February 8, 2018 from the OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Bagel Cove, a restaurant in Aventura FL. It has come to our attention that Bagel Cove displayed an unauthorized OU symbol on part of its menu. Corrective actions are being implemented.
February 7, 2018 - The following information is from the OU:
The following New Diet Coke flavors are OU certified:
Kashrut.com Recommended Soda & Beverage List
Information on Coca Cola Freestyle Machines
February 8, 2018 from the FDA:
Meijer is announcing a voluntary recall of select Meijer branded Greek and Low-fat yogurt as a precautionary measure due to the potential risk of a small glass particles. Meijer became aware of the issue when a customer returned a yogurt cup containing two small pieces of glass. Upon investigation at the retailer’s manufacturing facility, there may have been a possible risk of contamination.
There have been no illnesses, injuries or additional product concerns to date. The hazard risk to customers is considered low. The product was sold in Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
Meijer is voluntarily recalling the following products with an Expiration date - 3/8/2018:
| UPC | UPC Description |
|---|---|
| 7-08820-12657-2 | Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Black Cherry 5.3 oz. |
| 7-08820-41513-3 | Meijer Yogurt Low-fat Blueberry 6 oz. |
| 7-60236-11601-1 | Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Plain 5.3 oz. |
| 7-60236-11603-5 | Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Vanilla 5.3 oz. |
| 7-60236-12418-4 | Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Strawberry 5.3 oz. |
| 7-60236-12431-3 | Meijer Greek Yogurt 0% Blueberry 5.3 oz. |
The products are packaged in a plastic cup with a foil seal and a label listing the above-mentioned UPCs. Consumers who have purchased this product should throw it away or return the product to the nearest Meijer store for a full refund. Consumers with questions regarding this recall should contact Meijer at 800-543-3704, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Consumers with questions or concerns about their health should contact their physician.
January 31, 2018 - from the cRc
Effective January 1, 2018, the cRc no longer certifies any products produced by Altman or Ta’am Teva. Altman is a producer of various vitamins and nutritional supplements.
January 7, 2018 - The following information is from the Atlanta Kashruth Commission
Recently Sara Lee and Arnolds have discontinued several kosher breads. Below are some certified breads that do not have a kosher symbols on the package but are certified when bearing the correct company code.
January 2, 2018 from the FDA:
Kanan Enterprises announces the voluntary recall of Southern Grove Unsalted Almond 14 oz., Best By SEP 25 2018 KN due to the presence of wheat and soy that are not listed as ingredients.
The only item that is affected by this recall is Southern Grove Almond Unsalted, a 14 ounce stand up pouch bag with a UPC 0 41498 24647 1 and a date code of Best By SEP 25 2018 KN. No other products or date codes are affected. Product was distributed at ALDI stores in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.
We were notified by our customer that wasabi almonds were packaged in a bag of Southern Grove Unsalted Almonds.
Consumers with this reported product should not consume this product. They should destroy it or return the product to their local ALDI store for a full refund. Consumers with questions should call 1-800-860-5464, 8:15 am – 5:00pm EST, Monday – Friday
February 6, 2018 from the OU:
Zuuk is a foodservice establishment that operates restaurants in Aventura and Miami. Zuuk Aventura (Aventura Mall) posted signs that have an OU symbol. The Orthodox Union does not certify Zuuk. The Orthodox Union is implementing corrective actions.
February 6, 2018 from the OU:
Woodard's; Bogaerts Chocolate Bars (any); Water Crackers (any), The Baskets Group, Toronto ON have an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Woodard's Chocolates, Bogaerts Chocolates and Woodard's Water Crackers. Some of these products bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
February 5, 2018 from the BCK:
The 'TEL AVIV CAFE' located at the JCC (Getzville branch) in Amherst, New York (a suburb of Buffalo, NY) is no longer certified by the BVK.
January 23, 2018 from the Star-K:
Please be aware that Sparta Gourmet brand kalamata olives, produced in Greece, and distributed by Vordonia Enterprises, New York, bear an unauthorized STAR-K.
The STAR-K does not certify this product.
Corrective action is being taken.
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