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Israeli Recall - Ecosupp Iron Max Baby - Easily-Digestible Iron for Babies

May 8, 2020 from health.gov.il

EcoSuppHealth Ltd. wishes to inform its consumer public that it has recently received multiple complaints regarding swollen bottle caps in the product "Iron Max Baby –Easily-Digestible Iron for Babies,"imported and marketed by the Company. This phenomenon was discovered in a number of batch numbers, whose expiration dates lead up to and including 01/2022.

According to the microbiological test results that were received from the manufacturer together with these batches, the product meets all the required Israeliand international standards. Additionally, tests run by the manufacturer indicate that the reason for this swelling is the dissolution of vitamin C, naturally found in blueberry and apple juices, into CO2.

It should be stressed that there are no known side effects resulting from using this product.

Erring on the side of caution, and out of EcoSupp's commitment to optimally maintain its customers' health, the Company decided, in coordination with the Food Service in the Ministry of Health, to recall this product from stores, all expiration dates leading up to and including 01/22. Consumers are urged not to consume the above pro

If any consumer has this product in his or her possession, we ask them to return it to the store from which they bought it. The consumer will receive a full refund for this product. You may contact the Company's customer service number at03-6299610 or at service@ecosupp.co.il for any and all questions and inquiries.

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Israeli Allergy Alert - Various Zone Perfect Bars

May 8, 2020 from health.gov.il

Announcement Concerning the Product "ZonePerfectProtein Bar,Cinnamon Roll Flavored" That WasMistakenly Labeled "ZonePerfectProtein Bar,Double Dark Chocolate" in Hebrew,a Soy-Protein Based Bar with Dark Chocolate.

The importer Abbott Medical Laboratories Ltd.and the marketer Adir Sahar Company Ltd.jointly inform the public that in a few protein bars,the wrong label was accidentally attached. The label "ZonePerfect Protein Bar, Double Dark Chocolate" was attached to the "ZonePerfect Protein Bar, Cinnamon Roll Flavored,"acinnamon and almond roll-flavored bar. Product barcode: 638102582737;batch no. 10177B800, weight: 50 grams, expiration date: May 1st, 2021.

The "ZonePerfect Protein Bar, Double Dark Chocolate" label that was accidentally attached to the "ZonePerfect Protein Bar, Cinnamon Roll Flavored" does not contain the word "almonds" in its allergen information label. However, the cinnamon and the almond roll-flavored bar does indeed contain almonds. This product is safe for consumption, except for consumers with a known allergy to almonds, milk,and soy, who are urged not to consume this product. Please note that the product may also contain eggs, peanuts, various nuts,and wheat gluten. Also,note that other ZonePerfect products in differentflavors are not affected by this incident.

The companies are taking action to recall these products. The recall is carried out in a coordinated action with the Food Service in the Ministry of Health. Abbott Medical Laboratories Ltd. and Adir Sahar Company Ltd. apologize to their consumers. For inquiries pertaining to the recall, you may call us at 1800-200-255

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Kosher Alert Walmart Cherry Pie

May 12, 2020 - From the OU:

Freshness Guaranteed Cherry Pie (4 oz.), WalMart Inc., Bentonville AZ is missing D Dairy Designation:
The Orthodox Union certifies Walmart Freshness Guaranteed Cherry Pie as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the allergen and ingredient statements. Some boxes were printed with a plain OU symbol without the D designation. Corrective actions have been implemented.

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Unauthorized Use of OK Kosher Symbol

May 12, 2020 from OK Kosher:

Please be advised that an ice cream truck (plate number 47206-MK) in and around Kew Gardens Hills, Queens, NY bears an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol on the side of the vehicle.
OK Kosher does not certify this vendor, and does not currently certify any mobile food vendors in New York.
Corrective actions are being taken.

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UNFI Voluntarily Recalls Wild Harvest® Organic Basil Due to Possible Health Risk

May 11, 2020 from the FDA:

United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Wild Harvest® Organic Basil distributed out of UNFI’s Hopkins, MN distribution center to select retailers in Minnesota between 4/18/2020-5/8/2020. UNFI’s recall is issued out of an abundance of caution because of the potential for the impacted product to be contaminated by Cyclospora cayetanensis.

This recall includes Wild Harvest® Organic Fresh Basil products sold in .25oz, .75oz, 2oz, and 4oz plastic clam shell containers (UPCs: 0071153550450, 0071153550322, 0071153550762, 0071153550323). Impacted product can be identified by a white sticker with black ink on the back of the container stating: "Product of Colombia" and "112."

This concern was identified following routine sampling. Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic parasite that can cause an intestinal illness in people called cyclosporiasis.

This recall is being initiated with the knowledge of the United States Food & Drug Administration. This product was distributed in the state of Minnesota to grocery stores. Consumers who believe that they are in possession of any of the above products affected by this recall should dispose of the product in an appropriate waste container. For any inquiries, consumers may call 1-888-256-2800.

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Kashrut Alert - Edible Garden products

May 11, 2020 from Earth Kosher:

EarthKosher no longer certifies products sold by Edible Garden of Belvidere, NJ even when bearing the Kosher symbol. Packaging is being updated

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Kashrut information - BEAVER MEADOW SWEET CREAM BUTTER

April 30, 2020 from the COR Detroit` and confirmed by the Star-K:

BEAVER MEADOW brand SWEET CREAM BUTTER from Beaver Meadow Creamery with a plain K (in yesterday's Yad Ezra package) is Star-D certified, and is Kosher dairy (not Cholov Yisroel).

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OU Kosher Advisory

May 8, 2020 - From the OU:

Due to COVID-19, some companies are facing challenges producing OU certified products because of the inability to meet certain requirements. As a result, the OU may be temporarily removed from packaging of these products. Rest assured that the OU will not appear on any products which do not meet OU standards. Consumers should NOT rely on their familiarity of brands or products without verifying the presence of a kosher symbol. This is always true when purchasing food products online, as the product displayed or description may have a kosher claim, but the product received may not have a kosher symbol or be kosher certified.

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Kashrus Alert - Tikva and Tikva Bazar are no longer certified under the Vaad Harabonim of Queens

May 6, 2020 from the Vaad of Queens:

Effective immediately (May 6th, 2020): Due to Kashrus violations Tikva 105-45 64th Rd Forest Hills and Tikva Bazar 71-28 Main Street Kew Garden Hills are both no longer certified by The Vaad Harabonim of Queens.

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Medifast Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in OPTAVIA Essential Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal

May 4, 2020 from the FDA:

Medifast, Inc. of Baltimore, Md., is recalling 24,923 boxes of OPTAVIA Essential Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal because the product may contain undeclared traces of milk.

The impacted OPTAVIA Essential Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal product was shipped to customers from January 23, 2020 to April 27, 2020 throughout the United States.

The product is packaged in yellow and white cardboard boxes with the brand name. Each box contains 7 individual serving packets of 32 grams. The recalled products’ lot numbers are RP1048870, RP1048871 and RP1048886, with “Best By” dates of January 8, 2021, January 8, 2021 and January 9, 2021, respectively, stamped on the back.

The recall was initiated after discovering that certain lots of OPTAVIA Essential Old Fashioned Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal packets inadvertently contain undeclared traces of milk. The issue was discovered when the company was contacted by a customer. No other complaints have been reported and no other products are affected by this issue.

If consumers have product with the indicated lot numbers and “Best By” dates, please destroy it. Consumers can contact Medifast by calling 1-888-678-2842 or emailing clientsupport@OPTAVIA.com for additional information and/or a replacement product.

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