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 The Orthodox Union and Gefen requested that possibly affected product should be withdrawn from the marketplace and corrective actions are being implemented.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
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
|
| 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:
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