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Kashrus Alert - LAX Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf franchise stores

August 6, 2018 - from the Kosher LA Facebook:

All LAX Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf franchise store are no longer kosher certified. This only applies to LAX stores.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6527

Kashrus Alert - Super Pita

August 6, 2018 - from the OK:

Super Pita Pita Bread, Super Pita, 6740 Reseda Blvd, Reseda, CA 91335 has an UNAUTHORIZED USE OF HEART-K KOSHER SYMBOL:
Super Pita products bear an unauthorized Heart-K kosher symbol. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6526

HP Hood LLC Recalls Select Units of Half-Gallon Refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze Almond Milk due to Possible Milk Allergen

August 2, 2018 - FDA:

HP Hood LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited number of half-gallon (1.89 L) cartons of refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk because the product may contain milk, an allergen not listed on the label.
Approximately 145,254 half-gallon cartons of the affected product were shipped to retailers and wholesalers in AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. The units recalled represent less than 0.8% of half-gallon containers of refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk shipped by Hood in the last twelve months.
The recall only applies to the following product: refrigerated Vanilla AlmonApproximately 145,254 half-gallon cartons of the affected product were shipped to retailers and wholesalers in AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. The units recalled represent less than 0.8% of half-gallon containers of refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk shipped by Hood in the last twelve months. The recall only applies to the following product: refrigerated Vanilla Almond Breeze almond milk with a use-by date of September 2, 2018. To identify the affected product, consumers should look for the stamped information printed as: USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H5 L1 51-4109 USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H5 L2 51-4109 USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H6 L1 51-4109 USE BY: SEP 02 18 (07:36 – 20:48) H6 L2 51-4109 and a Universal Product Code (UPC barcode) of 41570 05621 on the side panel of the carton next to the nutrition facts. Below is a photo of the affected product and stamped information on the carton. Consumers who purchased the product may return it to the retail location where the purchase was made for a full refund or exchange, or visit http://www.bluediamond.comto complete a web form. Consumers with questions may contact Blue Diamond at 1-800-400-1522, Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 7 PM Eastern Time.d Breeze almond milk with a use-by date of September 2, 2018. To identify the affected product, consumers should look for the stamped information printed as:


and a Universal Product Code (UPC barcode) of 41570 05621 on the side panel of the carton next to the nutrition facts. Below is a photo of the affected product and stamped information on the carton.
Consumers who purchased the product may return it to the retail location where the purchase was made for a full refund or exchange, or visit http://www.bluediamond.comto complete a web form. Consumers with questions may contact Blue Diamond at 1-800-400-1522, Monday through Friday from 9 AM – 7 PM Eastern Time.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6524

Israeli Health and Kashrus Advisory - Fraudulent Liquor

July 31, 2018 from Jerusalem Kosher News:

Translated from the original Hebrew alert by Jerusalem Kosher News:

Acting on a tip, a raid was carried out on 6 Av by the Tel Aviv District Food Service, with the participation of the Department of Enforcement & Supervision of the Ministry of Health and the detectives of the Tel Aviv district fraud department of the Israel Police.
In the raid at the 5-Star liquor warehouse on 10 Bar Kochba Street in Holon, many boxes of bottles suspected of being forged were found due to the absence of production and packaging codes in 200 ml bottles bearing labels “Uncle Smith”, “Moskva”, and “Louis XV".
Due to the suspicion, the goods were confiscated by the Ministry of Health and samples were taken to test methanol levels in the laboratory.
Laboratory tests found that methanol was found to be 20 times higher than the standard for alcoholic beverages and therefore the products would be destroyed by the distribution warehouse under the supervision of the Ministry of Health.
The activity is part of the Ministry of Health's extensive activity to prevent the marketing of fake alcohol. As seen in the photo, at least the bottles with he Moshva label also bear the logo of the Badatz Eida Chareidis.
Officials point out that fake alcohol can cause a multi-systemic injury with significant damage to the kidneys. In some cases, the physical manifestations of the poisoning were continued vomiting, difficulty in breathing, and impaired vision until blindness was caused. In addition to methanol may cause nerve damage, loss of consciousness, seizures, floor and even death.
The Ministry of Health, together with the other enforcement agencies, will continue its activity against business owners and marketers who sell fake alcohol and endanger public health.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6520

Kosher Alert The Juicy Box - Brooklyn

August 01, 2018 from the OU:

A restaurant called "The Juicy Box" located at 2281 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn has published a menu that features the OU symbol. The Orthodox Union does not certify The Juicy Box. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6522

Kosher Alert Antica Bonta Artichokes

July 30, 2018 from the OU:

Antica Bonta Canned Artichokes (all varieties), Vera Trima, Montreal, Canada has an unauthorized OU.
The Orthodox Union does not certify Antica Bonta canned artichokes. Some cans bear an unauthorized OU symbol. This product is sold in Canada. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6521

Kashrus Advisory - Napoli Kosher Pizza, Valley Village, CA

July 27, 2018 from the OK:
Please be advised that as of end of day July 27th, 2018, Napoli Kosher Pizza at 12417 Burbank Blvd, Valley Village, CA will no longer be certified by OK Kosher Certification.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6519

Kashrus Alert - Anabel Candy Bars

June 26, 2018 from the KSA:
Please be advised that due to technical error, the following chocolate bars manufactured by Anabelle Candy Co., Inc. have been inadvertently labelled as D.E.


These bars are DAIRY.
Corrective action has been taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6518

Mexican kashrus alert on Don Avi Peanuts

June 22, 2018 from KMD Mexico:

Los cacahuates habaneros de la marca DON AVI no están autorizados aún portando el logo KMD. Ya se están retirando del mercado

Translated by Google Translate: The peanuts from the DON AVI brand are not authorized yet bearing the KMD logo. They are already withdrawing from the market.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6517

[Chodosh] Early Chodosh starting date update from the Guide to Chodosh

July 23, 2018 from Yoseph Herman, The Guide to Chodosh, Hot Line 718-305-5133. Email: yherman@earlthlink.net

As of the latest US Dep't of Agriculture reports, issued on Jul 23 '18, we can report:

  1. "The harvest of the new, Chodosh spring wheat and barley has not yet begun. We estimate that the earliest Chodosh PACKING date for these 2 crops may be the 1st week of August."
  2. "The Chodosh oats harvest is starting. Our chumra PACKING date for oats products is Jul 26 '18. We don't expect any Chodosh oats products to reach the store shelves until about Aug 9. However, note that mashgichim reported in past years that brands such as Quaker and Cheerios became Chodosh later than our earliest chumra date.We do not expect the mashgichim to have any updates for this year until at least mid August."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6516
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