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Kosher Advisory Fiber One Brownies and Nature Valley Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares

September 12, 2018 from the OU:

Fiber One and Nature Valley, General Mills, Minneapolis MN

The following Fiber One and Nature Valley products are No Longer Certified Due to changes in production procedures, several Fiber One Brownie varieties (listed above) and Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares varieties (listed above) will no longer be certified by the Orthodox Union. The products in the marketplace with the OU Symbol are certified by the Orthodox Union and were manufactured prior to the changes:

Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Mint Fudge Brownie
Lemon Brownie
Chocolate Chip Brownie
Cinnamon Coffee Cake Brownie
Orange Cranberry Cake Brownie
Birthday Cake Brownie
Pumpkin Brownie Strawberries & Cream Brownie
Peanut Butter Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares
Banana Dark Chocolate Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares
Blueberry Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares

Ed. note: General Mills can be reached at 1 (800) 248-7310

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Kashrus Alert for Dragon Fruit; Reminder to Check for Insects in Rosh Hashana Foods

September 7, 2018 from the ScrollK of Denver:

King Soopers is selling dragon fruit from Israel, this produce requires the separation of terumos and ma’asros. Note: the separation of terumos and ma’asros may not be done on Shabbos or Yom Tov. For guidelines for the separation of terumos and ma’asros, click here.
Ed note: Check all fruits for country of origin. ie. Dragon Fruits are also availabel from the US.

On Rosh Hashana we have a custom is to eat various foods as we pray for a good year. Please be reminded that many of the foods require inspection to assure that they are free of insects. Click here

Article on Simanim Rosh HaShana: The Custom of Eating Symbolic Foods By: Rabbi Yehudah Prero,

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Canadian Food Recall Warning - Randsland brand Classic Coleslaw and Broccoli Slaw recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

August 3, 2018 - CFIA with additional information on August 16, 2018 from the CFIA, August 26, 2018 from the CFIA and CFIA and on September 8, 2018 CFIA:

Randsland Farms Inc. is recalling Randsland brand Classic Coleslaw and Broccoli Slaw from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Brand Name	Common Name

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Code(s) on Product	UPC
Randsland	Classic Coleslaw	340 g	080118	0 57225 00007 0
Randsland	Broccoli Slaw	340 g	080118	0 57225 00008 7
Randsland	Super Salad Kit	454 g	083118	0 57225 00005 6
Randsland	Super Salad Kit	454 g	090718	0 57225 00005 6
Randsland	Super Salad Kit	454 g	090318	0 57225 00005 6

Distribution: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island

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Kashrus alert on NORI SEAWEED SHEETS

September 7, 2018 from the COR Detroit:

NORI SEAWEED SHEETS require reliable Kashrus certification due to a concern of being processed on non-Kosher equipment, and also due to a serious issue of infestation. A number of Nori brands have recently been recalled, although they bear a Kashrus symbol, due to either infestation or unauthorized use of the symbol. The following list was issued by the Star-K:

Recalled Nori Brands as of September 5, 2018
[The lot numbers are usually inkjetted on the bag or package.]

Sweet City – Star-K symbol. Two recalled lots: 092520 and 131820
China Mehadrin – CRC (Hisachdus) symbol. One recalled lot: 3200/02426 1803 3242618043 2018 5A3B
Sushi Metzuyan – Star-K symbol. One recalled lot: 121919
Nantong Huaxin Seaweed – All bear an unauthorized Kof-K symbol. Should be considered not Kosher.
Ushia Sushi – All bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol. Should be considered not Kosher.
Sushi Maven - Volover symbol. ALL lots recalled EXCEPT two:
1. Best by Date: 09/30/2019 may be used.
2. Best by Date: 01/10/2019 may be used.

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Canadian Kashrus alert on Ushia Nori

September 6, 2018 from the Star-K:

Please note that Ushia Brand Nori sold in Canada bears an unauthorized Star-K. This company is not certified by the Star-K. The product is being recalled.

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Kosher Alert Laura Lynn Instant Grits Cheese Flavor

September 5, 2018 from the OU:

Laura Lynn Instant Grits Cheese Flavor, Ingles Markets Inc., Black Mountain NC has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Laura Lynn Instant Grits Cheese Flavor. Some boxes for this product bears an unauthorized OU D symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

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Kosher Alert Food Lion Instant Grits Cheese Flavor and Variety Pack

September 5, 2018 from the OU:

Food Lion Instant Grits Cheese Flavor and Instant Grits Variety Pack, Food Lion, Salisbury NC has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Food Lion Instant Grits Cheese Flavor and Variety Packs. Some boxes for these products bear an unauthorized OU D. Corrective actions are being implemented.

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Kosher Alert Alcaguete Snacks

September 5, 2018 from the OU:

Alcaguete De Mi Tierra Pan de Yuca and any other Alcaguete snack, Alcaguete, Colombia has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Alcaguete product. Alcaguete De Mi Tierra Pan de Yuca bears an OU symbol. This product is sold in Colombia. Corrective actions are being implemented.

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Kosher Alert B'gan Black-Eyed Peas

September 3, 2018 from KAJ

"It has been brought to our attention that the B'gan Black-Eyed Peas are infested. Therefore we are advising the public to refrain from consuming this product.
Letter is here.

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Mexican kashrus alert on La Pont Spices

August 27, 2018 from KMD Mexico:

Las especies de la marca AL PONT no cuentan con nuestra certificación, aun portando nuestro logo.

Translated by M Basker-Seigel: The La Pont Spices are not under KMD supervision even though they carry their seal.

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