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The following kashrus alert is from OK Kosher Certification on March 5, 2013.

Please be advised that Maxim Manufacturing and Marketing, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 is circulating a FORGED kosher certificate for the product
1/18LB BLK TJ PB
OK Kosher Certification does not certify any products produced or sold by this company. An investigation into this forgery is ongoing.

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The following health alert is from the FDA posted on February 26, 2013.

"Hoop Nuts LLC of Van Nuys, CA issued a voluntary recall of 600 pounds of raw and 600 pounds of dry roasted pistachios Sunday.
The recalled nuts were sold under the brand names ARO Pistachio and Orandi Farms as Pistachio Halves ‘n Pieces in 30 pound white corrugated boxes.
The dry roasted pistachios are marked with lot #121203 and the raw pistachios are identifiable by lot #1-121213.
The recalled products were distributed in California."

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The following health alert is from the FDA posted on February 26, 2013.

Altiza Inc. in Chula Vista, CA has recalled the following Malichita brand cucumbers due to possible Salmonella contamination:

Malichita Cucumbers, 44 lbs/box,(green, yellow, red and white background color on each carton) Lot #MA012304

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The following kashrut alert is from the Kof-K on February 21, 2013.

Green Fresh Whole Leaf Spinach, distributed by Honor Foods, bears an unauthorized Kof-K symbol. This product is not Kof-K certified.

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The following help alert is from the FDA on February 14, 2013.

Dakota Specialty Milling has initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of its specialty flours and grain blends in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration due to the possible presence of fragments of thin metal wire from a defective screen on one of its manufacturing lines at a milling facility. This recall was initiated as a precaution to ensure consumer product safety. No injuries associated with the recalled products have been reported to date.
Dakota Specialty Milling supplies ingredients to leading brands of variety breads, cereals, crackers, granola, and nutrition bars and does not directly supply consumer products.
All affected customers have been notified with recall instructions.
Dakota Specialty Milling supplies custom-milled and whole grain blends to customers nationwide. The company is committed to product safety and is allocating its full resources to resolving this incident and to ensuring that all preventive measures are in place for the future. Customers with affected product or who have questions should contact us using the Contact Us feature on DakotaSpecialtyMilling.com or please call 253-219-4208 or 701-388-9271.

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The following milk allergy and kashrus alert is from the FDA and the Triangle K posted on February 16, 2013.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) of New Ulm, Minn., in cooperation with Gordon Food Service (GFS), is recalling pudding labeled as GFS Lemon Pudding but contains vanilla pudding. Milk is an ingredient in this vanilla pudding. GFS Lemon Pudding does not declare milk on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product.
The following product is affected:
GFS Lemon Pudding (113 ounce cans) with UPC Number 9390110676 and Lot # 3T12354C printed on the end of the can. These cans would be found in shipping cases labeled GFS Vanilla Pudding with Lot # 3T12354C printed on the outside of the case.
Only GFS Lemon Pudding cans with Lot # 3T12354C are affected by this recall. The recalled product was distributed in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that some cans labeled as lemon pudding contained vanilla pudding. Consumers are advised to return these cans to the store where they were purchased for a refund. nyone requiring more information may contact AMPI Consumer Affairs at 888-587-4674, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Standard Time.

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The following Canadian health alert is from the CFIA on January 13, 2013.

FRESHPOINT TORONTO had recalled the following salads due to E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Distribution was in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec. Product was distributed to Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional customers.

