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Pero Family Farms Food Co. Issues Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Health Risk

January 15, 2021 from FDA:

Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC has initiated a voluntary product recall of its Butternut Squash Trays because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes.

Run No. Item's Name: USE BY DATE
1222496F 12oz Pero Family Farms Veggie Butternut Squash Tray 1/15/2021
1222496F 10oz Pero Family Farms Butternut Spirals Tray 1/15/2021
1222496F 13oz Pero Family Farms Cubed Butternut Tray 1/13/2021
1222496F 9.5oz Pero Family Farms Butternut Veggie Spirals Tray 1/13/2021
1222496F 4/5lbs Butternut Chunk Bag 1/13/2021
1222496F 2/5lbs Butternut Chunk Bag 1/13/2021
Run No. Item's Name: USE BY DATE
1222747F Pero Family Farms 12oz Prep Veggie Butternut Squash Tray 1/16/2021
1222747F Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/16/2021
1222747F Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray 1/14/2021
1222747F Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Veggie Spirals Tray 1/14/2021
Run No. Item's Name: USE BY DATE
1222831F Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/17/2021
1222831F Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray 1/15/2021
1222831F Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/15/2021
1222831F Pero Family Farms 5lb Butternut Chunk Bag 1/15/2021
Run No. Item's Name: USE BY DATE
1222851F Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/18/2021
1222851F Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray 1/16/2021
1222851F Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/16/2021
Run No. Item's Name: USE BY DATE
1222959F Pero Family Farms 12oz Prep Veggie Butternut Squash Tray 1/19/2021
1222959F Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/19/2021
1222959F Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray 1/17/2021
1222959F Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/17/2021
Run No. Item's Name: USE BY DATE
1223108F Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/20/2021
1223108F Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray 1/18/2021
1223108F Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/18/2021
1223108F Pero Family Farms 5lb Butternut Chunk Bag 1/18/2021
Run No. Item's Name: USE BY DATE
1223145F Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/21/2021
1223145F Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray 1/19/2021
1223145F Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/19/2021
Run No. Item's Name: USE BY DATE
1223223F Pero Family Farms 12oz Veggie Butternut Squash Tray 1/22/2021
1223223F Pero Family Farms 10oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/22/2021
1223223F Pero Family Farms 13oz Cubed Butternut Tray 1/20/2021
1223223F Pero Family Farms 9.5oz Butternut Spirals Tray 1/20/2021
1223198F Pero Family Farms 5lb Butternut Chunk Bag 1/20/2021

This product was processed by Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC and distributed under the Pero Family Farms Label in Louisiana, Florida, Texas, New York, Maine, Georgia, Ohio, Virginia, Alabama, Virginia and Missouri. It is packaged in a flexible clear plastic containers with labeling on the top and bottom of the container or in a clear plastic bag. The product run number code and use by date can be found on the front bottom right hand corner of the tray package or on the package. These items were distributed from January 2, 2021- January 11, 2021 and were distributed to wholesalers and retail food stores.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this issue. This voluntary recall was the result of notification of possible Listeria contamination from Race West Company, a supplier of butternut squash to Pero Family Farms. Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC has temporarily halted production of these items as all parties continue their investigation into this issue. Consumers who may have purchased this product are urged to return the product back to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard this product.

Should you have any further questions regarding the contents of this communication, please contact Pero Family Farms Food Company, LLC at 561-498-5771 ext. 2107 from (8 am-5pm M-F EST) and ask to speak with Nick Bergstrom.

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Kashrus Alert - All Star Specialties Corp.

January 15, 2021 from the OK:

Please be advised that All Star Specialties Corp. 29 Wyandanch Ave. Wyandanch, NY 11798, is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification, due to kashrus violations. Products produced after January 1, 2021 are not under OK certification.

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South African Kosher Notice - Food Lover’s Marie Biscuits and Lemon Creams and Staffords Dijon Mustard

January 18, 2020: From the Beth Din of Johannesburg:

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Potential Foreign Object Recall Lake Champlain Chocolates Issues Voluntary Recall on Selected Milk Chocolate Products

January 16, 2021 from FDA:

Lake Champlain Chocolates (LCC) is issuing a public alert and a voluntary recall on select LCC milk chocolate products from a determined best-by date range for potential foreign objects. LCC is issuing this recall after a consumer reported finding brittle plastic pieces in a finished product. After initial investigations and out of an abundance of caution, LCC is voluntarily recalling all potential affected product currently on the market from July 2020 through January 2021. To date, no consumers have reported adverse health effects due to this contamination.

Affected products include:

These products can be found within a variety of other gift packages, boxes and baskets. Please refer to the document at the end of this release for a detailed list of all affected products and associated Best By Dates.

