June 14, 2023 from the COR Detroit:
AM FRESH NORTH AMERICA GRAPEFRUIT, currently sold locally at Costco, are produce of Israel, as stated on the stickers, the plastic bag closure, and the case. (Pictures below.) These are Shemitah produce and should not be purchased. If already purchased, consult your Rav for guidance.
June 14, 2023 from the editor: Israeli grapefruit from the shmitta year has also been seen by a reader at Whole Foods.
April 18, 2023 from the editor:
Israeli grapefruits that are shmitta are being sold at Costco by Sunkist Grapefruit. Consumers need to check each bag or fruit if purchased separately to determine the country of origin of the fruit.
Currently, all citrus fruits from Israel until the next season in the fall are from Shemitah. Please consult your Rabbi.
Information on Tithing and Shmitta are found at https://www.kashrut.com/consumer/vegetables
June 7, 2023: From the COR Detroit:
June 14, 2023 From the Dallas K
Prime energy drinks in a can are fine.
Prime Hydration in a bottle, and all other Prime products, are not acceptable at this time.
June 14, 2023 from OK Kosher:
Nature’s Garden Peach Rings, Cibo Vita, Inc., Totowa, NJ 07512 is mislabeled.
A limited amount of Nature’s Garden Peach Rings, sold at Safeway, were mistakenly labeled with the OK symbol.
This product is not kosher.
June 14, 2023 from the COR:
An Ice Cream truck operating under the name Donkey Kone placed an unauthorized COR symbol on their truck. We were in touch with them and told them to remove the COR symbol from their truck. They have complied.
June 12, 2023: From the Toronto Scoop via social media and confirmed by the COR:
The Donkey Kone ice cream truck has been frequenting the frum neighborhoods in Toronto, Canada displaying a COR on its side. This is not under COR.
jUNE 13, 2023 from the CFIA:
Raspberries have been recalled becaue of Microbial Contamination - Norovirus.
Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products
Brand |
Product |
Size |
UPC |
Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Battaglia's Lorne Park Marketplace |
Raspberries |
1 kg |
8 88040 40010 9 |
Lot# 22227 |
June 7, 2023: From the COR Detroit:
SUGAR SNAP PEAS and SNOW PEAS: Last year it was discovered that these are infested with thrips on the outside of the pods. Currently, there are various opinions among the Kashrus agencies regarding washed, unwashed and frozen types, with some not recommending their use, and others allowing them with certain washing procedures. Regarding unwashed types, at the very minimum the following procedure is required:
May 14, 2023 from cRc:
"Please note that the cRc has done research on hydroponic produce and in particular on hydroponic strawberries and have found them to have the same levels of insect infestation to their conventional counterparts.
"Therefore, the cRc recommended cleaning methods remain the same for hydroponic produce (https://consumer.crckosher.org/consumer/fruitsvegetables/).
"Companies like Cleanest and Greenest that carry the cRc logo may be consumed without further checking. One should consult with their Rav as to what beracha should be made on hydroponic items."
June 9, 2023 from the FDA:
Wawona Frozen Foods is voluntarily recalling year-old packages of its Organic DayBreak Blend distributed to Costco Wholesale stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Utah and Washington from April 15, 2022 to June 26, 2022 because the DayBreak Blend includes organic frozen strawberries grown in Mexico which may have the potential to be contaminated with Hepatitis A.
Wawona Frozen Foods is issuing this voluntary recall for the year-old Organic DayBreak Blend out of an abundance of caution. There have been no illnesses associated with this voluntary and precautionary recall.
While the Organic DayBreak Blend was distributed to Costco stores last year, they have “Use By” dates of 09/23/2023, 09/29/2023, 09/30/2023 and 10/18/2023 therefore consumers are urged to check their freezers for the recalled blend, not to consume it and either discard the product or return it to the store for a refund.
The year-old recalled Organic DayBreak Blend product is no longer available for purchase at Costco. Organic DayBreak Blend products on store shelves currently or that have different lot codes or purchase dates are not subject to this recall.
