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Unilever Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanut in Limited Quantity of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices

June 5, 2019 from FARE:

Unilever is voluntarily recalling a limited number of boxes of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices, which may inadvertently contain Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup Pint Slices. Although the slices were individually wrapped and identified as Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup Pint Slices, the ingredient peanut butter (containing the known allergen peanut), is undeclared on the outer product packaging.

This limited voluntary recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The affected product is sold in a paperboard box, containing 9 fL oz (266 mL) (3 individually wrapped ice cream slices) with UPC code of 076840657940 best by dateAUG1218LT2 and lot number of AUG1218LT2.

The product was manufactured in the United States. The product was distributed nationwide and reached consumers through retail stores. No product was shipped outside of the U.S. No other Ben & Jerry’s products – besides this specific lot of Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pints Slices - are affected by this voluntary recall, including other Pint Slices, pints or any products served in Ben & Jerry's franchised Scoop Shops.

The recall was initiated after receiving one consumer complaint, where it was discovered that Vanilla Peanut Butter Cups Pint Slices were distributed in outer packaging that did not call out the presence of peanut butter. Unilever has not received any reports of illness associated with this product, but the company is voluntarily recalling this product out of an abundance of caution.

Consumers who have purchased boxes of the above product with the affected UPC code and date code are asked to immediately discontinue use of the product, retain the outer box and call 877-270-7397, which is operational 24 hours a day, for more information about the recall and to request a replacement coupon. A consumer services representative is available between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM EDT.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6842

Kashrut Advisory on Dannon Yogurt

June 11, 2019 from the OU in response to a reader's question:

The following Dannon yogurts, are currently certified kosher even without the OU-D symbol:

coffee 4 pack 3663201827
coffee 3663201374
vanilla 3663200101
plain 3663200100

December 19, 2018 from the OU in response to readers questions:

The OU symbol was mistakenly ommitted from the following flavors of Dannon Yogurt. This applies only to the UPC #'s listed below. There are very similar flavors of yogurt which are not OU certified. The OU is being inkjetted into the date code of the below products.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6673

Brodt Zenatti Holding LLC. Recalls Karawan Brand Tahini & SoCo Brand Tahini Because of Possible Health Risk

June 10, 2019 from the FDA

Brodt Zenatti Holding LLC of Jupiter, Florida is recalling all retail and bulk Karawan brand Tahini, sold in Jars: 450g (15.87 oz) and Buckets: 17kg (599.6 oz); 3kg (105.8 oz) that were imported from Palestine (ed note: their wording) between the dates of December 2018 to April 2019 and SoCo Brand Tahini; because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Karawan brand Tahini was directly distributed to New York and Texas. We currently know that distributors have thereafter shipped the product to Massachusetts and Virginia.
Specific information on how to identify the Karawan brand Tahini product includes:

  1. Name of product: Tahini
  2. Brand name: Karawan Tahini
  3. Unit size: Jar: 450g (15.87 oz), Buckets: 17kg (599.6 oz), 3 kg (105.822 oz)
  4. Storage conditions: No refrigeration storage needed.
  5. Expiration Date (s): Two years from the production. The expiration date is located on the lid of the containers.

Retail label for SoCo brand Tahini
Specific information on how to identify the SoCo brand Tahini product includes:

  • Name of product: Tahini
  • Brand name: SoCo Tahini
  • Unit size: Container: 380g (13.4 oz)
  • Storage conditions: No refrigeration storage needed.
  • Expiration Date (s): Two years from the production. The expiration date is located on the lid of the containers.

    This recall has been initiated due to New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene laboratory results from two samples of Karawan brand tahini testing positive for Salmonella. Brodt Zenatti Holding LLC has ceased the importation and distribution of the product as FDA and Brodt Zenatti Holding LLC continue their investigation as to what caused the problem.

    Consumers who have purchased Karawan brand tahini or SoCo brand Tahini are urged to destroy it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Brodt Zenatti Holding LLC at 305-570-9050, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

  • The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6807

    Whirlpool Double Oven Alert WOD51, WOD77, WOD97, WODA7

    June 7, 2019 from the Star-K:

    For these models of wall ovens, we recommend not placing both ovens into Sabbath Mode. To ensure proper functioning, select the Sabbath Mode feature for only the ONE oven you will use on Yom Tov (or on Shabbos as permitted halachically). Until further notice, do not use the other oven on Yom Tov or Shabbos.

    The manufacturer is working on a fix. If you own any of these models, please email your model number, serial number and contact information to appliances@star-k.org so they can notify you when the fix is available.

    The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6840

    Mexican Kashrut Alert - La cafetería de Chedraui Selecto Tecamachalco

    June 6, 2019 from the One Kosher Twitter Feed:

    La cafetería de Chedraui Selecto Tecamachalco no cuenta aún con supervisión kosher. ¡Esperen noticias!
    Translated from Spanish by Microsoft: Chedraui Selecto Tecamachalco's cafeteria does not yet have kosher supervision. Wait for news!

    The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6838

    British Kashrut Alert - Twinings Tea UK Cold Infuse

    June 6, 2019 from the London Beth Din Twitter Feed:

    The Twinings Tea UK Cold Infuse Watermelon, Strawberry & Mint, Rose Lemonade + Passion Fruit, Mango & Orange are KLBD Kosher Certified Parev, no logo.
    Cold Infuse Blueberry, Apple & Blackcurrant + Lemon, Orange & Ginger are Not Approved. We are looking into the other varieties.

    The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6837

    Kosher Alert Italpasta Macaroni & Cheese

    June 4, 2019 from the OU:

    Italpasta 7.5 ounce boxes of Macaroni & Cheese, Brampton Ontario has mislabeled Product:
    The Orthodox Union does not certify Italpasta Macaroni and Cheese. Some shipping boxes for this product have a sticker with an unauthorized OU symbol. The individual 7.5 ounce packages do not bear the OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

    The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6833

    Kosher Alert Avo King Avocado Products

    June 3, 2019 from the OU:

    Avo King Avocado Products, Avo King, Orange CA has an unauthorized OU:
    The Orthodox Union does not certify Avo King avocado products. Some of the labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. If you see this product with an OU symbol, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.

    The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6832

    Kosher Alert Malt-O-Meal in Israel

    June 3, 2019 from the OU:

    Malt-O-Meal, Royal Imports, Kfar Hanina, Israel:
    The Orthodox Union certifies some (but not all) Post Malt-O-Meal cereals. The products that are certified have an OU symbol printed directly on the box. Royal Imports, an importer in Kfar Hanina, Israel, is importing products and placing stickers with an OU symbol on those products, whether or not the products are certified. Consumers should not rely on any stickers placed on products imported into Israel unless the OU symbol is also part of the original product packaging.

    The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6835

    Kosher Alert Quaker 58 Count Chewy Variety Package

    June 4, 2019 from the OU:

    Quaker 58 Count Chewy Variety Package, Quaker, Chicago IL has a mislabeled Box:
    The Orthodox Union does not certify Quaker's 58 Count Variety Package. This item is only sold through e-commerce distribution channels. Some boxes, with the UPC Code 0 30000 56759 3, bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective measures are being implemented.

    The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6834
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