March 16, 2018 from the Star-K:
Natural Earth wishes to advise consumers that there have been reports of infestation in bags of Natural Earth Brown Sushi Rice. This infestation seems to have been caused by improper storage in some regions. In consultation with Star-K, Natural Earth is recalling the brown sushi rice. Consumers should either check the rice prior to use or they may return the product. Natural Earth apologizes for the inconvienence and wishes to assure consumers that they are working with the STAR-K to ensure all their products moving forward are stored properly and clean from any infestation concerns.
February 19, 2018 from the Star-K:
Natural Earth wishes to advise consumers that there have been reports of infestation in bags of Natural Earth Red Quinoa with expiration code 12-20-20, lot code 154. This infestation seems to have been caused by improper storage in some regions. In consultation with Star-K, Natural Earth is advising that consumers should check these bags prior to use by soaking the quinoa in water for 10-15 minutes and lightly stirring it. If there is infestation present, insects will be seen floating on the surface of the water. If no insects are seen, the quinoa may be used.
March 14, 2018 from the OK:
Hickory Harvest Gummy Bears, Hickory Harvest Foods, Akron, OH 44319 has a MISTAKEN USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL:
A limited amount of Hickory Harvest Gummy Bears were mistakenly labeled with an OK Kosher symbol. This product is NOT KOSHER. Corrective actions are being taken.
March 13, 2018: From the Beth Din of Johannesburg:
Please be aware that the Elite Milk Chocolates for Pesach are Milchik and not Parev as the white sticker states.
The following variations are incorrectly marked:
March 13, 2018 - from the YeahThatsKosher and confirmed by the OK:
"Manhattan’s first fully kosher sports bar, Promenade Bar & Grill, will be dropping its kosher certification later this week and becoming a non-kosher establishment, open on Shabbat, confirmed by the restaurant’s owners. The last kosher meals will be served this coming Thursday evening."
March 9, 2018 from the FDA:
Starwest Botanicals is voluntarily recalling Starwest Botanicals Organic Cardamom Pods Green (Whole), which is packaged in Mylar 1 pound bags and in bulk packs.
The product was sold nationwide by several different methods. It was either shipped directly to Starwest Botanicals customers who purchased online from firm’s website or mail order customers, or held for pickup up by the customer at Starwest Botanicals. The product was sold between January 15, 2018 and March 2, 2018.
The lot number of Starwest Botanicals Organic Cardamom Pods Green (Whole) 1 pound with UPC 7-6796302528-9 included in this recall. The item# 209735-01 and lot number (75593) can be found on the label affixed to the bag.
The lot number of Starwest Botanicals Organic Cardamom Pods Green (Whole) bulk pack with UPC 7-6796302527-2 included in this recall. The item# 209735-00 and lot number (90186-00) can be found on the label affixed to the bulk pack.
Consumers in possession of this voluntary recalled product may return it to Starwest Botanicals in Sacramento, CA for a full refund. Consumers or media with questions should contact Starwest at 1-800-800-4372 (Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm PST).
March 9, 2018 from the OU:
Dom Reserve North Atlantic Salad Shrimp, Dom International, Toronto ON has an unauthorized OU.
The Orthodox Union does not certify Dom Reserve North Atlantic Salad Shrimp. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
March 6, 2018 - From the editor's question to the OU:
Some varieties of Nature Valley Granola bars are not certified and do not bear the OU kosher symbol. Please check each package for the symbol.
March 5, 2018 from the FDA:
Kodiak Cakes of Park City, UT is recalling all lots and codes of Kodiak Cakes Blueberry Chia Energy Waffles 10.72 oz that were on shelf prior to March 5, 2018 because they contain undeclared milk.
The recalled frozen waffles were distributed nationwide to retail grocery stores. See attached picture to identify the retail packages of the product.
The improper labeling was discovered when a consumer notified Kodiak Cakes that a family member had a reaction to the product and that “milk” was not included in the allergen statement. While the specific ingredient “whey” is included in the ingredient declaration, the presence of milk is not identified in the ingredient list or declared in the allergen “contains” statement.
Consumers who have purchased this item may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, consumers can either call the company at 801.328.4067 Monday-Friday between 9am and 5pm Mountain Time or send an email to flapjacks@kodiakcakes.com.
March 5, 2018 from the FDA:
IDLife, LLC of Frisco, TX is voluntarily recalling its line of Protein Bars (Lot #s PR33471, PR31771, & PR31971), Snack Bars (Lot #s SN32071 & SN30771), and Kids Bars (Lot #s A3617-1 & 03047-1), because they may contain undeclared allergens. As part of its quality control review process, IDLife discovered that the lots of Protein Bars referenced above may contain undisclosed almonds, the lots of Snack Bars referenced above may contain undisclosed peanuts, and the lots of Kids Bars may contain undisclosed almonds and coconut oil.
The Bars were distributed nationwide through a direct to consumer distribution network.
The Bars in question are individually packaged in IDLife branded foil wrappers.
| Product | Flavor | Lot Numbers | Best By Date | Undeclared Allergen(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein Bar | Chocolate& Peanut Butter | PR33471 PR31771 PR31971 | March 20, 2018 March 13, 2018 March 15, 2018 | Almonds |
| Snack Bar | Chocolate& Almond | SN32071 SN30771 | March 16, 2018 March 19, 2018 | Peanuts |
| Kids Bar | Chocolate & Mixed Berry | A3617-1 03047-1 | April 26, 2018 March 16, 2018 | Almonds Coconut Oil |
No illnesses, reactions or events have been reported to date.
The recall was initiated after IDLife’s quality control team discovered a problem at the Company’s contract manufacturer for its bars. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the contract manufacturer’s quality control procedures.
Consumers who have purchased Protein, Snack or Kids Bars affected by this recall are urged to return them to IDLife for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm CST, at 1-972-987-4430.
March 4, 2018 from the Vaad of Denver:
Please be advised that there has been an increase in reports of infestation in fresh iceberg lettuce.
For pre-washed bagged iceberg lettuce, we now recommend checking 20% of the bag. If no insects were found, you can use the rest of that bag without further checking. If insects were found, check the entire bag.
Alternatively, you can soak the entire contents of the bag in soapy water, agitate it and then soak it in plain water, then pour the water through a strainer lined with a white cloth, place the cloth on a light box and inspect it for insects. If no insects are found, it may be used. If insects are found, repeat this process. If insects were found after the second time, discard.
For heads of iceberg lettuce, discard the outer leaves. Check the next 5 layers (10 leaves). If no insects were found, you can use the rest of that head without further checking. If insects were found, check all the leaves.
As more information is available, we will send out an update.
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