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Atlanta Kosher Alert on Krispy Kreme

November 10, 2020: From the AKC:

Krispy Kreme: The AKC used to certify the Krispy Kreme Commissary in Atlanta which produced the Krispy Kreme donuts sold in supermarkets with 149 on the inkjet. The commissary has closed.

Krispy Kreme Donuts sold in supermarkets now come from various other facilities. The AKC can recommend that Krispy Kreme donuts coming from the following facilities with the following numbers on the packaging are certified:

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7384

Kashrus Alert - Penn Dutch Cookies

November 4, 2020 from the OK:

Penn Dutch Cookies, Penn Dutch Cookie & Biscuit, LLC have an unauthorized Use of OK Symbol:
Various cookie products sold by Penn Dutch Cookie & Biscuit LLC bear an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol.
This company and their products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification.
Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7383

South African Yoshon Bulletin #1 Nov 6, 2020, 19 Cheshvan 5781

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Tanimura & Antle Voluntary Recalls Packaged Single Head Romaine Lettuce Due to Potential E. Coli 0157:H7 Contamination

November 06, 2020 from the FDA:

Out of an abundance of caution, Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling its packaged single head romaine lettuce under the Tanimura & Antle brand, labeled with a packed on date of 10/15/2020 or 10/16/2020, due to possible contamination with E. Coli 0157:H7. Packages contain a single head of romaine lettuce with the UPC number 0-27918-20314-9. No other products or pack dates are being recalled. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the recalled product.

The recall is being conducted in consultation with FDA, and is based on the test result of a random sample collected and analyzed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as part of their routine sampling program. A total of 3,396 cartons of potentially affected product were distributed in the United States to the following states: AK, OR, CA, TX, AR, OK, IN, NE, MO, TN, WI, NM, SC, WA, NC, OH, VA, MA, PR, and IL. The potentially affected product was shipped in cases packed in either 12, 15, 18 or 24 heads per case. Retailers and distributors can identify the potentially affected products through the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) sticker attached to exterior of the case. The PTI codes are 571280289SRS1 and 571280290SRS1.

Consumers with questions or concerns may call the Tanimura & Antle Consumer Hotline at 877-827-7388 Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Ed. note: Based on previous recalls, this alert is likely to expand and additional products will be recalled.

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Israeli Health Alert - Gluten free seed bread Shufersal Green 500 grams, product code 7296073389477

October 29, 2020 from health.gov.il

Shufersal wishes to notify its customers that subsequent to the manufacturer's announcement,the company has begun to recall the following product from the chain's shelves,and the public is requested not to consume it:

Gluten free seed bread Shufersal Green500 grams, product code 7296073389477: the manufacturer's manufacture code that appears on the sideof the product packageas marked in the picture below: 20278PRD("The Product").

The product is manufactured by Eytan's Cake Manufacturing Company Ltd. and marketed by GreenLite Food Ltd., under the Green Shufersal brand and is sold fresh in a sealed package.

The recall is being performed subsequent to the announcementby the manufacturer of one of the raw materials that there is a likelihood of the presence of foreign bodies –miniature metal chips, whichwere used for some single packages that were sold in some of the Shufersal branches.

or any question,the public is invited to make contact with the company's customer service hotline at telephone 1-800-68-68-68or via the company's internet website,and the customer service representatives will be happy to assist.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7380

Israeli Health Alert - Straus/Elite Various Cake Products

October 27, 2020 from health.gov.il

Due to an error in the manufacturing line, mold may have developed on the surface of some of the cake products detailed below and labeled with the "Best Before" date range: 9 NOV 11 2020 until 24 FEB 02 2021 Dates are stamped on the side of the package asfollows:

Strauss Company has handled the error to prevent its recurrence. The Company apologizes to its customer public, urges the public not to consume these products and is taking actions to recall the products from shelves. For inquiries you may contact us through the "Contact" button at our website: https://www.strauss-group.co.il/cs_form/or through Strauss customer service center at *6860.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7379

Kashrut Information - Strawberries

November 4, 2020: From the cRc

It is well established that there are insects on fresh strawberries, and a proper washing is required in order to allow them to be eaten. [See https://askcrc.org/item/Fruits+and+Vegetable/1382]. Since January 2020, cRc staff has been checking frozen strawberries to determine if the washing done to those berries at the factory is sufficient to remove the insects. We have found that in some cases the washing appears to be adequate but in others the berries remain infested. When we consulted with our peers at other hashgachos, they reported similar findings.

