The following kashrus alert is from the cRc on July 21, 2015.
Produce from Israel requires special attention to ensure that it is "kosher". This includes oversight that it is neither arlah nor from shemittah, and that terumah and ma’aser are separated.
For more on those terms, see IsraeliProduce
As part of its certification of Hungarian Kosher (Skokie), the cRc addresses these issues for bell peppers, carrots, Jaffa oranges and any other Israeli produce offered for sale. Accordingly, consumers may consume all produce sold at this store and can rest assured that all of the mitzvos specific to the land of Israel have been fulfilled.
Kashrut.com has information on Shmitta and Terumos and Maasros at http://www.kashrut.com/consumer/vegetables/.
The following milk allergy alert is from the FDA on July 20, 2015.
Barrel O’ Fun Snack Foods Co. of Perham, MN is recalling one specific lot of Vic’s Original White Popcorn 1-1/8oz size bags (UPC 0-46555-00062-1) because it may contain an undeclared milk allergen.
The recall is limited to one specific manufacture date of Vic’s Original White Popcorn (1-1/8oz bags) bearing the Best By date of 09DEC2015 and Manufacture Code of 5195M75. The code is printed on the upper right front of the bags. No other lots, bag sizes or products are affected.
Distribution of the affected product is limited to product distributed through foodservice and retail in the following states: IA, MN, MO, NE, SD, and WI.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that white cheddar popcorn, a product containing milk, was distributed in packaging for a different product, Original White Popcorn, that did not reveal the presence of milk. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company's production and packaging processes.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Barrel O’ Fun Snack Foods Co. at 1-800-346-4910. Monday - Thursday 7am - 5pm CST and Friday 7am-11am CST
The following kashrus alert is from the OK on July 17, 2015.
Domino Creamer, Domino Sugar, Yonkers, NY: A very limited amount of Domino Creamer has been packed with an OK-P (Passover) symbol instead of the OK-D (Dairy) symbol. Please be aware this product is kosher and dairy – NOT certified for Passover.
If any consumer has this product, he should call the 800# on the canister. The product will either be replaced or a voucher will be issued.
Corrective action has been taken.
The following kashrus alert is from the Kof on July 16, 2015.
First Tea Leafs Distributed by First Tea North America. This company is NOT Kosher certified. Corrective action is being taken.
Company has cooperated and products have been willingly recalled.
The following heath alert is from the FDA 'enforcement report for July 15, 2015.
DASANI Purified Water, 24/20 fl. oz. (1.25 pt) 591 mL, pack, Desani, The Coca Cola Company, Atlanta, GA 30313 has been recalled because there is the potential that some of the bottles may contain linear pieces of plastic from the bottle production.
UPC Code: 0 499770 4, Date Codes: MAR 2116 KMA, MAR 2116 KMB, MAR 2116 KMC, MAR 2116 KMD, MAR 2816 KM A, MAR 2816 KM B, MAR 2816 KM C, MAR 2816 KM D, MAR 2816 KM E, MAR 2816 KM F, APR 1116 KM A, APR 1116 KM B, APR 1116 KM D, APR 1116 KM E, APR 1816 KM A, APR 1816 KM B, APR 1816 KM C, APR 1816 KM D, APR 1816 KM E and APR 2516 KM B.
The following heath alert is from the FDA 'enforcement report for July 15, 2015.
Kerry, Inc. Beloit WI is voluntarily recalling all Nondairy Creamer produced between May 12, 2015 and May 28, 2015 due to the potential for a few packages to contain small pieces of metal from a broken screen on the production line.
The following kashrus alert is from the Orthodox Rabbinical Board of Broward and Palm Beach Counties (ORB) on July 13, 2015.
GA Foods, which appears to be in a partnership with SunMeadow Brands and headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, provides specialty meals to senior and youth programs. Contrary to their website claim, they are neither certified nor supervised by the ORB and should not be relied upon even if bearing the ORB logo. Corrective measures are being taken.
The following British kashrus alert is from the London Beth Din on July 15, 2015.
Organix Finger Foods Baby Biscuits Banana listed as approved Parev on p.28 of The Really Jewish Food Guide 2015 have recently changed from oval shaped biscuits to rings. They now contain grape juice and are therefore Not Kosher.
The following British kashrus alert is from the London Beth Din on July 15, 2015.
Wall's Viennetta Strawberry listed as approved Dairy on p.75 ofThe Really Jewish Food Guide 2015 and p.34 of the Kosher Nosh Guide Summer 2015 has changed formulation and is Not Kosher
The following kashrus alert is from the OU on July 13, 2015.
The Good Bean Chips, Jalapeno Cheddar Bean Chips; Cheesy Nacho Bean Chips, The Good Bean, Inc. Berkeley CA: The Good Bean Jalapeno Cheddar Bean Chips and The Good Bean Cheesy Nacho Bean Chips bearing the 'best by' date of April 1, 2016 mistakenly contains a non-certified additive and are being recalled from the marketplace. Product bearing the ‘best by’ date of April 2, 2016 and later are certified and acceptable when bearing the OU-D Dairy symbol.
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