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August 25, 2022 from the FDA

Out of an abundance of caution, Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. is voluntarily recalling select dinner rolls, sandwich rolls and bun products listed below that were used in limited products made between March 21,2022 and April 25, 2022, following the expanded Lyons Magnus recall dated August 10, 2022 recall of a raw material (FDA publish date August 16, 2022), used in limited production of dinner rolls, sandwich rolls and bun products from the manufacturer of Golden Gloss glaze (Lyons Magnus). Lyons Magnus is recalling this raw material due to the potential for it to cause microbial contamination, including the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and/or Clostridium botulinum. While no illnesses associated with Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. bread products have been reported and no pathogens have been found in Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. products to date, this voluntary recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution to ensure customer safety.

This recall does not impact any other Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. products, as no other products were produced with this raw material from Lyons Magnus.

We advise that distributors and end users in possession of any of these Piantedosi dinner rolls, sandwich rolls and/or buns immediately examine your inventory for any of the affected lot codes and place any remaining products you may have on hold. Cease further distribution of these affected products, and do not consume these affected products. Distributors and/or end users in possession of any of the affected product lots listed should contact your Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. representative to coordinate return of the product and for replacement of product. In the event you do not have any of the affected lot codes in your inventory, please retain this notice in the event any of your customers and/or end users have any questions. We advise that in the event any consumers are in possession of any of these affected Piantedosi dinner rolls, sandwich rolls and/or buns should dispose of the product. Consumers can contact Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. at 800-339-0080 x165, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00pm ET, if they have any questions, or to request replacement product.

The affected lots of Golden Gloss glaze received were used for a limited production period between March 21, 2022 and April 25, 2022. See below for the list of the affected Piantedosi Baking Company product UPC #s and lot codes.

Go here for a iist of recalled products and pictures.

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August 9, 2022 - from the Star-K:

Please be advised that Maui Farms Fruit Cocktail in Natural Juice, packed in #10 cans, bears an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. Corrective action is being taken.

June 16, 2022 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:

Hershey's cocoa 25lb bearing an OUD on the outer box is Parve. The label is getting updated.

May 20, 2022 from the Keystone-K:

Dorot Farm produce is available in several local stores. This produce is generally reliable regarding the separation of Terumah and Maaser however they rely on the heter mechira during the shemita year.

The policy of the Keystone-K is not to rely on the heter mechira and to consider such produce as containing kedushas shevi'is (sanctity of shemita).

If such produce comes into your possession it should not be given away. It is recommended to leave it outside and allow it to decay. It should not be thrown in the garbage while it is still edible.

If you have large amounts or if you have used it while cooking, please consult a competent halachic authority.

Kosher certificate under heter mechira is here.

Canada: Below Zero brand Whole Raspberries IQF recalled due to Norovirus

From the CFIA on the folowing dates: CFIA

Below Zero brand Whole Raspberries IQF recalled due to Norovirus.

The recalled product has been sold in Quebec, Saskatchewan and Ontario.