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Marich Confectionery Co. Issues Allergy Alert On Potential Undeclared Almonds In Product

January 26, 2017 - from the FDA:

Marich Confectionery of Hollister, California is voluntarily recalling 4.25oz Valentine Chocolate Caramel Hearts UPC CODE 797817-44440-9 because it may contain Triple Chocolate Toffee which contains almonds.
Product was distributed in California, Oklahoma and Minnesota in retail form.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing almonds was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of almonds. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's packaging processes that resulted in the packaging mix up.
Consumers who have purchased 4.25oz Valentine Chocolate Caramel Hearts are urged to return it Marich Confectionery for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-624-7055 Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm PST.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5800

Kashrus alert on Mozart Cafe, Phoenix, AZ

January 27, 2017 - from Kosherquest.org and confirmed by the Vaad of Phoenix.

As January 6th, Mozart Cafe, located at Memorial Union in ASU, is no longer certified by the Vaad HaKashruth of Phoenix.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5802

Kosher Alert Golden Flake Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips

January 27, 2017 - from the OU:

Golden Flake Hot Thin & Crispy 5.0 oz. Potato Chips, Golden Flake Snack Foods, Inc., Hanover PA:
The Orthodox Union certifies Golden Flake Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips as an OU D – Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients. Some 5 oz. packages were labeled with a plain OU symbol. This product is being withdrawn from the marketplace.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5801

Brazilian Kashrus alert on ALFARROBA COM DAMASCO

January 26, 2017 - from the BKD:

Este produto foi publicado por engano e não está aprovado para consumo: ALFARROBA COM DAMASCO

Translated by Google translate:
ALFARROBA COM DAMASCO was published by mistake and is not approved for consumption.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5799

Kashrus advisory - Pure Cold Press Brookline, MA

January 19, 2017 - From KVH Kosher twitter feed:

"We are pleased to announce the updated Kashrus status of PURE COLD PRESS, 326 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446 which is Now Certified DAIRY - CHOLOV YISROEL. Pas Yisroel Is Available Upon Request. For Further Inquiries Contact Us: 617-426-2139 ext. 2.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5797

Kashrus alert - The Milk Street Cafe in Boston MA

January 19, 2017 - From ORC Boston:

Do to a corporate decision, The Milk Street Cafe in Boston Massachusetts will no longer offer any Cholov-Yisroel options at their restaurant or through their catering division.
This change will go into effect Feb-1-2017.
For questions or concerns contact feedback@milkstreetcafe.com

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5796

Kashrus alert on Brendy's Ice Cream, Boynton Beach, FL

January 21, 2017 - From the ORB:

Brendy's Ice Cream, 12369 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437 has been displaying a sign in its window suggesting that it is kosher certified by the ORB. It is not, nor has it ever been, under the supervision of the ORB. The ORB accepts no responsibility for the items sold in the Brendy's at the above address. Corrective action is being taken. For a complete list of ORB-supervised establishments see www.orbkosher.org/facilities.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5795

Fresh, cored pineapple recalled for possible Listeria risk

January 21, 2017 - from the Food Safety News and Lunds&Byerlys:

A grocery chain in the Twin Cities area is recalling fresh-cut, cored pineapple that an unnamed supplier has recalled because of potential contamination with Listeria.
It is not known what other retailers, restaurants or institutions may have received the pineapple recalled by the unnamed supplier. Lunds & Byerlys officials did not respond to requests for comment.
"All Lunds & Byerlys “Our Produce Fresh-Cut Cored Pineapple” with an expiration date on or before January 20, 2017, are included in the recall."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5794

Chip’n Dipped Voluntarily Expands Recall to Include 7 More of it’s Dark Chocolate Bars Due to Possible Presence of Undeclared Milk

January 17, 2017 - from the FDA:

Chip’n Dipped of Huntington, NY, is expanding its recall of it’s dark chocolate bars to include, Dark Chocolate Almond, 63% Dark Chocolate, Dark Chocolate Pretzel, Hot Dark Chocolate Habanero, Dark Chocolate Marshmallow, Extra Dark Chocolate 72% & Super Smooth Dark Chocolate 86%. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
The recalled of the above chocolate bars were distributed to seven retail stores in NY, PA & MA.

ProductLot Numbers:
Dark Chocolate Almond, Net Wt 3.0oz1100535, 1100526, 1100518, 1100519, 1100452, 1100450, 1100482, 1100482
63% Dark Chocolate, Net Wt 2.9oz1100536, 1100501, 1100474, 1100458
Dark Chocolate Pretzel, Net Wt 2.9oz1100531, 1100512, 1100456. 1100489
Hot Dark Chocolate Habanero, Net Wt. 2.8oz1100457, 1100471, 1100490
Dark Chocolate Marshmallow, Net Wt. 3.1oz1100498, 1100505, 1100513, 1100530
Extra Dark Chocolate 72%, Net Wt. 2.8oz1100515 & 1100516
Super Smooth Dark Chocolate 86%, Net Wt. 2.8oz1100534, 1100533, 1100532

The Lot number is stamped on the back of the packaging box. Individual bars are unmarked.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.

Consumers with milk allergies who have purchased these bars are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-545-2447, Monday-Friday 10am -4 pm ET.

Here is a link to the Original Recall.

Chip’n Dipped Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in "Dark Chocolate Crunch Bar"

January 10, 2017 - from the FDA:

Chip’n Dipped of Huntington, NY, is recalling its 2.9-oz. bar, Dark Chocolate Crunch because they may contain undeclared milk. People who have allergies to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.
The recalled "Dark Chocolate Crunch" was distributed nationwide in retail stores.
The product comes in 2.9oz Bar form. The lot numbers are 1100506, 1100483 and 1100524 and are stamped on the back of the packaging box. Individual bars are unmarked.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.
Consumers who have purchased The Dark Chocolate Crunch Bar are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-888-545-2447, Monday-Friday 10am -4 pm ET.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5785

Kosher Alert Gell Singh Light Salsa de Soja

January 18, 2017 - from the OU:

Gell Singh Light Salsa de Soja, Saldiet, Argentina - Unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Gell Singh products. Gell Singh Salsa de Soja sold in Argentina (and possibly elsewhere) has an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5793
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