May 1, 2018 from the OK:
Heimishe Gebeks, 1280 56th St., Brooklyn, NY 11219:
Please be advised that as of April 27th, 2018, Heimishe Gebeks aka Podrigal’s (1280 56th St, Brooklyn 11219) is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification.
May 1, 2018 - FDA
Seabear Company of Anacortes, Washington is voluntarily recalling 1,225/ 3 oz. units of Cold Smoked Wild Coho Salmon Lox, Gerard & Dominique Seafoods brand, affected lot # CSCO-17339, Pack Date 17-340, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
The recall was initiated because the product's water phase salt testing below 3.5%. Labeling instructions state to freeze or refrigerate, once thawed they can be kept unopened in the fridge for up to 30 days. Because the water phase salt is under 3.5% the product must remain frozen until ready to consume. Keeping in the refrigerator after thawing in a reduced oxygen package has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
Cold Smoked Wild Coho Salmon Lox, with the affected lot # CSCO-17339, Pack Date 17-340, was distributed directly to distributors in CA, MD, and WA between 12/8/17 and 4/10/18 and it may have been further distributed and sold through retail stores at least in these states.
Cold Smoked Wild Coho Salmon Lox was packaged in a reduced oxygen packaging, net wt. 3 oz. (85g), and has the UPC 7 52047 92635 4.
Consumers are advised to keep product frozen until used and thaw under refrigeration immediately before use. If the consumer has refrigerated product, dispose of immediately even if it does not look or smell spoiled. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 338-9903, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm PST.
April 26, 2018 - FDA
Greenbelt Greenhouse LTD of British Columbia, Canada is recalling all Greenbelt Microgreen products with the best before dates from 4/24/18 and 4/30/18 because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Greenbelt Microgreen products can be identified by the Greenbelt Microgreen label (which is purple & Green) on the lid of the plastic clamshells which is clear. The best before date can be found on the bottom left corner of the label above the UPC barcode.
The affected Greenbelt Microgreens brand microgreens were distributed to Whole Foods stores in Washington between 04/11/18 and 04/24/2018. The list of recalled products is https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm605702.htm" target='fda'>here.
Consumers with questions may contact Greenbelt Greenhouse LTD at 1-519-647-1112 from Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm EST. Additionally, we can be reached by email at info@greenbeltmicrogreens.ca.
April 30, 2018 - CFIA
The food recall warning issued on April 24, 2018 has been amended to correctly identify the affected products. The corrections for these products are marked by an asterisk (*). Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd. is recalling certain Greenbelt Microgreens brand microgreens from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described is here.
May 1, 2018 - Additional Micrgreen recall information is here
April 20, 2018 - from the COR Detroit:
ROMAINE LETTUCE: Kosher Gardens / Pos’tiv, Bodek and Andy Boy brands have released statements that their romaine lettuce products are not from Arizona, and are therefore not involved in the E. coli outbreak that has been linked to the Yuma, Arizona region. (Andy Boy is currently the brand that is washed and checked by the COR Mashgiach for the certified containers of romaine lettuce sold at One Stop Kosher Food Market.)
April 30, 2018 from the COR Detroit::
Israeli clementines with an OU were spotted in Costco
ORRI MANDARINS and CLEMENTINES FROM ISRAEL in bags are being sold locally at Costco, Kroger, etc., and state on the label “Product of Israel”. The Jaffa brand at Costco currently bears an OU on the sticker label, and the OU has confirmed that this is authorized and includes the taking of Terumos and Maaseros. The Wespak brand at Costco, and the PCN brand at Kroger, do not bear certification, and require taking of Terumos and Maaseros by the consumer.
February 6, 2018 from the editor:
Israeli clementines with an OU were spotted in Costco
January 25, 2018 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:
Some Jaffa and other Israeli citrus exported by Tnuport Mehadrin are certified by the OU for teruma, maaser and orlah in closed/sealed packaging with an OU on the label.
January 18, 2018 from COR Detroit:
JAFFA / AMC CLEMENTINES FROM ISRAEL in 5 lb. bags are now being sold at Costco, and require taking of Terumos & Maaseros.
