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Kashrut Alert - KROGER HEARTY VEGETABLE READY TO SERVE SOUP

November 23, 2020 from the COR Detroit:

KROGER HEARTY VEGETABLE READY TO SERVE SOUP (18.8 oz. can) no longer bears an OU, and is no longer certified.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7406

Updated Food Recall Warning - Certain Miss Vickie's brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips recalled due to possible presence of pieces of glass

November 23, 2020 from CFIA:

The food recall warning issued on November 3, 2020 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Miss Vickie's Canada is recalling certain Miss Vickie's brand Original Recipe Kettle Cooked Potato Chips from the marketplace due to possible presence of pieces of glass. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants, and institutions should not sell or use the recalled product described below.

The following product was originally recalled in Ontario and Quebec and has now been identified to have also been distributed in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Miss Vickie's Original Recipe Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 200 g 0 60410 04667 8 JA 12 with all manufacturing codes where "0" appears in the second position and "8" appears in the third position

JA 26 608329131

Canadian Food Recall Warning - Food Recall Warning - Certain Miss Vickie's brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips recalled due to possible presence of pieces of glass

November 3, 2020 from CFIA:

Miss Vickie's Canada is recalling certain Miss Vickie's brand Kettle Cooked Potato Chips from the marketplace due to possible presence of pieces of glass. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants, and institutions should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec as well as through Internet sales.

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Miss Vickie's Applewood Smoked BBQ Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 24 g 0 60410 04167 3 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Applewood Smoked BBQ Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 200 g 0 60410 04679 1 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Jalapeño Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 40 g 0 60410 00176 9 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Jalapeño Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 66 g 0 60410 01714 2 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Jalapeño Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 200 g 0 60410 04675 3 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Original Recipe Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 24 g 0 60410 02063 0 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Original Recipe Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 40 g 0 60410 00177 6 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Original Recipe Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 66 g 0 60410 01712 8 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Original Recipe Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 200 g 0 60410 04667 8 JA 12
JA 26   608329131
Miss Vickie's Original Recipe Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 275 g 0 60410 04666 1 JA 12
JA 26   608329131
Miss Vickie's Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 24 g 0 60410 02064 7 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 40 g 0 60410 00178 3 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 55 g 0 60410 90165 6 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 66 g 0 60410 01715 9 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 200 g 0 60410 04671 5 JA 12
JA 26   608329132
Miss Vickie's Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 275 g 0 60410 04670 8 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 550 g 0 60410 03224 4 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Spicy Dill Pickle Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 550 g 0 60410 05327 0 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Sweet Chili & Sour Cream Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 24 g 0 60410 02065 4 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Sweet Chili & Sour Cream Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 40 g 0 60410 00179 0 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Sweet Chili & Sour Cream Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 66 g 0 60410 01717 3 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Sweet Chili & Sour Cream Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 200 g 0 60410 04669 2 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Sweet Chili & Sour Cream Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 275 g 0 60410 04668 5 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Sweet Southern BBQ Kettle Cooked Potato Chips 200 g 0 60410 04683 8 JA 12
Miss Vickie's Favourites (Multi-pack) 10 x 24 g 0 60410 04076 8 DE 29   17T129301110751
DE 29   57T130401111329
DE 29   67T129101111459
JA 12   57T129701111601
JA 12   67T129801110815
JA 26   57T130401111351
Miss Vickie's Favourites (Multi-pack) 36 x 24 g 0 60410 04168 0 DE 15   803130014
DE 15   803230014
DE 29   803230014
JA 12   803230014
JA 12   903330114
JA 12   930130114

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7375

Kosher Alert Partanna Vinaigrettes

November 19, 2020 from the OU

Partanna Vinaigrettes - All Varieties, United Olive Oil Import, NYC NY has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Partanna Vinaigrettes. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7402

Kashrut advisory - Wild Planet Tuna - MK

November 20, 2020: From the COR Detroit:

WILD PLANET ALBACORE WILD TUNA IN EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL was recently distributed by a local food pantry, and bears an MK in a circle with the word Kosher in Hebrew and English inside the circle to the right of the K, as shown here:

This is not the symbol of the MK of Montreal, and it is not the MK symbol listed on the Vaad Harabbonim’s Recommended Kosher Symbols card, which is:

Ed. note: The symbol on the container is the symbol of Monterrey, Mexico Kosher.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7400

Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Limited Recall of Organic Romaine Hearts

November 21, 2020 from the FDA:

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of organic romaine hearts. The products being recalled are Dole™ Organic Romaine Hearts 3pk (UPC 0-71430-90061-1), combined English/French packaging, with Harvested-On dates of 10-23-20 and 10-26-20, and Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts (UPC 7-11535-50201-2), with Harvested-On dates of 10-23-20 and 10-26-20. The recall is being conducted due to a possible health risk from E. coli in the two products. Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials. No illnesses have been reported to date in association with the recall.

