrus certifiers of 7-Eleven iced coffees at stores in other areas are advised to check their products.
September 2, 2022 from the COR Detroit:
THE FOLLOWING NEW SODAS ARE KOSHER, even without any Kashrus symbol:
September 2, 2022 from the OK Kosher Supervision:
Golchin Pomegranate Molasses, Overseas Food Distribution, Inc.
Vernon, CA 90058 has an unauthorized Use of Heart-K Symbol:
Golchin Pomegranate Molasses bears an unauthorized Heart-K kosher symbol (a trademark owned and utilized exclusively by OK Kosher Certification).
September 2, 2022 from the OK Kosher Supervision:
A&G Bakery, North Hollywood, CA has an unauthorized Use of Heart-K Symbol:
Various lavash products sold by A&G Bakery bear an unauthorized Heart-K kosher symbol.
OK Kosher Certification does not certify this company or their products.
Corrective actions are being taken.
September 2, 2022 from the FDA
St. James Smokehouse of Miami, Florida is voluntary recalling 93 cases of St. James Smokehouse brand, Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon, 4oz Packages (Product of Scotland) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled product was sold and distributed by St. James via distributors between February and June 2022. The recalled product was distributed to stores located in: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, Washington State, Virginia and Wisconsin as well as Safeway Washington State stores.
The recalled product is St. James Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon (Product of Scotland), 4oz packages, bearing the lot# 123172 and UPC code 060022710356.The recall is specifically this lot ONLY, NO other products, brands or lots are associated with this recall.
If consumers have products matching the above description and lot# in their possession, they should dispose of it immediately or return it to the store for a full refund.
The recall was the result of a routine sampling by the Washington State Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished product contained the bacteria.
Consumers that may have any questions about the recall may call 305-461-0231, Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 5:00 pm EST.
August 26, 2022 from the FDA
Toufayan Bakery is voluntarily recalling Publix GreenWise Animal Crackers with a UPC of 0-41415-12009-9. (Located on the back of the pouch) and with an expiration date of Feb 05, 2023 due to an undeclared tree nut allergen. The cookies are packaged in pouches, net weight 8 oz and may contain coconut. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Product was distributed to Publix Supermarkets in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.
Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the production and packaging processes.
Customers who have purchased Publix GreenWise Animal Crackers are urged to return it to their local store for a full refund
Consumers with questions may contact the Toufayan at 1-813-754-5565
August 30, 2022 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:
Some Belgioiso Parmesan cheese at Andronico's Community Markets bears an an OU Pareve designation on the lable. It is not kosher.
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