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Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Precautionary Limited Recall of Curly Leaf Parsley Due to Possible Contamination with Non-O157 Shiga-Toxin Producing E. coli

September 10, 2021 from FDA:

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of conventional Curly Leaf Parsley. The product being recalled is Dole® Curly Leaf Parsley, with harvest dates of August 18, 2021, and August 19, 2021. A random, routine regulatory sample collected in Michigan tested positive for non-O157 STEC (Shigatoxin-producing E. coli). Dole Fresh Vegetables is coordinating closely with regulatory officials in connection with the Recall; no illnesses have been reported.

The product was distributed to retail stores, wholesalers, and distributors in two pack sizes – 60-count (74 cases) and 30-count (39 cases). Retailers, wholesalers, and distributors can find the product code in the lower right portion of the PTI label. The product code for both the 60 count cases and the 30 count cases is 0 07143 000310 3. Individual bunches of parsley purchased by consumers have a price look-up (PLU) number on binding twist-ties of 4899 and a UPC code of 0 3383 80330 0. The Curly Leaf Parsley subject to this Recall was distributed in FL, IA, MI, MN, and MO.

This precautionary recall is being initiated due to a positive non-O157 STEC result found on a single sample collected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture during routine random sampling.

Only conventional Curly Leaf Parsley harvested on the dates noted above bearing the specific PLU and UPC code found on the bunches and PTI label codes found on the cases are included in this Recall. No other Curly Leaf Parsley items are included in the Recall. Consumers who have any product with these UPC/PLU Product Codes 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 Monday-Friday 8am-3pm PST.

September 9, 2021 from the OU:

Kroger Kickin' Buffalo Dipper + Spread, The Kroger Company, Cincinnati OH has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Kroger Kickin' Buffalo Dipper + Spread. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

September 6, 2021: From the Scroll-K:

Anyone who purchased O’Goody’s Dates Pitted 9 oz. from the East Side Kosher Deli, Denver, CO should not use this product, as it has been found to be infested. The product should be discarded or returned to the East Side Kosher Deli for a full refund. ESKD apologizes for any inconvenience.

September 5, 2021: From the AKC:

• Pas Yisroel in Atlanta, GA
  • Pas Yisroel: Pas Yisroel (The halacha of bread products that are not only kosher, but a Jewish person participated in the baking) is an area of Jewish law that some follow year-round, some only on Shabbos, and some follow these requirements only on the 10 days of teshuva starting with Rosh Hashanah.
  • Local Caterers all use both Pas Yisroel and Non-Pas Yisroel products. If not marked, check with the caterer’s mashgiach.
  • Local Bakeries (Kroger Toco Hills Bakery, Kroger Sandy Spring Bakery, and Publix Toco Hills Bakery). Products baked in these facilities are Pas Yisroel and are usually marked. Sometimes special orders or an occasional product is not marked, and one should check with in-store mashgiach. These bakeries also carry fully baked kosher products that are not baked in-store are not Pas Yisroel.
  • Ali’s cookies products are not Pas Yisroel unless marked.
  • Restaurants: Toco Grill, Chai Peking, and The Spicey Peach (not Spicey Peach Catering) are currently all Pas Yisroel. All other facilities use both Pas Yisroel and Non-Pas Yisroel.
  • Fuego Mundo Yucca Bread is not considered bread and Pas Yisroel does not apply. One does not wash or bentsch for Yucca Bread.
  • Most local wraps are not Pas Yisroel
  • Most local pita comes from Classic Pita and is Pas Yisroel
  • The Kroger Deli subs are Pas Yisroel, but wraps and sandwiches are not Pas Yisroel
• Additional Kashrus Information for the Atlanta Area
  • EB Catering is now operating out of the AJA Kitchens (5200 Northland Dr, Atlanta, GA 30342) which are AKC certified. (347) 988-4279.
  • Cinnaholic Edgewood: The following two drinks are currently not AKC approved:
    • Black Mountain Natural Foods Sunshine Lemonades
    • Shi Lachef
    • Beverages that are not approved are kept in a separate section marked non approved.
    • Fresh Berries are also not approved.

Frito-Lay Issues Limited Voluntary Recall on Undeclared Milk in Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips Distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia

August 11, 2021 from FDA:

Frito-Lay today issued a voluntary recall of a limited number – 31 bags – of 7 3/4 oz. Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips as they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. The recall is the result of an investigation following a consumer contact.

The products were distributed to certain retail stores in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, and consumers would have been able to purchase them as early as July 23, 2021.

No other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes or variety packs are recalled.

Consumers with the product described below can contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477 (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday).

September 3, 2021 From the COR Detroit: LAY’S WAVY ORIGINAL POTATO CHIPS bearing an OU mistakenly contains Sour Cream & Onion potato chips [not OU certified, and dairy] in a small number of 73⁄4 oz. bags.