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OU Kosher Alert Aldi Muffins

October 10, 2024 from the OU:

Baker's Treat Apple Cinnamon Mini Muffin and Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffin, Aldi Inc.- Batavia, IL:
Issue: The Orthodox Union certifies Apple Cinnamon Mini Muffin and Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffin OU D-Dairy products. The products contain dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some packaging was printed with an OU Symbol, without the D-Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9022

Kashrut Advisory: Zolli Pops

October 10, 2024 from the Kof-K:

Zolli pops - the container says COR de, and each individual lolly pop says Chof-K parve. Is it Parve or de?

The product is being made at a Candy facility in Canada which is certified under the COR and are DE

New packaging will have COR - DE on the individual lollipops as well.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9021

Brazilian Kashrut Alert and Advisory: WICKBOLD BREAD and FAVORITTA

October 10, 2024 from the BDK:

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9020

Kashrut Alert: Five Continents International Vegetable Spring Rolls

October, 2024 from SKS Kosher:

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9019

Jacks and the Green Sprouts Recalls Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk

October 4, 2024 from the FDA:

Jack and the Green Sproutos, Inc. of River Falls, WI is recalling its 5 ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The produce was sold in MN, WI and Iowa at grocery store and local Co-ops.

The product comes in a 5 ounce, clear plastic package marked with lot #300 UPC 763247198915 or #246 UPC 763247195945 on the top.

Consumers who have purchased 5 ounce packages of Alfalfa and Alfalfa Onion sprouts are urged to discarded or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 715-425-9495, 8:00-2:00, Monday thru Fridays.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9018

Bodek Romaine Lettuce

October 7, 2024 from the Central Rabbinical Congress (CRC):

"Please be advised that the alert regarding Bodek Lettuce, was created falsely. We take the accuracy of our information seriously and are committed to maintaining the integrity of our website."

"Bodek lettuce is fine to use and is not infested."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9017

FDA warns Ice Cream House LLC about Listeria in ice cream

October 7, 2024 from the Food Safety News

The FDA’s warning letter to Ice Cream House LLC, dated Sept. 24, 2024, followed an inspection from Feb. 21 through March 26, 2024, revealing the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the facility. This inspection came in response to a 2023 multistate outbreak linked to the company’s ice cream products, which led to two hospitalizations. At the conclusion of the inspection, the FDA investigators issued the facility a Form FDA 483, Inspectional Observations.


Listeria Outbreak Linked to Ice Cream- outbreak condidered to be over

October 26, 2023 from the CDC Twitter

LISTERIA OUTBREAK UPDATE: This outbreak is over, but the contaminated ice cream products that were recalled in August and September may still be in your freezer. If you have any, do not eat them. Throw them away or return them to the store. More info is here


The Ice Cream House is Voluntarily Recalling All Dairy Ice Cream Products and Non-Dairy [Parve] Frozen Dessert Products Due to Potential Health Risk in Regards to Listeria Monocytogenes

August 30, 2023 - from the FDA

The Ice Cream House is voluntarily recalling all Dairy Ice Cream Products and Non-dairy [Parve] frozen Dessert products due to potential health risk in regards to Listeria monocytogenes.

The products being recalled were sold at the Ice Cream House in Brooklyn and through retail supermarkets in New York, New Jersey and Ohio

This recall is related to the Soft Serve on the go cups which had been previously recalled by Real Kosher Ice Cream, Inc where two cases of illnesses have been reported in this outbreak in two states (NY and PA.) Both individuals were hospitalized but no deaths have been reported to date. The company has ceased the production and distribution of the products as the investigation is ongoing.

Identifying a Recalled Product: Recalled products include all Ice Cream House branded items currently on the market. This includes all Dairy and Non-Dairy [Parve] products, like ice creams, cakes, logs and novelty items with the “Ice Cream House” logo. Products are packed in clamshells or cake trays with plastic dome covers in a variety of sizes and styles and has an Ice Cream House label as seen below. Recalled products are not labeled with lot or date codes.

Returning Recalled Products: Products involved in the recall should be discarded or returned to the original point of purchase for a full refund or replacement.

Ice Cream has a long shelf life and may still be in the freezers of consumers. Consumers should check their freezers and throw away the recalled ice cream products or return it to the place of purchase.

Contact Information: If you have questions or concerns, please email us at:ICHrecall@gmail.com or call 845-445-7644 Monday through Thursday 9-5.