The recalled year-old Organic DayBreak Blend includes these lot codes:
| BEST IF USED BY 09/23/2023 |
BEST IF USED BY 09/29/2023 |
BEST IF USED BY 09/30/2023 |
BEST IF USED BY 10/18/2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affected Lot Codes: | Affected Lot Codes: | Affected Lot Codes: | Affected Lot Codes: |
| 20082D04 | 20088D04 | 20089D09 | 20108D04 |
| 20082D05 | 20088D05 | 20089D10 | 20108D05 |
| 20082D06 | 20088D06 | 20089D11 | 20108D06 |
| 20082D07 | 20088D07 | 20089D12 | 20108D07 |
| 20082D08 | 20088D08 | 20108D08 | |
| 20088D09 | |||
| 20088D10 | |||
| 20088D11 | |||
| 20088D12 |
The recalled year-old DayBreak Blend packaging: 4 LB (1.81 KG) (see images below)
Consumers with further questions may contact Wawona Frozen Foods at www.wawona.comExternal Link Disclaimer or call 1-866-534-9986 8am – 5pm Pacific, Monday through Friday.
June 7, 2023 from the Food Poisoning Bulletin:
"The Gold Medal Salmonella outbreak ends with 14 people sick and three hospitalized, according to the FDA. That is an increase of one more patient in one more state since the last update was issued on May 1, 2023. That patient lives in Washington state.
"If you ate Gold Medal flour, especially if you ate raw cookie dough or cake batter, and have been ill with the symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning, see your doctor. You may be part of this outbreak.
April 28, 2023 from the FDA:
General Mills today announced a voluntary national recall of two-, five- and 10-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour with a “better if used by” date of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024. The recall is being issued for the potential presence of Salmonella Infantis, which was discovered during sampling of the five-pound bag product.
This recall affects two date codes of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour in the five- and ten pound bags and two date codes of Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour in the two- and five-pound bags. All other types of Gold Medal Flour are not affected by this recall.
Consumers are asked to check their pantries and dispose of the product affected by this recall. Consumers who have had to discard products covered by this recall may contact General Mills Consumer Relations at 1-800-230-8103.
Guidance from the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control(CDC) warn that consumers should refrain from consuming any raw products made with flour. Salmonella Infantisis killed by heat through baking, frying, sautéing or boiling products made with flour. All surfaces, hands and utensils should be properly cleaned after contact with flour or dough.
|
Package UPC |
000-16000-19610 |
|---|---|
| Recalled Better if Used by Date | 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024 |
Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 10LB Flour
|
Package UPC |
000-16000-19580 |
|---|---|
| Recalled Better if Used by Date | 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024 |
Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose 2LB Flour
|
Package UPC |
000-16000-10710 |
|---|---|
| Recalled Better if Used by Date | 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024 |
Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose 5LB Flour
|
Package UPC |
000-16000-10610 |
|---|---|
| Recalled Better if Used by Date | 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024 |
June 6, 2023 from the OU in response to the editor's question:
The original flavor syrup is indeed DE.
September 13, 2021 from the OU in response to the editor's question:
Aunt Jemima's Lite Syrup bearing an OUD is DE.
September 1, 2021 from the OU in response to the editor's question:
The Pearl Milling original syrup is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).
What does DE mean? Parve products made with heat on dairy equipment may be eaten after meat, but not with meat.
Some kashrus agencies use a DE symbol, but the OU has chosen not to use a DE designation because it is felt it may be confusing to the kosher consumer. Also, to be a true DE product, the equipment must be properly cleaned of residue after dairy production, and that level of cleanliness is sometimes difficult to maintain and guarantee.
Please note that it is possible that the manufacturer will reformulate this product and add a true dairy ingredient. You will not be able to know this, since the OUD kosher symbol will remain the same. We recommend that you call our office every 3 months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.
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