November 11, 2016 from the OK Kosher Certification:
Zaro's Bakery is now OK certified for their prepackaged items only. They produce baked goods (pareve and dairy). Products are OK certified only when bearing our kosher symbol. Please note that the Zaro retail establishments are not certified by the OK.
November 2, 2016 from the Yeahthatosher and confirmed by Rabbi Cohen:
Rabbi Cohen has withdrew supervision from all Zaros's stores and bakeries. The products are no longer certified, even products bearing the OKS the symbol or displaying the certificate.
November 25, 2016 from the OK Kosher Certification:
Chambord Desserts Pumpkin Pie, Chambord Desserts, Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11203 mistakenly bears the OK symbol instead of the required OK D symbol. This product contains dairy (as stated in the ingredient list) and is certified kosher dairy.
Corrective action is being taken.
November 21, 2016 from the OK Kosher Certification:
Tahini - All Products, The Prince Tahina Manufacturers Ltd., Eilaboon 1697200 Israel- UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL
Prince Tahini products bear an unauthorized OK symbol on the packaging. The company website also contains an unauthorized OK Passover symbol. This company and their products are NOT certified by OK Kosher certification. Corrective action is being taken.
November 19, 2016 - From the FDA:
Sabra Dipping Co., LLC is voluntarily recalling certain hummus products made prior to November 8, 2016 due to concerns over Listeria monocytogenes, which was identified at the manufacturing facility but not in tested finished product. The recall includes the products listed below; these were distributed to retail outlets, including food service accounts and supermarkets, in the U.S. and Canada.
Consumers with any product with a “Best Before” date up through January 23, 2017 are urged to discard it. Consumers can find code and “Best Before” date on the lid of each package.
| UPC | SKU | Item |
|---|---|---|
| 040822014700 | 300051 | Sabra Hummus Caramelized Onion 10OZ |
| 040822000017 | 300066 | Sabra Hummus Classic 7OZ |
| 040822011143 | 300067 | Sabra Hummus Classic 10OZ |
| 040822017497 | 300070 | Sabra Hummus Classic 17OZ |
| 040822014687 | 300074 | Sabra Hummus Classic 30OZ |
| 040822431156 | 300076 | Sabra Hummus Classic 5LB – 6ct |
| 040822011112 | 300079 | Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ – 48ct: 3 x (16 x 2oz) |
| 040822011952 | 300080 | Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56OZ |
| 040822011235 | 300094 | Sabra Hummus Garlic 7OZ |
| 040822011242 | 300095 | Sabra Hummus Garlic 10OZ |
| 040822017510 | 300097 | Sabra Hummus Garlic 17OZ |
| 040822012256 | 300099 | Sabra Hummus Garlic 32OZ |
| 040822301121 | 300100 | Sabra Hummus Garlic 30OZ |
| 040822011990 | 300104 | Sabra Hummus Garlic with pretzels 4.56OZ |
| 040822011921 | 300106 | Sabra Hummus Jalapeno 10OZ |
| 040822011341 | 300117 | Sabra Hummus Olive 10OZ |
| 040822011747 | 300132 | Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 10OZ |
| 040822127530 | 300134 | Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 7OZ |
| 040822990011 | 300136 | Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 17OZ |
| 040822012157 | 300139 | Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 32OZ |
| 040822012430 | 300142 | Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 7OZ |
| 040822011549 | 300143 | Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 10OZ |
| 040822017503 | 300146 | Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17OZ |
| 040822328647 | 300148 | Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 32OZ |
| 040822301114 | 300150 | Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 30OZ |
| 040822434553 | 300151 | Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 5LB – 6ct |
| 040822011969 | 300153 | Sabra Hummus Red Pepper with pretzels 4.56OZ |
| 040822011433 | 300158 | Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 7OZ |
| 040822011440 | 300159 | Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 10OZ |
| 040822017558 | 300161 | Sabra Hummus Supremely Spicy 17OZ |
| 040822027540 | 300164 | Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 10OZ |
| 040822014731 | 300166 | Sabra Hummus Sun Dried Tomato 10OZ |
| 040822027700 | 300266 | Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 32OZ |
| 040822027588 | 300298 | Sabra Hummus Spinach & Artichoke 17OZ |
| 040822990011 | 300501 | Sabra Hummus Pine Nut 17OZ – 6ct |
| 040822017503 | 300502 | Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 17OZ – 6ct |
| 040822020114 | 300593 | Sabra Hummus Basil-Pesto 10OZ |
| 040822330466 | 300736 | Sabra Hummus Tuscan Herb Garden 32OZ |
| 040822342049 | 301216 | Sabra Hummus Classic 32OZ |
| 040822342131 | 301271 | Sabra Hummus Classic with pretzels 4.56OZ – 8ct |
| 040822342209 | 301283 | Sabra Hummus Garlic 23.5OZ |
| 040822017497 | 301290 | Sabra Hummus Classic 17OZ |
| 040822342506 | 301430 | Sabra Hummus Bold & Spicy with tortilla chips 4.56OZ |
| 040822017510 | 301480 | Sabra Hummus Garlic 17OZ – 6ct |
| 040822342728 | 301481 | Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ – 6 x 2oz (12 x 6pks) |
| 040822011648 | 301483 | Sabra Hummus Lemon 10OZ |
| 040822342735 | 301484 | Sabra Hummus Red Pepper 2OZ – 6 x 2oz (12 x 6pks) |
| 040822330381 | 301485 | Sabra Hummus Tuscan Herb Garden 17OZ |
| 040822010078 | 301511 | Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ – 16 x 2oz – 12 ct |
| 040822010047 | 301512 | Sabra Hummus Classic 2OZ – 12 x 2oz – 12 ct |
| 040822342988 | 301566 | Sabra Hummus SF Rosemary/Sea Salt 10OZ |
| 040822343145 | 301585 | Sabra Spreads Spicy Chili 8.5OZ – 8ct |
| 040822343138 | 301586 | Sabra Spreads Garlic Herb 8.5OZ – 8ct |
| 040822343121 | 301587 | Sabra Spreads Honey Mustard 8.5OZ – 8ct |
| 040822343114 | 301588 | Sabra Spreads Salt & Pepper 8.5OZ – 8ct |
| 040822343671 | 301640 | Sabra Hummus Taco 10OZ |
| 040822344043 | 301705 | Sabra Hummus 3 Pepper Chili 10OZ |
No other Sabra products are affected. In particular, Sabra products not included in the recall are: Sabra Organic Hummus, Sabra Salsa, Sabra Guacamole and Sabra Greek Yogurt Dips.
Consumers can contact Sabra Consumer Relations at 1-866-265-6761 for additional information from 9:00 am to 8:00 PM eastern time. For product reimbursement, consumers can contact www.sabrahummusrecall.com
The CFIA has also recalled these products on November 19, 2016.
August 4, 2016 - from Kosherquest.org and confirmed by the Star-K.
Chickens in Wegmans in Baltimore are being sold with the following in-store statement:
"Our Kosher rotisserie chickens are made with Kosher ingredients using dedicated equipment and utensils. However, there is no Rabbinical supervision."
Please be aware that Jewish law stipulates that all meat and poultry items require Rabbinical supervision throughout, including the cooking process.
For more information contact Star-K at info@star-k.org or call (410) 484-4110
November 17, 2016 from the OU:
Gefen Chulent Bean Mix, Gefen Foods, Bayonne NJ: Some bags of Gefen brand Chulent Mix with the UPC# 710069035003 and with a Best By dates ranging from 8/18 to 10/18 were found to contain insects. The Orthodox Union and Gefen requested that possibly affected product should be withdrawn from the marketplace and corrective actions are being implemented.
Under proper storage conditions, it is unusual to find infestation in these products sold in the United States. The kashrus procedures at Gefen meet the highest kashrus standards. However, consumers should be aware that legumes and grains could develop infestation when stored in warm conditions. To determine whether legumes or grains are possibly affected, spread them evenly on a white surface and visually inspect them under good light prior to use.
November 17, 2016 from the OU:
Member's Mark Strawberry Tea Cakes, Sam's West, Inc.: The Orthodox Union certifies Member’s Mark Strawberry Tea Cakes as an OU D - Dairy product. Some labels were printed with a plain OU symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions have been implemented.
November 16, 2016 from the OK Kosher Certification:
Please be advised that Yozen Frogurt Inc. (2900 Townsgate Rd Westlake Village, CA 91361 ) has placed an UNAUTHORIZED OK Kosher symbol on promotional materials relating to their products. This store and their products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective action is being taken.
November 10, 2016 - From the FDA:
Cedar Crest Specialties, Inc. is recalling Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Monster Cookie and Pirate's Bounty ice cream flavors, bearing the following Product Name, Product Code Dates, and container sizes:
| Product Name | Product Code Date | Container Size |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough | 3826, 3846, 4346, and 4326 | Pints, 48 oz., 3 gallon |
| Monster Cookie | 3826 | 3 gallon |
| Pirate's Bounty | 4346 | 48 oz. |
Cedar Crest was notified on November 10 that the cookie dough in the above-referenced products, which is manufactured by Aspen Hills, Inc., has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The affected products were distributed in retail stores throughout the Midwest. Cedar Crest Specialties is taking immediate steps to recall all affected products, as a voluntary, preventative safety measure.
Customers who have purchased Cedar Crest Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Monster Cookie and/or Pirate's Bounty flavors, bearing the affected Product Code dates and container sizes, are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions may be directed to 1-888-628-0730, Monday-Friday between 8AM and 4PM Central Time.
To date, no illnesses have been reported related to this recall.
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
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