Pathogenic E. coli can cause diarrhea, severe stomach cramps and vomiting. Most people recover within a week, but some illnesses can last longer and can be more severe.

The Harvested-On sticker is located on the upper right corner of each bag and the UPC code is located on the bottom right corner of the back of each bag. The Dole package contains three organic romaine hearts and the Wild Harvest product is packaged in a 12oz bag. The impacted products were distributed in AZ, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND and VA. These products were harvested and packed nearly 4 weeks ago and should no longer be in commerce. Consumers are advised to check product they have in their homes and discard any product matching the production description, UPC codes and Harvested-On dates listed above.

This precautionary recall notification is being issued due to an isolated instance in which a package of Dole™ Organic Romaine Hearts – 3pk yielded a positive result for pathogenic non-O157 E.coli STEC in a routine sample collected at a retail store by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. There is no indication at this time that this positive result is related to any illnesses nor consumer complaints and it is not associated with the strains connected to the ongoing outbreaks currently under regulatory investigation.

No other Dole products are included in the recall. This voluntary recall does not apply to any bagged or clamshell salad romaine product. Only the specific Organic Romaine Hearts listed, with the exact UPC codes and Harvested-On dates identified above, are included in the recall. Consumers who have any remaining product with these UPC codes and Harvested-On dates should not consume it, but rather discard it. Retailers and consumers with questions may call the Dole Consumer Center at 1-800-356-3111, which is open 24 hours a day.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7401

Kashrus Alert - Arctic Zero

November 18, 2020 from the OK:

Arctic Zero, Arctic Zero, San Diego, CA 92117, has mistaken Use of Pareve Symbol

A limited number of the following Arctic Zero products have been mislabeled with a plain OK:


These products are certified kosher dairy.
Corrective actions are being taken. Penn Dutch Cookies, Penn Dutch Cookie & Biscuit, LLC have an unauthorized Use of OK Symbol:
Various cookie products sold by Penn Dutch Cookie & Biscuit LLC bear an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol.
This company and their products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification.
Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7399

Kashrut Advisory - Trader Joes Vegan Gingerbread Loaf

November 12, 2020 from the KSA in response to the editor's question:

Contrary to a posting on the Trader Joes Facebook Group
Trader Joes Vegan gingerbread loaf is labeled KSA- D. Consumers should continue to consider them are dairy as labeled on the package.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7398

Israeli Allergy Alert - Lev HaTeva CORN CRACKER NO WHEAT AND 5 CEREALS

November 11, 2020 from health.gov.il

L. B. ZOHAR COMMERCE AND MARKETING COMPANY LTD. RECALLS THE PRODUCT: CORN CRACKER NOWHEAT AND 5CEREALS
Upon testing, conducted by the Food Service of the North District Health Bureau as part of random testing, a presence of gluten traces was discovered, which were not listed in the "information regarding allergens" section of the label.
Product: CORN CRACKER NOWHEAT AND 5CEREALSBarcode: 7290012795176
Manufacturer Name: L. B. ZOHAR COMMERCE AND MARKETINGLtd.
Distributer name: Naturefood.
Expiry dates included: 26.11.20 -30.04.21
Consumers allergic to gluten and other allergens listed on the product label are asked not to consume them.

Lev Hateva" factory, in coordination with the Food Service at the Ministry of health,recalls the productfrom marketing ways. You maycontact us by phone: 052-8029334/5

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7397

Kashrut Alert - Teavana Teas

November 17, 2020 from Starbucks in response to a reader's question:

Teavana Teas are not certified as kosher.

Starbucks can be reached at 800-Starbuc (800-782-7282)

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7396

Kashrut Alert - Golchin Giardiniera

November 17, 2020 from the KSA:

Please be advised that Golchin Giardiniera, best before 12/20/2024 bears an unauthorized KSA Kosher symbol.
THIS ITEM IS NOT KOSHER CERTIFIED
Corrective action has been taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7395
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