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Kashrus alert - Carrington Farms MCT Oil Powder

November 9, 2018 from the Star-K:

Carrington Farms brand MCT Oil Powder bears an unauthorized STAR-K. This DAIRY product is not certified by STAR-K or STAR-D. Corrective action is being taken.

Ed. note: This product is being sold at Walmart.

November 5, 2018 from the FDA:

Conagra Brands is collaborating with health officials in connection with a positive finding of Salmonella in a retail sample of Duncan Hines Classic White cake mix that may be linked to a Salmonella outbreak that is currently being investigated by CDC and FDA. While it has not been definitively concluded that this product is linked to the outbreak and the investigation is still ongoing, Conagra has decided to voluntarily recall the specific Duncan Hines variety identified (Classic White) and three other varieties (Classic Butter Golden, Signature Confetti and Classic Yellow) made during the same time period out of an abundance of caution.

Several of the individuals reported consuming a cake mix at some point prior to becoming ill, and some may have also consumed these products raw and not baked. Consumers are reminded not to consume any raw batter. Cake mixes and batter can be made with ingredients such as eggs or flour which can carry risks of bacteria that are rendered harmless by baking, frying or boiling. Consumers are reminded to wash their hands, work surfaces, and utensils thoroughly after contact with raw batter products, to follow baking instructions, and to never eat raw batter.

Product Description & Brand	Product UPC	Best If Used By Date (located on top of box)
Duncan Hines Classic White Cake 15.25oz.	644209307500	MAR 7 2019 MAR 8 2019 MAR 9 2019 MAR 10 2019 MAR 12 2019 MAR 13 2019
Duncan Hines Classic Yellow Cake 15.25oz.	644209307494	MAR 9 2019 MAR 10 2019 MAR 12 2019 MAR 13 2019
Duncan Hines Classic Butter Golden Cake 15.25oz.	644209307593	MAR 7 2019 MAR 8 2019 MAR 9 2019
Duncan Hines Signature Confetti Cake 15.25oz.	644209414550	MAR 12 2019 MAR 13 2019

Consumers who have purchased these items are advised not to consume them and to return them to the store where originally purchased. Conagra Brands is cooperating with the FDA on this recall and is working with customers to ensure the packages are removed from store shelves and are no longer distributed. Consumers with questions should call our Consumer Care team at 1-888-299-7646, open 9 am through 5 pm EST, Monday through Friday or visit www.duncanhines.com.

November 2, 2018 from the FDA:

Barcelona Nut Company of Baltimore, Maryland is recalling 239 cases of roasted and salted in shell pistachios, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The roasted and salted in shell pistachios were distributed in Washington D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, California, Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, and Georgia through retail stores and direct delivery. The pistachios are Barcelona Nut Company brand, packaged in Red White and Blue window plastic film, and come in sizes:

2.75 oz., UPC 030239130001 with expiration date 9/18/2019
2.25 oz., UPC 030239149034 with expiration date 9/17/2019 and 10/9/2019
1.50 oz., UPC 030239591154 with expiration date 10/9/2019 and 9/17/2019
1.25 oz., UPC 030239991060 with expiration date 10/8/2019
1 oz. Green plastic film package pictured UPC 030239510148 with expiration dates 10/4/2019 and 10/10/2019.

arcelona Nut Company's processor and supplier, ARO, voluntarily initiated the recall after a separate and unaffiliated manufacturer, performed a routine test which revealed salmonella. Since Barcelona Nut Company received product from the same lot, it is necessary to take precautions. Barcelona Nut Company has ceased the production and distribution of this particular lot of roasted and salted in shell pistachios as the FDA and the companies involved continue their investigation.
Consumers with questions, or who have purchased Barcelona Nut Company pistachios with the included code dates are urged to contact Michelle Ocheltree at michelleo@barcelonanut.com or 443.552.5366 or 443.552.5364 to receive a paid postage envelope to return the product to Barcelona Nut Company and full refund.

Kosher Alert Rayan Grape Paste and Pomegranate Paste

November 1, 2018 from the OU:

Rayan Grape Paste and Pomegranate Paste, Rayan Canada, Toronto ON has an uUnauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Rayan Grape Paste and Pomegranate Paste. Some of these products are labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

October 24, 2018 from the CFIA:

Gia Foods Ltd. has recalled the following product because of undeclared gluten:

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Code(s) on Product	UPC
Gia Naturals	Green Whole Lentils	907 g	12.30.2020	183837000563

Distribution: Alberta , British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan