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The following kashrus alert is from the OU on December 21, 2015.

White Street Bread, White Street, Brooklyn NY: The Orthodox Union does not certify White Street breads. White Street Caucasian Bread is being sold with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5277

The following food safety alert is from the FDA on December 21, 2015.

The Swinomish Fish Company is initiating a voluntary recall of packages of both Traditional and Peppered flavors of NATIVE CATCH SALMON BACON with a "BEST BY" date of 1/23/16 and 3/16/16 distributed in the Western Washington and Florida areas. The Native Catch Salmon Bacon has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
No illnesses or reactions have been reported to date and no other Native Catch products are involved in this recall. The potential for contamination was noted after a routine Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) inspection discovered that the product had potentially been under processed.
The Native Catch Salmon Bacon products subject to this recall are:

  • Peppered flavor with UPC: 7 83583 27965 9, packaged in 8 oz. and 14 oz. clear vacuum bag with Best By codes 1/23/16 and 3/16/16.
  • Traditional flavor with UPC: 7 51778 15900 0, packaged in 8 oz. and 14 oz. clear vacuum bags with BEST BY codes 1/23/16 and 3/16/16.

Recalled products were shipped to locations in the states of Washington and Florida between the dates of August 10, 2015 through December 11, 2015 This recall is being made with the knowledge of the WSDA and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
All retail outlets that sell these products are being notified to remove the product with affected date code from their shelves and warehouses immediately. Consumers are urged to dispose of the products or return to the stores where it was purchased.
Consumers may contact Swinomish Fish Company at 1-360-466-0176 weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific Time for a replacement or full refund, as well as with general inquires.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5275

The following peanut, wheat and egg allergy alert is from the FDA on December 18, 2015.

Mars Chocolate North America Issues Allergy Alert Voluntary Recall on Undeclared Peanuts, Wheat and Egg Ingredient for DOVE® Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes, 24.0 oz. Bag, Sold Only at One Major Retailer with Stores Across the U.S.
Item# 10139802 - UPC# 400050521 LOT CODE: 537CG4PA30, 537DG4PA30, 538AG4PA30, 538AM4PA30, 541AG4PA20, 542EM4PA20
This item is a purple 24 oz. bag clearly marked with DOVE® Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes branding on the front of packaging. The code dates and UPC code are located on the back of the packaging on the lower right side.
Approximately 6,700 cases of this item may contain some SNICKERS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX® pieces that contain peanuts, wheat and/or eggs, but these ingredients are not listed on the outer package ingredient label. People who have allergies to peanuts, wheat and/or eggs have the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. No adverse reactions have been reported to date.
This item was shipped and distributed to only one retailer and sold at retail food stores starting September 19, 2015 through December 1, 2015 to the following locations: AZ, GA, MA, MS, OH, VA, CA, IA, MD, NH, OK, VT, CO, IL, ME, NJ, OR, WA, CT, IN, MI, NM, PA, WI, DE, KS, MN, NV, RI, WY, FL, KY, MO, NY and TX.
The issue was identified after a consumer notified Mars Chocolate North America of finding a SNICKERS® piece in this Dove Chocolate Assortment Snowflakes, 24.0 oz. bag.
Mars Chocolate is working with the impacted retailer to ensure that the recalled product is removed from sale. In the event that consumers believe they have purchased this item and have allergy concerns, they should return this product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns may call our toll-free number at 1-800-551-0907.

These products were sold at Walmart.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5272

The following food safety alert is from the FDA Enforcement Report on December 16, 2015.

Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC initiated a recall of the following products due to the presence of undeclared Red # 40, Yellow # 5, Yellow # 6 and Blue # 1 food colorings.

  1. Essential EVERYDAY Chocolate Flavored Dairy Whipped Topping, Made with Real Cream, Ultra-Pasteurized Grade A, NET WT 13 OZ (368g);
  2. HyVee Chocolate FLAVORED WHIPPED TOPPING ULTRA-PASTEURIZED GRADE A - SWEETENED, NET WT 13 OZ (368g);
  3. Lucerne DAIRY FARMS Chocolate Whipped Topping MADE WITH REAL CREAM, NET WT 13 OZ (368g).

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5271

The following South African kashrus alerts are from the Beth Din of Johannesburg on December 20, 2015.

Please be advised, that the peanut butter biscuits manufactured by "Fresh Earth Gluten Free Bake House", have an unauthorized Beth Din logo and are not certified Kosher.
The company apologizes for the error and is taking corrective action to remedy the situation.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5269

The following food safety alert is from the FDA on December 15, 2015 and the CFIA on December 16, 2015.

