August 7, 2026 from the BDK Sao Palo Brazil
August 7, 2026 from the COR Canada:
Please be advised that cakes and doughnuts purchased from Haymishe Bakery should be treated as dairy and not Cholov Yisroel. A dairy whip was inadvertently used in place of the usual pareve whip. The error has since been corrected.
August 7, 2026 – from the FDA
Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
Recalled fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors to wholesalers and restaurants. ,p>Stores affected: Distributors, wholesalers, restaurants, and food service companies nationwide. At this time, Coast Citrus Distributors does not appear to supply jalapeños directly to grocery stores.
"Given the lack of details provided by Taylor Farms, CR’s experts advise consumers in those states to discard all iceberg lettuce out of an abundance of caution
"Taylor Farms, one of the country’s largest producers of salad greens, said Friday that it is recalling from the U.S. market all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after health officials identified a farm in the region as a potential source of the outbreak that has sickened thousands of people across the U.S. this summer.
"The recalled iceberg lettuce products were sent to Walmart stores, Jack in the Box restaurants, and major food service distributors, including Sysco, in 27 states between June 29 and July 16. The states that received the implicated lettuce, which the Food and Drug Administration said was being recalled due to possible contamination with the parasite cyclospora, were: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
"The list of implicated products includes Walmart’s house-brand Marketside, a Walmart spokesperson confirmed. The company has removed four bagged iceberg lettuce salad products from select Walmart stores in the 27 states implicated by the recall, spokesperson Rachael Simmons told CR. The removed products are 12- and 24-ounce bags of Marketside Bagged Iceberg Salad (UPC: 681131328944 and 681131328951, respectively) and 8- and 16-ounce bags of Marketside Bagged Shredded Iceberg Salad (UPC: 681131328968 and 681131532099). The products have “best by” dates ranging from July 18 to Aug. 3, 2026.
"The recall notices posted by Taylor Farms and the FDA are notably sparse on the essential details consumers need to easily identify affected products. The recall notice does not list the full brand names of the implicated products, and instead lists only what appear to be the abbreviations used internally by Taylor Farms to identify brands.
"Walmart’s Marketside house brand, for instance, was listed as “MKTSD” and Sysco, the U.S.’s largest food distributor, was listed as “SY.” Jack in the Box was listed as “JB.” All three companies confirmed that their products were part of the recall after being contacted by Consumer Reports. CR is working to confirm the identities of the five additional brands whose names are abbreviated in the recall notice. Taylor Farms did not immediately respond to CR’s questions about the identity of these brands.
"Given the lack of details, CR’s food safety experts advise consumers in the 27 states where Taylor Farms’ products were distributed to discard all iceberg lettuce out of an abundance of caution."
FDA recall is here
"Skip bagged salads, salad kits, and boxed salads from the grocery store, and avoid them at restaurants and fast food places, too. Michigan's warning on July 13 (unusual to go public before the FDA) is a strong signal of what they're seeing. Whole heads of lettuce are fine if you strip the outer 2-3 layers, since that's where contamination is most likely to sit."
"Michigan's investigation has yet to pinpoint a company or rule out other foods. Two dozen other states are still under active investigation. So avoiding other foods is reasonable. In previous outbreaks, the culprits were raspberries, fresh herbs (basil, cilantro), onions, and snap/snow peas. I would still avoid these, especially if you're high risk (pregnant, older, or immunocompromised).
"Stick to produce you can peel or cook. (If you have frozen berries from January, you should be in the clear as this outbreak likely started in May.)
"Cooking food to an internal temperature of 158°F is the only thing known to kill Cyclospora. This means sautéing raw spinach for about 1.5 minutes. (Turn your salad into a stir fry!)
"Microwaving doesn't work as well because heat spreads unevenly; research shows 45 seconds wasn't enough to kill Cyclospora, so go longer and check that every part, not just the surface, is steaming hot."
"Lettuce is Not The Only Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Being Investigated.
New York City health officials traced a much smaller cyclosporiasis outbreak in April, one of multiple case clusters the city’s epidemiologists have pursued this year, led to cilantro."
Ed. note: This posting is for information purposes only. The editor does not know if the recalled products are certified as kosher.
August 1, 2026: From Government of Canada:
Highline rganic Mini Bella Mushrooms - Sliced, 454 g, UPC 7 71163 00048 9, code 199AHMCF is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
August 3, 2026 Alerts & Notices from Kosher South Africa:
March 5, 2018 from a reader and confirmed by the OU with additional information from a reader on March 13, 2018 and reafirmed by the OU on October 26, 2020 and August 4, 2026:
The Trader Joe Cinnamon Rolls with Icing in a tube is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).
What does DE mean? Parve products made with heat on dairy equipment may be eaten after meat, but not with meat.
"From the OU: Some kashrus agencies use a DE symbol, but the OU has chosen not to use a DE designation because it is felt it may be confusing to the kosher consumer. Also, to be a true DE product, the equipment must be properly cleaned of residue after dairy production, and that level of cleanliness is sometimes difficult to maintain and guarantee."
"Please note that it is possible that the manufacturer will reformulate this product and add a true dairy ingredient. You will not be able to know this, since the OUD kosher symbol will remain the same. We recommend that you call our office every 3 months to reconfirm the DE status of this product."
From the OU in response to the editor's questions:
Ed. note: The already baked pull-apart Trader Joes Cinnamon Rolls are dairy OU-D. Contents include milk, butter
July 10, 2026: from the 5 Town Central:
"Regional emergency medical first responders have issued an urgent public safety alert to families following multiple emergency calls involving a specific brand of children’s candy. Emergency personnel from Hatzalah responded to several critical incidents where young children experienced airway obstructions while consuming Zazers Pop Lick Tutti Frutti candies, prompting the immediate community advisory.
"The product features a pacifier-shaped hard lollipop design that medical responders warn poses a severe choking hazard for infants and young children. Due to the physical shape and structural design of the novelty treat, the candy piece can potentially detach or become lodged in a small child’s throat, creating an immediate medical emergency. Safety officials are strongly advising parents, caregivers, and local vendors to immediately discard the product and ensure it is kept out of the reach of toddlers and young children to prevent further injuries.
August 4, 2026: from the COR Detroit:
PLANTERS NUT PRODUCTS are acceptable only when bearing an OU symbol. Products bearing a K (which include most Planters Dry Roasted items and some Honey Roasted items) may contain gelatin, or may be produced on the same equipment as non-approved products.
Planters 24 Variety Pack and 36 Variety Pack boxes contain individually packed Salted Cashews and Salted Peanuts that bear an OU, and also individually packed Honey Roasted Peanuts that bear a K. Only those with an OU are recommended.
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