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February 6, 2025 from the FDA:

Turkana Food Inc. Kenilworth, NJ is recalling 858 cases OF Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The Recalled Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste was distributed in the states of FL, KY, VA, NY, NJ, TN, MA, TX, Il, IN, MI, RI, PA, NC, MD, VA, OH, AL, MO, CA.

The Recalled 1lb (16oz plastic jar Brand name Aleppo Sesame Paste Tahini. The product packaging is a 16oz plastic jar with a gold lid and gold label marked Aleppo Sesame Paste Tahini.
LOT# 120824-01 can be found on the top portion of the jar.
UPC Label 854643003054 marked by a sticker on the side of the jar.
Expiration Date August 2026, which can be found on the top portion of the jar.
No reported illnesses have been confirmed as of 02/05/2025.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling performed by the Ohio Department of Agriculture which revealed that the finished products contained Salmonella. The company has ceased production and distribution of the products as FDA and the company continue their investigation to what caused the problem. Consumers who purchased Aleppo Sesame Paste Tahini With lot code 120824-01 should not consume the product and they are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Turkana Foods Inc. 908-810-8800 Or email info@turkanafood.com Monday – Friday 8am – 6pm EST.

Atlanta Kashrut Alerts: Ali’s Cookies JF and Pizzaly Atlanta

• Ali’s Cookies JF – New Ownership
  Ali’s Cookies on Johnson Ferry Road has been sold to a new owner. This location remains certified Kosher Dairy. Pareve orders are available upon request and will be clearly labeled as Pareve.
• Pizzaly Atlanta
  Pizzaly Atlanta has decided not to continue their AKC certification and is no longer under AKC supervision. This decision was not due to kashrus concerns.

February 3, 2025 from Kosher South Africa:

January 30, 2025 from the FDA:

United Natural Trading LLC, Edison, NJ, is voluntarily recalling Fresh Direct Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels due to the presence of an undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

The date containing products were shipped via online sales via a third-party vendor site, in limited quantities to the Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York areas.

The lot numbers are printed on the back of each retail packaging.

The issue was discovered during an internal review of label management system as an action item from an internal nonconformance.

Consumers who have any remaining product with this lot number should not consume it, but rather should discard it. onsumers should retain their online receipts, packaging reflecting lot numbers or any other proof of purchase they may have for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 732-650-9905, which is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST) Monday - Friday.

December 14, 2024 from the FDA

January 29, 2025: the alert had been upgraded to the highest risk level, a Class 1 recall. See recall information here.

Cal Yee Farm LLC of Suisun Valley, California is recalling chocolate and yogurt covered products (Dark Chocolate Walnuts, Dark Chocolate Raisins, Dark Chocolate Almonds, Yogurt Coated Almonds and Dark Chocolate Apricots [sold under Cal Yee’s or Cal Yee Farm brands]), Tropical Trail Mix, Butter Toffee.

Almonds [sold under Cal Yee’s and Boa Vista Orchards brands], Mango with Chili, Hot Cajun Sesame Sticks, New Orleans Hot Mix, Fruit Basket 2909 and Fruit Basket 2921 because they may contain undeclared milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

For Cal Yee’s or Cal Yee Farm branded products, items were packaged in clear plastic zippered pouches in either 8 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb and 5 lb size with a bright yellow label identifying the product in front of the pouch, and a small white label containing a UPC code on the back of the pouch. Dark Chocolate Apricots were packaged in two types of plastic containers with a white or yellow label identifying the product with a small white label containing a UPC code on the back of the containers. Fruit Baskets were packaged in a basket with a yellow label identifying the product on the back of the basket. For the Boa Vista Orchard branded Butter Toffee Almonds, the product was packaged in a 6 oz clear plastic zippered pouch with a white label identifying the product. A list of the recalled products is shown in the table here.

Customers with milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds allergy/sensitivity who have purchased the affected products should not consume the product and should dispose of them or return them to us for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact us at (707) 425-5327 or mariatmail03@gmail.com) from 8am-4:30pm PST, Monday-Friday.