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South African Yoshon Bulletin #7 Feb 3, 2021, 21 Shvat 5781

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Israeli Kashrut Alert - Merguez Sausage

January 27, 2021 from Jerusalem Kosher News:

Rough Tranlation: "Buks" animal fat -- outer label says "Beis Yosef Glatt", but turned out some of it was plain-old kosher. You can return it if you want.

"T-Bone Veal" produced some merguez sausage that turned out to be from animals that weren't even kosher slaughtered; only the merguez, and only specific production dates.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7495

Israeli Health Alert - Meir Bagel Co. Issues a Follow-Up Announcement Regarding the Voluntary Recall of Classic Grissini Crumbs, 200 Grams

January 25, 2021 from health.gov.il

Following up on its previous announcement dated 3/12/2020, in which Meir Bagel Co. informed its customer public of a voluntary recall for its product, Classic Grissini Crumbs, 200 grams, due to concerns over possible traces of small plastic chips in the product, it is possible that certain packages have reached consumers after the recall.

The product in question is only Classic Grissini Crumbs, 200 grams, barcode 7290008493413, manufacturing batches 29420 and 29520, lastdate for sale 20/10/2021 and 21/10/2021.

The Company has reported the manufacturing error to the Food Service in the Ministry of Health and is taking actions to return the products from the sales points.

Due to the Company's commitment to all of its customers, the Company urges the public not to consume products from those manufacturing batches. Customers in possession of products from the above batches are required to contact the Company's customer service center at 04-6260002.


Israeli Health Alert - Meiri Beigel Ltd. issues a recall for its product: Classic Grissini Crumbs 200 grams

December 3, 2020 from health.gov.il

Following a customer complaint and upon inspection of the company’s quality assurance system, Meiri Beigel Ltd. recalls its product: Classic Grissini Crumbs 200 grams, due to fear of presence of small plastic chips in the product.

Product name: Classic Grissini Crumbs 200 grams, barcode: 7290008493413, production batch: 29420 and 29520, best before dates: 20.10.2021 and 21.10.2021 only.

Meiri Beigel Ltd. is taking action to recall the product from shelves, in coordination with the Food Service in the Ministry of Health.

Consumers in possession of this product are urged not to consume it. For questions and returns, please call our customer service centreatthe followingnumber:04-6260002.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7438

Think! and Interpac Technologies, Inc., Issue Voluntary Recall and Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tree Nuts in Think! Protein + Fiber Oatmeal, Farmer’s Market Berry Crumble Products

January 28, 2021 from FDA:

think! and Interpac Technologies, Inc., of Woodland, California, a supplier of certain think! brand oatmeal products, have issued a voluntary recall on specific lots of think! Protein + Fiber Oatmeal, Farmer’s Market Berry Crumble products which may inadvertently contain undeclared tree nuts, including almonds and pecans.

The recalled think! Protein + Fiber Oatmeal, Farmer’s Market Berry Crumble products were manufactured in the United States, distributed nationwide and reached consumers through retail stores and ecommerce websites, including www.thinkproducts.com.

The recalled products are sold in individual 1.76 oz bowls with a UPC Code of 753656711836 or a case containing 6 individual bowls with a UPC Code of 753656712338, all with best by dates of N15OCT21, N16OCT21, N19OCT21, N20OCT21, or N21OCT21 stamped on the bottom of the bowl.

To date, neither Interpac Technologies nor think! have received any reports of illness associated with consumption of the recalled products. All of the affected products include the following statement on the packaging: “MADE IN A FACILITY THAT PROCESSES…TREE NUTS.”

The recall was initiated following a report from a consumer of finding a piece of almond while consuming the product, and it was discovered that products manufactured in the same lot may contain undeclared almonds or pecans. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by an inadvertent error in the production process.

