The following kashrus alert is from the Kosher Technical Konsultants on Nov 14,2016
Carrefour Houmous is manufactured in Barcelona, Spain and their facility is not Kosher approved. Name of Manufacturer: Rensika SL, Barcelona, Spain Product being sold in France at Carrefour and is not kosher approved.It bears NO kosher symbol.
Note: Just because a product is vegetarian do not assume it might be kosher
November 10, 2016 - From the FDA:
Free2b Foods of Boulder, CO is recalling its chocolate Sun Cups for three specific Sell By dates, because it may contain undeclared milk ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recalled chocolate Sun Cups were distributed nationwide in retail stores. Specifics on the recalled products are found below. UPC codes are printed on the back of packages and Sell By dates are stamped in black on the back of packages.
| Product Name | Package | UPC Code | Sell By Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Sun Cups | Double cups in purple package | 895444001405 | 02 Aug 17 04 Aug 17 07 Aug 17 |
| Chocolate Sun Cups | Single cups in purple package | 895444001443 | 02 Aug 17 04 Aug 17 07 Aug 17 |
The issue was discovered as a result of a consumer communication. One reaction has been reported to the company to date. Subsequent investigation by the company indicates that this milk-containing product was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk. This occurred during a transition the company recently made to remove dairy from its products and facility while moving from a top 7 Allergen-Free facility to a Top 8 Allergen-Free facility. They are now a dedicated Top 8 Allergen-Free manufacturing facility.
If you have these Sun Cups and a milk allergy, do not consume them. Please photograph the package with UPC code, then dispose of them or return them to: Free2b Foods, 5305 Spine Road #E Boulder, CO 80301. Free2b Foods will reimburse or replace products with new chocolate Sun Cups.
For questions, please contact 844-610-5673 between 8am-10pm MST or email hey@free2bfoods.com.
Ed. note: From the Earth K: This is an allergen issue due to a trace contamination and not a kashrus issue.
November 10, 2016 - From the CFIA with additional information on November 11. 2016 - CFIA:
Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Dr. Praeger's Organic Kale & Quinoa Veggie Burgers from the marketplace because they contain egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to egg should not consume the recalled product described below.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Praeger's | Organic Kale & Quinoa Veggie Burgers | 1.2 kg | 17 AU (August) 01 G16AB and 17 AU (August) 15 G16BF * | 0 80868 53138 0 |
Distribution: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec
November 10, 2016 - From the FDA:
Agave Dream is recalling all vanilla, chocolate, cappuccino, chocolate chip and lavender ice creams packaged in pint sized containers, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Product was distributed across the United States through retail stores receiving product from KeHE Romeoville & Dallas warehouses, DPI NW, Americold, IWI Franklin Indiana warehouse, Jakes Finer Foods Houston Texas, Haddon House Richburg South Carolina & Medford New Jersey, Grocery Outlet California, UNFI- Auburn Washington, Dallas Texas & Ridgefield Washington.
All of the recalled products were manufactured and packaged in a facility owned by a contract manufacturer, Dr. Bob’s of Upland, LLC. Recalled products are Agave Dream ice creams packed in pints with “best buy” date located at the bottom of the pint.
The following flavors and "Best By" dates are being recalled:
| Flavor | UPC | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Vanilla | 8 9934900201 7 | 7/4/17, 9/9/17,10/9/17, 12/12/17, 7/14/18
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| Chocolate | 8 9934900202 4 | 7/4/17, 8/5/17, 9/9/17, 10/9/17, 12/12/17, 12/24/17 |
| Cappuccino | 8 9934900204 8 | 7/4/17, 9/9/17, 12/2/17 |
| Chocolate Chip | 8 9934900302 1 | 8/5/17, 12/12/17 |
| Lavender | 8 9934900206 2 | 12/2/17 |
The recall is the result of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finding samples positive for Listeria monocytogenes in the contract manufacturer’s facility and in finished product of another company’s brand, leading the contract manufacturer to recall all ice cream products it produced for Agave Dream.
Consumers who have purchased the identified Agave Dream ice cream products are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 866-993-4438 or agavedream@sbcglobal.net. Monday-Friday, 9am PST-5pm PST.
