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PennRose Farms Issues Recall of Whole Cucumbers Because Of Possible Health Risk

May 22, 2025: from the FDA:

PennRose Farms, LLC is recalling 5-pound mesh bags of whole cucumbers because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

"Our firm was notified by our supplier, Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., that these cucumbers are being recalled by Bedner Growers, Inc. and have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella."

PennRose Farms repacked some of these cucumbers in 5-pound mesh bags (1,152 cases or 9,216 individual units) showing Restaurant Depot and PennRose Farms logos. The bags can be identified using the UPC code 841214101714, packaged between May 2-May 5, with lot numbers (48-122, 48-123, 48-124, 48-125). These products were shipped to Restaurant Depot distribution centers located in NJ, GA, FL, IL, and OH.

No other PennRose Farms packaged products are impacted by this recall. It has advised the distribution centers it works with of the recall and directed them to alert customers that received the products.

Consumers that have Restaurant Depot and PennRose Farms cucumbers covered by this recall are urged not to consume them and to discard them immediately. Restaurants, retailers, and distributors that have the recalled cucumbers should destroy them. If the product has been served to consumers, they should be notified of the potential health concern. Anyone with the recalled product in their possession should not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute them. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may obtain additional information by contacting PennRose Farms at 800 804 7254 (8 am to 5 pm EST). Consumers with health concerns should consult directly with their health care providers.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9247

Bedner Growers, Inc. Recalls Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk

May 20, 2025: from the FDA:

Bedner Growers, Inc. of Boynton Beach, Florida is voluntarily recalling cucumbers sold at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market between April 29, 2025, and May 14, 2025 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled cucumbers were sold directly to consumers at the three Bedner’s Farm Fresh Markets locations in Florida (Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, and West Palm Beach). Because the recalled cucumbers do not bear any stickers or other labeling, customers should discard and not consume any cucumbers that were purchased at these locations between April 29, 2025, and May 14, 2025.

The recalled cucumbers also were sold to a wholesale distributor, which has been directed to further contact its customers with recall instructions.

The cucumbers are being recalled because they have been linked by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to a Salmonella outbreak that has resulted in 26 illnesses in AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, and VA.

This recall does not include any cucumbers currently available for sale at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Markets after May 14, 2025, nor does it include any other agricultural products. All cucumbers currently available for sale at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Markets were not grown by Bedner Growers, Inc., as the company is no longer producing, packing, or selling any cucumbers because the growing season has concluded.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may obtain additional information by contacting Bedner Growers, Inc. at 866-222-9180, M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EDT.

From the FDA advisory at here

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9245

London Beth Din Kosher Alert: Agromonte Pasta Sauce Ricotta Cheese

May 21, 2025 from the London Beth Din on "X":

Agromonte Pasta Sauce Ricotta Cheese sold in a multipack at Costco bears an unauthorised OU logo. This variety is Not Kosher

The other jars in the pack Roasted Garlic and Marinara are certified OU Parev.


OU Kosher Alert Agromonte Ricotta Siciliana Tomato Sauce

March 4, 2025 from the OU:

Agromonte Ricotta Siciliana Tomato Sauce, Societa Agricola Moterosso, Chiaramonte Italy has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Argomonte Siciliana Ricotta Tomato Sauce. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9189

Over 16K gallons of ice cream, frozen yogurt recalled due to plastic contamination. A list of products impacted

May 16, 2025: from the Today:

"Over 16,000 gallons of ice cream have been subjected to a voluntary nationwide recall due to possibly plastic contamination, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report.

"The recall, initiated by Wells Enterprises on April 25, affects 22 different varieties of ice cream and frozen yogurt distributed to 103 centers located in the U.S. The company pulled the products over concerns that plastic had been introduced during preparation. Wells Enterprises oversees brands that include Blue Bunny, Halo Top and Johnny Rockets."

A full list of recalled products is here.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9244

Brazilian Kashrus Alert: FLORMEL Products

May 17, 2025: from the BDK:

Todos os produtos da FLORMEL com data de fabricação a partir de 15/03/2025 não estão mais aprovados, devido a mudanças na fabricação. Quem já comprou, pode consumir, exceto os produtos da linha "BITES" que contém colágeno, que não autorizamos (produto novo, similar ao que estava aprovado).
Em breve daremos nova instrução sobre esta fábrica, caso parte dos produtos possam voltar a ser aprovados.
Embalagens dos demais produtos fabricadas antes desta data podem ser adquiridas.

Translation by Google translate: All FLORMEL products with a manufacturing date after 03/15/2025 are no longer approved due to manufacturing changes. Those who have already purchased them can consume them, except for the products from the "BITES" line that contain collagen, which we do not authorize (new product, similar to the one that was approved).

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9243

MK Pas Yisroel Alert Bridor Products with MK 325

May 15, 2025: from the MK:

Please be advised that all Bridor products bearing the MK #325 symbol are currently not to be considered Pas Yisrael. We will continue to update the public regarding this matter.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9242

OU Kosher Alert Spice Chain Pizza Seasoning (a foodservice product)

May 14, 2025 from the OU:

Spice Chain Pizza Seasoning, iSpice Foods LLC, Jackson AL has a missing D - Dairy Designation.
The Orthodox Union certifies Spice Chain Pizza Seasoning, a foodservice product, as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy, as indicated in the ingredients statement. Some labels were labeled with a plain OU mark, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9241

Florida Kosher Alert - Bite Me Pizza, Boca Raton, FL

May 12, 2025 from the ORB:

Please be advised that effective immediately BITE ME PIZZA, 8094 1900 NW 2nd Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432 is no longer under the supervision of the ORB.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9240

London Beth Din Kashrut Alert: Heinz Saucy Sauce

May 12, 2025: From KLBD:

Heinz Saucy Sauce, previously approved Parev, is no longer approved.
Old stock which has already been purchased may be used up.
To check the kosher status of other Heinz products click here.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9239

Publix Voluntarily Recalls GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food Pouches Due to Lead

May 9, 2025 from Businesswire

"Publix Super Markets, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food, produced by Bowman Andros LLC and distributed to Publix grocery stores in the company’s eight-state operating area. The product is sold in 4-ounce plastic pouches and has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9238
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