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Kashrut Alert: Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Pods by Lidl

May 12, 2023 from cRc twitter:

Please be advised that Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Pods by Lidl is certified as cRc Dairy but the dairy designation was inadvertently omitted. Corrective actions have been taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8493

CORRECTION NOTICE: New Hampshire Laboratory Error Incorrectly Resulted in Recall of lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens: Recall Canceled

May 11, 2023 from the FDA:

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has determined that a laboratory error incorrectly caused last week’s recall announcement concerning lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens. The products from lēf Farms are safe and the recall has been canceled.

With the recall canceled, lēf Farms “Spice” is returning to store shelves in Hannaford and Market Basket in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. There is no longer any need for consumers who have purchased the lēf Farms “Spice” products to discard them or seek refunds from their place of purchase. Consumers with questions are encouraged to call lēf Farms at 1-866-857-8745 between 8:00am-6:00pm EDT or email info@lef-farms.com with the subject line: Recall.


lēf Farms Recalls “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens Because of Possible Health Risk

May 4, 2023 from the FDA:

lēf Farms of Loudon, N.H. is voluntarily recalling a single lot of the lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens ("best by" date 5/5/23, lot number SP10723- 1RGH1, UPC 8 50439 00709 1) produced in its Loudon, New Hampshire greenhouse because they have the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli) bacteria.

The product comes in a 4- oz, clear, plastic clamshell container. Information about the “best by” date, lot number and UPC can be found at the bottom of the package. Pictures to assist customers in identifying the recalled products are found at the end of this announcement.

lēf Farms “Spice” is the only product impacted to date and affected retailers include Hannaford and Market Basket in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Retailers have been instructed to remove all recalled products from store shelves. Consumers who have purchased the affected lēf Farms “Spice” products should discard them or present a photo of the product or receipt to their place of purchase for a full refund and then discard.

Consumers with questions are encouraged to call 1-866-857-8745 between 8:00am-7:00pm EDT or email info@lef-farms.com with the subject line: Recall.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8478

Kashrut Information: Gerber Good Start Gentle Soy Stage 1 Powder and Gerber Good Start Gentle Soy Stage 2 Powder

May 11, 2023: From the OU in respose to a question from the editor:

Gerber Good Start Gentle Soy Stage 1 Powder and Gerber Good Start Gentle Soy Stage 2 Powder are still certified OU Pareve. The kosher symbol was mistakenly left off the packaging.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8492

Israeli Shmitta Alert: B'nei Darom Canned/bottled products from the shmitta year

May 11, 2023

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8491

Schnucks Issues Allergy Alert on Select Culinaria Nut Mixes Due to a Mislabel, Product May Contain Undeclared Almonds

April 29 2023 from the FDA:

Schnuck Markets, Inc. has issued an allergy alert due to a mislabel on select containers of Culinaria Nut Mixes. The products may have mislabeled packaging, and the Culinaria Cashew & Macadamia mix may contain almonds, which is an allergen for some people. Due to the mislabel, the Culinaria Cashew & Almond Mix may not contain the correct ingredients listed on the package.

Schnucks customers are urged to check for:

Culinaria Cashew & Macadamia Mix 9 oz.
UPC: 4131822428
Best by date: 2/02/25
Lot Code: 3033 A9

Culinaria Cashew & Almond Mix 9 oz.
UPC: 4131822423
Best by date: 2/02/25
Lot Code: 3033 A9

Affected products may be returned to the nearest Schnucks store for a full refund or exchange. Customers with questions may contact the Schnucks Customer Care team at 314-994-4400 or 1-800-264-4400.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8490

Kashrut Alert: Falafel Mania, Brooklyn, NY

April 27, 2023

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8489

South African Kashrut Alerts: El Burro Mecado Chipotle and M-Brand (Makro) tinned products

May 11, 2023 from the South African Beth Din:

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8488

Israeli Allergy Alert: WELLNESS brand Whole grain-based snack with dried apples and cranberries

May 8, 2023 from the Efoodalert.com:

Sepetz Industries Ltd. recalls WELLNESS brand Whole grain-based snack with dried apples and cranberries (6 x 21g; Expiration date 11/15/2023) due to undeclared milk.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8487

Chang Farm Expands Recalls Mung and Soy Bean Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk

May 9, 2023 from the FDA:

Chang Farm, 301 River Road, Whatley, MA is expanding their recall to include ALL Mung Bean Sprouts and Soy Bean Sprouts within expiry because of the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is packaged in

The product has been distributed to retail stores and wholesalers throughout MA, CT, NY, RI and NJ.

We are expanding today's recall in response to a notification by the Massachusetts Food Protection Agency that a Mung Beans Sprouts sample collected on May 4th, 2023, at Chang Farm by the agency tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Chang Farm is working closely with governing authorities as we conduct the root cause investigation to this contamination.

All retail stores and wholesalers who have this lot in MA, CT, NY, NJ, and RI should remove this product from their shelves. Consumers should not consume the products and should discard this product or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers should contact their healthcare provider with any illness concerns. Consumers with questions about the warning may contact Chang Farm at 413-522-0234 or 413-222-5519 which will be monitored Monday-Sunday 24 hours.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8480

Kashrut Advisory: Minneapolis Kosher Establishments

May 10, 2023 from cRc twitter:

Please be advised that, effective May 1, 2023, cRc Kosher no longer certifies the following Minneapolis food establishments:


Certification for the above establishments has been taken over by Minnesota Kosher, now under the leadership of Rabbi Yechezkel Greenberg. Consumers are advised to look for the kosher certificate in every food establishment to verify the current certification status.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8486
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