January 10, 2022 from the FDA Warning Letter.
"The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your produce processing facility located at 222 Forbes Ave., New Haven, CT 06512 from July 13, 2021 through July 29, 2021.''FDA laboratory analysis of the environmental swabs found the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
"Based on FDA’s inspectional findings and the analytical results for the environmental samples, we have determined the RTE fresh-cut produce (e.g., onions, peppers, celery, broccoli, cantaloupe, watermelon, and kiwi) processed in your facility is adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. § 342(a)(4)] in that it was prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth or rendered injurious to health."
Ed. note: This is posted as a public service and is not an indication of the kosher status of the products.
January 20, 2021 from the Rabbanut of Ashdod:
The public should be aware that Malon West Rehov HaTayelet, 21 Ashdod,
does not have kosher supervision and the Dept of Kashrut does not take responsibility for the supervision on holidays and Shabbatot.
The public should bewarned
One should check for a current teudah and only use establishments that do have one. Translated by Aliza Hochstead
January 30, 2021 from ORB Kosher:
Falafel Achla located at 645 W Hallandale Beach Blvd Unit 101, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 IS NO LONGER UNDER ORB SUPERVISION.
January 19, 2022 from the Star-K
There are reports in a number of cities that infestation is being found in brown rice.
Consumers are reminded that STAR-K always recommends checking brown rice for insects prior to use, regardless of the hechsher on the package. The reason for this is because brown rice is especially susceptible to becoming infested due to improper storage, which is beyond the control of the hashgacha.
Star-K video demonstration on how to check brown rice is here
Kashrut.com section on washing and checking fruits and vegetables is here
January 19, 2022 from the cRc:
Please be advised that effective February 1, 2022, Dunkin Donuts at 8800 N. Gross Point Road, Skokie, IL, will no longer be certified as kosher. There will still be two cRc-certified Dunkin Donuts in the Chicago area - 3900 W. Dempster in Skokie, and 3132 W. Devon in Chicago.
January 27, 2022 from the FDA.
Siren of San Francisco, CA is issuing a voluntary recall of Siren Birthday Cake 1.7oz Bites because they may contain undeclared cashews and almond butter. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashew or almond butter run the risk of serious or lifethreatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The Birthday Cake 1.7 oz Bites were distributed through select Target stores nationwide.
The product can be identified by the Birthday Cake 1.7oz Bites Bag UPC: 8-62768-00048-3 the caddie UPC: 8-62768-00049-0, and one of the four lot codes found on a stamp on the front of the bag: 21326, 21335, 21336 and 21340.
Due to a consumer notification about an allergic reaction, the recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing cashew and almond butter was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of cashew and almond butter on the ingredient deck.
Consumers who have purchased the affected lot should return the product to where it was purchased to request an exchange or full refund if there is an allergy concern. Affected product should then be discarded in a secure place and not consumed.
For more information, please contact us at hello@sirensnacks.com or 650-667-0874 between Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm PT.
January 27, 2022 from the OU in respose to a question from the editor:
The Ortega skillet sauce is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).
What does DE mean? A DE product does not contain actual dairy ingredients, but it is manufactured with heat on dairy equipment. DE items may be eaten after meat, but not with meat at the same time.
Editor's note: This product can be used with "faux" meats.
January 26, 2022 from the OU:
Kentucky 74, Spiritless Inc., Louisville KY has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Spiritless Kentucky 74 beverages or any products made by Spritless. Some of their marketing materials bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
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