September 8, 2016 from the OU:
PhiNaturals Collagen Complete (collagen formula), Excel Nutritionals LLC., Tierra Verde FL:
The Orthodox Union does not certify PhiNaturals Collagen Complete formula. This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
7-Eleven Syrups - The Vanilla, Cherry and Lemon Flavor Shots offered at the fountain soda machine at many 7Eleven stores are kosher DAIRY - CHOLOV STAM!!
August 24, 2016: From the cRc:
Until recently, if the syrup was known to be kosher then there was no reason not to buy a drink from the fountain dispenser. However, over the past few months, 7-Eleven has introduced a new fountain soda machine into their stores which has raised doubts about these assumptions. To read an informative article on the subject here.
September 8, 2016 - From the FDA:
The Morrison Milling Company has initiated a recall of the following item:
| Morrison’s Number | Product Name | Package Size | Product UPC | Product Lot Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01100 | The Baker’s Scoop HEB 100% Whole Wheat Flour | Net Wt. 5 Lbs. (2.27Kg) | 4122019322 | Best By 021418 DIT 6236 Best By 021518 DIT 6237 |
due the possibility of the presence of soft nylon fragments of mesh resembling white hair, caused by a faulty screen at our production facility. Foodborne foreign objects, in some instances may cause injuries such as choking. The severity and type of injury a consumer might experience depends on the size and shape of the foreign object.
The problem was detected internally by our quality department during a routine production line check.
While no nylon “hairs” have been found in finished product at all, we are taking this voluntary action in an overabundance of caution.The potentially affected products are distributed through retail HEB supermarkets which are located in the Southwestern region of the USA.
The potentially affected product consists of retail packages weighing 5 Lbs.
The code date information can be found on the top folded seal of the package.
Consumers who have purchased the product with the above “Best By” dates before September 8, 2016 can return it to its place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Morrison Milling Customer Service Center at 1-800-847-5608 or by e-mail at customerservice@chg.com for more information. The customer service desk will be staffed in person from 8am to 5pm CST Monday to Friday.
Septembre 7, 2016 - From the cRc Twitter Feed with additional information from the cRc based on a reader's question:
Pisco, a type of brandy, requires kosher certification.
September 6, 2016 from a reader:
Please note that Prigat Squeezed Orange Juice (from Israel) has in the past had a mehadrin hechsher and now have a heter mehira hecksher. Please note that the mehadrin juice had the identical label except for the hechsher.
Ed. note: Check the hecksher of other juices as well.
September 6, 2016 from the OU:
Fun Filled Hoop (gumballs), American Finished Products Inc., Bronx NY: The Orthodox Union does not certify Fun Filled Hoop (a plastic hoop filled with gumballs). This products bears an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
September 3, 2016 - From the FDA:
Kanan Enterprises announces the voluntary recall of Southern Grove Cashews with Sea Salt due to possible presence of peanuts.
The only item that is affected by this recall is Southern Grove Cashews With Sea Salt, a 10 ounce stand up pouch bag with a UPC 0 41498 18992 1 and a date code of Best By May 24 2017 KN and Best By AUG 05 2017 KN. No other products or date codes are affected. We shipped this product to Ohio and Kansas. Our customer shipped some of the product to Minnesota.
Consumers with this reported product should not consume this product. They should destroy it or return the product to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions should call 1-800-860-5464, 8:15 am – 5:00pm EST, Monday – Friday.
September 6 2016 - from the MK:
Please be advised that with immediate effect, the MK Canada’s kosher certifier no longer certifies Le Grill Restaurant & Reception Hall, located in the Quality Hotel Midtown, 6445 Decarie, Montreal, QC H3W 3E1, Canada.
September 2, 2016 - From the FDA:
Asher’s Chocolates/Lewistown, Inc., an affiliated partner of Chester A. Asher Inc. (“Asher’s”) is initiating a voluntary recall of multiple chocolates, chocolate bars, cellophane wrapped chocolates, and individually wrapped chocolates, etc. under the Asher’s brand due to possible Salmonella contamination of items produced in their Lewistown, PA facility distributed nationwide.
