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Mexican kashrut Alert - Naturasol Products

May 30, 2022 from KMD Mexico

Translated by a M. Basker-Seigel:
This product and similar products made by Naturasol are temporarily not kosher certified.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8106

Outbreak Investigation of Hepatitis A Virus: Strawberries (May 2022)

May 28, 2022 from the FDA

The FDA, along with CDC, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, state, and local partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A infections in the United States and Canada potentially linked to fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo and HEB, purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022.

Currently, the potentially affected FreshKampo and HEB products are past shelf life. People who purchased FreshKampo and HEB fresh organic strawberries between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022, and then froze those strawberries for later consumption should not eat them. These products were sold at the following retailers, including, but not limited to:

If you are unsure of what brand you purchased, when you purchased your strawberries, or where you purchased them from prior to freezing them, the strawberries should be thrown away.

Epidemiologic and traceback data show that fresh organic strawberries sold as FreshKampo and HEB brands that were purchased between March 5, 2022, and April 25, 2022, are a likely cause of illness in this outbreak. The traceback investigations show that cases in California, Minnesota, and Canada report having purchased fresh organic strawberries branded as FreshKampo or HEB prior to becoming ill. Illness onset dates range from March 28 – April 30, 2022.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8104

Products containing Jif Peanut Butter are recalled

Master list of Food Products Associated with Peanut Butter from J.M. Smucker Company due to the Potential Risk of Salmonella is here

Links to recalls of products containing Jif Peanut butter follow. Inclusion of a product is not an indication of the kosher status


Recall Update: Distribution to markets outside the U.S. of recalled #Jif peanut butter.

May 26, 2022 from the FDA twitter
J.M. Smucker shows that it was distributed to the following places: Canada, Dominican Republic, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Honduras, Spain, Japan

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8101

Kosher Kosher Advisory Bowl & Basket

May 26, 2022 from the OU:

Bowl & Basket, a Shoprite brand Bagged Ice, Wakefern Food Corporation:
Product is certified as pareve and mistakenly bears an OU-D symbol.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8103
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Kashrut Information: Lieber's Choco Chiplets UPC 0-43427-13011-0

May 19, 2022 from Rabbi Weissmandl and on May 26, 2022 from the OU:

Due to a printing error, an OU-D symbol was added to the package. Please note that the product is kosher pareve. .

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8092

Kosher Advisory Planters 24 Variety Pack

May 26, 2022 from the OU:

Planters 24 Variety Pack, Hormel Food Corp., Austin MN:
Planters 24 Variety Pack contains individually packed products that are certified by the Orthodox Union and also products that are not certified by the Orthodox Union. The products that are certified by the Orthodox Union bear an OU mark, and those that are not certified do not bear an OU mark. Consumers should look for the OU mark on the individual products to ascertain if the product is certified.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8102

Brookshire Grocery Company Recalls Yellow Flesh Peaches Because of Possible Health Risk

May 24, 2022 from the FDA

Brookshire Grocery Company of Tyler, Texas has issued a voluntary recall of bulk Yellow Flesh Peaches available in stores between 4/15/22 and 5/17/22, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Yellow Flesh Peaches subject to this voluntary recall were sold at Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, and FRESH by Brookshire’s retail stores in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas.

The Yellow Flesh Peaches are a product of Chile and may have a PLU sticker with the words “CHILE” and “TREE RIPE YELLOW PEACH” and the numeral 4044. Potentially affected product was received from a distributor and shipped to store locations between 4/15/22 and 4/24/22. Due to the fresh nature of the product, no fresh fruit is expected to be in any household, but consumers who may have frozen or otherwise preserved this item may have it in their possession.

Any consumer who may have purchased bulk Yellow Flesh Peaches from a Brookshire Grocery Company retail store between 4/15/22 and 5/17/22 and still has them in their possession should dispose of the product immediately. Consumers with questions may contact Brookshire Grocery Company at 1-888-937-3776.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8099

Kashrus Alert & Information - Dorot Farms Carrots

May 20, 2022 from the Keystone-K:

Dorot Farm produce is available in several local stores. This produce is generally reliable regarding the separation of Terumah and Maaser however they rely on the heter mechira during the shemita year.

The policy of the Keystone-K is not to rely on the heter mechira and to consider such produce as containing kedushas shevi'is (sanctity of shemita).

If such produce comes into your possession it should not be given away. It is recommended to leave it outside and allow it to decay. It should not be thrown in the garbage while it is still edible.

If you have large amounts or if you have used it while cooking, please consult a competent halachic authority.

