October 2, 2020 from the FDA:
Seneca Snack Company, a Washington Corporation, is announcing a voluntary recall of Seneca Cinnamon Apple Chips and Clancy’s Cinnamon Apple Chips due to possible Salmonella contamination.
This recall is only for specific cinnamon flavor lot codes, no other flavor apple chips are affected. This only affects Clancy’s product sold by ALDI and Seneca products sold nationwide through Amazon and Gemline, no other retailers are affected.
Seneca was notified by an ingredient supplier that it shipped one lot of ingredients containing cinnamon that has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. In response to that notification; Seneca is now retrieving Cinnamon Apple Chips from its distribution system.
The recall extends to the following labels and package sizes ONLY:
Consumers with this product should return it for a full refund to the retail outlet where it was purchased. Consumers who want more information may call Seneca Foods Consumer Affairs at 1-800-872-1110.
October 1, 2020 from the FDA:
Country Fresh is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of watermelon chunks from select stores as a precautionary measure due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes detected on equipment used in packing this product. FDA made these findings during a recent inspection.
The recall affects product codes of watermelon items shipped directly to Walmart and RaceTrac’s retail distribution centers stores in select stores located in Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Oklahoma, and Texas. The product was packaged in a variety of clam shell containers (see photos). The best-if-used by dates of October 2, 3, and 4, 2020 and the SKUs are as follows:
Country Fresh has not received any reports of illnesses to date associated with these recalled items. The recalled products were distributed from 9/23/2020 – 9/25/2020. RaceTrac and Walmart retail stores are removing the recalled product from store shelves and inventories immediately. Customers with recalled watermelon should discard it immediately and not consume it.
Country Fresh takes food safety matters very seriously, stringently follows all mandated regulations and implements preventive measures designed to minimize potential risks. Country Fresh is working in close coordination with FDA in its continuing investigation to resolve the matter promptly and deeply regrets the inconvenience to our consumers and customers. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at: 1-877-251-8300 Monday – Friday, 8-5pm CST
October 1, 2020: From the ORC (San Fransisco):
Please be aware that the following changes in status have taken place in terms of Kosher Supervision by the ORC:
September 30, 2020 from the ORB:
It has been brought to the ORB’s attention that Yogurt Emporium of Boynton Beach, FL has been advertising their products as ORB certified. Yogurt Emporium’s locations are not under ORB supervision.
Please be aware, the ORB only certifies products that are in its original sealed packaging and/or sold by the manufacturer’s establishment itself.
September 30, 2020 This recall has been completed and FDA has terminated this recall. Info at FDA
August 11, 2020 from FDA
On August 1, 2020, Thomson International, Inc. recalled all varieties of onions that could have come in contact with potentially contaminated red onions, due to the risk of cross-contamination. Recalled products include red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions shipped nationwide from May 1, 2020 to August 1, 2020, sold under the following brand names: Thomson Premium, TLC Thomson International, Tender Loving Care, El Competitor, Hartley’s Best, Onions 52, Majestic, Imperial Fresh, Kroger, Utah Onions, and Food Lion. Recalls have also been initiated by companies that sold onions at Publix Supermarkets, Giant Eagle, Trader Joe’s, and Ralph’s.
In addition, products containing the recalled onions are being identified and recalled. At this time, Giant Eagle, Taylor Farms, and Spokane Produce have recalled products containing recalled onions and USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has published a list of Ready-to-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Containing Recalled Onions. A full list of available recall information is included below, and will be updated as more products are identified and recalled.
Advice for consumers, restaurants, and retailers: Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled onions from Thomson International, Inc. or products containing recalled onions. If you cannot tell if your onion is part of the recall, or your food product contains recalled onions, you should not eat, sell, or serve it, and should throw it out.
FDA recommends that anyone who received or suspects having received recalled onions use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with recalled products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. This includes cutting boards, slicers, countertops, refrigerators, and storage bins.
August 1, 2020 from FDA
Thomson International Inc. of Bakersfield, California is recalling Red, Yellow, White, and Sweet Yellow Onions shipped from May 1, 2020 through the present. The onions are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Onionswere distributed to wholesalers, restaurants, and retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.
