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Strauss Israel Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Confectionery Products Because of Possible Health Risk

April 28, 2022 from FDA:

Strauss Israel of Israel is voluntarily recalling the following Elite branded products: Elite Chocolate, Cakes, Wafers, Energy Grain Snacks, Energy Chocolate Rice Cakes, Chewing Gum and Toffee Candies, including all product codes currently on the US market. This recall does not pertain to all Elite coffee items. The recalled products may potentially be contaminated with Salmonella.

The Elite products have been distributed in the kosher market nationally, primarily in the Tri-State area of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, and Florida. Additionally, products have been sold directly to customers via Amazon.com, Fresh Direct, Passover.com and all Retailer Online Sites.

A list of the recalled products appears at the end of this notice. No other Strauss Israel or Elite products are affected.

The products are being recalled as they were manufactured in a facility in which Salmonella was detected in the production line and in the liquid chocolate that is used for the production of the finished products.

Consumers who have purchased the affected Elite brand products should not consume them and may return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Strauss Israel on any one of the following communication channels:

Facebook: https://he-il.facebook.com/StraussGroup
Website: https://www.strauss-group.co.il
Email: eliterecall@kayco.com

Israel: Tufinit is recalling its products following the salmonella at the Strauss plant Israel today

April 28, 2022 from newsrnd.com:

"The company, which produces for the Osher Ad marketing chain, decided to remove its products from the shelves on suspicion of the presence of the virus in chocolate produced at the Strauss plant in the Galilee landscape. • These are products that are prohibited for consumption.

" Tufinit Ltd. announces that following Strauss' announcement of expanding the suspicion of the invention of the salmonella bacterium in its chocolate products, it has been decided to recall the company's products made from the chocolate suspected of being infected.

The products are:

• Excellent milk chocolate Neapolitans packed one by one
  Brand: Happened to
  Capacity: 150 grams
  Manufacturer name: Tufinit Ltd.
  Expiration date: It is best to use before 01/02/23 to 28/02/2023.
  Barcode: 7290112120830
• Tufinit's milk chocolate,
  Product Name: Excellent Bitter Chocolate Neapolitans Packed One By One
  Brand: Happened to
  Capacity: 150 grams
  Manufacturer name: Tufinit Ltd.
  Expiration date: It is best to use before 01/02/23 to 28/02/2023.
  Barcode: 7290112120847

Tufinit notes that upon discovery of the problem, the chocolate was blocked for use and a company is working to collect the products."

April 11, 2022: From the Kof-K:

Dana's Bakery has attempted to remove the KOF-K symbol from all of its packaging and labelling. Nonetheless, some labeling indicating KOF-K Supervision was reported after the cessation of certification.

All Dana Bakery products are NOT kosher certified.

Corrective measures are being implemented.

If you have any information regarding this product please call KOF-K main office 201-837-0500 ext 2145.

T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA is Recalling its 7.5oz (200g) Yes! Enoki Mushrooms Due to Possible Health Risk

April 20, 2022 from the FDA:

T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA is recalling its 7.5oz (200g) enoki mushrooms, Lot #6021053 grown in China, because it has the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness.

Symptoms of listeria may include fever, muscle aches, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. This bacteria can be completely destroyed and the risk of infection can be eliminated by thoroughly cooking foods at temperatures of 165°F (73.8°C).

Lot #6021053 was distributed from California and Texas to retail stores through produce distributors. The potential for contamination was noted after surveillance sampling by the CDPH revealed the presence of Listeria monocytegenes in 7.05oz (200g) packages of enoki mushroom. Product is packaged in a Light Blue & transparent plastic packaging, with " Yes" Logo for the 200g(7.5oz). Enoki mushrooms are white, stringy with small caps. The weight of the product is 7.5 oz (200g). The UPC barcode numbers are 825382736947 (200g), with no other codes.

The distribution of the product has been suspended. No infections or illnesses have been reported or confirmed. Consumers who have purchased our enoki mushrooms are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 626-968-2088 Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm PST.

Mushrooms are fungi, meaning they are not vegetables or fruits. Consumers should never eat mushrooms raw. All surfaces, utensils or containers that are used for preparing mushrooms should be separated from other foods to avoid cross-contamination.

T Fresh Company Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk

March 19, 2022 from the FDA:

T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA is recalling its 5.25oz (150g) enoki mushrooms, Lot #6021053 grown in China & 7.5oz (200g) Lot # 6021052 grown in China, because it has the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness.

Lot #6021053 was distributed from California and Texas to retail stores through produce distributors, while traces of the bacterium were discovered by CDPH sampling. Product is packaged in a pink and transparent plastic packaging, with the “Yes” Logo for the 150g(5.25oz) & Light Blue & transparent plastic packaging, with " Yes" Logo for the 200g(7.5oz). Enoki mushrooms are white, stringy with small caps. The weight of the product is 5.25 oz (150g) & 7.5 oz (200g). The UPC barcode numbers are 825382736718 (150g), with no other codes & 825382736947 (200g), with no other codes. The distribution of the product has been suspended. No infections or illnesses have been reported or confirmed. Consumers who have purchased our enoki mushrooms are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund bought within the dates January 18th, 2022 to Feb 16th, 2022 for both items. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 626-968-2088 Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm PST.

Mushrooms are fungi, meaning they are not vegetables or fruits. Consumers should never eat mushrooms raw. All surfaces, utensils or containers that are used for preparing mushrooms should be separated from other foods to avoid cross-contamination.

World Variety Produce, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Organic Zucchini Because of Possible Health Risk

April 19, 2022 from the FDA:

World Variety Produce, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling case lot #38706503 of Organic Zucchini, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Organic Marketside Zucchini were distributed through select Walmart retail stores in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased Organic Marketside Zucchini are urged to destroy and dispose of recalled product. Consumers with questions may contact World Variety Produce, Inc. at 1-800-588-0151, Mon-Fri 7:00 AM–5:00 PM PST.