Kosher certificate under heter mechira is here.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8098

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Peanut Butter

May 23, 2022 from the CDC:

For Consumers Follow these steps:


If you are unsure what to do with your recalled product, you can call or email J.M. Smucker Company for more information: The J.M. Smucker Co. Hotline: 800-828-9980

See recall below

The J. M. Smucker Co. Issues Voluntary Recall of Select Jif® Products Sold in the U.S. for Potential Salmonella Contamination

May 20, 2022 from the FDA:

The J. M. Smucker Co. is recalling select Jif® peanut butter products sold in the U.S. due to potential Salmonella contamination.

The recalled peanut butter was distributed nationwide in retail stores and other outlets. Recalled products include the products below with lot codes 1274425 – 2140425. Lot codes are included alongside best-if-used-by date.

Description UPC
JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025516
JIF 16 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025537
JIF 96 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024705
JIF 96 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024706
JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150007565
JIF 12 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER INTERNATIONAL 5150008026
JIF 3/4 OUNCE PEANUT BUTTER PLASTIC CASE 5150008051
JIF .64 OUNCE NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER PLASTIC CASE 5150008058
JIF 96 COUNT NATURAL PEANUT BUTTER TO GO CASE 5150021889
JIF 36 COUNT CREAMY JIF PEANUT TO GO CASE 5150024114
JIF 8 COUNT CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024130
JIF 8 COUNT CREAMY PBTR TO GO 5150024136
JIF 4.5 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024137
JIF 54 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 36 PACK 5150024143
JIF 28 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024163
JIF 96 COUNT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024170
JIF 54 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 36 PACK 5150024174
JIF 28 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024177
JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL HONEY 5150024182
JIF 12 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024191
JIF 12 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024307
JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024321
JIF 28 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024322
JIF 4 POUND CAN CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024331
JIF 96 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY TWINPACK 5150024404
JIF 15.5 OUNCE NO ADDED SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER 5150024540
JIF 13 OUNCE SQUEEZABLE POUCH 5150024545
JIF 33.5 OUNCE NO ADDED SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER 5150024548
JIF 13 OUNCE NATURAL SQUEEZE POUCH 5150024572
JIF 80 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024769
JIF 80 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150024776
JIF 40 OUNCE REDUCED FAT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025499
JIF 16 OZ REDUCED FAT CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025518
JIF 16 OUNCE CREAMY OMEGA 3 PEANUT BUTTER 5150025530
JIF 80 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TWIN PACK 5150025542
JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025565
JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025574
JIF 16 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER HONEY 5150025578
JIF 40 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150072001
JIF 40 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150072002
JIF 46.5 OUNCE NO ADDED SUGAR PEANUT BUTTER 5150041418
JIF 1.1 OUNCE PORTION CONTROL PEANUT BUTTER 120 COUNT 5150092100
JIF 48 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024094
JIF 48 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024095
JIF 1.5 oz CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER TO GO 5150024141
JIF 48 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY 5150024402
JIF 40 OUNCE CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024090
JIF 40 OUNCE CRUNCHY PEANUT BUTTER 5150024091
JIF 40 OUNCE NATURAL CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER 5150025524

If consumers have products matching the above description in their possession, they should dispose of it immediately.

Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should visit www.jif.com/contact-us or call 800-828-9980 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM ET.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8095

Canada: Certain Jif brand Peanut Butters recalled due to Salmonella

May 22, 2022 from the CFIA:

Smucker Foods of Canada Corp. is recalling certain Jif brand Peanut Butters from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled products have been sold nationally and online. Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Jif Squeeze Creamy Peanut Butter 375 g 0 51500 24556 9 1274 425 to 2140 425
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
200 Cups
200-18 g 0 51500 40200 9 1274 425 to 2140 425
Jif Dark Roast Creamy Peanut Butter 500 g 0 51500 45163 2 1274 425 to 2140 425
Jif Dark Roast Creamy Peanut Butter 1 kg 0 51500 45736 8 1274 425 to 2140 425
Jif Light Creamy Peanut Butter 500 g 0 51500 70037 2 1274 425 to 2140 425
Jif Light Creamy Peanut Butter 1 kg 0 51500 70038 9 1274 425 to 2140 425
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter 500 g 0 51500 75002 5 1274 425 to 2140 425
Jif Crunchy Peanut Butter 500 g 0 51500 75004 9 1274 425 to 2140 425
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter 1 kg 0 51500 75005 6 1274 425 to 2140 425
Jif Crunchy Peanut Butter 1 kg 0 51500 75006 3 1274 425 to 2140 425
Jif TO GO Creamy Peanut Butter 8 Individual Cups 250 g 0 51500 75007 0 1274 425 to 2140 425

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8097
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