Asher’s Brand Products under this voluntary recall are:
| Product UPC | Label Description | Lot# | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11516 | Milk Chocolate Pretzel Pieces 8 oz. | 000334469 | 8 oz. |
| 11517 | Dark Chocolate Pretzel Pieces 8 oz. | 000334470 | 8 oz. |
| 14765 | Milk Chocolate Vanilla Caramel with Sea Salt 4 oz. | 000337556 | 4 oz. |
| 47350 | Dark Chocolate Hostess Mint 6 oz. | 000335615 | 6oz. |
| 55115 | KEYSTONE CRUNCH 4 OZ BAG | 000336374, 000337658 | 4 oz. |
| 55165 | KEYSTONE CRUNCH 6 oz. | 000335591 | 6 oz. |
| 55180 | Milk Chocolate Coated Boardwalk Crunch 4 oz. | 000335625 | 4 oz. |
| 55185 | KEYSTONE CRUNCH 1 LB | 000336375 | 16 oz. |
| 63385 | Milk Chocolate with Fall String 4 oz. | 000335852 | 4 oz. |
| 63386 | Dark Chocolate mini Pretzels Fall String 4 oz. | 000335848 | 4 oz. |
| 65902 | Dark Chocolate Molasses Pop 4 oz. | 000336201, 000335800 | 4 oz. |
| 65902 | Dark Chocolate Molasses Pop 2 oz. | 000336376 | 2 oz. |
| 67395 | Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Heaven 3 oz. | 000337016, 000337663 | 3 oz. |
| 75005 | Milk Chocolate Nonpareil Pop 1.25 oz. | 000335701, 000336520 | 1.25 oz. |
| 75027 | Milk Chocolate Crisped Rice Pop with Fall Leaves 3 oz. | 000337574, 000337673 | 3 oz. |
| 75030 | Milk Chocolate Crisped Rice Pop with Christmas Seeds 3 oz. | 000336521 | 3 oz. |
| 75037 | Milk Chocolate Crisped Rice Pop Multi Seeds 2.25 oz. | 000335803, 000337173 | 2.25 oz. |
| 75085 | Milk Chocolate Non Peril with Fall Seed 4 oz. | 000335963 | 4 oz. |
| 75086 | Dark Chocolate Non Pareils with Fall Seed 4 oz. | 000335858 | 4 oz. |
| 75087 | White Confectionery Coating Non pareils with orange and yellow seed 4 oz. | 000337178 | 4 oz. |
| 75107 | White Confectionery Coating Peanut Butter Cup 2.35 oz. | 000336377, 000337560, 000337665 | 2.35 oz. |
| 75141 | Milk Chocolate POTATO CHIP 4 oz. | 000335918 | 4 oz. |
| 75151 | Milk Chocolate Coated Mini Pretzels 4 oz. | 000335843, 000336481 | 4 oz. |
| 75152 | Dark Chocolate Coated Mini Pretzels 4 oz. | 000335590, 000336482 | 4 oz. |
| 75153 | White Confectionery Coated Mini Pretzels 4 oz. | 000335589 | 4 oz. |
| 75245 | Milk Chocolate Pretzel Rod 3pcs Asst. with Asher Bow 3.5 oz. | 000335802, 000335910, 000336608, 000337177 | 3.5 oz. |
| 75260 | Milk Pretzel Rod 3 piece assorted 3.5 oz. | 000335699, 000337664 | 3.5 oz. |
| 75261 | Milk Chocolate Pretzel Cluster 4 oz. | 000335930, 000336198, 000336378, 000336879, 000337013 | 4 oz. |
| 75277 | Milk Chocolate Coated Potato Chip Coffee Bag 8.5 oz. | 000336044 | 8.5 oz, |
| 75279 | Milk Boardwalk Crunch Coffee Bag 6 oz. | 000335043 | 6 oz. |
| 75282 | Dark Chocolate costed POTATO CHIP COFFEE BAG 8.5 oz. | 000335851 | 8.5 oz. |
| 76025 | Milk Chocolate Crisped Rice Pop Multi Seeds 3 oz. | 000335722, 000337573, 000335462 | 3 oz. |
| 82379 | Milk SF Almond Butter Toffee 3 oz. | 000335955 | 3 oz. |
| 82421 | Milk Chocolate Fruit Center Bar 3.5 oz. | 000335414 | 3.5 oz. |
| 83851 | Dark Chocolate Almond Bark (Scored) 4 oz. | 000335647, 000335856 | 4 oz. |
| 83855 | Milk Chocolate Non Pareils with multi seed 4 oz. | 000335854 | 4 oz. |
| 83856 | Dark Chocolate Non Pareils with White Seed 4 oz. | 000335855 | 4 oz. |
| 83858 | Milk Chocolate Mini Pretzels 4 oz. | 000335588 | 4 oz. |
| 83859 | Dark Chocolate Mini Pretzel Ash Label 4 oz. | 000335862 | 4 oz. |
| 83860 | White Confectionery Coated Mini Pretzels 4 oz. | 000335969, 000337245 | 4 oz. |
| 87145 | Milk and Dark Chocolate Fall Pretzel Pre Pack 3 per case | 000336450 | 4 oz. |
The recalled items can be identified by the production code printed on the side of the label. No other production codes are affected by this recall.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. No products manufactured by C.A. Asher Inc./Asher’s Chocolate Co. of Souderton PA are involved in this recall.
The recalled candy products were distributed nationwide in retail stores.
The potential for contamination was noted after a single sample from routine testing by the company revealed the presence of Salmonella in a group of products. “The safety and wellbeing of our customers is our primary concern, and we are taking this incident very seriously. In our 124 years of business, we have never previously detected Salmonella in our testing. We are working and cooperating fully with the U. S. Food & Drug Administration on this voluntary recall,” said Jeff Asher, President and CEO. “We apologize to our retail customers and consumers and sincerely regret any inconvenience.”
Consumers who may have purchased any product are urged not to consume it. Consumers should contact Customer Service to arrange for return of product and a refund. Customer Service can be contacted by email at customerservice@lewistownashers.com or by calling 888-288-3880 between 9AM and 5PM Eastern Time, Monday - Friday.
August 31, 2016 from the OU:
Sunny Select Bean Soup Mix with Beans and Ham Flavor Packets, Super Store Industries, Lathrop CA: The Orthodox Union certifies Sunny Select Bean Soup Mix that comes with a Beans and Ham Flavor Packet. The ingredient panel lists non-kosher ingredients, however, the product does not contain non-kosher ingredients. Corrective actions have been implemented.
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