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:
Retail label for SoCo brand Tahini
Specific information on how to identify the SoCo brand Tahini product includes:
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
June 5, 2019 - from the OK:
Princess Nur Viennese Finger Biscuits, Classic Tea Biscuits, Global Foods Importers LLC, 3277 NW 67 St., Miami, FL 33147 has a UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL.
Princess Nur Viennese Finger Biscuits and Classic Tea Biscuits, sold at Fruteria La Hacienda in N. Miami Beach, bear an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol.
This company and their products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification.
Corrective actions are being taken.
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Corrective actions are being taken.