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Kashrus Alert - Liebers Mini Gerkins

May 10, 2021 from Rabbi Weissmandel:

This is to notify the public that in Lieber's Mini Gerkins and Tini Gherkins were found to be infested - one should not eat them until further notice.

May 4, 2021 from Rabbi Weissmandl

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This is to inform the public that Lieber's Mini Gerkins - Lot #20328 - 20296 were found to contain clearly visible rotten & infested gerkins. They are easily visible. One should not eat them until we have a chance to look into it, and have a chance to inspect them all. They we will notify the public.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7594

Arizona Nutritional Supplements Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy Allergen in 365 Everyday Value Whey Protein Powder Natural Vanilla Flavor

May 7, 2021 from FDA:

Arizona Nutritional Supplements of Chandler, AZ is voluntarily recalling 13.9 oz. containers of “365 Everyday Value Whey Protein Powder Natural Vanilla Flavor” due to the potential of an undeclared soy allergen. Containers of 365 Everyday Value Whey Protein Powder Natural Vanilla Flavor were mistakenly packaged with Soy Protein Powder resulting in an undeclared Soy allergen.

The product can be identified by the UPC 9948228764, a Best By of 03/04/2023 and Lot 0073984. The affected product was sold at Whole Foods Market locations in the United States between March 24, 2021 and May 6, 2021.

Customers who purchased this product at Whole Foods Market can bring a valid receipt into the store for a full refund. Consumers with additional questions can call 1-844-936-8255 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturday through Sunday.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7607

Kashrut Alert - Bake Shop Bakery 7 Layer Dessert Bar- DAIRY - Aldi

May 11, 2020: From the COR:

Bake Shop Bakery 7 Layer Dessert Bar is missing the Dairy Symbol.
This product was incorrectly labelled without a DAIRY designation. This product is DAIRY and kosher certified.
This product is only available in ALDI stores in the United States.
Corrective action is being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7606

Israeli Sulfite Allergen Alert - Toscana Carbonated Apple Liquor

April 13, 2021 from health.gov.il

The product Toscana Carbonated Apple Liquor
The manufacturer - Waxman group, Krakow, 31-010 Poland
The importing firm, as a precaution, asksits clients, who are sensitive to sulfites (SO2), not to consume the product -Carbonated Apple Liquor of all expiry dates until and including 4/5/21, this due to an inspection, held by the Food Service of the Ministry of health, in which sulfites were discovered, whereas they were omitted from markingthem in the product label as a component in the food additives list. Due to that, the firm asks people, who are sensitive to sulfites, not to consume the product and to return it to the shop, where it was purchased.The company acts to collect the product
Telephone for inquiries and coordination for returning the product: +973-052-5351771

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7604

Israeli Health Alert - Chocotrade Strips of Sugared Orange Peels, Coated with a Chocolate Substitute

April 23, 2021 from health.gov.il

ChocotradeLtd. Company Calls for Returning the product: "Strips of SugaredOrange Peels,Coated with a Chocolate Substitute."
Upon an inspection, held as part of the self-quality assurance of the factory, Salmonella bacteria were discovered in the product "Strips of Sugared Orange Peels, Coated with a Chocolate Substitute."
Content: 1 kg.Manufacturer Name: Barret Ltd.Address: 3 Haofen St., Petah Tikva
Expiry date: all expiry dates between 7.5.2022-22.5.2022 (including).
Barcode: 7290002075172 .

For inquiries -dial: +972-03-9220440

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7603

Israeli Dairy Allergen Alert - Matterhorn Nougat filled dark chocolate and dark chocolate with nut pieces

April 8, 2021 from health.gov.il

The "Ya'ad Candy Company Ltd." is recalling Nougat filled dark chocolate and dark chocolate with nut pieces following a complaint from a consumer it was found that on the Hebrew label the warning about the dairy allergen was omitted from the information about allergens.

"The company requests that anybody who knows that he is sensitive to milk and the other allergens appearing on the label should not consume the above-mentioned products.
Product name: Nougat filled dark chocolate 100 grams barcode 7610148000300
Dark chocolate with nut pieces 100 grams barcode 7610148000379
Manufacturer’s name: Chocolat Bernrain AGBündtstrasse12Kreuzlingen 8280, Switzerland
Importer’s name: Ya’ad Candy Ltd., 10 HaYetzira, Ramle
All expiration dates up to and including: 27.01.2022 'Ya’ad Candy Ltd.', in conjunction with the Food Service at the Ministry of Health, is recalling the product from its marketing channels.
Please contact us at telephone: 054-3504783for any questions and clarifications."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7602

Kashrut Alert - Season Sardines, Sprats and Kipper Snacks products

May 7, 2020: From the COR Detroit:

SEASON SARDINES: As previously posted, due to Covid-19 work and travel restrictions, some Season Sardines, Sprats and Kipper Snacks products were produced as non-Kosher and do not bear an OU symbol.
Some cans of Season Brisling Sardines - Product of Latvia with no OU may mistakenly have been sold in the recent past at The Grove [One Stop]. Check every can for the OU symbol.


OU Kosher & Passover Advisory - Season Kipper Snacks

September 21, 2020: From the OU:

Season Kipper Snacks, Season Brand Products:

This product was previously OUP certified (Kosher for Passover) year round. Due to Covid-19 related challenges, this product was produced as non-kosher and the OU has been removed. There may be OU and non-OU product available in the market simultaneously. Rest assured, product bearing the OUP symbol is in fact kosher.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7321

Hershey Voluntarily Recalls Hershey’s Chocolate Shell Topping Due to Undeclared Almonds

May 5, 2021 from FDA:

The Hershey Company (Hershey) today announced a voluntary recall of a single lot of Hershey’s Chocolate Shell Topping in a 7.25-oz. (205g) bottle with UPC (346000) after learning that 1,700 bottles were incorrectly filled with Heath Shell Topping which is made with almonds.

The products were shipped nationwide between April 15 and May 3, 2021 and bear the product code 25JSAS1. Pictures of the product are included below and are available on www.thehersheycompany.com

Hershey’s Chocolate Shell Topping products purchased before April 15, 2021 are not included in this recall. No other Shell Topping flavors or products distributed by Hershey are involved in this situation.

onsumers who purchased Hershey’s Chocolate Shell Topping products after April 15 with lot code 25JSAS1 should not consume the product and should contact Hershey Consumer Relations for a full refund by calling 1-866-528-6848 Monday through Friday from (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST) or visit www.askhershey.com

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7601

Kashrus Alert - Napoli Kosher Pizza, Valley Village, CA

May 6, 2021 from Kosherquest.orgK:

Napoli Pizza in Valley Village, Ca, which was under the hashgacha of the RCC, has been sold and hence forth will operate as a non-Kosher entity.


Kashrus Advisory - Napoli Kosher Pizza, Valley Village, CA

July 27, 2018 from the OK:
Please be advised that as of end of day July 27th, 2018, Napoli Kosher Pizza at 12417 Burbank Blvd, Valley Village, CA will no longer be certified by OK Kosher Certification.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6519

British Kashrut Change of Kosher Status - Twinings Swiss Chocolate Drink

May 6, 2021 - London Beth Din Twitter Feed:

Twinings Swiss Chocolate Drink listed on p.72 of The Really Jewish Food Guide 2021 as approved Parev has changed status and is now approved Dairy.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7600
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