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Kashrut Information - DAKOTA BREAD COMPANY

November 23, 2020 from the COR Detroit:

DAKOTA BREAD COMPANY at 6879 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, is now under supervision of the Vaad Harabbonim and is certified Pareve and Pas Yisroel.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7415

Kashrus Alert - Enlightened Dough Bites

October 1, 2020: From the cRc, updated November 25, 2020:

Please be aware that Enlightened brand Dough Bites distributed by Beyond Better Foods, Bronx, NY are missing the "dairy" designation from their cRc symbol. These products contain dairy ingredients as indicated on the ingredient panel and are indeed dairy. The following products are mislabeled:

This includes the following expiration dates:


Corrective action is being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7329

South African Kashrut Alerts - Lifestyle Foods Soya Milk Powder & True Earth Corn Puffs Green Onion Baked Maize Snack

November 25, 2020: From the Beth Din of Johannesburg:

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Prairie Farms Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Chocolate Milk Gallons

November 25, 2020 from the FDA:

Prairie Farms has issued a limited voluntary recall of its Prairie Farms Premium Flavored Chocolate Milk gallons and Prairie Farms 1% Lowfat Chocolate Milk gallons (Best by Date: Dec. 4, 2020) that were not labeled for an egg allergen that may be present. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

A total of 1,152 units of chocolate milk gallons (355 units of Premium Flavored Chocolate and 797 units of 1% Lowfat Chocolate) were distributed at retail outlets in the Chicago area, including the Northern Illinois Suburbs, Rockford, Illinois, and Southeastern Wisconsin. The recalled products contain the following code dates and UPC#’s:

The recall was initiated after cross-contamination with egg nog was discovered following a valve malfunction at the Rockford, Illinois plant. No illnesses have been reported to date. Prairie Farms Chocolate Milk gallons produced at plants, other than Rockford, Ill. plant Code 17-284, including Premium Flavored Chocolate, 1% Lowfat Chocolate, 2% Reduced Fat Chocolate, and Fat Free Chocolate, are not part of this recall.

Customers who have purchased this product are encouraged to destroy the product or return it to their local retailer to exchange the product for a like item. Consumers with questions may contact Prairie Farms Dairy at 618-659-5700 or info@prairiefarms.com, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7412

Riverside Natural Foods LTD. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond in "Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date & Nut Bar"

November 23, 2020 from the FDA:

Riverside Natural Foods, of Vaughan, ON is voluntarily recalling its 8 ounce packages of " Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date & Nut Bar " because they were improperly labelled and may contain undeclared almonds. The product is labelled to may contain tree nuts; however, people who have allergies to almonds may experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled " Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date & Nut Bar " were distributed nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders.

The product comes in a 8 ounce, carton package marked with lot # 1020 on the bottom and with an expiration date of 13 JUL 2021 stamped on the bottom.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the almond-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds. Subsequent investigation indicates the issue was caused by an error in the company's packaging processes.

Consumers who have purchased 8 ounce packages of " Good & Gather Banana Chocolate Chip Date & Nut Bar " are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Riverside Natural Foods at 1-416-360-8200 ex 226.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7411

Reissued Updated Food Recall Warning - Certain Isagenix brand Isalean products may be unsafe due to over-fortification of vitamins

January 29, 2021 from CFIA:

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to buy and consume Isagenix brand products recalled on October 31, 2020, November 7, 2020 and November 14, 2020 due to over-fortification of vitamins. The CFIA is aware that some of these products are currently being sold through various internet sites that are not affiliated with Isagenix International LLC.

The following products may have been sold nationally through internet sales.