ITEM DISCRIPTION

DAIRY / PARVE

UNIT

UPC

Premium Sorbet 5 Liter / All flavors parve 1 PACK Food Service
Premium Ice Cream 5 Liter SUGAR FREE / All flavors dairy 1 PACK Food Service
Premium Ice Cream 5 Liter / All flavors dairy / parve 1 PACK Food Service
Premium Sorbet Mix 4 gal. All flavors parve 1 PACK Food Service
Trio Log Sorbet parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15166-5
Trio Log Ice Cream Dairy dairy 1 PACK 0-91404-15137-5
Trio Log Ice Cream Parve parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15136-8
9'' Ice Cream Pie Vanilla / Chocolate dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15428-4
9'' Ice Cream Pie Razzle dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15112-2
Premium Sorbet Trifle Medium parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15164-1
Premium Sorbet Trifle Small parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15165-8
8' Sorbet Cake Strawberry / Mango parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15429-1
10'' Sorbet 4 Layer Cake parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15111-5
10' Heart Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15171-9
10' Hello Kitty Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15174-0
10" Round Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15179-5
Mini Heart Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15173-3
Mini Round Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15182-5
Mini Sorbet Cake Blueberry / Lime parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15219-8
Mini Sorbet Cake Strawberry / Mango parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15132-0
Heaven Layer Vanilla / Strawberry / Mocha / Vanilla parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15184-9
Tropical Flute / Pre-Cut 12 Slices parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15243-3
Adventures Twist / Pre-Cut 12 Slices parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15244-0
Mont Blanc D'zert Ice Cream / Pre-Cut 12 Slices parve 1 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15247-1
De’Lighting Frozen Dessert / Pre-Cut 12 Slices parve 1 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15266-2
{P} Cookies & Cream Roll Cake parve 1 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15299-3
{P} Strawberry Shortcake Roll parve 1 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15298-0
6' Heart Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15172-6
6' Hello Kitty Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15176-4
{P} 6' Round Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15181-8
6'' Razzle Bomb dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15422-2
6" Sorbet Cake Passion Pomegranate parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15155-9
8" Square Vanilla Mocha Strawberry parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15143-6
8' Heart Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15309-6
8' Hello Kitty Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15175-7
8" Round Cake dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15180-1
8'' Razzle Bomb dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15421-5
Check'ice board Ice Cream Pre-Cut 12 Slices dairy / parve 1 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15144-3
Check'ice board Sorbet Pre-Cut 12 Slices Straw/Mango/Van parve 1 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15144-3
Car Cake large dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15423-9
Car Cake Small dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15425-3
10'' Sorbet Cake cherry parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15111-5
Ocean Waves dairy / parve 5 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15300-3
Cream 'N' Sorbet Pizzazz Mango parve 4 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15140-5
Cream 'N' Sorbet Pizzazz Strawberry parve 4 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15141-2
French Coffee Oval dairy / parve 4 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15360-7
Black 'N' Whites Vanilla Chocolate dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15260-0
Sorbet Swirl parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15400-0
Double Fudge Sandwich dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15240-2
Mini Cigars dairy / parve 10 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15120-7
Cigar Shells dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15130-6
Mini Cone dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15220-4
Mini Ice Cream Lollies dairy / parve 12 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15110-8
Mini Sorbet Lollies parve 12 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15246-4
Kleina Bites parve 12 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15148-1
Hearty Tart parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15363-8
Mister Cone dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15430-7
Sushi 'N' Cream parve 8 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15291-4
Mini Razzle 'N' Dazzle dairy / parve 9 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15409-3
Mini Sorbet parve 9 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15408-6
Rosebuds parve 5 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15185-6
Mini Chocolate Sorbet Tarts parve 12 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15411-6
Strawberry Himalaya parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15135-1
Peanut Butter Core parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15134-4
Trimocha Vanilla dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15229-7
Triangle Up Strawberry Mango Vanilla parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15308-9
Blossoming Daisies parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15154-2
Viennese Crunch Bites parve 10 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15262-4
Mini Roll Cake Assorted parve 8 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15350-8
Cup Cake Party dairy / parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15287-7
Mini Sorbet Pops parve 7 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15305-8
Biscoloti Dessert Cups parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15311-9
Coffee Dessert Cups parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15313-3
Smores Dessert Cups parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15312-6
Tiramisu Dessert Cups parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15314-0
Mini Dippers Ice Cream parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15289-1
Mini Sorbet Dippers parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15303-4
Frubic Scube parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15301-0
Kremlin's parve 6 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15302-7
Mini Strawberries parve 12 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15304-1
Frozen Squares dairy / parve 4 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15338
Dessert on Wheels dairy / parve 4 PACK / SINGLE 0-91404-15339-3
Premium Sundae Quart / Chocolate Fudge dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15340-9
Premium Ice Cream Quart / Vanilla Fudge dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15340-9
Premium Ice Cream Quart / Vanilla Razzle dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15161-0
Premium Sorbet Quart / Blueberry Lime parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15162-7
Premium Sorbet Quart / Mango parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15162-7
Premium Sorbet Quart / Strawberry parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15162-7
Premium Sorbet Quart / Strawberry Mango parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15162-7
Premium Sorbet Quart / Trio / Vanilla Strawberry Mango parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15162-7
Premium Sunday Quart / Caramel Fudge Dairy / parve 1 PACK 0-91404-15340-9