In situations like this, where some fruit’s infestation level has risen but others have not, the standard rule is that if it is “uncommon” (aino matzui) for there to be insects then one may eat the food, but if it is “common” (matzui) then the fruit must be checked or washed to remove the insects. [See Shulchan Aruch YD 84:8]. What constitutes common/matzui? Contemporary Poskim have deliberated that question, and as relates to strawberries there are essentially two schools of thought:

  1. 10% of strawberries must contain an insect for strawberries to be deemed “commonly infested”.
  2. 10% of servings of strawberries must contain an insect for strawberries to be deemed “commonly infested”.

The standard serving size for strawberries is about 5-7 berries (depending on size), and this means that Standard A is more lenient than Standard B. For if, for example, there was an average of one bug in every 25 berries, that would be just a 4% infestation rate according to Standard A, but would be a 20-28% infestation rate according to Standard B. In fact, this is exactly the case for frozen strawberries: there are too few insects to qualify as matzui according to Standard A, but there are enough insects to consider them matzui as per Standard B.

Some hashgachos follow the direction of their Poskim in adopting Standard A, and therefore will allow – and even certify – frozen strawberries based on the assumption that it is “uncommon” for them to be infested. However, Rav Schwartz and Rav Reiss שליט"א have directed us to follow Standard B, and this is also the policy of many other American hashgachos. Accordingly, henceforth, cRc does not recommend frozen strawberries without hashgachah. Furthermore, when purchasing frozen strawberries which are certified as kosher, it is recommended that consumers consult with their Rabbi to help determine which of the above standards that hashgachah follows. Please note, if the certified agency actually writes the words “free of insects” this usually indicates that these strawberries went through a special growing process or unique cleaning method that would not be relying on the above calculations and are preferable to purchase.

One exception to the above policy is that any brand of frozen strawberries may be purchased if they will be used in pureed products such as smoothies. The reason for that allowance are beyond the scope of this work (please visit https://kshr.us/Puree for more detailed information). It should be noted that it does not necessarily apply to other fruits and vegetables which are infested.

If one wishes to eat frozen strawberries, the following is an approved method to clean them: 1) place them in water until defrosted 2) add a generous amount of soap or kosher veggie wash 3) agitate them for 20 to 30 seconds 4) rinse off with plain water 5) enjoy!

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Kosher Alert Ready Protein Water (all varieties)

November 4, 2020 from the OU

Ready Protein Water (all varieties), Ready Nutrition, Wexford PA has a missing D - Dairy Designation:
The Orthodox Union certifies Ready Protein Water (all varieties) as OU D - Dairy products. These products contain dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredients and allergen statements. Some labels were printed with a plain OU Symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions have been implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7377

South African New Products and Kosher Alerts

November 3, 2020: From the Beth Din of Johannesburg:

  • Kosher Alerts Summary
    • Alman’s spicy snack erroneously bears a kosher logo, this product is unfortunately not kosher certified.
    • Baumann’s Shortbread Biscuits are incorrectly labelled parev, they are in fact dairy.
    • Dairymaid Mega ice creams are incorrectly labelled parev, they are in fact dairy.
    • Food Lover’s Marie Biscuits and Food Lover’s Lemon Creams manufactured after 30 June 2020, even when bearing the BD logo, are unfortunately no longer kosher certified.
    • Fresh Earth Cheese flavour Gluten Free Seed Crackers, erroneously bears a kosher logo, this product is unfortunately not kosher certified.
    • Jelly Tots requires a kosher logo and any variation without a kosher logo is not kosher certified.
    • Jungle Oatso Easy 500g is incorrectly labelled dairy, it is in fact Parev.
    • Nola Sandwich Cream mayonnaise and Slim Reduced Oil Salad Dressing are kosher dairy, with or without a BD logo.
    • Willards Big Korn Bites Tortilla Style Jalapeno Flavoured Maize Chips are incorrectly labelled parev, they are in fact dairy.
    • Kosher Australia put out an alert with regards to Milk Lab. The following Milk Lab products are no longer kosher certified, any existing stock should be discarded.
      • Almond Milk
      • Macadamia Milk
      • Soy Milk
    • Nature Valley Granola Bars require an OU logo. Some Nature Valley Granola Bars currently available in South Africa no longer have the OU logo on the packaging and therefore are not kosher certified.

    Some of the labelling errors highlighted above do occur from time to time as manufacturers are constantly developing new products or packaging. Unfortunately due to tight deadlines or honest mistakes they occasionally print their labels before checking with us. When we are made aware of such errors, we bring it to the manufacturers' attention in order to make the necessary corrections and we notify the community immediately.

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    Kosher Alert - Yogurt and Ice Cream, Boca Raton, FL

    November 1, 2020 from the ORB:

    Due to a change of ownership, Yogurt and Ice Cream in Boca Raton will no longer be certified under the ORB.

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