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OU Kosher Alert Old Vienna of St. Louis Honey BBQ Ranch Flavored Potato Chips

January 31, 2024 from the OU:

Old Vienna of St. Louis Honey BBQ Ranch Flavored Potato Chips, Old Vienna of St. Louis, Fenton MO has a missing D - Dairy Designation:
The Orthodox Union certifies Old Vienna of St. Louis Honey BBQ Ranch Flavored Potato Chips as an OU D - Dairy product. Some 2.5 oz. bags were printed with an OU mark, without the D - Dairy designation. This products contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8770

Public Service Announcement re: The Great American Kosher BBQ and Jewish Festival, Lake Worth, FL

February 2, 2024 from Kosher Miami and the ORB:

"Recently, KM and the ORB have received multiple inquiries regarding the kosher status of "The Great American Kosher BBQ and Jewish Festival".

"We would like to notify the community that only vendors clearly displaying valid KM or ORB certificates are under our respective supervisions. We strongly encourage the public to patronize our certified vendors."

For a complete list of KM certified establishments, please visit our web site, www.koshermiami.org.

ORB establishments can be viewed at www.orbkosher.com.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8769

Revised Kashrut Alert: Premoli Dressing

January 22, 2024, February 1, 2024 from the CRC:

The cRc does not certify Premoli Dressing as kosher. There are several dressings being sold with the cRc Kosher logo, including Greek Original, Lively Lemon, Tangy Balsamic, and Sweet Basil. All these contain red wine and balsamic vinegar which most likely are not kosher. There are many stores selling these products, including HarvesTime Foods, 2632 W Lawrence Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. Corrective action has been taken. Please contact the cRc (info@crckosher.org) if you come across these products in other stores.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8758

Bagel Boss in Jericho, NY Losing Kosher Certification as of Feb 1

January 30, 2024: From YeahThatsKosher:

ccording to Rabbi Asher Schechter, the kosher supervisor for all the kosher Bagel Boss locations in New York & Long Island, the Bagel Boss of Jericho (10 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753) will be switching brands and giving up their Hechsher Effective February 1, 2024. Their new Brand will be Bagel Boss Deli and they will serve many treif foods after that date. As an independent franchisee, this location is not linked in any way to any of the (continuing) kosher Bagel Boss locations.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8768

Kashrus Alert - Mott's Clamato (Canada)

February 1, 2024: From OK Kosher:

Mott’s Clamato Original 213 ml, Mott’s Clamato Extra Spicy 213ml, Canada Dry Mott’s Inc. are mislabeled>

Mott’s Clamato Original and Mott’s Clamato Extra Spicy in 213 ml cans, sold in Canada, have been mislabeled with an OK symbol.
These products are not kosher.
Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8767

London Beth Din Kashrus Notice: La Fiesta Restaurant

January 24, 2024 from the London Beth Din:

This is to inform the public that as of Wednesday 24th January 2024 La Fiesta Restaurant, 235 Golders Green Road is no longer under the supervision of the KLBD

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8766

Byrne Dairy Recalls Mighty Fine Chocolate Ice Cream in Half Gallons Dated 10/4/2024 Due to Undeclared Peanuts

January 30, 2024 from the FDA:

Byrne Dairy, Inc. of Syracuse, New York is voluntarily recalling its Byrne Dairy Mighty Fine Chocolate Ice Cream in half gallon cartons with a Last Date of Sale of 10/4/2024 because it may contain undeclared peanuts.

Product was distributed in retail stores throughout Upstate New York.

The product is packaged in ½ gallon cardboard containers printed with ‘Byrne Dairy Might Fine Chocolate Ice Cream’ with ‘Last Date of Sale: 10/4/2024’ printed on the side of the container. The recall involves no more than 250 half gallon units.

The recall was initiated as a result of a consumer complaint that product containing peanut butter was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of peanuts due to mislabeling of the product. As a result of a manufacturing error, the Chocolate Ice Cream may also contain peanut butter.

Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling Ashley Casey at (315) 627-1319 for 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST or by email at info@byrne1933.com.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8765

Kosher Alert: Swagman's Shop Herbal Supplements

January 30, 2024: from the Star-K:

Herbal supplements sold on eBay by A Swagman's Shop of Midland, Texas, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. They are made with non-kosher gelatin capsules. Corrective action is being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8764

OU Kosher Alert Utz 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips

January 30, 2023 from the OU:

Utz 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips, Utz Quality Foods, Hanover PA has a mislabeled Product:
Some Utz 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips may inadvertently contain dairy seasoning. This only pertains to product with a May 06 2024 expiration date and the batch number 23363030203. This product was distributed in the NY Metropolitan area. Utz issued a voluntary recall for this product.


Utz Quality Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Utz® Wavy Original Potato Chips in Metro New York Area

January 25, 2023 from the FDA:

Utz Quality Foods, LLC., is issuing a voluntary recall for 88 cases of Utz® 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips due to an undeclared milk allergen. This recall was initiated after Utz learned that approximately 1200 single-serve bags contained Utz® Wavy Original Potato Chips flavored with seasoning instead of plain Utz® Wavy Original Potato Chips.

The items subject to this voluntary recall were distributed to retail outlets only in New York State and primarily within New York City.

The items and related expiration dates being voluntarily recalled include:

Item Description UPC Expiration Date
Utz® 2.75 oz. Wavy Original Potato Chips 0-41780-19014-7 May 06, 2024
Bag Front Bag Back Expiration Date Example
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The expiration date may be found in the upper right corner of the bag.
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The UPC code may be found on the lower right-hand corner of the bag.
See image below:
The expiration date is noted as the month, day, and year. In this example, May 06, 2024.

Consumers with a milk allergy should NOT eat the products subject to this voluntary recall. Consumers who purchased the recalled product may discard it and contact the Utz Customer Care team for a refund (Email: customerservice@utzsnacks.com, Phone: 1-800-367-7629 Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time). Retailers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8761

Kosher Alert: Nununu, Sunny Isles Beach, FL

January 30, 2024: from ORB Kosher:

Unfortunately, Nununu Restaurant located at 17066-B Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. Is no longer certified under the ORB, effective January 30, 2024.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8763
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