October 11, 2016 - From the FDA and additional recall on November 10, 2016 at FDA
Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Company, Inc. is recalling select ice cream products, because they were made with a chocolate chip cookie dough ingredient supplied by Aspen Hills, Inc., which has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The ice cream products were distributed to the following states AL, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, WA, WI & WV. The ice cream products were distributed to various ice cream shops around the country, online outlets and limited grocery stores.
4,183 3 Gallon Cartons and 5,296 Pints are affected by this recall.
This recall includes the following products with code dates provided:
November 9, 2016: From the Beth Din of Johannesburg:
Stafford Mustards are no longer kosher unless bearing the Beth Din hechsher.
November 9, 2016: From the Beth Din of Johannesburg:
Kikkoman Sauces
Certain Kikkoman products have non-kosher ingredients and so Kikkoman products must always be certified. The following is the most recent information to hand:
November 9, 2016: From the Beth Din of Johannesburg:
Monin Syrups are produced in 3 countries. Please pay attention to the country of origin on the label and follow these guidelines:
November 8, 2016: The FoodSafetyNews:
“Prime Time Produce has issued a voluntary product recall for certain lots of cucumbers, delivered to multiple locations in Bakersfield, due to potential salmonella contamination."
"Thousands of public school students, as well as hospital patients, may have been served fresh cucumbers that are under recall because of potential Salmonella contamination."
Ed. note: This is the first notice of a recall that is likely to grow. BJ's is one of the places that received these infected cucumbers.
November 4, 2016 - From the FDA:
Out of an abundance of caution, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams is undertaking a voluntary recall of selected, 16 oz. (pint size) packages of ice cream produced by a contract manufacturer because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The seven affected flavors, available only in pints, accounts for approximately 15% of the pint-packaged ice cream products carrying the McConnell’s brand label. All of the recalled products were manufactured and packaged in a facility owned by a contract manufacturer, Dr. Bob’s of Upland, LLC. No other products were affected. Ice cream produced at McConnell’s Santa Barbara facility are not included in the recall. No illnesses have been reported.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found samples positive for Listeria monocytogenes in the contract manufacturer’s facility and in finished product of another company’s brand, leading the contract manufacturer to recall all ice cream products it produced for McConnell’s and other ice cream companies this year.
Because this recall affects only McConnell’s products manufactured by the contract manufacturer facility, it is important that consumers carefully check the following flavor/code date combinations to be certain the correct products are removed.
The following flavors and “Best By” code dates are being recalled:
| Dutchman’s Chocolate | JUL 27 2017, OCT 01 2017 and OCT 05 2017 |
| Mint Chip | SEP 08 2017, SEP 30 2017, OCT 07 2017, DEC 01, 2017, DEC 30, 2017, JAN 04, 2018, JAN 05, 2018 |
| Peppermint Stick | JUL 25, 2017, JUL 26, 2017, SEP 30, 2017
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| Salted Caramel Chip | OCT 07, 2017, OCT 20, 2017, DEC 22, 2017, JAN 06, 2018, JAN 07, 2018 |
| Sweet Cream | JUL 27, 2017, SEP 08, 2017, OCT 01, 2017, OCT 21, 2017, DEC 08, 2017, DEC 21, 2017, DEC 24, 2017 |
| Turkish Coffee | JUL 28, 2017, SEP 22, 2017, OCT 07, 2017, Dec 06, 2017 |
| Vanilla Bean | JUL 13, 2017, JUL 25, 2017, JUL 27, 2017, OCT 01, 2017, OCT 15, 2017, DEC 07, 2017, DEC 25, 2017, JAN 03, 2018, JAN 06, 2018 |
The recalled ice cream was distributed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA and WI to retail stores.
The product comes in a 16-ounce (pint size) paper package marked with “Best By” lot numbers listed above and printed in black on the bottom of the carton.
Consumers who have purchased any of the seven 16-ounce (pint size) packages of McConnell’s ice cream should not eat these products and are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company recall hotline at 866-723-2454 between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm E.S.T., Monday through Friday. Customers may also contact McConnell’s by email at recall@mcconnells.com.
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