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Isagenix Isalean Bar – Chocolate Cream Crisp 65 g (x10 bars) 380602471 (box)
380602470 (bar)
All Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Bar – Chocolate Peanut Crunch 65 g (x10 bars) 380602469 (box)
380602468 (bar)
All Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Creamy Dutch Chocolate 854 g 380331367 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Creamy Dutch Chocolate 61 g (x14 packets) 380331380 (box)
380331381 (packet)
All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Birthday Cake Flavour 854 g 380101266 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Birthday Cake Flavour 61 g (x14 packets) 380101937 (box)
380101938 (packet)
All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Chocolate Mint 826 g 380100766 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Peach Mango 826 g 380100768 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Strawberry Cream 840 g 380331371 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Strawberry Cream 60 g (x14 packets) 380331417 (box)
380331416 (packet)
All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Creamy French Vanilla 840 g 380331368 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Creamy French Vanilla 60 g (x14 packets) 380331385 (box)
380331386 (packet)
All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Cookies and Cream 854 g 380100453 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Mocha 854 g 380100767 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Shake – Salted Caramel 840 g 380100449 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Kosher Isalean Shake – Natural Creamy Vanilla 854 g 380331360 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Pro Shake – Strawberry Cream Flavour 952 g 380100432 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Pro Shake – Strawberry Cream Flavour 68 g (x14 packets) 380100208 (box)
380100207 (packet)
All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Pro Shake – French Vanilla 952 g 380100433 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Pro Shake – French Vanilla 68 (x 14 packets) 380341414 (box)
380341413 (packet)
All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Pro Shake – Natural Vanilla 952 g 380100434 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Pro Shake – Natural Vanilla 68 g (x 14 packets) 380341412 (box)
380341411 (packet)
All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Pro Shake – Natural Chocolate 966 g 380100435 All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Pro Shake – Natural Chocolate 69 g (x14 packets) 380341399 (box)
380341398 (packet)
All EXP or Best By dates up to and including OC/2023
Isagenix Isalean Whole Blend plant-based shake Banana Bread Flavour 742 g 380102166 Lot 099409820
EXP SE/2021
Lot 109401320
EXP OC/2021
Lot 109401420
EXP OC/2021

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7369

Kashrut Alert - LOTUS BISCOFF SPREAD

November 23, 2020 from the COR Detroit:

LOTUS BISCOFF SPREAD, made in Belgium, has Kosher certification only for special productions, and should be accepted only when bearing the Chug Chasam Sofer Bnai Brak symbol printed on the label. Some jars have only “K-Pareve Chug” ink jetted on the side of the unsecured cap, and no Kosher marking on the label. According to our information, the Kashrus status of these jars is questionable.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7405

Israeli Health Alert - The importer Y. MerbaIsrael Ltd. calls for returning of the products: Nature All Granola Bars

November 19, 2020 from health.gov.il

Following the manufacturer's request from abroad, who updated the importer, and after checking the raw materials used in manufacturingthe products above, remains of food disinfectant -ethylene oxide were found in sesame. This substance is forbidden for use in EuropeanUnion and Israel (yet, permitted in the USA). A small quantity of sesame is included in the following products:

Manufacturer -Banquetebrie MerbaB. V. Osterhaus, Netherlands.
Importer-Y. MerbaIsrael Ltd.

Consumers who purchased the product are requested not to consume it.In coordination with the Food service at the Ministry of health, the importeracts to collect products from the market ways.

For inquiries, please contact customer service at 09-9576142, branch 4, or via the website: www.merba.co.il.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7409

Updated Canadian Food Recall Warning - Eggs from Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. recalled due to Salmonella

November 24, 2020 from CFIA and Novemb:

The food recall warning issued on November 21, 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.

Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. is recalling eggs from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes should not serve, sell, or use the recalled products described below.

Only eggs from Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. with best before dates indicated in the table below where the lot code contains "Q29" or where there is no lot code on the package are implicated by the recall.

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. Large Size Eggs 12 eggs 0 57711 01056 9 20-12-26 Q29
Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. Large Size Eggs, Family Pack 18 eggs 0 57711 01018 7 20-12-22 Q29
20-12-26 Q29
Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. Extra Large Size Eggs 12 eggs 0 57711 01064 4 20-12-26 Q29
Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. Extra Large Size Ultra Eggs 12 eggs 0 57711 01070 5 20-12-18 Q29
20-12-22 Q29
20-12-24 Q29
Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. Large Size Brown Eggs 12 eggs 0 57711 08056 2 20-12-24 Q29
20-12-30 Q29
Nutri Large White Eggs 12 eggs 0 61719 01121 3 20-12-22 Q29
20-12-24 Q29
Nutri Large White Eggs 18 eggs 0 61719 01155 8 20-12-22 Q29
21-01-01 Q29
Nutri Large White Eggs 30 eggs 0 61719 01164 0 20-12-22 Q29
20-12-24 Q29
no name Medium size eggs 12 eggs 0 60383 66415 2 20-12-26 Q29

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7403

Kashrut Alert - FRESH EXPRESS ICEBERG GARDEN SALAD

November 23, 2020 - From the COR Detroit:

Some bags of FRESH EXPRESS ICEBERG GARDEN SALAD found recently in stores do not bear the Star-K symbol. These bags are not Star-K certified and are not recommended. Even the same store may have a mixture of some bags with the Star-K and some without. This may also apply to some store brands that normally bear the Star-K. Check each bag.

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