Reminder- BELL PEPPERS FROM ISRAEL (red, yellow and orange) are being sold at many local stores, and require taking of Terumos and Maaseros.
December 27, 2017 from COR twitter feed:
Jaffa grapefruits and oranges from Israel are available in stores. These grapefruits are subject to the laws of terumos and maaseros (tithing).
December 27, 2017 from Kashrus Magazine:
Biologique Organic Peppers, product of Israel, at Fairways - January 01, 2018 Biologique Organic Peppers, which were produced in Israel, are being sold at Fairways and other NYC stores.
Information on tithing can be found here
COR video on tithing is linked to here
April 24, 2018 from the OU with additional information from the COR Detoit on April 30, 2018:
Pringles Products, Pringles, Kellogg's Snacks, Battle Creek MI:
Pringles is changing many of their OU pareve potato crisps to OU dairy. This may or may not be a result of a product reformulation. If a Pringles product is marked OUD and ingredients state 'whey' or 'milk', it is real dairy. If the ingredients don’t state ‘whey’ or ‘milk’, it is dairy equipment.The COR Detroit added (This is true even though the allergen statement after the ingredient listing states “Contains Milk & Wheat Ingredients”.) Those that have the plain OU designation are pareve. Consumers should always be careful to check for the kosher designation.
From the COR Detroit: When checking the ingredients, be aware that seasoned varieties now divide the ingredient listing into two paragraphs, “Ingredients” and “Contains 2% Or Less Of”. Some varieties list dairy only at the end of the second paragraph, e.g. BBQ [whey] and Honey Mustard [lactose].
The “Original” (unseasoned) varieties - regular, Lightly Salted and Reduced Fat - will remain plain OU [pareve].
April 27, 2018 - FDA
Van's Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,584 cases of Van's Gluten Free Waffles with a lot code date of #A640234710–WL2, BEST BY AUG 22, 2018 and UPC CODE 8994730206. The products were distributed solely to food retailers in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Wisconsin.
The products are being recalled because a limited number of the wrong packaging were used during the production of Van's Belgian Waffles. The product inadvertently packaged in the Van's Gluten Free Waffle box contains gluten and undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or gluten run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
To date, Van's Foods has received no reports of illnesses or adverse reactions associated with the effected products, which was ordered and shipped to retail customers as Van's Belgian HS WF, Item number 30201, Product Lot #A640234710–WL2, BEST BY AUG 22, 2018. The effected retail packages are labeled as Van's Gluten Free Original, Item number 30206, Product Lot #A640234710–WL2, BEST BY AUG 22, 2018. No other Van's branded products are affected by this voluntary recall.
| Pkg SKU | Brand | Product Description | Code Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30206 | Van's | Van's Gluten Free Original | BEST BY : AUG 22 2018 A640234710-WL2* |
| Case SKU | Brand | Product Description | Code Date |
| 30201 | Van's | Van's Belgian HS WF 12/8 | BEST BY : AUG 22 2018 A640234710-WL2 |
Consumers who have purchased these products or have questions are requested to contact Van's Consumer Relations department at 1-866-886-8456 for additional information and/or reimbursement.
News media and health department officials who have questions should contact Caroline Ahn at 312-614-6047.
April 30, 2018: The following are new kosher slurpee flavors are from 7-11 and are pareve:
The Kashrut.com Slurpee list can be found at www.kashrut.com/consumer/slurpees.
April 26, 2018 from the OU:
Royal Fruits Garden Brussels Sprout Halves, Royal Fruits, Brooklyn, NY has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Royal Fruits Garden Brussels Sprout Halves. This product bears an unauthorized OU. The Orthodox Union does certify other Royal Fruits products. Corrective actions are being implemented.
April 26, 2018 from the Rabbinical Council of New England:
For many years, KVH kosher has worked with various companies to monitor and control infestation in fresh parsley. Due to increased levels of infestation., it was mutually determined that the responsible course of action would be to remove certification from all products containing fresh parsley.
This affects salads under the following brands:
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