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Kashrus Advisory on Wish Bone Salad Dressings

September 26, 2016- from the COR Detroit:

WISH-BONE DRESSINGS currently have OU certification on only two varieties - regular Italian, and Robusto Italian. Additional varieties will be receiving certification in the future. Every jar should always be checked for the OU symbol to verify that it is from a Kosher production.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5653

Albany’s Terra International Restaurant is Dropping Kosher Supervision

September 27, 2016- from the YeahThatsKosher:

The Terra Pescatarian International Restaurant in Albany, NY is dropping it's kosher supervision on September 289, 2016. "The restaurant was the only Cholov Yisroel kosher restaurant in the Capital District region."
"The owners are seeking the possibility of opening a smaller kosher restaurant that can be sustained by the limited kosher observant population, and travelers who pass by on their way between NYC & Montreal."

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Kosher Alert Naturally Irene's - Missing D - Dairy Designation

September 23, 2016 from the OU:
he Orthodox Union certifies Naturally Irene’s Cheese Blintzes 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.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5650

FDA Suspends Food Facility Registration of SM Fish Corp

September 21, 2016 - FDA:

No food from the facility may be sold or distributed, Ossie’s and Ossie’s Gourmet ready-to-eat seafood products recalled

  • FDA is using authorities granted under the 2011 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act to suspend the food facility registration of SM Fish Corp. of Far Rockaway, NY, because food, including ready-to-eat (RTE) food, from this facility may be contaminated with L. monocytogenes (Listeria).
  • Consumers with any un-expired RTE food products manufactured by SM Fish should not eat these products, which were sold at the company’s seven retail outlets located in New York and New Jersey, and instead throw these products away. This is an expansion from the July 29, 2016 recall to include all un-expired RTE foods from SM Fish.
  • Consumers should be aware that symptoms of listeriosis can appear from a few days up to a few weeks after consumption of contaminated food.
  • FDA’s decision to suspend the registration of SM Fish was prompted by a second 2016 inspection showing widespread and persistent Listeria contamination throughout its food facility.
  • No food from SM Fish’s facility may be sold or distributed while the food facility registration is suspended.

SM Fish Corp Recalls Select Ossie’s Ready to Eat Salads Because of Possible Health Risk

September 15, 2016 - From the FDA:

SM Fish Corp. of Far Rockaway, NY, is voluntarily recalling OSSIE’S brand ready-to-eat salads because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled products were sold at the firm’s seven retail outlets located in New York and New Jersey between August 1, 2016 and September 9, 2016.
The recalled products were packed in plastic deli containers with a UPC Code and "Best By" date codes of 8/21/16 through 10/18/16 (located on the bottom of the tub):

  • OSSIE’S PICKLED LOX DAIRY, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885114136
  • OSSIE’S HERRING IN SOURCREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885114174
  • OSSIE’S TAAM SHABBOS HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109057
  • OSSIE’S STIGLITZ HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109064
  • OSSIE’S WASABI HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109088
  • OSSIE’S SWEDISH MATJES HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109101
  • OSSIE’S DUBLIN HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109002
  • OSSIE’S HONEY MUSTARD HERRING; NET WT. 7 OZ. 739885109019
  • OSSIE’S PICKLED LOX & CREAM, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104113
  • OSSIE’S SHMALTZ HERRING, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104182
  • OSSIE’S ROMAN SHMALTZ HERRING, NET WT. 7 OZ., UPC 739885109026
  • OSSIE’S PICKLED HERRING, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104175
  • OSSIE’S PICKLED HERRING CLEAR, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104205
  • OSSIE’S PICKLED LOX, NET WT. 8 OZ., UPC 739885104137
  • OSSIE’S EGG SALAD, NET WT. 7OZ., UPC 73988570552
  • OSSIE’S EGG WITH MUSHROOM, NET WT. 7OZ., UPC 73988570556
  • OSSIE’S EGG WITH SCALLION, NET WT. 7OZ., UPC 73988570555
  • OSSIE’S LITE TUNA, NET WT. 7OZ., UPC 73988570551
  • OSSIE’S HOME MADE TUNA SALAD, NET WT. 7OZ., UPC 73988570550

The recall was the result of sampling and inspectional findings by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA found Listeria monocytogenes in multiple locations throughout the facility. SM Fish Corp. has ceased production and distribution of products following discussion with FDA on September 8, 2016. The company and the FDA continue their investigation as to the cause of the problem.
Consumers who have purchased any of the above listed products are urged not to consume them and promptly discard. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 945-9838, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm EDT, or via email at: recallssmf@gmail.com.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5641

