June 8, 2022 from the Star-K:
We have identified an additional lot of B&G Gherkins found to contain insect infestation. The lot codes are printed on the side of the lid.
Affected lots are:
We have implemented additional oversight systems and procedures for the new harvest season. In the meantime, consumers of other lots currently on the market are advised to slice open each gherkin to check for possible infestation.
Refer to the photos to the left to see what you should be checking for.
QUINOA REMINDER: STAR-K recommends that ALL quinoa be checked prior to usage, even when there is a hechsher on the package. Infestation issues arise from improper storage, which is beyond the control of any hashgacha. Most recently, Ancient Harvest - Best by 06 29 23 - was found in the NY/NJ area to be highly infested.
March 13, 2022: from the Star-K:
Some lots of B&G Gherkins have been found to contain insect infestation. The lot codes are printed on the side of the lid.
The affected lots identified so far are:
It is unclear at this time how many other lots may be affected. We will be sure to issue updated alerts as warranted.
In the meanwhile, consumers of other lots are advised to slice open each gherkin to check for possible infestation. Refer to the photo above to see what you should be checking for.
nyone discovering infestation in a lot not referenced above is requested to immediately contact info@star-k.org and share the lot number and Best By information noted on the lid. Attaching a photograph would also be very helpful.
Corrective measures are being implemented to avoid this problem in the future.
June 2, 2022 from the OK TwitterKosher:
Simple Truth Dark Chocolate Bark with Cranberries, Almonds & Pistachios, sold at Kroger owned stores, has been mistakenly labeled with a plain OK symbol.
This product is certified OK Dairy.
Corrective actions are being taken.
May 20, 2022: The following are new kosher slurpee flavors from 7-11. They are all pareve:
The Kashrut.com Slurpee list can be found at www.kashrut.com/consumer/slurpees.
June 2, 2022 from the COR Detroit:
NEW SLURPEE SYRUPS:
[Note: This information is for the benefit of Kashrus Supervisors and consumers who inspect, with permission of store management, the labels on the 2.5 / 5 gal. bag-in-boxes of syrups in the back of the store, which feed the Slurpee machines. The flavor cards posted on the Slurpee machines in front cannot be relied upon to determine the Kosher status of the Slurpee, because they often do not match the brand and variety of the syrup that is actually feeding the machine.]
The following new Slurpee syrups are Kosher and pareve (no symbol required): FANTA MYSTERY FLAVORS 1, 2 & 3 FCB - 2022
June 2, 2022 from the COR Detroit:
EARTHLY GRAINS LONG GRAIN & WILD RICE MIX - ORIGINAL variety, sold at Aldi, contains whey, but mistakenly bears a plain OU without a D in some regions of the U.S. The other two varieties - Garlic & Herb, and Roasted Vegetable & Chicken flavor, do not contain dairy and are correctly marked with a plain OU. In other regions, including Michigan, these products are made for Aldi by a non-Kosher supplier, and therefore bear no Kashrus marking.
March 30, 2022 from the OU in repsonse to a question from the editor:
Earthly Grains rice is dairy, and the OUD symbol was inadvertently not displayed. Corrective action is being taken and future labels will bear an OUD.
June 1, 2022 from the CFIA.
Épicerie Frenette is recalling the affected product from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination.
The recalled product has been sold at Épicerie Frenette, 625 rue Principale, Beresford, New Brunswick.
Brand |
Product |
Size |
UPC |
Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
None (Épicerie Frenette) |
"Whole rasberries" (frozen) |
350 g |
0 201250 705008 |
Packaging ("Emballage") dates from 17-AL-22 to 17-MA-22 inclusively |
June 1, 2022 from the Star-K:
Please be advised that Melaleuca Luminex Mood Support supplement contains non-kosher gelatin and bears an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. This product is sold only through Melaleuca sales representatives and is not available in stores. Corrective action is being taken. .
June 1, 2022 from the KSA:
Please be advised that the following products under the Trader Joe’s brand bear an unauthorized KSA symbol.
May 30, 2022 from KMD Mexico
Translated by a M. Basker-Seigel:
This product and similar products made by Naturasol are temporarily not kosher certified.
May 28, 2022 from the FDA
The FDA, along with CDC, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, state, and local partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections in the United States and Canada potentially linked to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022.
Currently, the potentially affected FreshKampo and HEB products are past shelf life. People who purchased FreshKampo and HEB fresh organic strawberries between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022, and then froze those strawberries for later consumption should not eat them. These products were sold at the following retailers, including, but not limited to:
If you are unsure of what brand you purchased, when you purchased your strawberries, or where you purchased them from prior to freezing them, the strawberries should be thrown away.
Epidemiologic and traceback data show that fresh organic strawberries sold as FreshKampo and HEB brands that were purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022, are a likely cause of illness in this outbreak. The traceback investigations show that cases in California, Minnesota, and Canada report having purchased fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo or HEB prior to becoming ill. Illness onset dates range from March 28 – April 30, 2022.
Master list of Food Products Associated with Peanut Butter from J.M. Smucker Company due to the Potential Risk of Salmonella is here
Links to recalls of products containing Jif Peanut butter follow. Inclusion of a product is not an indication of the kosher status
May 26, 2022 from the FDA twitter
J.M. Smucker shows that it was distributed to the following places: Canada, Dominican Republic, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Honduras, Spain, Japan
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