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Friendly’s Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy/Wheat in Friendly’s Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

August 5, 2025: from the FDA:

Cookies & Cream ice cream because of undeclared soy and wheat. The recalled product was mistakenly packaged in Friendly’s Vanilla Bean ice cream cartons with a Cookies & Cream lid. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy and/or wheat run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled product was distributed through a single distribution center, UNFI, to retail stores in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

The recalled product is packaged in a 48 fl. oz. Friendly’s Vanilla Bean ice cream carton with a Friendly’s Cookies & Cream lid and a best by date of 11/26/25. The best by date can be found on the product lid. No other Friendly’s products are affected.

Consumers who have purchased 48 fl. oz. Friendly’s Vanilla Bean ice cream containers with a Cookies & Cream lid can return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 800-587-2259.

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Israeli Food Safety Recalls: Metuka Bakery Products, Sprite and Fanta Products, Ta'am Vareach Tumeric, Lotus Ice Cream Multipack (4 Bars) with Milk Chocolate Coating, and Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

August 8, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Metuka Food Service Ltd. Is Issuing a Recall of Certain Products: A test conducted by the Food Services of the Tel Aviv Healthcare Bureau revealed the presence of the Listeria monocytogenes bacterium in the product Crumble Cheesecake Mousse Strip.
- Product name: Crumble Cheesecake Mousse Strip
- 600 gr. Production date: 08/07/25
- Expiry date: 14/12/25
As a precaution, the company is collecting additional products, the following items:
- Product name: Large Birthday Cake
- Production date: 15/7/25
- Expiry date: 14/12/25
- Weight: 1.8 kg.
- Product name: Caramel Profiterole Strip
- Production date: 16/7/25
- Expiry date: 15/7/25
- Weight: 700 gr.
- Product name: Tiramisu Square
- Production date: 23/7/25
- Expiry date: 22/12/25
- Weight: 2.1 kg.
The public is urged not to consume these products.
Recall in Hebrew is here
July 25, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Import Company Sky Sip Ltd. is recalling its 150 ml Sprite and Fanta products. Following a consumer complaint, it was found that the beverage contains aspartame (a source of phenylalanine), which is not listed in the ingredients, and lacks the required warning: "Contains aspartame (a source of phenylalanine)". Phenylketonuria (PKU) patients are advised not to consume these products. The products are safe for the general population.
Products' details:
- Manufacturer: Coca-Cola Georgia
- Importer: Sky Sip Ltd.
- Sprite barcode: 54492127
- Fanta barcode: 54492578
- Manufacture date: April 6th,2025
- Expiry date: October 6th, 2025
Consumers who have the products and suffer from the above condition are requested not to consume these products.
Recall in Hebrew is here
July 23, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Ta'am Vareach Spices Ltd. wishes to inform its customers that a test conducted by the Food Services of the Be’er Sheva Health Bureau has revealed pesticide residues (chlorpyrifos) in a packaged turmeric spice.
- Brand name: Ta'am Vareach
- Weight: 80 grams
- Expiration date: May 12th, 2027
- Production code: 5132
- Barcode: 7290015324106
Consumers who possess this product are requested not to consume it.
Recall in Hebrew is here
August 3, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
The importer Premium Marketing Amos Diari Ltd. is issuing a recall for the product/s Lotus Ice Cream multipack (4 Bars) with milk chocolate coating. A test conducted by the importer revealed the presence of the Listeria monocytogenes bacterium in the product Lotus Ice Cream multipack (4 Bars) with milk chocolate coating.
Product name: Lotus cookie-flavored dairy ice cream bar with vegetable fat, coated in milk chocolate.
- Trade name: LOTUS BISCOFF
- Brand name: LOTUS
- Content: 284 gr/360 ml
- Manufacturer’s name: Lotus Bakeries Belgie
- Importer’s name: Premium Marketing Amos Diari Ltd.
- Distributor’s name: Diler B.M.D.
- Best before date: 09-2027
- Production date: 10/04/2025
- Barcode: 5410126037005
Consumers who have purchased this product/s should not consume it.
Recall in Hebrew is here
July 22, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Tnuva is issuing a recall today, Tuesday, July 22, 2025, of the following product due to the presence of mold in some products.
- Product name: Parmigiano Reggiano cheese 30% fat.
- Weight: 150 gr.
- Barcode: 7290110328474
- Kosher certification: Chief Rabbinate of Israel
- Expiry date: February 26, 2026
- BERTINELLI, Italy, produces the product.
The public is requested not to consume the products.
Recall in Hebrew is here

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Boursin brand Dairy-free Garlic & Fine Herbs Plant-based Spread recalled due to undeclared milk

August 1, 2025 From CFIA:

Boursin Dairy-free Garlic & Fine Herbs Plant-based Spread recalled due to undeclared milk.

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Boursin	Dairy-free Garlic & Fine Herbs Plant-based Spread	170 g	0 41757 02355 3	Best Before 2025/AUG/07

Ed. note: Boursin Dairy-free Garlic & Fine Herbs Plant-based Spread is certified OU-D.

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Kashrus Alert and Information: Dorot Farms

August 6: Dorot Farms list the OK on their website as part of their certifications.
From the OK in response to a question from the editor: "The OK does not certify Dorot Farms. The OK certifies Dorot Garlic and Herbs https://dorotgardens.com/products. The OK does not certify https://dorotfarm.com/quality
Corrective actions are being taken.

August 6, 2025 from the editor: Kosher certificate for Dorot Farms is here. The certificate lists that Terumos and maasros were taken.

