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December 20, 2018 from FDA:

Inspired Organics, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of Organic Almond, Peanut, and Tahini Butters due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
The product was distributed exclusively by Lipari Foods. LLC in Warren, Michigan to food service and retail stores throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.
The affected product can be identified by:

Brand	Product	Lipari Item #	Size	Best By Date	Lot #	UPC
Inspired Organics	Organic Almond Butter	967067	16oz	All Dates	All Lots	863669742540
Inspired Organics	Organic Peanut Butter	967073	16oz	All Dates	All Lots	863669742588
Inspired Organics	Organic Tahini Butter	967070	16oz	All Dates	All Lots	863669742564

Lipari Foods began shipping the product on April 12, 2018.

December 11, 2018 from FDA:

Inspired Organics, LLC has issued a voluntary recall of Organic Sunflower Butter due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.
The product was distributed exclusively by Lipari Foods. LLC in Warren, Michigan to food service and retail stores throughout Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada.
The affected product can be identified by:

Brand	Product	Lipari Item #	Size	Best By Date	Lot #	UPC
Inspired Organics	Organic Sunflower Butter	967064	16oz	10/2019	099	863669742526

This was brought to our attention by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) after product testing returned positive test results for potential for Listeria monocytogenes. We are working closely with the manufacturer, MDARD, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to understand the cause of the situation and ensure that all affected product has been pulled from commerce. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Lipari Foods began shipping the product on April 17, 2018.

Consumers who have purchased both of these recalled products should not consume them. Consumers should discard the products or return them to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions should call Customer Service at 800-729-3354, 8:15 am – 4:30 pm, EST, Monday through Friday.

Kashrus Alert - Terrafina LLC

December 20, 2018 - from the OK:

Terrafina Cajun Hot Mix, Terrafina LLC, Bronx, NY 10457 - Certification Terminated
Please be advised that OK Kosher Certification has terminated kosher certification of Terrafina LLC due to kashrus violations.
The following brands are affected:

• Terrafina
• The Nutbox
• New York Nut Factory
• New York Sweet Factory

Super Pita products bear an unauthorized Heart-K kosher symbol. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

Insect infestation alert alert:Heckers flour bugs found- must be sifted

October 23, 2018 - from yudelstake.blogspot.com

Flour bugs werefound in Heckers flour, purchased in a numerous tri-state (NY/NJ) stores. Flour is Dated January 2020.

December 19, 2018 - product is still on store shelves

Methods for checking flour from Rabbi Moshe Veye is here.

From spruceeats how to store flour:

• Put the container of flour in strong, food-grade plastic bag. If the flour bag is packaged in paper, put the whole bag inside a food-grade plastic bag.
• Remove excess air from the bag and seal tightly.
• Freeze the flour for two days—48 hours—to kill off weevils or insect eggs in the flour.
• Pour the flour into a food-grade plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. Keep in cool, dark place to prevent insects from getting at the flour and to prevent sunlight from spoiling the flour.

Wegmans Issues Voluntary Recall of Fresh Cauliflower Rice, Veggie/Cauliflower Rice Blend and Stir-Fry Mix with Cauliflower

December 15, 2018 - from FDA:

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of fresh Cauliflower Rice, Veggie Cauliflower Rice Blend and Stir-Fry Mix with Cauliflower, sold in the produce department between 12/7/18 and 12/18/18, because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7).

The recalled products (with use-by dates of 12/11/18 through 12/22/18) are as follows:

• Wegmans Cauliflower Rice, 1 lb. pkg. UPC #25313500000
• Wegmans Cauliflower Rice, 8 oz. pkg. UPC #25307200000
• Wegmans Stir Fry Blend (with cauliflower), 1 lb. pkg. UPC #25335800000
• Wegmans Veggie (cauliflower) Rice Blend (sold by the pound), UPC #253162000000

The recalled products were distributed to 98 Wegmans stores in N.Y., N.J., Pa., Md., Va. and Mass.

The recall was initiated by Produce Packaging, Inc. based in Cleveland, OH, which supplies these products to Wegmans and notified Wegmans that the product may have been contaminated.
Wegmans has placed automated phone calls to customers who purchased the product using their Shoppers Club card.

Customers who purchased the recalled products from Wegmans between December 7 and December 18 should return them to the service desk for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Wegmans Consumer Affairs department toll free at 1-855-934-3663 Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.