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Kashrus Alert - Kodiak Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Mix

December 9, 2020 from the OK:

Kodiak Cakes Frontier Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Mix, Kodiak Cakes, Park City, UT 84098 has a mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol:
A limited amount of Kodiak Cakes Frontier Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Mix has been mislabeled with a plain OK symbol instead of the required OK DE. This product is certified kosher, dairy equipment.
Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7433

South African Yoshon Bulletin #3 Dec 10, 2020, 15 Kislev 5781

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7432

Israeli Kashrut Alert - Loss of Certification for Moore Sweet Factory

December 8, 2020 from Jerusalem Kosher News:

Rough translation: Badatz Yerushalayim has removed their hecksher from Moore Sweet Factory

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7431

George DeLallo Co., Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in 20 oz Publix Bakery Holiday Cookie Platters

December 7, 2020 from FDA:

George DeLallo Co., Inc. of Mt. Pleasant, PA is recalling Publix Bakery 20 OZ Holiday Cookie Platters because they may contain undeclared pecans. People who have allergies to pecans run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled Publix Bakery 20 OZ Holiday Cookie Platters were distributed in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. Publix locations in Florida counties Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, Broward and Monroe are NOT impacted by this recall.

The product comes in a 20 ounce, clear plastic package with UPC 41415 88690, marked with lot W34326 and best by date of 10/APR/2021 on the top.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the pecan-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of pecans. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes.

Consumers with allergies to pecans who have purchased 20 OZ Publix Bakery Holiday Cookie Platters with lot code W34326 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-433-9100 or 724-925-2222 (Available M-F 8am-5pm, Eastern).

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7430

Ingredient Notice (Wheat): The Kellogg Company: Morningstar Farms® Veggie Grillers® Crumbles

June 5, 2019 from FARE:

The Kellogg Company would like you to know that starting in December, 2020; Kellogg will be changing the allergen statement on Morningstar Farms® Veggie Grillers® Crumbles™ – both the 12 oz package and the 16.2 oz Value Pack. The crumbles will now contain Wheat as part of the allergen statement. The packaging graphics are:

The new Morningstar Farms® Veggie Grillers® Crumbles™ allergen advisory statement will include Soy and now Wheat. Kellogg Company has a commitment to allergen management.

Because product formulations may change from time to time, consumers are strongly encouraged to read the package label prior to every purchase. For more information, contact us at 1-800-962-0120 or visit our website at http://www.morningstarfarms.com.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7429

Ingredient Notice (Tree Nut and Peanut): Flowers Foods Tastykake Mini Muffins

June 5, 2019 from FARE:

Beginning in 2021, All Tastykake Mini Muffins will be Manufactured On Shared Equipment That Also Processes Products Containing Tree Nuts And Peanuts.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7428

Kashrut Alert - Artichoke Hummus – Not Certified

December 7, 2020 from the KVH:

Please be advised that Artichoke Hummus products are not certified by KVH.

This affects the following brands:
Cedar's, Shop-Rite Supermarket/Wakefern, Joseph's, Simply Enjoy, Sprouts Farmers Market, Green Way, Little Salad Bar, Wellsley Farms, Lidl US, LLC, Price Chopper
Corrective action is being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7427

Amended – Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Two Canyon Bakehouse Products Due to Possible Presence of Gluten - expanded distibution information

December 30, 2020 from FDA:

The expanded distribution for the Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels includes retail customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island.

Flowers Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Two Canyon Bakehouse Products Due to Possible Presence of Gluten

December 3, 2020 from FDA:

Flowers Foods, Inc. is recalling certain Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White Bread and Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels due to the potential presence of gluten. Consumption of this product by people with a wheat allergy, celiac disease, or gluten or wheat sensitivity may cause adverse health effects or serious allergic reactions.

The products being recalled were distributed to retail customers in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. The recall was initiated after finished product testing revealed the possible presence of gluten.

No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date. Following is information about the products involved in the recall. People should not consume products if both the UPC and Lot Number are noted on the package. The Lot Number is printed on the plastic closure that seals the bag.

Product UPC Lot Number
Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White Bread 8-53584-00200-3 032220323
Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels 8-53584-00221-8 032220316

Consumers should discard affected product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumers.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7426

Continental Glatt Kosher Meats Corp. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection -Updated with RETAIL CONSIGNEES

December 4, 2020 from the USDA:

Continental Glatt Kosher Meats Corp., doing business as First Choice Kosher Meat & Deli Inc., a Spring Valley, N.Y. firm, is recalling approximately 61,504 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The RTE meat and poultry items were produced on various dates from June 26, 2020, through Nov. 20, 2020, with various sell-by dates ranging from October 2, 2020, through April 18, 2021. The products subject to the recall can be found on the following spreadsheet. List is also below

Product Lables and Pictures of recalled products is here.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. 40009” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations in New York.

The problem was discovered when the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets alerted FSIS about meat and poultry products produced by Continental Glatt Kosher Meats Corp., without the benefit of federal inspection and bearing the mark of inspection from another establishment without authorization.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Abraham Gruenzweig, Production Manager, Continental Glatt Kosher Meats Corp at (845) 659-4733.

December 29, 2020 from the USDA:

The lists of retail consignees have been updated for recalls:

United States Food Safety Department of and Inspection Agriculture Service RETAIL CONSIGNEES FOR FSIS RECALL 028-2020 FSIS has reason to believe that the f ollowing retail location(s) received ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that have been recalled by Continental Glatt Kosher Meats Corp., doing business as First Choice Kosher Meat & Deli Inc., a Spring Valley, N.Y. f irm.

This list may not include all retail locations that have received the recalled product or may include retail locations that did not actually receive the recalled product. Therefore,it is important that you use the product-specific identification information, available at https://www.f sis.usda.gov/wps/portal/f sis/topics/recalls-an d-public-health-alerts/recall-case- archive/archive/2020/recall-028-2020-release,in addition to this listof retailstores,to check meator poultry products in your possession to see if they have been recalled.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7425

Kashrus Alert - Metsuyan Blue, Flushing, NY

December 4, 2020 from the Vaad of Queens:

Metsuyan Blue, located at 72-08 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11367, is not certified by the Vaad Harabonim of Queens

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7424
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