K A S H R U T . C O M©

The Premier Kosher Information Source on the Internet


HOME | ALERTS | CONSUMER | COMMERCIAL | PASSOVER | TRAVEL | ZEMANIM | LINKS | ARTICLES | RECIPES | HUMOR | E-MAIL LIST
x
Kashrut.com uses cookies. By using kashrut.com, you consent to the practices described in our Privacy Policy. That's Fine.

Subscribe to get e-mail when this site is updated
for: from:
to
 
Shop Artscroll and support Kashrut.com
 

Consumer Kashrut Alerts

Newer alerts

The following kashrus reminder is from Dallas Kosher on August 28, 2015.

Reminder: as a kosher consumer, it is your responsibility to check each product for a symbol each time you purchase. Many products will change their supervision symbol or lose certification altogether. Please remember to check each product, every time.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5120

The following kashrus alert is from the MK on August 28, 2015.

The MK wishes to inform the public that Mega Burger Truck and Mega Burger Restaurant is no longer under MK supervision.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5119

The following health alert is from the FDA on August 26, 2015.

Bimbo Bakeries USA has initiated a voluntary regional recall of certain bread products under the Sara Lee®, Kroger®, Bimbo®, Nature’s Harvest®, Great Value and L’Oven Fresh® brands due to the possible presence of fragments of glass caused by a broken light bulb at one of its bakeries.
Recalled products are the fresh bread products listed below with Best By Date, UPC Code and Bakery Code 1658 that were bought in the states listed below. The Best By Date can be found on the lower front/top third of the bag, the Bakery Code is to the left of the Best By Date. The UPC Code can be found in the bottom right corner on the back/bottom of the bag.
The company announced the recall after receiving 3 consumer reports of small pieces of glass found on the outside of the bread. There are no reports of injury.
All recalled products are being removed from store shelves. No other products are affected.
Consumers who have purchased the product can return the product to its place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-984-0989 at any time 24 hours a day.
(Ed. note: kosher products listed)

Product Name/Description Best By Date UPC Code Bakery Code States
Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread 20 oz SEP 01 7294560134 1658 GA, NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread 20 oz SEP 01 7294560136 1658 GA, NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Bread 16 oz SEP 01 7294561103 1658 FL, GA, NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread Twinpack 2 lbs 8oz SEP 01 7294561159 1658 NC, SC, VA
Sara Lee Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain Bread Twinpack 2 lbs 8 oz AUG 29 7294561169 1658 AL, FL, GA, NC, SC
Sara Lee Delightful Healthy Multi-Grain Bread 20 oz SEP 01 7294571588 1658 FL, GA, SC
Sara Lee Delightful 100% Whole Wheat made with Real Honey Bread 20oz AUG 29 7294571589 1658 FL, GA, SC
Bimbo 100% Whole Wheat Bread 16oz SEP 01 7432309230 1658 AL, FL, GA, NC, OH, SC, TN

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5118

The following kashrus alert is from the Vaad Hakashrus of Flatbush on August 18, 2015 with additional information from the OK on August 27, 2015.

"Please be advised that as of August 18, 2015 the Vaad Hakashrus of Flatbush no longer certifies Schnitzel Express located at 1410 Broadway NY, NY 10018. Any use of the Vaad's name and/ or symbol after the above date is unauthorized. "

Schnitzel Express is now under the certification of OK Kosher Certification.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5107

The following kashrus alert is from the Vaad Hakashrus of Flatbush on August 27, 2015.

Effective immediately (8/27/15)the Vaad Hakashrus of Flatbush has terminated its hechsher on Hunan West located at 6165 Strickland Avenue Brooklyn, NY.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5117

The following Brazilian kashrus alert is from the BKD on August 27, 2015 .

Aproveitamos para lembrar ao público consumidor que as carnes Swift Kosher aprovadas pelo BDK e VAAD precisam conter imprescindivelmente os seguintes selos na embalagem:
Selo holográfico da BDK
E selo verde BDK e Vaad para Beit Yossef ou selo amarelo BDK para chalak.
Qualquer outro tipo de selo ou rótulo, não é aprovado por nós!

