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613 Grill, Phoenix, AZ - permanently closed

April 22, 2021 from the Phoenix Vaad:

We are sorry to announce that 613 Grill, located at 6219 N. 7th St in Phoenix, is permanently closed. The restaurant has been sold and the new owners plan on opening a new, NON-KOSHER restaurant with a different name at the same location.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7580

Hebrew Beer no longer KSA certified

April 21, 2021 from the KSA:

Please be advised that Hebrew Beer (Schmaltz Brewing Company) is no longer Kosher certified.
This is not due to any Kashrus violations.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7579

Guan’s Mushroom Co Recalls Enoki Because of Possible Health Risk

April 20, 2021 from FDA:

Guan’s Mushroom Co of Commerce, CA is recalling all cases of its 200g/7.05-ounce packages of Enoki Mushroom (Product of China) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled products were distributed from CA, NY, PA through produce distributors or wholesalers to retail stores nationwide. The Enoki comes in a 200g/7.05ounces, clear plastic package with the description “Enoki Mushroom” in English, Korean and French, and Guan’s logo in the front. At the back, there is UPC code: 810023170303. Product code is RY3428A or RY3434A in the front bottom. The product is being shipped in a white cardboard box with 25 pcs of 200g. The box contains Guan’s logo in blue color and product code RY3428A or RY3434A.

Consumers who have purchased 200g packages of Enoki are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with question may contact the company at 323.223.1188.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7578

All Taïm Locations Drop Kosher Certification in NYC & DC, Except One

April 21, 2021 from the YeahThatsKosher:

"This is an updated post from March 16th to reflect new developments."

"he fast-casual, Mediterranean restaurant chain Taïm that specializes in falafel, has forgone their kosher certification in all but one of their locations. The once strictly vegetarian restaurant has multiple locations throughout NYC and Washington DC."

"This change comes in response to requests by non-kosher customers that the restaurant serve chicken (which is not kosher certified)."

"Taïm’s branches that are no longer kosher are:

Taïm’s sole branch that is still kosher (and remains vegetarian) is:

The kosher Taïm locations in NYC are supervised by United Kosher Supervision (UKS). Its Washington DC locations were kosher certified by DC Kosher, and are no longer.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7543

Kashrus Alert - Restaurant Depot Big C French Fries

April 20, 2021 from the COR Detroit:

BIG C PREMIUM SELECT - SEASONED Frozen French Fried Potatoes and BIG C PREMIUM SELECT - ZESTY SEASONED Extra Crispy Batter Coated Frozen French Fried Potatoes, sold at Restaurant Depot /Jetro Cash & Carry, do not bear an OU currently, in contrast to most other Big C French Fried Potatoes products that generally do bear an OU. Check every case for Kosher marking.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7577

Kashrus Alert - Tums

April 16, 2021: From the cRc:

Please be aware that some of the new Tums Naturals contain carmine (a non-kosher red pigment from crushed cochineal insects) and is not kosher. The kosher consumer should be careful to check each label to see if there is a kosher symbol on the label.

April 20, 2021 from the COR Detroit:

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Kashrut Information - COCA-COLA, PEPSI AND DR. PEPPER PRODUCTS

April 20, 2021 from the COR Detroit:

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GK Foods USA Announces Voluntary Recall of a Batch of La Fe Peppers and Onions

March 23, 2021 from FDA:

GraceKennedy Foods (USA) LLC (GK Foods USA) has announced a voluntary recall of a batch of its La Fe Peppers and Onions, due to the probable presence of extraneous material.

The Voluntary Class 2 Recall has been initiated because there possibly could be small pieces of blue plastic in the product.

he batch of La Fe Peppers and Onions being recalled by Grace Foods USA comprises of 187 cases of the product which has been distributed in the North-East USA only. The product is included in La Fe’s vegetable blends category, and more details on the batch being recalled can be found below:

The best before dates and batch number can be found on the back panel of the packaging, close to the universal product code (UPC) bar code.

Consumers who purchased La Fe Peppers and Onions bearing the above best before dates and corresponding batch number, should not consume them. Instead, they should return the product to the point of purchase, where they will be refunded in full for the item(s) purchased.

Consumers with questions pertaining to the recall may contact Ricardo Bryan at GK USA at 201.329.6260 ext. 5137 Mondays to Fridays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST. or via email to ricardo.bryan@gkco.com

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7576

Canadian Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - New World brand Almond Butter - Smooth - Roasted recalled due to undeclared peanut and cashew

April 13, 2021 from the CFIA

New World Natural Foods Inc. has recalled the following product distributed in British Columbia and Ontario due to undeclared peanut and cashew:

Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Code(s) on Product
New World Almond Butter - Smooth - Roasted 365 g 0 59443 40046 5 LOT# 210288
Best Before 30 APR 2022

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7574

Canadian Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Woodward's brand Peanut Butter - Crunchy Unsalted recalled due to undeclared cashew

April 18, 2021 from the CFIA

Jiva Manufacturing & Distribution Inc. has recalled the following product distributed in British Columbia due to undeclared cashew:

Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Code(s) on Product
Woodward's Peanut Butter - Crunchy Unsalted 500 g 0 59443 52100 9 LOT# 200531
Best Before 30 JUN 2021

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