Trader Joe's Issues Voluntary Recall of Triple Ginger Brew

Trader Joe's, Monrovia, CA is issuing a voluntary recall of all codes purchased from 11/9/15 through 12/14/15 of Triple Ginger Brew (SKU 51857) due to reports of unopened bottles potentially bursting. Although the ginger brew does not pose a health risk if consumed, all product has been removed from store shelves and destroyed. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.
This precautionary action comes after the company received inquiries from customers that had experienced unopened bottles shattering or bursting. The potentially affected product was distributed to Trader Joe's stores nationwide. Trader Joe's Triple Ginger Brew is sold in 25.4 FL OZ (750 mL) glass bottles.
Customers who have purchased the Trader Joe's Triple Ginger Brew are encouraged to handle it with care and dispose of it immediately in an outside container. Trader Joe's will provide a refund to customers who purchased the Triple Ginger Brew at any of their store locations. Customers can call the company's Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 6:00AM-6:00PM PST, Monday - Friday, with any questions.

Canadian Recall: The recalled Canadian product was distributed in British Columbia

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Trader Joe's Triple Ginger Brew 750 ml All codes purchased from September 11, 2015 up to and including December 16, 2015 0051 8574

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5268

The following egg and milk allergy alert is from the FDA on December 9, 2015.

Pine Valley Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Crazy about Cookies Pre-portioned varieties after learning that a labeling misstatement on the sugar cookie dough & walnut chocolate chunk cookie dough that was sold and distributed. The sugar cookie dough in question did not properly disclose "milk" as an ingredient or allergen. The walnut chocolate chunk cookie dough in question did not properly disclose "egg" as an ingredient or allergen.
People who have allergies to milk or egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to milk and egg, or are lactose intolerant should not consume these products. No other Pine Valley Food's products are affected, and the recalled products may be safely consumed by those who do not have an allergy or sensitivity to milk nor egg.
The Pine Valley Food's cookie dough products that are affected by the recall are clearly labeled with a product description and date code on the packaging:

Produced Item Description Date Code
Crazy about Cookies 2.7lb Sugar Cookies Pre-Portion Item # 25-2004 UPC Code - 698768102120 10/9/15 – 11/23/15 (Julian Dates - 15282  - 15327)  
Crazy about Cookies 2lb Holiday Decorated Sugar Cookies Item #03-4034 UPC Code - 698768034346 10/9/15 – 11/23/15 (Julian Dates - 15282  - 15327)  
Crazy about Cookies 2lb Princess Decorated Sugar Cookies Item # 03-4031 UPC Code - 698768034315 10/9/15 – 11/23/15 (Julian Dates - 15282  - 15327)  
Crazy about Cookies 2lb Monsters Decorated Sugar Cookies Item # 03-4032 UPC Code - 698768034322 10/9/15 – 11/23/15 (Julian Dates - 15282  - 15327)  
Crazy about Cookies 2lb Birthday Decorated Sugar Cookies Item # 03-4033 UPC Code - 698768034339 10/9/15 – 11/23/15 (Julian Dates - 15282  - 15327)  
Crazy about Cookies 2lb Hello Kitty Decorated Sugar Cookies Item # 03-4035 UPC Code - 698768034353 10/9/15 – 11/23/15 (Julian Dates - 15282  - 15327)  
Crazy about Cookies 2lb DSC Custom Decorated Sugar Cookies Item # 101-2207 thru 101- 2355  UPC Code - None 10/9/15 – 11/23/15 (Julian Dates - 15282  - 15327)  
Crazy about Cookies 2.7lb Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookies Pre-Portion Item # 25-2008 UPC Code - 698768102168 11/24/15 (Julian Date 15328)  

The Sugar & Walnut Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough varieties were distributed nationally to Distributors, Groups and Organizations within the Fundraising Industry.

Consumers who have purchased any of the products should return them to Pine Valley Foods, Inc. at 131 Frost Commercial Drive, West Monroe, LA. 71292, for replacement or destroy the products and provide proof of purchase for replacement. If you have any questions please call Customer Service at 318-397-1124 during the hours of 8AM – 5PM CST.

Ed. note: This product bears a Triangle-K-D.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5267

The following food safety alert is from the FDA Enforcement Report on December 9, 2015.

David's Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Pecan Cookie 10 count NET WT 15 oz (0.94 lb) packed in white cardboard box; Code info: UPC 600600639; 11/04/15 through 11/11/15 has been recalled by Brookshire Brothers LTD-Central Bakery Plant, Lufkin, TX because plastic found in cookie dough.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5266

The following food safety alert is from the FDA Enforcement Report on December 9, 2015.

The following Save-A-Lot Food Stores Inc, Earth City, MO have been recalled because they tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes:

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5265

The following kashrus alert is from the OU on December 15, 2015.

Blommer Chocolate Pure Dark Chocolate; Pure Dark Chocolate with Almonds, The Blommer Chocolate Company: The Orthodox Union certifies Blommer Pure Dark Chocolate and Pure Dark Chocolate with Almonds as OU D - Dairy products. These products contain dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredients and allergen statements. Some labels bear a plain OU symbol. Corrective actions have been implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5264
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