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8608

Insect Infestion Alert: Quaker Gluten-Free Instant Oats sold in Israel

October 1, 2024 from Straus Group. Hebrew alert is here and English translation from Google translate:

Notice to Quaker Gluten-Free Instant Oats Consumers Produced by the " Quaker " company made in the USA

Insect infestation was found in a number of QUAKER gluten-free quick-cooking oat products manufactured by the QUAKER company made in the USA.

Below are the product details:

(The validity of the product appears at the bottom of the package. For example: BEST BEFORE OCT 01 24)

Consumers are asked not to consume the product. The Strauss company apologizes to its customers and is working to collect the products from the shelves in coordination with the food service at the Ministry of Health.

For inquiries and/or compensation for the value of the product that is in the consumer's possession, you can contact the Strauss consumer service at phone number 6860* or via "Contact" on the Strauss website https://www.strauss-group.co.il/contact-us/ .


The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9014

OU Kosher Advisory Kraft String Cheese

September 30, 2024 from the OU:

Kraft String Cheese, Lactalis Heritage Dairy, Chicago IL:
Issue: Lactalis Heritage Dairy has decided to remove OU D kosher certification from Kraft Natural Cheese String Cheese products, and transition to another kosher certifying entity and its kashruth standards.

Ed. note> Lactalis Heritage Dairy can be reached at (312) 934-2480

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9015

Pre-Yom Tov Sabbath Mode Notice: Setting Sabbath Mode on Refrigerators Before a Three-Day Yom Tov

October 1, 2024 from Star-K:

"Please note that some refrigerator models automatically exit Sabbath Mode after 74 hours (others stay in Sabbath Mode for longer, or indefinitely). While this feature is designed to maintain the refrigerator's efficiency, it can lead to the appliance exiting Sabbath Mode before the end of Shabbos at the close of a "three-day Yom Tov."

"We recommend reviewing your user manual for specific information about how your appliance operates. If your refrigerator exits Sabbath Mode automatically after 74 hours, be aware that if you set the Sabbath Mode more than 30 minutes before the onset of Yom Tov, the appliance might exit Sabbath Mode while it is still Shabbos, in which case, the refrigerator should not be opened or closed once 74 hours have elapsed.

"Should you have questions, STAR-K's appliance team and Institute of Halacha are available to assist you by email, or by phone at 410-484-4110."


Appliance Alert: Certified Thermador Refrigerators & Freezers - Important Update

September 27, 2024 from Star-K:

A few months ago, STAR-K received reports from consumers that the Thermador integrated refrigerators and freezers listed below did not maintain proper cooling temperatures when set in Sabbath Mode:

Thermador has developed a solution to this cooling issue. Unfortunately, it will not be available to consumers before the Yamim Tovim this October.

In the interim, we offer the following workaround: Do not enter Sabbath Mode. Instead, place a strong, thin magnet over the door sensor switch, located at the front and center at the top of the inside door frame. See the location highlighted in yellow in the image above:

Suitable magnets can be found here . Magnets that come without adhesive backing should be taped down, so they don't shift when the door is opened and closed.

Once the magnet is in place, it forces the appliance to "think" that the door is closed. The door may then be opened with a shinui (e.g., looping a hand towel through the handle).

STAR-K will issue further updates as they become available.


Information on using your GE Shabbos Mode Oven with the Zman appliance for a 3 day Yom Tov

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9011
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