Consumers who have purchased the products under recall should not eat them and may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, consumers may call 866-98THINK from 8:30 – 5:00 pm CST

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7494

Canadian Kosher Alert: Milano Giant Lady Fingers Biscuits 150g DAIRY, Mislabelled as DE

February 1, 2021: From the COR:

Milano Bakery Ltd/Jan K. Overweel Limited Milano Giant Lady Fingers Biscuits 150 g UPC: 062858100622 was incorrectly labelled with a COR 598 DE (Dairy Equipment) symbol. The product is DAIRY and kosher certified.
Distribution: Grocery retailers across Canada
Corrective actions have been taken.

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Kashrut Alert - Lotus Foods Heat & Eat Rice Pouch products

January 30, 2021 from the Scroll K:

Kosher certification is being discontinued for the following three Lotus Foods Heat & Eat Rice Pouch products which are pre-cooked and sold in pouches:


Products that bear the Scroll K symbol on the pouch are kosher certified. Kosher certification of Lotus Foods raw rice products will continue.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7492

Pita Plus No Longer KM Certified

January 29, 2020 from Kosher Miami:

Please be advised that Pita Plus, located at 18833 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL is no longer under KM certification.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7491

January 28, 2021 from the OU in an answser to a reader's question:

"I can’t Believe it is Not Butter" has multiple products on the market some that are not kosher certified but have similar packaging to certified product. Some of the certified products have dairy and are labeled OUD, the Parve ones are OU. Please check the symbol of each product before purchasing.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7490

Israeli Health Alert - Various Delicious Artisanе Products

January 17, 2021 from the health.gov.il:

DeliciousArtisanеl Company Ltd. announces: Following lab tests, conducted on meat products of Delicious Artisanеl Company Ltd. by the Jerusalem district food service at the Ministry of health, listeria monocytogenes bacteria were discovered in the product
Chorizo Sausage Stick (Baton de Chorizo), barcode 7290001019979, sold by weight, manufacturing dates 15/12/20 -24/12/20 inclusive and expiry dates 4/06/21 -13/06/21 inclusive.

In addition to the above, as a precaution, the company act to collect the products:
Rosette Sausage Stick (Baton de Rosette), barcode 7290001019511, sold by weight, manufacturing dates 15/12/20 -24/12/20inclusive,and expiry dates 4/06/21 -13/06/21 inclusive.
FrenchSausage Stick (Baton de Berger), barcode 7290001019313, sold by weight, manufactured on samedates -15/12/20 -24/12/20 inclusive and expiry dates 4/06/21 -13/06/21 inclusive.Out of precaution, responsibility,and commitment to its clients,

Delicious Artisanal CompanyLtd. acted immediately to remove the products mentioned abovefrom the shelves.Consumer, who possesses products with the specified dates, is requested not to consume them and to contact the company offices at 02-585-69-60 or 054-903-49-35 for returning the products and receiving other products in exchange.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7487

Maine Grains, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Organic Yellow Peas

January 27, 2021 from FDA:

Maine Grains, Inc. of Skowhegan, Maine is recalling 2,000 pounds of Organic Yellow Peas sold between 10.17.2019 and 11.1.2020 because it may contain undeclared soybeans. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Maine Grains Organic Yellow Peas were distributed in the Northeastern United States and to online customers who ordered through mainegrains.comExternal Link Disclaimer. The majority of the product went to NYC.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that organic soybeans of very similar size, shape and color to organic yellow peas were mistakenly shipped by a farmer supplier to Maine Grains, Inc. and were used to fulfill orders of organic yellow peas.

Retail bags are packaged in clear cellophane 1 lb bags and sold individually labelled as Maine Grains “Crop Rotation Organic Yellow Peas” bearing a lot number on a white sticker on the back of the bag ending in 3YP19. Customers may have purchased this product re-packaged under the GrowNYC brand label.

Maine Grains Organic Yellow Peas were also packed in 25 lb bulk bags labelled with Maine Grains, Inc., with contact information for the company in Skowhegan, ME and bearing a lot code on a small white sticker ending in 3YP19.

Consumers who have purchased Maine Grains Organic Yellow Peas between the dates of 10.17.2019 and 11.1.2020 are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1.207.474.8001, M-F 8-4 pm.

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