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September 30, 2026 from the NY Dept. of Agriculture

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard A. Ball today warned consumers in Oneida County and the surrounding area not to consume unpasteurized raw milk from Big Brook Farm due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Big Brook Farm is located at 6063 Weaver Road, Lee Center, NY 13363. To date, no illnesses have been reported to the Department associated with this product.

A sample of the milk collected by an inspector from the Department was discovered to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. On September 24, 2026, the producer was notified of a preliminary positive test result. Further laboratory testing, completed on September 29, 2026, confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the raw milk sample. The producer is now prohibited from selling raw milk until subsequent sampling indicates that the product is free of harmful bacteria.

The Department recommends that any consumers who purchased raw milk from Big Brook Farm immediately dispose of it and call the farm at (315) 281-5306. It is important to note that raw milk does not provide the protection of pasteurization. Pasteurization is a process that heats milk to a specific temperature for a specific amount of time. Pasteurization kills the bacteria responsible for numerous illnesses and diseases such as listeriosis, salmonellosis, campylobacteriosis, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria, and brucellosis. Pasteurization of milk is recognized internationally as an effective means of preventing outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, including listeriosis.

October 1, 2026 from the OU

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory retail store. The store in Chicago has a statement on its window "OU D Kosher Certified". This is an unauthorized use of the OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

• Star-K Schach Mat Guidance
• September 24, 2026 from the The STAR-K. The following STAR-K establishments in Baltimore will have a sukkah available during Chol Hamoed:
  • Accents Grill/Serengeti
  • Caramel’s Pizza
  • Cocoaccinos/Pie 18
  • Croustille Cafe
  • David Chu’s China Bistro
  • Goldberg’s Kosher Bagels
  • Mama Leah’s Gourmet Pizza
  • Taam Thai
  • Yossef's Laffa-Milia
    Please note: Other establishments may be open for takeout only. STAR-K policy only allows dine-in service when a sukkah is available on the premises.
    Please check with each establishment to confirm operating hours.
    Space in the sukkah may be limited.
• Chessed Hospital sukkah guide is here. Guide is from 2025. Confirm with hospital for this year.
• September 25, 2026 from AKC Kosher:
  Formaggio Mio, Honey and Challah, and Toco Grill will have sukkahs available over Chol Hamoed.
• September 29, 2026 List of ORB Restaurants which will have a Succah is here
• List of KLBD Restaurants which will have a Succah is here
• LulavandEsrogforSuccos Information is here

Ed. note: Additional information will be added when it becomes available.
Sukkot 2025 information is here. Check any information posted there to see if it is still correct today.

September 25, 2026 from FDA

Product: Recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses: medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeno jack, and Monterey jack sold at retail in 8-oz or 16-oz packages and available to food service customers or wholesalers in 5-lb loaves.

Stores affected: Sold at retailers nationwide and online.

Recommendations

• Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers grass-fed raw milk cheeses (medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeno jack, or Monterey jack varieties). Consumers who purchased recalled cheese may return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
• This product has a long shelf life. Check your refrigerators and freezers for the recalled raw milk cheeses and throw them away. If you refrigerated or froze cheese without the original packaging and can't tell if it’s part of the recall, throw it away.
• Consumers, restaurants, retailers, and foodservice customers who purchased or received recalled raw milk cheese, including wholesale products, should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that it touched.

September 24, 2026 from FDA

Galil Importing Corp of Hauppauge, New York is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age/ body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time (e.g., weeks to months) permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other longterm health problems.

Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning (UPC 794711005484) was distributed to retail stores, grocery stores, delis, and supermarkets located in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida & Illinois between 11/18/2025 and 09/07/2026.

The product is packaged in 90 g transparent plastic containers (case pk of 6units). The lot code GAP11304 can be found on the side of the container under the ingredient line.

The recall was the result of a sample collected and analyzed by Maryland Department of Health (MDH) that revealed the product contained elevated levels of lead.

Galil Importing Corp immediately initiated a voluntary recall and is notifying customers to stop distribution and sale of the affected product and place remaining inventory on hold.

Consumers should not consume the product and should either discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company Galil Importing Corp on 1-516-496-7400 M-F 9a-5p (ET).