Translated by Google translate:
We take this opportunity to remind the public that the consumer Swift Kosher meats approved by the BDK and Vaad must indispensably contain the following labels on the packaging:
Holographic seal BDK
And Green Seal BDK and Vaad to Beit Yosef or yellow seal BDK to Chalak .
Any other type of seal or label is not approved by us !

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5116

The following health alert is from the FDA on August 25, 2015.

Sid Wainer and Son of New Bedford, MA is voluntarily recalling Jansal Valley brand Raw Macadamia Nuts, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The product is packaged in a plastic bag labeled as Jansal Valley Raw Macadamia Nuts, packaged in both a one pound and eight ounce size with Lot code 469566.
Raw Macadamia Nuts were distributed Nationwide in retail stores and through mail orders
Random third party testing found presence of Salmonella in the one pound package of Jansal Valley Raw Macadamia Nuts.
Consumers who have purchased 1 pound or 8 ounce packages of Jansal Valley Raw Macadamia Nuts are urged to return them to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-423-8333 at extension 168 or 119 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5114

The following American and Canadian milk allergy alert is from the FDA on August 25, 2015 and CFIA on August 26, 2015.

Jo’s Candies of Torrance, California is voluntarily recalling Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt (SKU 55024), because it may contain milk, which was not declared on the label.
The Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt is packaged in an 8 oz. clear tub. The potentially affected product was distributed to Trader Joe’s stores nationwide. The voluntary recall was initiated by Jo’s Candies after Trader Joe’s was contacted by a customer.
Customers who have purchased the Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt may return it to Trader Joe’s for a full refund. Customers with questions may contact Jo’s Candies at (310) 257-0260 8:00 AM- 5:00PM PST, Monday-Friday.
All lots of Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt are being recalled, see the lot codes listed below. Refer to the picture and location of the lot code on the container. The lot code may be found on the clear side panel to the right or left of the label containing the product name.

UPCProduct Description“BEST BY”
Dates
00550246Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate covered Honey Grahams with Sea Salt - 8 oz. clear tub16 Mar 2016, 17 Mar 2016, 18 Mar 2016, 19 Mar 2016, 20 Mar 2016, 21 Mar 2016, 22 Mar 2016, 30 Mar 2016,
03 Apr 2016, 04 Apr 2016, 05 Apr 2016, 08 Apr 2016, 09 Apr 2016, 10 Apr 2016, 11 Apr 2016, 12 Apr 2016, 15 Apr 2016, 16 Apr 2016, 17 Apr 2016, 18 Apr 2016, 19 Apr 2016, 22 Apr 2016, 23 Apr 2016, 26 Apr 2016, 29 Apr 2016, 30 Apr 2016,
01 May 2016, 02 May 2016, 03 May 2016, 09 May 2016, 11 May 2016, 13 May 2016, 14 May 2016

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5111

The following kashrus alert is from Kosherquest.org in Los Angeles on August 13, 2015.

The KCSS (Rabbi Elazar FRankel) has found an insect infestation in East and West Gourmet Afghan Foods Spinach products, certified Kosher by the KCS. The KCS has alerted this company to put a hold on this product until further notice. It is NOT currently under the supervision of the KCS.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5113

The following kashrus alert is from the http://yudelstake.blogspot.com on August 23, 2015.

Kashrus Alert- Creatine vitamin and Krill oil are not kosher
They are being distributed in Lakewood by individuals that don't realize their non-kosher status.

Ed. note: Kashrut.com has information on Kosher Over the Counter Medications, Vitamins and Supplements at www.kashrut.com/articles/medicine_list

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5112
Older alerts

The information posted is from secondary sources. We cannot take responsibility for the accuracy of the information.

Copyright © kashrut.com. Permission is granted to reprint these alerts in hardcopy print media if kashrut.com is credited as the source of the information.
כל האומר דבר בשם אומרו, מביא גאלה לעולם אבות ו"ו

Comments to webmaster@kashrut.com 
© Copyright 2024 Scharf Associates
Phone: (781)784-6890 
E-mail: ajms@kashrut.com
URL: "http://www.kashrut.com/"
 
Arlene J. Mathes-Scharf  
Food Scientist - Kosher Food Specialist
 
Scharf Associates
P.O. Box 50
Sharon, MA 02067