These products were distributed through retailers and distributors across all fifty states and in the company’s three Vermont retail stores.

The FDA has been informed of this voluntary recall and will post this notice on their website.

LCC is asking customers to discontinue use and immediately dispose of any products listed above. Customers can find the Best By Date near the UPC code on the package. For any additional questions or concerns please email info@lakechamplainchocolates.com.

The full list of recalled chocolates is here

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Kashrut Alert - PREWASHED BRANDS OF ICEBERG GARDEN SALAD and COLESLAW

January 15, 2021: From the COR Detroit:

PREWASHED BRANDS OF ICEBERG GARDEN SALAD and COLESLAW that normally bear OK certification, such as Dole, Kroger brand and Marketside [Walmart], currently do not bear the OK symbol on many bags. Even the same store may have a mixture of some bags with the OK and some without. This is due to increased infestation levels in some batches. Little Salad Bar brand at Aldi currently does bear the OK symbol, but this may change. Check every bag for the Kashrus symbol.

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Canadian Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Amy's brand Golden Lentil Dal Soup recalled due to undeclared egg protein

January 16, 2021 from CFIA

Amy's Kitchen Inc. is recalling Amy's brand Golden Lentil Dal Soup from the marketplace because it may contain egg protein which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled products described below.

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Amy's Golden Lentil Dal Soup 398 mL 0 42272 90593 5 Best Before 06/2023
Lot: 30F1520
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Guide to Chodosh for the year 5781 ('20-'21) Additions- Unedited

January 14, 2021 from Mrs. Rosskamm, The Guide to Chodosh, Hot Line 718-305-5133. Email: yherman@earthlink.net

Chodosh Information from Rabbi Herman z"l 5780- 5781 season

PAS YISROEL, YASHON PRODUCT LISTS are at Kosher Consumer Bakery Products section.

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January 11, 2021 from the OU to confirm information on the Kosher Costco Facebook group:

The Kirkland Chilean Sea Bass is kosher certified when bearing the OU.

January 15, 2021 from the OU in response to the editor's question:

The Kirkland Chilean Sea Bass is acceptable for Pesach with an OU even without the "P" symbol.

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Lavva Voluntarily Recalls a Single Lot of Blueberry Plant-Based Yogurt

January 11, 2021 from FDA:

Recall Limited to Lavva Blueberry Plant-Based Yogurt 5.3 Ounce Dated 2/21/21

Out of an abundance of caution, EVR Foods, INC, parent company to Lavva, is issuing a voluntary recall on its 5.3 ounce Blueberry Plant-Based Yogurt with expiration date 2/21/21. While this SKU and date code cleared strict quality assurance protocols, recent testing indicates a potential mold contamination. No other Lavva products are affected by the recall.

This plant-based yogurt was produced at a manufacturing facility in Norwich, NY, and has only been linked to the single date code. There have been no confirmed illnesses to date.

The recalled Blueberry Plant-Based Yogurts were distributed to retail stores nationwide. The product comes in a 5.3 ounce, colorful plastic cup with a foil lid, marked with lot #022121 on the bottom of the cup which is also used as the expiration date of the product.

Consumers are urged not to eat the product subject to the recall. Anyone who purchased the SKU may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall can reach out to hello@lovvelavva.com or 833-885-2882 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has been notified of this recall and is assisting with the process.

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Weis Markets Issues Recall for Possible Foreign Matter Contamination in Weis Ice Cream Products

January 10, 2021 from FDA:

Weis Markets today said it has issued a recall for:


because the products may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically metal filling equipment parts. There has been one report of a customer who discovered an intact piece of metal equipment in the Weis Quality Cookies and Cream Ice Cream (48 oz). There is concern of an additional piece of equipment present in the ice cream product(s) possibly presenting a choking hazard.

The Weis Quality Cookies and Cream Ice Cream (in 48 oz. containers) product has been removed from sale. It was sold in 197 Weis Markets’ stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and West Virginia.

The Weis Quality Cookies and Cream ice cream is packaged in a scround 48- ounce container with a UPC of 041497-01253 and with a sell by date of 10/28/21. This was produced on 10/28/2020 and released for sale on 10/29/2020. The sell by date is located on the bottom of the container. An example of the label has been included with this release. Customers who have purchased this product may return it for a full refund.

The Klein’s Vanilla bulk ice cream is packaged in 3-gallon containers with a code stamp of 0302 and are not for retail sale. This product was sold to one retail establishment in New York and has been removed from sale.

Additional ice cream products packaged on 10/28/2020 included:

These items are packaged in 3-gallon bulk containers with a code stamp of 0302 and are not for retail sale. They were stored in a warehouse and have not been distributed.

Customers requiring additional information may contact Weis Customer Service at 1-866-999-9347 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm EST.

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