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Codes(s) on Product	UPC	Reason for Recall:
SYSCO	COMBO SEPARATE SALAD	1 x 5 lb	With a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241	None / Aucun	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO	CHOP LETTUCE ICEBERG	5 x 4 lb	With a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241	10074865394076	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO	SALAD MIX HARMONY	5 x 4 lb	With a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241	10883278074582	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO	1/4" SHRED LETTUCE ICEBERG	4 x 2 lb	With a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241	None / Aucun	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO	CHEF SALAD MIX	5 x 4 lb	With a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241	None / Aucun	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO	ARAMARK MIXED VEGETABLE PACK	1 x 1 lb	With a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241	None / Aucun	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO	CHOP LETTUCE ICEBERG	1 x 5 lb	With a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241	None / Aucun	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO	1/8" SHRED LETTUCE ICEBERG	5 x 4 lb	With a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241	10074865178676	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO	CHOP SALAD MIX 50/50	2 x 5 lb	With a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241	10883278081462	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
BURGER KING	BK WHOLE ICEBERG LETTUCE	24 HEADS	With a Use By date of January 8, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5221, 5231, and 5241	None / Aucun	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO	CHOP LETTUCE ROMAINE	2 x 2 lb	With a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261	None / Aucun	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO	1" CHOP PANERA LETTUCE ROMAINE	6 x 2 lb	With a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261	None / Aucun	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO	PREMIUM CHOP LETTUCE ROMAINE HEARTS	6 x 2 lb	With a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261	10074865916643	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
NONE - PACKAGED FOR USE BY PIZZA HUT	1 1/2" CHOP ROMAINE LETTUCE	6 x 2 lb	With a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261	None / Aucun	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
BURGER KING CANADA	1 1/2" CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE BK-2002	6 x 2 lb	With a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261	None / Aucun	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
NONE - PACKAGED FOR USE BY YUM	1 1/2" CHOP ROMAINE LETTUCE	3 x 2 lb	With a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261	10883278093724	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
FRESHPOINT	CHOP ROMAINE	6 x 907 g	With a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261	None / Aucun	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
SYSCO	1 1/2" CHOP ROMAINE LETTUCE	6 x 2 lb	With a Use By date of January 10, 2013 or earlier and lot codes 4941, 4951, 5011, 5021, 5031, 5041, 5051, 5061, 5111, 5121, 5131, 5141, 5151, 5211, 5231, 5241, 5251, 5261	10074865451069	Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7

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The following kashrus alert is from the OK Kosher Certification on January 9, 2013.

Please be advised that certification of the following companies VANDA PRESERVED FOOD CO., LTD., KARN CORN CO., LTD., VITA FOOD FACTORY (1989) LTD. (Thailand) has been reinstated. Please note that certification of VANDA FROZEN CO., LTD. has not been renewed.

The following kashrus alert is from OK Kosher Certification on October 22, 2012.

Please be advised that as of the date of this notice (October 22, 2012) the following companies VANDA FROZEN CO., LTD. VANDA PRESERVED FOOD CO., LTD. KARN CORN CO., LTD. VITA FOOD FACTORY (1989) LTD. (Thailand) are no longer certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION Kosher certification has been revoked due to kashrus violations.

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The following Canadian tree nut allergy alert is from the CFIA on December 13, 2012.

NATURE'S PATH FOODS INC is recalling the following product that was distibuted in British Columbia, Quebec to Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional companies:

Product List

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Codes(s) on Product	UPC	Reason for Recall:
NATURE'S PATH	HEMP PLUS GRANOLA	25 lb	BBD June 12, 2013	0 58449 88001 1	Allergen - Tree Nut

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The following egg allergy alert is from the FDA on December 7, 2012.

Sugar Flowers Plus Inc of Glendale, CA is recalling Cake Decors Pastillage (gumpaste) Flowers because of the undeclared use of egg white wash as a “glue” for the inner petals of flowers. Cake Decors Pastillage (gum paste) flowers have been distributed to Hobby Lobby Stores and by direct online sale through company website, www.cakedecors.com. Some or all Hobby Lobby Locations may carry our Pastillage (gumpaste) line in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MS, MO, MT, NY, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OH, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WV, WI, WY between the dates of March 2004 – November 2012. A recall is being issued after a recent mild allergic reaction was reported to the Food and Drug Administration in regards to Cake Decors Pastillage (gumpaste) Line that has been on the market since 2002. Consumer complained of itchy (tickling) in throat after consuming a small portion of outer petal of Pastillage (gumpaste) Rose - Pink. Stomach cramps were also reported after benadryl was taken for initial symptoms. Consumer was not taken in for medical care as the symptoms alleviated after a short period of time. No medical records were reported or confirmed that that symptoms were due to consumption of product; however egg white wash is used within the product as an adhesive to the inner two petals of the flower but not an ingredient within the Pastillage (gumpaste) dough itself to form the rose. Cake Decors Pastillage (gumpaste) are packaged in a white and blue box with a center cut out to show the product. Product is contained within a clear plastic clam shell. Each box contains 4 flowers, 2 inches in size, one style and color per box. Information on the reported item is as follows:

Rose - Yellow	8 38437 00001 6
Rose - Red	8 38437 00002 3
Rose - Pink	8 38437 00003 0
Rose - Blue	8 38437 00004 7
Cymbidium - W/M	8 38437 00010 8
Cattleya - W/P	8 38437 00011 5
Gladiolus - A/W	8 38437 00012 2
Gladiolus - P/BUR	8 38437 00013 9

Concerned consumers of Cake Decors Pastillage (gumpaste) Flowers are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who have purchased items online or have any questions and/or concerns may contact us on our toll free number:

1-800-972-2935 Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm PST or email at sugarflowersplus@gmail.com

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