January 2, 2025: From the OU in response to a question from the editor:
Stok Cold-brew Coffee bearing the OUD is OU-DE
January 2, 2025: From the Kof-K in response to a question from the editor:
Great Value Taco Shells are no longer certified under the KOF-K. Be aware that the picture online may still show the Kof-K kosher symbol.
Recall in Hebrew is here.
December 31, 2024: From the Star-K:
4-pound packages of frozen Cucina Viva Quartered Artichoke Hearts, produced in Turkey and distributed by European Imports, Inc. (a Sysco Company), bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol.
STAR-K does not certify artichoke hearts due to insect infestation. The product should not be used. Corrective action is being taken.
December 31, 2024: From the OU in response to a question from the editor:
Fruit Riot Sour Grapes bear an OUD. They are OU-DE
December 31, 2024: From the OU in response to a question from the editor:
The oat milk is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).
What does DE mean? A DE product does not contain actual dairy ingredients, but it is manufactured with heat on dairy equipment. DE items may be eaten after meat, but not with meat at the same time.
Also, to be a true DE product, the equipment must be properly cleaned of residue after dairy production, and that level of cleanliness is sometimes difficult to maintain and guarantee.
Please note that it is possible that the manufacturer will reformulate this product and add a true dairy ingredient. You will not be able to know this, since the OUD kosher symbol will remain the same. We recommend that you contact our office every few months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.
June 30, 2023: From the COR Detroit:
FRIENDLY FARMS ALMOND MILK, COCONUT MILK and OAT MILK sold at Aldi bear a plain OU on some containers and are pareve (mfd. at Plant # JP). Other containers bear OU-D and are dairy equipment (Plant # 18-388). Check each container carefully.
December 27, 2024 from the FDA
Braga Fresh is voluntarily issuing a precautionary advisory of a single production lot of washed and ready-to-eat 12oz Marketside Broccoli Florets with best if used by date Dec 10, 2024.
This product is past its best if used by date and is no longer in stores, but consumers may have frozen the item for later use. Consumers who have this product in their freezers should not consume and discard the product. This advisory is being initiated due to possibility of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The potential for contamination was discovered during random sampling by Texas Health & Human Services from a Texas store location where one of multiple samples yielded a positive test result.
The specific product involved are 12oz bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets sold at Walmart stores identified by having a UPC code 6 81131 32884 5 on back of bag, with Best if Used by Date Dec 10, 2024, and Lot Code: BFFG327A6 on front of bag. All potentially affected products are past their expiration date and no longer for sale. This voluntary advisory does not apply to any other Marketside or Braga Fresh produced products.
Consumers who have this product in their possession should not consume and discard the product. The only products involved in this advisory can be identified with the following details:
Store: | Walmart |
|---|---|
Distributed to select stores in: | AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MT, NV, OH, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA, WY |
Product UPC Code: | 6 81131 32884 5 |
Lot Code: | BFFG327A6 |
Best If Used by Date: | Dec 10, 2024 |
Pack Size & Packaging: | 12-ounce, bag |
Consumers: with additional questions may contact 877-456-7445: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm PST or email WeCare@bragafresh.com.
December 23, 2024 from the CFIA:
Brownie Skillet with Vanilla Ice Cream has been recalled because of Extraneous Material
What to do: Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
Brand |
Product |
Size |
UPC |
Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavenfull |
Brownie Skillet with Vanilla Ice Cream |
8 x 87 g |
8 54787 00196 1 |
BEST BEFORE: 2025 NO 04 BEST BEFORE: 2025 NO 05 BEST BEFORE: 2025 NO 06 |
December 26, 2024 from the cRc:
Please be advised that Lactation Cookies from Mommy Knows Best, available at Walmart, Meijer, Amazon and other retailers, incorrectly bear a cRc logo without the “D” (indicating dairy). These cookies contain dairy as stated on the ingredient panel and allergen warning and are certified as kosher dairy. Corrective action is being taken.
December 25, 2024 from the OK:
Company: Bang Cookies (550 Industrial Road, Unit D, Carlstadt NJ 07072)
Issue: Mislabel
Please be advised – a limited amount of cookies sold by Bang Cookies were mistakenly labeled with a plain OK symbol instead of the required OK D. These products are certified kosher dairy.
Corrective steps have been taken and implemented.
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