The onions were distributed in 5 lbs. carton. 10 lbs. carton. 25 lbs. carton. 40 lbs. carton, 50 lbs. carton. bulk, 2 lb. mesh sacks, and 3 lb. mesh sacks, 5 lb. mesh sacks, 10 lb. mesh sacks 25 lbs. mesh sacks, 50 lbs. mesh sacks under the brand names Thomson Premium, TLC Thomson International, Tender Loving Care, El Competitor, Hartley’s Best, Onions 52, Majestic, Imperial Fresh, Kroger, Utah Onions and Food Lion.
Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve red, white, yellow, or sweet onions from Thomson International, Inc. or products containing such onions. If you cannot tell if your onion is from Thomson International Inc., or your food product contains such onions, you should not eat, sell, or serve it, and should throw it out.
96 total illnesses have been reported to date including 59 hospitalizations. States with cases include: AK (6), AZ (14), CA (49), CO (10), FL (3), ID (5), IL (10), IN (2), IA (15), KS (1), KY (1), ME (4), MD (1), MI (23), MN (10), MO (6), MT (33), NE (5), NV (5), NY (4), NC (3), ND (5), OH (7), OR (71), PA (2), SC (1), SD (11), TN (5), TX (1), UT (61), VA (4), WA (2), WI (5), and WY (11).
Consumers who have any Red, Yellow, White, and Sweet Yellow Onions under the above brand names, or who cannot tell if their onions are from Thomson International, should immediately discard these products and disinfect any surfaces that came into contact with the onions. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling Kim Earnshaw at 661-845-1111.
August 1, 2020 from CFIA
Industry is recalling red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions grown by Thomson International Inc., Bakersfield, California, and imported from the USA from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Possibly National, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
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August 12, updated information from the CFIA is here.
September 29, 2020 - From the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis Twitter Feed:
Please note the Mini Donut Co - formerly Dapper Donut is no longer Vaad certified
June 19, 2020 from the OK:
Baresi Taralli, Ciambelle, Friselle, Biscotti, Joseph Rutigliano & Sons Inc, Edison, NJ 08837 has an unauthorized Use of OK Kosher Symbol:
Various packaged baked goods under the brand Baresi are being sold bearing an unauthorized OK trademark.
These products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification.
Corrective actions are being taken.
September 22, 2020 from CFIA
The Food Recall Warning issued on September 19, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Sunsprout Natural Foods is recalling Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens, Alfalfa & Onion and Alfalfa & Radish from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants, and institutions should not sell or use the recalled products described below.
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
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| Sunsprout | Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Onion | 100 g | 0 57621 13516 1 | All best before dates up to and including BBOCT05 |
| Sunsprout | Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Radish | 100 g | 0 57621 13512 3 | All best before dates up to and including BBOCT05 |
September 19, 2020 from CFIA
The food safety warning issued on August 11, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation. Sunsprout Natural Foods is recalling Sprouts Alive brand and Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants, and institutions should not sell or use the recalled products described below.
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
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| Sprouts Alive | Micro – Greens Alfalfa | 100 g | 0 69022 10030 3 | All best before dates up to and including BBOCT13 |
| Sunsprout | Micro – Greens Alfalfa | 100 g | 0 57621 13511 6 | All best before dates up to and including BBOCT13 |
August 11, 2020 from CFIA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions not to sell or use the product described below due to possible Salmonella contamination.
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
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| Sunsprout | Micro - Greens Alfalfa & Radish |
100 g | 0 57621 13512 3 | BBAUG11 |
September 21, 2020 from the Kashrus Magazine:
"KASHRUS Magazine advises not to use GiftingKosher.com nor Hazelton’s (www.hazeltons.ca), two of the 12 gift services in the Gift Group banner, because most of the foods in their "kosher" gift baskets, including cheeses, lack any kosher supervision. When consumers inquire and request refunds, the company points out their right to substitute "similar" items. Consumers should be vigilant."
September 21, 2020 from Mrs. Rosskamm, The Guide to Chodosh, Hot Line 718-305-5133. Email: yherman@earthlink.net
Chodosh Information from Rabbi Herman z"l 5780- 5781 season
PAS YISROEL, YASHON PRODUCT LISTS are at Kosher Consumer Bakery Products section.
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