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Hostess Brands Announces Snack Cake Ingredient Changes

June 11, 2018: from FARE: H
Hostess Brands LLC would like you to know that starting July 16, 2018, some snack cake offerings will now contain whole eggs.
The flavors changing are Hostess® Chocolate CupCakes, Chocolate Ding Dongs®, and SnoBalls® and the ingredient list and allergen statement on these select permanent snack cake items will be updated when the change is made.
Because product formulations may change from time to time, consumers are strongly encouraged to read the package label prior to every purchase.
For more information, contact us at 1-800-483-7253 or visit our website at HostessCakes.com.

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Kashrus Alert - BOL, North Miami Beach FL No Longer KM Certified

June 11, 2018 from Kosher Miami:

ffective Monday, June 11, BOL, located at 2530 NE 186th Street in North Miami Beach, FL will be sold and under new ownership. Sunday, June 10 will be the last day of KM supervision for BOL.
It is our understanding that the new owners will be shutting it down for a few days, and then re-opening up under the name Carrot Express. This is significant because there are four other Carrot Express locations in Miami that are not kosher, and it is our understanding that this location will also not be kosher.
This is not to be confused with The Carrot, which is a KM kosher certified establishment in Surfside.
The location at 2530 NE 186th Street has had various kosher establishments there for many, many years, and therefore KM feels it important to alert the public to this significant change of ownership.

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Kashrus Alert - MEX Mexican Grill, Sunny Isles Beach, FL No Longer KM Certified

June 12, 2018 from Kosher Miami:

Please be advised that for business reasons, MEX Mexican Grill located at 16850 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, FL has decided to no longer operate as a kosher establishment.
The restaurant is not closing, it is remaining open, but effective today, June 11, it is not kosher certified by Kosher Miami.

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Updated Food Recall Warning - Evergreen Herbs brand Pea Shoots recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

June 7, 2018 - CFIA

Evergreen Herbs Ltd. is recalling Evergreen Herbs brand Pea Shoots from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. table class="table table-bordered table-condensed"> Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC Evergreen Herbs Pea Shoots 100 g Purchased from May 22, 2018 up to and including June 7, 2018 6 25280 50159 9

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Food Recall Warning - GPM brand Pea Shoots recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

June 7, 2018 - CFIA

Golden Pearl Mushrooms Ltd. is recalling GPM brand Pea Shoots from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. table class="table table-bordered table-condensed"> Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC GPM Sweet Pea Shoots 230 g 11421 6 84469 00008 7 GPM Pea Shoots 100 g 11421 6 84469 00012 4 GPM Pea Shoots 455 g 11421 6 84469 00018 6

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Kosher Alert Meijer Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips

June 7, 2018 - OU

Meijer Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips, Meijer, Grand Rapids MI had undeclared Dairy.
The Orthodox Union certifies Meijer Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips as an OU pareve product. A limited amount of this product was produced using undeclared dairy ingredients. The dairy product was packed in 9.5 ounce bags with UPC # 719283594365 and 'sell by' dates between 07/16/18 and 08/13/18. The dairy product was recalled from the marketplace.

Shearer’s Foods, LLC Issues an Allergy Alert for Undeclared Milk in Meijer Brand Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips

June 4, 2018 - FDA

Shearer’s Foods, LLC of Massillon, OH is recalling Meijer brand 9.5 ounce packages of Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips because they may contain undeclared milk.
The recalled Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips were distributed to Meijer stores in OH, MI, IN, IL, KY, and WI from April 20, 2018 until May 29, 2018.
The product comes in a 9.5 ounce bag marked with the UPC # 719283594365 and with sell by dates on the package between 07/16/18 and 08/13/18. A total of 2,450 cases were affected. All but 177 cases of the recalled Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips were shipped to Meijer distribution centers.
The issue was discovered when the family of a consumer who suffered an allergic reaction reported the incident to Meijer. Shearer’s Foods, LLC conducted an investigation which indicated that due to human error, a product containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.
Customers who purchased the recalled product from Meijer may dispose of it or return the product to its place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Shearer’s Consumer Affairs Department toll free at 1-800-428-6843 Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

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Unauthorized KOF-K Look-a like and fraudulent Baltic Kosher Symbol on JSC CESVAINES PIENS Gouda Cheese in Latvia straightned out

From the Yeshiva Worldwith additional information from the Kof-K:
The cheese was certified by Kosher Riga. They have agreed to change their symbols so that it does not look like the copywrited Kof-K symbol.

Unauthorized KOF-K Look-a like and fraudulent Baltic Kosher Symbol on JSC CESVAINES PIENS Gouda Cheese in Latvia

May 24, 2018 from the YeshivaWorld and confirmed by the Kof-K with an additional alert from Rabbi Glazman, the Rabbi of the Riga Jewish Community:
"KOF-K has been informed that there is Cheese is being sold in Europe bearing a symbol that closely resembles KOF-K symbol and is unauthorized and fraudulent use of the KOF-K symbol. The “look- a like” KOF-K–symbol is prominently displayed on the packaging. The KOF-K is aggressively trying to trace the origin of this Cheese packer and currently finding it extremely challenging to do so. We are appealing for the public’s help in stopping this fraudulent activity."
"If you see this product or any similar looking product, please call Rabbi Yehuda Rosenbaum, KOF-K Administrative Director, at 201 837 1967 or via email yrosenbaum@kof-k.org IMMEDIATELY with the location of the product so that further action can be taken."

May 27, 2018 from the from Kashrut of Kehillot:
"We have become aware that a yellow cheese is marketed with the Badatz kosher certification seal. The cheese is produced in Latvia and marketed by the "Balitic Dariy Products" [Baltic Dairy Products] company."
"We hereby inform you that this is a complete fraud, and legal action will be taken against the deceivers."

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Kosher Alert PuraGenX Capsules

June 6, 2018 from the OU:

Any PuraGenX Products, PuraGenX, Irvine CA has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify any PuraGenX products. Some PuraGenX products are sold on internet marketplaces and images of some of their products have an unauthorized OU symbol. Consumers should be check with the Orthodox Union before relying on internet vendors claiming Orthodox Union kosher certification. Corrective actions are being implemented.

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Kosher Alert Chef's Quality Multi Grain Tortillas

June 6, 2018 from the OU:

Chef's Quality Multi Grain Tortillas, RD Foodservice, College Point NY are not Pas Yisroel.
The Orthodox Union certifies Chef's Quality Multi Grain Tortillas as an OU pareve product. A limited amount of bags were printed with the words 'Pas Yisroel' on them. This product is not Pas Yisroel. Corrective actions are being implemented.

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Alert - GE Monogram Refrigerators

June 5, 2018 - From the Star-K:
PLEASE NOTE: There are some new models of GE Monogram refrigerators that cannot be adapted to include a Sabbath mode. The previously available kits are no longer compatible with these models. If you are planning on buying one, please check the STAR-K website for more details and updated information, or call us at 410-484-4110.

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Kashrus Alert - Physician Formulated Products

June 5, 2018 from the KSA:
Please be advised the following products produced by, and sold by Physician Formulated bears an unauthorized KSA Kosher symbol.

THESE ITEMS ARE NOT KOSHER CERTIFIED
These products have found on their website, and Amazon.

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