October 31, 2019 from the COR Detroit and confirmed by the OU:
LILLY’S BABKA and RUGELACH with an OU:
Only packages stating 'Pas Yisroel' on the label should be considered Pas Yisroel.
These products are not Yoshon. Labels that state Yoshon are in error.
October 31, 2019 from the Yeshiva World:
"According to a Chief Rabbinate of Israel Kashrus Enforcement Unit alert, Willi Food 5kg vacuum packages of Yasmin rice with a ‘may be sold’ date of May 31, 2021, from Thailand, is infested with insects. The product barcode is 7290108504262."
"The alert explains the product, which is under the hechsher of Badatz Chug Chassam Sofer Bnei Brak, requires inspection for insects despite the fact the packaging states it does not. The source of the problem has been traced to the plant where the rice is packaged, which has been found to be infested, thereby transferring the insects to the product."
October 30, 2019 from FDA:
Wawona Frozen Foods is voluntarily recalling packages of frozen raspberries and frozen berry mixes containing raspberries sold at Aldi Grocery Stores and frozen raspberries sold at Raley's Family of Fine Stores because they have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A. The frozen raspberries and frozen berry mixes containing raspberries were packaged under the Aldi and Raley's private labels.
The recalled frozen raspberries were packaged and sold in these sizes and with the following accompanying information:
Aldi:
Consumers who have purchased the above products should not consume them and should either discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Aldi and Raley customers with questions may contact Wawona Frozen Foods at 866-913-0667 or visit the website at www.wawona.com.
October 30, 2019 from CFIA:
The food recall warning issued on October 25, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Walmart Canada Corp. is recalling Parent's Choice brand Infant Formula for Babies Sensitive to Lactose from the marketplace due to possible Cronobacter spp. contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
The following product has been sold nationally.
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
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Parent’s Choice | Infant Formula for Babies Sensitive to Lactose | 638 g | 6 28915 09517 3 | EXP 2020 NO 05 T05DVBV |
October 29, 2019 from The Vaad of Buffalo (BVK):
As of October 1, 2019, Johnny Ryan Cane Sugar Soda produced by the Johnny Ryan Co., Niagara Falls, New York, is no longer under the supervision of the Buffalo Vaad Hakashrus (BVK). Any BVK symbols appearing on bottles still in stores should be disregarded. Corrective action has been taken.
October 29, 2019 from the ORB:
Effective Sunday 11/03/2019 DUNKIN DONUTS, 21401 Powerline Road, Suite 2 Boca Raton, FL 33433 WILL NO LONGER BE UNDER ORB SUPERVISION
October 25, 2019 from FDA:
North Bay Produce, Inc. of Traverse City, Michigan is voluntarily recalling 2,297 cases and 2 bulk bins of fresh apples due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Recalled varieties include McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan, Fuji, Jonamac and Red Delicious apples. Recalled apples were sold in plastic bags under the brands; Great Lakes, North Bay Produce Pure Michigan as well as unbranded in clear plastic tote bags, white paper tote bags, and individually from retailers display trays. The recalled apples were shipped between October 16th, 2019 and October 21st, 2019 from one North Bay facility to wholesalers, retailers and brokers in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin.
Apples purchased at retail prior to October 16th are not affected by this recall, and no other North Bay Produce products are affected by this recall. At this time, we are not aware of any illnesses linked by health officials to this recall.