Ferrara Candy Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Peanuts and Wheat in Almond Supremes with a Best by Date of 4/22/2017

September 19, 2016 - From the FDA:

Ferrara Candy Company has initiated a voluntary recall of Brach’s® 5 ounce Almond Supremes with a best by date of 4/22/2017 after discovering that some Brach’s® Almond Supremes packages may include Brach’s® Bridge Mix, a product that contains peanuts and wheat. No other Ferrara Candy Company products are affected. he affected product was distributed throughout retail stores in Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. Recalled items include:

  • Item: 39733
  • Description: Brach’s® Almond Supremes, 5oz
  • Item UPC - 11300 39733
  • Code Date: 6G23CC33102

After discovering the issue, Ferrara Candy immediately investigated and determined that the packaging error was caused by an incorrect roll of packaging film being accidentally loaded in one of its manufacturing facilities. Ferrara Candy has moved quickly to locate the potentially affected product and has currently retrieved over half of it. To date, only six bags of Brach’s® Almond Supremes have been found to include Brach’s® Bridge Mix, and to date no illnesses have been reported in connection with this issue.
Consumers looking for additional information on the recall are encouraged to speak with one of Ferrara Candy Company’s representatives regarding this issue by calling the Company during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT, at 800-323-1768.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5649

Kellogg Company Recalls Limited Number of Kellogg’s® Eggo® Nutri-Grain® Whole Wheat Waffles Due to Potential Health Risk

September 19, 2016 - From the FDA:

Kellogg Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 10,000 cases of Kellogg’s® Eggo® Nutri-Grain® Whole Wheat Waffles because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No other Eggo products are impacted by this recall.
Recalled product was distributed to customers and retailers in 25 states (CO, CT, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, VT, WI, WY). The affected product is:

  • Package Size: 10 Box Count (12.3 oz)
  • Package UPC Code: 38000 40370
  • With Best If Used By Date of: NOV 21 17 or NOV 22 17
The date code can be found on the side of the package.
The recall is a result of routine tests that the company conducts which identified the potential for contamination. As soon as the company learned of a potential concern, it moved quickly to identify any foods that might be impacted and resolve the issue.
Kellogg is asking that people who purchased affected product discard it and contact the company for a full refund. Consumers can call 1-800-962-1413, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ET or by visiting https://www.kelloggs.com/en_US/contact-us.html.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5648

Kashrus Advisory KVH Certified Bakery Products containing Berries

July 6, 2016 - from KVH Kosher:

"Effective September 1st 2016, certification has been discontinued on bakery products prepared by In-Store Kosher Bakeries if they contain fresh berries, as it is impractical to prepare them in a way that meets Kosher requirements."
"A KVH Symbol should not be displayed on any product containing fresh berries.:
"This affects all In-Store Kosher bakeries under our supervision Including: Stop & Shop, Star Market & Shaw’s."
"All other products of these bakeries remain under KVH Kosher Certification when purchased from Certified Bakery Departments in these stores."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5647

Rabbi Herman PRELIMINARY GUIDE TO CHODOSH - 18 Sept 16

"This is the final version going to the printer. You will note many companies and facilities that were listed as Yoshon last year are missing from this preliminary issue. That is because the mashgichim for those companies did not respond to our requests yet for confirmation of their hashgocho. We hope to have the lists completed for the final Guide due approximately in December. If anyone wants a PDF copy of this Guide, they should send email to chodosh@moruda.com."

Rabbi Herman: PRELIMINARY GUIDE TO CHODOSH September 18, 2016

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Kashrus information on Greenfield’s Halushka Noodles

September 16, 2016 - from COR Detroit:

GREENFIELD’S HALUSHKA NOODLES from Greenfield Noodle Co., in 12 oz. bags that bear the expiration date of 05-20-18, have been found to be infested with black and brown flour beetles, and should not be used. Bags bearing other expiration dates may be used.
note:(Note: The cases of this product, containing 12 – 12 oz. bags, are labeled as “Lasagna” on the outside of the case.)

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5642

Food Recall Warning - Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon and Sensations by Compliments brand Smoked Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

September 17, 2016 - CFIA:
Central Epicure is recalling Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon and Sensations by Compliments brand Smoked Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. The following products have been sold in Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces or territories:

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
None Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon 85 g 2017SE07 0 61279 00330 7
Sensations by Compliments Wild Smoked Wild Pacific Smoked Salmon 170 g 2017MA30 and 2017JN03 6 23682 11204 7

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

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