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Kashrut Alert: Lady Liberty Sweet Chili Veggie Straws

August 4, 2025 from the cRc:

Please be advised that Lady Liberty Sweet Chili Veggie Straws, sold in Israel, indicates on the Hebrew sticker attached to the label that it is certified by cRc as Kosher D.E. The product is not certified by cRc Kosher. Corrective action has been taken.

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FDA Recall: Navarro Pecans

August 1, 2025: from the FDA:

Navarro Pecan Holdings, LLC, 2131 E State Highway 31 Corsicana, TX is recalling the following products bacause Pecans have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella,

FANCY MEDIUM PECAN PIECES 81124 561958 554707 6/13/2025 SDC1645 90 FANCY MEDIUM PECAN PIECES 81124 561965 554714 6/13/2025 SDC1645 90 FANCY MIDGET PECAN PIECES 81086 561845 554594 5/30/2025 SDC1505 56 FCY #15 HLVS 79291 561943 554692 5/21/2025 SDC1405 56 FANCY SMALL PECAN PIECES 81014 562088 554838 5/29/2025 SDC1495 56 FANCY SMALL PECAN PIECES 81014 562201 554951 5/29/2025 SDC1495 56 FANCY JR. MAMMOTH PECAN HALVES 81035 563565 556583 6/11/2025 SDC1625 6 FCY #15 HLVS 79291 562099 554849 5/21/2025 SDC1405 56 FCY #15 HLVS 79291 562100 554850 5/21/2025 SDC1405 32 FANCY JR. MAMMOTH PECAN HALVES 80801 561900 554649 6/5/2025 SDC1565 56 FANCY TOPPER PECAN HALVES 81165 562025 554774 5/30/2025 SDC1505 28 FANCY TOPPER HLVS/MED PCS BLEND 81070 562029 554778 5/28/2025 SDC1505 56 FANCY TOPPER HLVS/MED PCS BLEND 81072 562160 554910 6/10/2025 SDC1615 56 FANCY TOPPER HLVS/MED PCS BLEND 81072 562161 554911 6/10/2025 SDC1615 56 FANCY TOPPER HLVS/MED PCS BLEND 81072 562162 554912 6/10/2025 SDC1615 56 FANCY MEDIUM PECAN PIECES 81162 562058 554808 5/16/2025 UPS 7 FANCY JUMBO PECAN HALVES 81162 562059 554809 5/16/2025 UPS 3 FANCY EX-LRG/JUMBO PECAN HALVES 80991 561931 554680 5/19/2025 SDC1395 1500 FANCY LARGE PECAN PIECES 81160 561970 554719 5/15/2025 CP 4 FANCY SMALL PECAN PIECES 81163 562024 554773 5/22/2025 SDC1495 1 FANCY MEDIUM PECAN PIECES 81163 562060 554810 5/22/2025 CP 2 FANCY SMALL PECAN PIECES 81014 561940 554689 5/29/2025 SDC1495 56 FANCY SMALL PECAN PIECES 81014 561945 554694 5/29/2025 SDC1495 56 FANCY SMALL PECAN PIECES 81014 561982 554731 5/29/2025 SDC1495 56 FANCY SMALL PECAN PIECES 81014 561988 554737 5/29/2025 SDC1495 56 FANCY SMALL PECAN PIECES 81014 562020 554769 5/29/2025 SDC1495 56 FANCY SMALL PECAN PIECES 81014 562035 554784 5/29/2025 SDC1495 56
Code Information: 561958; 561965; 561845; 561943; 562099; 562100; 561900; 562025; 562029; 562160; 562161; 562162; 562058; 562059; 561931; 561970; 562024; 562060; 561940; 561945; 561982; 561988; 562020; 562035; 562088; 562201; 563565

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Kashrut Alert: Jewel white bread

August 4, 2025 from the cRc:

Please be aware that the Jewel brand of white bread, which usually bears the OU logo, is currently being sold without it. It should not be assumed to be kosher-certified unless the OU is clearly present on the package. The Jewel brand of wheat bread still correctly has an OU. Consumers are reminded to always inspect every package before purchasing.

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Kashrut Alert: Miele Gelato

August 1, 2025: from Tartikov Kashrus:

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FDA Recall: QBee Whipped Honeys

August 1, 2025: from the FDA:

The following QUEEN BEE GARDENS, 262 E Main St, Lovell, WYproducts have been recalled because Product may have small flakes of stainless steel in product.

Brand Name: QBee Whipped Honey Raspberry. Intended use: spread. Item is shelf stable. Packaging type: Jar. Net wt., 11oz. UPC: 788394182358.
Raspberry Lot Code: 206235 Interpreted as: made on 6/23/25
Raspberry: 129 jars
Brand Name: QBee Whipped Honey Pure. Intended use: spread. Item is shelf stable. Packaging type: Jar. Net wt., 11oz. UPC: 788394182006.
Pure Lot Code: 206235 Interpreted as: made on 6/23/25
Pure:112 jars
Brand Name: QBee Whipped Honey Huckleberry Intended use: spread. Item is shelf stable. Packaging type: Jar. Net wt., 11oz. UPC: 788394182259.
Huckleberry Lot Code: 206305 Interpreted as: made on 6/30/25
Huckleberry: 24 jars

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Hafroshs Challah Bulletin regarding store-bought sourdough starter from the CRC

July 31, 2025: from the CRC (Central Rabbinical Council
"Important notice for those using bought sourdough starter. Since your sourdough starter has already been subject to the mitzvah of challah, you are required to separate challah from every dough made with that starter- even if the dough is smaller than the minimum shiur. If the dough is smaller than the required shiur, challah should be separated without a bracha.
"A word of caution: Many people use bamboo bowls for preparing sourdough bread. Please note that bamboo can often be infested. Therefore, the sourdough bowl should be inspected by a qualified expert before each use."

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