Consumers can identify the recalled product by the following product descriptions and photos below:
Distributed By |
Variety, Brand & Packaging |
Arrival Date(s) |
UPC Code |
PLU |
Item |
Shipped-To- Location |
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North Bay Produce, Inc. |
McIntosh Great Lakes 3lb. Plastic Bag, Product of MIUSA |
Delivered between 10/19/19 and 10/21/19 | 8 13635 01012 8 |
Michigan Louisiana | ||
North Bay Produce, Inc. |
Jonathan Great Lakes 3lb. Plastic Bag, Product of MI-USA |
Delivered 10/21/19 | 8 13635 01017 3 |
Louisiana | ||
North Bay Produce, Inc. |
Honeycrisp Great Lakes 3lb. Plastic Bag, Product of MI- |
Delivered 10/21/19 | 8 13635 01018 0 |
Louisiana | ||
USA | ||||||
North Bay Produce, Inc. |
Jonamac Great Lakes 3lb. Plastic Bag, Product of MIUSA |
Delivered 10/16/19 | 8 13635 01019 7 |
Wisconsin | ||
North Bay Produce, Inc. |
McIntosh North Bay Pure Michigan 3lb. Plastic Bag, Product of MI-USA | Delivered 10/21/19 | 8 13635 01012 8 |
Michigan | ||
North Bay Produce, Inc. |
Honeycrisp North Bay Pure Michigan 2lb. Plastic Bag, Product of MI-USA |
Delivered 10/19/19 | 8 13635 01130 9 |
Michigan | ||
North Bay Produce, Inc. |
Honeycrisp Quarter Peck Paper Tote Bag, Product of MIUSA |
Delivered 10/19/19 | 700116 | Michigan | ||
North Bay Produce, Inc. |
Fuji Half Peck Plastic Tote Bags, Product of MI-USA |
Delivered 10/18/19 | 4195 | All Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Stores |
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North Bay Produce, Inc. |
Jonathan Bulk 600lb Corugated Bins, Product of MI-USA |
Delivered 10/16/19 |
Michigan
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North Bay Produce, Inc. |
Mcintosh Distributed in trays; Product of MI-USA |
Delivered 10/19/19 & 10/21/19 |
4019 | Not sold at retail | ||
North Bay Produce, Inc. |
Red Delicious Distributed in trays; sold individually for retail sale, Product of MI-USA |
Delivered 10/21/19
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4168 4167 |
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North Carolina Department of Agriculture (Food Distribution Division- Butner) Creedmoor, North Carolina Feeding South Florida Pembroke Park, Florida |
Anyone who has the recalled product in their possession should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recall was initiated as a result of a finished product test that indicated the presence of the organism. Upon notification, we immediately ceased the production and distribution product from the identified facility and continue our investigation as to what caused the issue, in cooperation with FDA.
We have notified our commercial customers to whom we shipped the recalled product and are working with them to remove recalled product from commerce.
Consumers with questions may call 1-231-929-4001, Monday-Friday, 8am – 5pm Eastern Time, or visit www.northbayproduce.com.
October 23, 2019 from CFIA:
Thomas, Large & Singer Inc. is recalledi the following products because of undeclared wheat allergen:
Brand Name | Common Name | Size | UPC | Code(s) on Product |
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Popchips | Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips | 85 g | 0 82666 71240 4 | Best Before: 2020 AU 06 2020 AU 07 |
October 25, 2019 from CFIA:
The food recall warning issued on October 13, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Kirkland Signature brand Non-GMO Infant Formula for Babies Sensitive to Lactose from the marketplace due to possible Cronobacter spp. contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. h2>Recalled products
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
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Kirkland Signature | Non-GMO Infant Formula for Babies Sensitive to Lactose | 1.36 kg | 0 96619 26926 6 | EXP 2020 NO 05 T05DVBV |
Kirkland Signature | Non-GMO Infant Formula for Babies Sensitive to Lactose (2-Pack) | 2 x 1.36 kg | 0 96619 23600 8 | EXP 2020 NO 05 T05DVBV |
October 25, 2019 from the Kof-K:
Please be advised that due to improper handling during distribution, bags of Heckers All Purpose flour (5LB) with Best Buy Dates Dec 04 2020 and Dec 05 2020 should be sifted prior to use.
This alert does not apply to other bag codes or in areas outside of New York and New Jersey.
October 18, 2019 - from yudelstake.blogspot.com
Jan, 2020 & December 30th, 2020- Heckers flour bugs found - must be sifted. Flour bugs found in Heckers flour, purchased in a numerous tri-state (NY/NJ) stores dated December 30th 2020. Unknown, how long in stores storage.
October 23, 2018 - from yudelstake.blogspot.com
Flour bugs werefound in Heckers flour, purchased in a numerous tri-state (NY/NJ) stores. Flour is Dated January 2020.
December 19, 2018 - product is still on store shelves
Methods for checking flour from Rabbi Moshe Veye is here.
From spruceeats how to store flour: