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THIS SECTION IS FOR NEWS AND INTERESTING STORIES RELATED TO FOOD, NUTRITION AND FOOD PROCESSING. THEY ARE NOT NECESSARILY RELATED TO KOSHER BUT MAY BE OF INTEREST TO THE KOSHER CONSUMER, MANUFACTURER OR MASHGIACH.

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Cheyenne Products Recalls Folding Chairs and Barstools Due to Fall Hazard

May 19, 2021 - from CPSC in conjunction with Healthy Canadians:

Cheyenne Products Mainstay folding metal padded chairs and barstools are recalled because the weld attaching the legs to the seat bottom can break, posing a fall hazard.

This recall involves multiple styles of metal folding chairs and barstools with padded seats upholstered in vinyl or microfiber and sold under the Mainstay brand name. A white sticker label on the bottom of the seats includes the name Cheyenne Products or Cheyenne Industries and lists the production date by month and year. Another white sticker label on the bottom of the seat displays a barcode with the model number printed above the barcode, and the UPC printed below the barcode.

The affected models are:

UPC

Cheyenne Products Model Numbers

Seat Height

Paint Color

Padding Upholstery

Vinyl

Padding Upholstery
Microfiber

Production Dates of Affected Units (month/year)

5027699339

FB1477

18"

Black

 

Beige

8/2015 – 9/2016

5027699671

FB1477-R, CPFB1477-R

18"

Black

 

Beige

5/2016 – 6/2019

5027699448

FB1477FL-COM, CPFB1477FL-COM

18"

Black

Brown

 

12/2015 – 5/2019

5027699344

FB1479-24

24"

Bronze

 

Beige

6/2015 – 11/2017

5027699669

FB1479-R-24, CPFB1479-R-24

24"

Bronze

 

Beige

5/2016 – 2/2019

5027699341

FB1479

29"

Bronze

 

Beige

6/2015 – 11/2017

5027699670

FB1479-R-29, CPFB1479-R-29

29"

Bronze

 

Beige

5/2016 – 6/2019

5027698486

FBS99-24, CPFBS-24

24"

Bronze

 

Beige

7/2013 - 3/2021

5027699446

FBS99-24FL-COM, CPFBS99-24FL-COM

24"

Gun Metal Grey

Brown

 

12/2015 - 12/2020

5027699447

FBS99-29FL-COM, CPFBS99-29FL-COM

29"

Gun Metal Grey

Brown

 

12/2015 - 12/2020

5027698487

FBS99-30, CPFBS99-30

29"

Bronze

 

Beige

8/2013 - 4/2021

5027698488

FBS133-24, CPFBS133-24

24"

Bronze

 

Beige

11/2013 - 4/2021

5027699449

FBS133-24FL-COM, CPFBS133-24L-COM

24"

Bronze

Brown

 

12/2015 - 12/2020

5027699450

FBS133-29FL-COM, CPFBS133-29FL-COM

29"

Bronze

Brown

 

12/2015 - 8/2019

5027698489

FBS133-30, CPFBS133-30

29"

Bronze

 

Beige

8/2013 - 4/2021

 

Sold Exclusively At: Walmart stores nationwide and Walmart.com from January 2014 through April 2021 for between $30 and $42.

The firm has received 41 reports of incidents of the weld connecting the legs to the bottom of the chair breaking, resulting in 19 injuries, including four reports of fractures and one report of a torn ligament.

Consumer Contact: Cheyenne toll-free at 833-351-1707 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email cheyennerecall@nbg-home.com, or online at www.cheyenneproducts.com and click on Recalls for more information and a complete listing of recalled styles.

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IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard

May 19, 2021 - from CPSC in conjunction with Healthy Canadians:

IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard. The bowls, plates, and mugs can become brittle and break, causing hot food or liquid to leak out, posing a burn hazard.

This recall involves the HEROISK and TALRIKA bowls, plates, and mugs made from PLA (Polylactic acid or polylactide) material from renewable sources. The bowls, plates and mugs were sold in a variety of colors, including yellow, pink and blue. The article name (“HEROISK” or “TALRIKA”), supplier number “23348,” “Made in Taiwan” and “PLA” are molded into the bottom of each item.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bowls, plates, and mugs and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

Sold At: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2019 through May 2021 for between $4 and $12.

IKEA is aware of 123 reports of breakage worldwide, including four reports of injuries, two of which required medical attention. Most of the injuries were burns due to hot contents leaking out. This includes one incident, without injury, in the United States.

Consumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

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Medically Minded Hand Sanitizer– Nationwide Recall Expansion Due to The Presence of Undeclared Methanol

May 20, 2021 from the FDA

This is to inform you of a product recall involving:


All above lots have Best By Date of 5/21/2022.

This recall has been initiated due to the presence of undeclared Methanol.

We began shipping this product on approximately July 10, 2020.

Immediately examine your inventory and quarantine product subject to recall. In addition, if you may have further distributed this product, please identify your customers and notify them at once of this product recall. Your notification to your customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this recall notification letter. If you have these recalled items in stock, please send an email to recall@globalsanitizers.com and we provide further instructions for product destruction.

Please email recall@globalsanitizers.com for further instructions. If you have any questions, call Ryan at 702.323.4402


Asiaticon SA de CV Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of V-Klean Hand Sanitizer Gel, Medically Minded Hand Sanitizer Gel and Protz Real Protection Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer Due to Potential Presence of Methanol (Wood Alcohol) and Subpotent Ethanol Levels

August 25, 2020 from the FDA

Mexico City, Mexico, Asiaticon SA de CV (Mexico) is voluntarily recalling all lots of V-Klean Hand Sanitizer Gel, Medically Minded Hand Sanitizer Gel and Protz Real Protection Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer sold in 13.5, 16.9 and 33.8 ounce bottles to the consumer level. The products are being recalled due to the potential presence of methanol (wood alcohol) and subpotent ethanol levels.

The product is used as a hand sanitizer and is packaged in plastic clear bottles with clear tops with UPC Code: V-Klean in 8.5 fl. oz. (250 ml) bottles: 716053704993 V-Klean in 16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml) bottles: 716053704993 V-Klean in 33.8 fl. oz. (1000 ml) bottles: 716053704993 Medically Minded in 16.9 fl. oz. (500 ml) bottles: 676753003782 Protz in 13.5 fl. oz. (400 ml) bottles : 7503019005002 The recall includes all lots. This product was exported to different distributors nationwide.

siaticon SA de CV is notifying its distributors by voluntary recall letter and consumers via this press release. Consumers that have the product subject to this recall should stop using and either contact Asiaticon SA de CV per the below for disposal instructions or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Asiaticon SA de CV at direccion@asiatic-connection.com (0052 1 55 21553488). In the US: at 929 394 3020 (available Monday to Friday 9.30 am 6 pm eastern time) Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using this product.

FDA updates on hand sanitizers consumers should not use including list of recalled hand sanitizers.

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Texas Mulls Restricting Plant Analogue Labeling

FMay 24, 2021 from Food Processing:

"Texas is debating a measure that would prohibit plant-based analogue meat products from using words like “meat” or “beef” on their packaging."

"The measure was approved by the Texas House of Representatives on May 10 after a brief debate and is now being considered by the state senate. It would prohibit products based on plants, insects or cell-cultured proteins from using the terms 'meat,' 'beef,' 'pork' or “poultry product” on packaging or in advertising, although “burger” would still be permitted."

"The bill’s sponsor, who works in the cattle industry, insists that clarity is the only object of the legislation and that “the most frequent call I’ve gotten is from vegetarians that are for this bill. Others worried that it represented government overreach."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/News/?alert=W1176

Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc. Voluntarily Expands Nationwide Recall of Scented Hand Sanitizers Due to the Presence of Methanol (Wood Alcohol), Benzene and Acetaldehyde

May 10, 2021 - from FDA

Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc., has voluntarily expanded its April 27 recall of scented Hand Sanitizers to include three lots of Goose Creek HAND SANITIZER (NDC 75078-004) + Aloe and one lot of COCO TKO HAND SANITIZER in 3.38 and 3.4 fluid ounce spray bottles, respectively, to the consumer level. These products are listed in the table below. These products are being recalled after testing conducted by our firm revealed the presence of methanol (wood alcohol), benzene, and acetaldehyde. These products were sold on the Internet and distributed nationwide in the USA by Goose Creek Candles, LLC and Coconut Stand.

These products are used as hand sanitizers and marketed to help decrease bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available. The affected bottles of hand sanitizer include a five-digit lot code printed on the bottle near the base. The products can be identified by the label, scent, and lot code provided in the table at the end of this release. Photos and a list of recalled products provided at https://scentsational-products.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/RecallFINAL.pdf

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact our Customer Support Desk, 1-855- 5548050, M-F, during business hours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET.

Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Scented Hand Sanitizers Due to the Presence of Methanol (Wood Alcohol), Benzene and Acetaldehyde

April 28, 2021 - from FDA

Scentsational Soaps & Candles, Inc., is voluntarily recalling 5 lots of Scentsational Soaps & Candles scented Hand Sanitizers from the Black and White Collection and Photo Real Collection and 3 lots of Ulta Beauty Collection scented Hand Sanitizer Spray packaged in 3.38 and 3.4 fluid ounce spray bottles, respectively, to the consumer level. See products listed in the table below. These products are being recalled after testing conducted by our firm revealed the presence of methanol (wood alcohol), benzene, and acetaldehyde. These products were distributed nationwide in the USA through Ulta Beauty, TJ Maxx, and Marshalls retail stores.

These products are used as hand sanitizers and marketed to help decrease bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available. The affected bottles of hand sanitizer include a five-digit lot code printed on the bottle near the base or, in the case of the Ulta Beauty Collection product, a five-digit lot code followed by a single letter. The products can be identified by the label, scent, and lot code provided in the table at the end of this release. Photos are also provided at https://scentsational-products.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Recall.pdf

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact our Customer Support Desk, 1-855-554-8050, M-F, during business hours 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET.

Label

Scent

Size

UPC

LOT #

Retailer and States

Ulta Beauty Collection Fresh Lemon Scented Hand Sanitizer 100.55ml/3.4 fl. oz. 717897092017 20357A, 20358B, 20363C Ulta Beauty: CA, IL, IN, PA, TX
SS Black and White Collection Coconut Breeze Black and White Hand Sanitizer 3.38 FL.OZ. (100mL) NO UPC 20252 TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX
Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA
SS Black and White Collection Eucalyptus & Mint Black and White Hand Sanitizer 3.38 FL.OZ. (100mL) NO UPC 20248 TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX
Marshalls: AZ, MA, VA
SS Black and White Collection Lavender & Herbs Black and White Hand Sanitizer 3.38 FL.OZ. (100mL) NO UPC 20253 TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX
Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA, VA
SS Black and White Collection Lemon Zest Black and White Hand Sanitizer 3.38 FL.OZ. (100mL) NO UPC 20255 TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX
Marshalls: AZ, MA, VA
SS Black and White Collection SS Tangerine & Guava Black and White Hand Sanitizer 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) NO UPC 20254 TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX
Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA
SS Photo Real Collection Coconut Breeze Photo Real Hand Sanitizer 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) NO UPC 20252 TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX
Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA
SS Photo Real Collection Eucalyptus & Mint Photo Real Hand Sanitizer 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) NO UPC 20248 TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX
Marshalls: AZ, MA, VA
SS Photo Real Collection Lavender & Herbs Photo RealHand Sanitizer 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) NO UPC 20252 TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX
Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA, VA
SS Photo Real Collection Lemon Zest Photo Real Hand Sanitizer 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) NO UPC 20255 TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX
Marshalls: AZ, GA, MA, VA
SS Photo Real Collection Tangerine & Guava Photo Real Hand Sanitizer 3.38 FL.OZ.(100mL) NO UPC 20254 TJ Maxx: IN, MA, NC, NV, TX
Marshalls: AZ, MA, VA

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Dibar Nutricional S. de R.L. De C.V. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of DIBAR Labs Hand Sanitizer Due to the Presence of Methanol (Wood Alcohol)

May 11, 2021 - from FDA

Morelia, Michoacán, Mexico, Dibar Nutricional S. de R.L. De C.V. (“Dibar”) is voluntarily recalling 27 lots of DIBAR Labs Hand Sanitizer packaged in 8oz (8-53090-00301-3 UPC) and 16 oz (8-53090-00302-0 UPC) fluid ounce bottles, respectively, to the consumer level. (See products listed below in Table 1 and Label 1). Dibar is also voluntarily recalling 2 lots of ProtectoRx Hand Sanitizer packaged in 2oz (Lot Number LDHSN050720) and 16oz (Lot Number LDHSN050820) fluid ounce bottles, respectively, to the consumer level. (See products listed below in Table 2 and Label 2). These products are being recalled after testing conducted by our firm revealed the presence of methanol.

These products are used as hand sanitizers and marketed to help decrease bacteria on the skin when soap and water are not available. The affected bottles of hand sanitizer include a twelvedigit lot code printed on the bottle near the base. The products can be identified by the label, scent, and lot code provided in the table at the end of this release. These products were distributed nationwide in the USA through S.E.N.D. LLC and its customers (Table 1). Products labeled as ProtectoRx Hand Sanitizer were distributed in Puerto Rico through PR TRADING LLC and its customers (Table 2.).

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact our Commercial Offices, +52 443-314-5369, M-F, during business hours 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET and/or email us to QA@dibarlabs.com. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.

LOT

PRODUCT SIZE

MM/DD/YYYY

BEST BY

LDHSN041020 8 fl oz - 16 fl oz 04.20.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN041520 8 fl oz - 16 fl oz 04.20.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN041620 8 fl oz - 16 fl oz 04.20.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN041720 8 fl oz - 16 fl oz 04.18.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN042320 8 fl oz - 16 fl oz 04.27.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN042120 8 fl oz - 16 fl oz 04.23.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN042220 8 fl oz - 16 fl oz 04.27.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN042720 8 fl oz - 16 fl oz 05.01.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN043020 8 fl oz - 16 fl oz 05.01.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN042020 16 fl oz 04.23.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN042520 16 fl oz 04.30.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN042420 8 fl oz 04.30.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN042820 8 fl oz 05.01.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN050120 8 fl oz - 16 fl oz 05.04.2020 BEST_BY 05/22
LDHSN050220 16 fl oz 05.04.2020 BEST_BY 05/22
LDHSN050420 16 fl oz 05.08.2020 BEST_BY 05/22
LDHSN050520 8 fl oz - 16 fl oz 05.08.2020 BEST_BY 05/22
LDHSN050920 16 fl oz 05.08.2020 BEST_BY 05/22
LDHSN051020 8 fl oz 05.15.2020 BEST_BY 05/22
LDHSN051120 8 fl oz 05.15.2020 BEST_BY 05/22
LDHSN051220 8 fl oz - 16 fl oz 05.15.2020 BEST_BY 05/22
LDHSN052820 8 fl oz 05.29.2020 BEST_BY 05/22
LDHSN052920 8 fl oz 05.29.2020 BEST_BY 05/22
LDHSN041520DESC 8 fl oz 04.20.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN041620DESC 8 fl oz 04.20.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN041720DESC 8 fl oz 04.18.2020 BEST_BY 04/22
LDHSN042120DESC 8 fl oz 04.23.2020 BEST_BY 04/22

LOT

PRODUCT SIZE

MM/DD/YYYY

BEST BY

LDHSN050720 2 fl oz 05.07.2020 BEST_BY 05/22
LDHSN050820 16 fl oz 05.08.2020 BEST_BY 05/22

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/News/?alert=W1175

EFSA Finds Titanium Dioxide is Not Safe for Food

May 6, 2021 from National Law Review:

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Canadian Court Nixes Ban on ‘Product of Israel’ Labels for Wine from Judea, Samaria

May 6, 2021 from The Jewish Press:

"A Canadian federal appeals court reversed a lower court’s decision that barred 'Product of Israel' labels for wines produced in Judea and Samaria."

"In July of 2020, the Federal Court of Canada had ruled that it was “false, misleading or deceptive” for wines produced by Israeli vintners east of the Green Line to be labeled 'Product of Israel.' Parts of the decision had also lent support to boycotts of Jewish communities, suggesting that the 'Product of Israel' obstructed consumers’ right to boycott these communities."

"However, the Federal Court of Appeal reversed this decision, ruling that the lower court judge had gone too far in its decision and that the federal agency, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), that initially reviewed the labels should be allowed to try again, with all options remaining open."

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Poland: Agriculture Min. promises 'no impediment' to kosher meat

May 3, 2021 - from Arutz 7 :

"Poland’s Agriculture Minister Grzegorz Puda offered much needed words of re-assurance to Jewish leaders on Wednesday that his Ministry currently does not carry out work aimed at changing the rules of slaughter in order to limit the supply of kosher meat exports to religious communities across the continent."

"The Minister held meeting with the Chairman of the European Jewish Association (EJA) and Rabbinical Center of Europe, Rabbi Menachem Margolin; Dutch Chief Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs; and the Board Chairman of the Social and Cultural Association of Jews in Poland (TSKZ)."

"The Minister's meeting with the Jewish leaders took place after months of genuine concern among Jewish communities across the continent over the "five for animals” bill proposed by the Polish government, which initially included a limitation of kosher slaughter to local needs – eliminating de facto kosher meat production in the country." "As the major supplier of kosher meat in Europe, any ban would have been hugely detrimental to traditional European Jewish Communities, particularly smaller ones without the means or network to secure kosher meat. Keeping kosher is a fundamental pillar of traditional Judaism. Jewish leaders also fundamentally reject the premise that the kosher method of slaughter is in any way more cruel than more universal methods. Jewish leaders also underlined that animal welfare is a central tenet of Jewish practice and that kosher slaughter and animal welfare are in no way incompatible."

"ewish leaders across Europe were also concerned that other countries could follow suit, thereby effectively banning the access to kosher meat on the continent."

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Kosher Dining Hall to Open at Oberlin College, Outside of Cleveland

May 3, 2021 - from YeahThatsKosher:

"AVI Fresh, the company in charge of dining at Oberlin College (located in northeastern Ohio, just outside of Cleveland), is partnering with Chabad at Oberlin to certify the Heritage Kitchen at the college. Rabbi Shlomo Elkan, co-director of Chabad, will certify the kitchen. Although the college has a population that is 23% Jewish, Heritage Kitchen will be the first kosher dining establishment on campus."

"Heritage Kitchen will serve up to 400 students weekly via Oberlin’s dining plan. Both fresh food and grab-n-go options will be available. The kitchen is completely dairy-free. Glatt kosher meats are being provided by Ohio Kosher of Beachwood, Ohio."

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