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Kashrus Alert - Super Pita

August 6, 2018 - from the OK:

Super Pita Pita Bread, Super Pita, 6740 Reseda Blvd, Reseda, CA 91335 has an UNAUTHORIZED USE OF HEART-K KOSHER SYMBOL:
Super Pita products bear an unauthorized Heart-K kosher symbol. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6526

HP Hood LLC Recalls Select Units of Half-Gallon Refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze Almond Milk due to Possible Milk Allergen

August 2, 2018 - FDA:

HP Hood LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited number of half-gallon (1.89 L) cartons of refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk because the product may contain milk, an allergen not listed on the label.
Approximately 145,254 half-gallon cartons of the affected product were shipped to retailers and wholesalers in AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. The units recalled represent less than 0.8% of half-gallon containers of refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk shipped by Hood in the last twelve months.
The recall only applies to the following product: refrigerated Vanilla AlmonApproximately 145,254 half-gallon cartons of the affected product were shipped to retailers and wholesalers in AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. The units recalled represent less than 0.8% of half-gallon containers of refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk shipped by Hood in the last twelve months. The recall only applies to the following product: refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk with a use-by date of September 2, 2018. To identify the affected product, consumers should look for the stamped information printed as: USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H5 L1 51-4109 USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H5 L2 51-4109 USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H6 L1 51-4109 USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H6 L2 51-4109 and a Universal Product Code (UPC barcode) of 41570 05621 on the side panel of the carton next to the nutrition facts. Below is a photo of the affected product and stamped information on the carton. Consumers who purchased the product may return it to the retail location where the purchase was made for a full refund or exchange, or visit http://www.bluediamond.comto complete a web form. Consumers with questions may contact Blue Diamond at 1-800-400-1522, Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 7 PM Eastern Time.d Breeze almond milk with a use-by date of September 2, 2018. To identify the affected product, consumers should look for the stamped information printed as:


and a Universal Product Code (UPC barcode) of 41570 05621 on the side panel of the carton next to the nutrition facts. Below is a photo of the affected product and stamped information on the carton.
Consumers who purchased the product may return it to the retail location where the purchase was made for a full refund or exchange, or visit http://www.bluediamond.comto complete a web form. Consumers with questions may contact Blue Diamond at 1-800-400-1522, Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 7 PM Eastern Time.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6524

Kosher Alert The Juicy Box - Brooklyn

August 01, 2018 from the OU:

A restaurant called "The Juicy Box" located at 2281 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn has published a menu that features the OU symbol. The Orthodox Union does not certify The Juicy Box. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6522

Kosher Alert Antica Bonta Artichokes

July 30, 2018 from the OU:

Antica Bonta Canned Artichokes (all varieties), Vera Trima, Montreal, Canada has an unauthorized OU.
The Orthodox Union does not certify Antica Bonta canned artichokes. Some cans bear an unauthorized OU symbol. This product is sold in Canada. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6521

Kashrus Alert - Anabel Candy Bars

June 26, 2018 from the KSA:
Please be advised that due to technical error, the following chocolate bars manufactured by Anabelle Candy Co., Inc. have been inadvertently labelled as D.E.


These bars are DAIRY.
Corrective action has been taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6518

Mexican kashrus alert on Don Avi Peanuts

June 22, 2018 from KMD Mexico:

Los cacahuates habaneros de la marca DON AVI no están autorizados aún portando el logo KMD. Ya se están retirando del mercado

Translated by Google Translate: The peanuts from the DON AVI brand are not authorized yet bearing the KMD logo. They are already withdrawing from the market.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6517

[Chodosh] Early Chodosh starting date update from the Guide to Chodosh

July 23, 2018 from Yoseph Herman, The Guide to Chodosh, Hot Line 718-305-5133. Email: yherman@earlthlink.net

As of the latest US Dep't of Agriculture reports, issued on Jul 23 '18, we can report:

  1. "The harvest of the new, Chodosh spring wheat and barley has not yet begun. We estimate that the earliest Chodosh PACKING date for these 2 crops may be the 1st week of August."
  2. "The Chodosh oats harvest is starting. Our chumra PACKING date for oats products is Jul 26 '18. We don't expect any Chodosh oats products to reach the store shelves until about Aug 9. However, note that mashgichim reported in past years that brands such as Quaker and Cheerios became Chodosh later than our earliest chumra date.We do not expect the mashgichim to have any updates for this year until at least mid August."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6516

Kosher Alert 7-11 Frozen Paleta Bars

July 23, 2018 from the OU:

7-11 Coco Paleta Coconut & Cream Bar; Fresa Paleta Strawberry & Cream Bar, 7-11, Irving TX have a missing D - Dairy Designation
7-11 Coco Paleta Coconut & Cream Bar and 7-11 Fresa Paleta Strawberry & Cream Bar are labeled with a plain OU symbol. These products contain dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergen statements. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6515

Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall of Certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits Product in the U.S., including Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands Due to Possible Health Risk

July 21, 2018 - FMondelex:

Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall in the United States , including Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands, of certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits products. The se products contain whey powder as an ingredient, which the whey powder supplier has recalled due to the potential presence of Salmonella.
The recall includes the following products:

Canadian Food Recall Warning - Christie brand Ritz Bits Sandwiches (Cheese and Pizza Flavours) recalled due to Salmonella

July 20, 2018 - CFIA
Mondelēz Canada is recalling Christie brand Ritz Bits Sandwiches (cheese and pizza flavours) from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Christie Ritz Bits Sandwiches - Cheese Flavoured 180 g 2019JA12
2019JA11
2019JA10
2019JA09
2019JA08
2019JA07
2019JA06
2019JA05
2019JA04
2019JA03
2019JA02
2019JA01
2018DE31
0 66721 00216 7
Christie Ritz Bits Sandwiches - Pizza Flavoured 180 g 2019FE14
2019FE13
2019FE12
0 66721 00556 4
Christie Mini Ritz Bits Sandwiches - Cheese Flavoured 30 x 42 g (1.26 kg) 2019MR13
2019MR12
2019MR11
2019MR10
2019MR09
2019MR08
2019MR07
0 66721 00609 7
Christie Mini Ritz Bits Sandwiches - Cheese Flavoured 42 g 2019MR13
2019MR12
2019MR11
2019MR10
2019MR09
2019MR08
2019MR07
0 66721 00608 0
Christie Ritz Bits Sandwiches -Cheese Flavoured 180 g - 6 Snak Paks 2018NO24
2018NO29
2019JA23
2019JA24
0 66721 01623 2

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6514

H-E-B Voluntarily Issues Recall Two Variety Packs of Creamy Creations Ice Creams and Sherbets in 3-Ounce Cups Recalled due to Broken Metal in Processing Equipment

July 18, 2018 - FDA:

H-E-B is voluntarily issuing a recall for two variety packs of Creamy Creations ice cream and sherbets in 3-ounce cups due to broken metal found in processing equipment during routine maintenance. The potentially affected products were distributed only to H-E-B stores in Texas. Please note, the product was not distributed to the Houston area or Mexico.

UPC
Number
ProductSizeCode Date
4122081930Creamy
Creations
Orange Lime
Sherbert Cup
12CT/3OZ
12CT/3OZ12/09/2018
4122081931Creamy
Creations
Vanilla
Chocolate Cup
12CT/3OZ
12CT/3OZ12/10/2018

Customers who purchased the items should stop eating the product and can return it to the store for a full refund. Customers with any questions or concerns may contact H-E-B Customer Service at 1-855-432-4438 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Standard Time.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6513
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