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OU Kosher Alert Quaker Caramel Macchiato Hot Cereal

December 10, 2025 – from the OU

Quaker Caramel Macchiato Hot Cereal, Quaker, Chicago IL has a missing D - Dairy Designation:
The Orthodox Union certifies Quaker Caramel Macchiato Hot Cereal as an OU - Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some packaging was printed with an OU mark, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

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South African Kosher SA Newsletter December 2025 / January 2026

December 8, 2025: From South African Beth Din:

Pomegranates POLICY INFORMATION: Most pomegranates available in SA are locally sourced and therefore do not require separation of Terumot and Ma'aserot. If the pomegranates’ origin is unknown, separation is not required. However, some are stringent and separate without a brocha.
Simba Smoked Beef flavoured CRISPS STATUS CHANGE: Simba Smoked Beef flavoured Crisps status will be changing from parev to dairy from February 2026.
Woolworths Crumbed Fish STATUS CHANGE: Although some Woolworths crumbed fish products appear identical, only those displaying the BD logo are kosher certified as they use multiple certified and non-certified production sites.

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Yoshon Information: MK Updates, Lieber's and KLBD

December 4, 2025: Yoshon Network:

December 10, 2025: MK Yoshon Updates:

Kosher Pizza Bar- Cavendish Mall: This is to inform the community that due to stock issues, Kosher Pizza Bar at Cavendish Mall is currently not certified Yoshon. We are working together to try and correct the situation. If corrected, will update the community. Until further notice, the restaurant should be considered not Yoshon. We thank Kosher Pizza Bar for their efforts until now in providing the community with Yoshon pizza.
Please note that IGA at the Cavendish Mall continues to offer freshly baked, MK Yoshon certified pitas throughout the season. They are available on the regular shelves in the Pita section. To identify them, look for an IGA label that says “PITA ... CUIT SUR PL” (see image above).
For the latest Yoshon Updates we remind our consumers refer to the Yoshon section on the MK website: https://mk.ca/latest-yoshon-updates
CLICK HERE to download the latest Yoshon product list.
CLICK HERE to download the Yoshon Establishment list.

December 2, 2025: MK Yoshon Updates:

Pita Royale: This is to inform the community that as of December 3rd, 2025, Pita Royale products will no longer be Yoshon.
The MK would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Pita Royale for maintaining Yoshon for as long as was possible for them.
CLICK HERE to download the latest Yoshon product list.
CLICK HERE to download the Yoshon Establishment list.

www.kashrut.com/consumer/baked_goods presents compiled information on yoshon and pas yisroel.

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OU Kosher Alert Wet Hydration Kiwi Strawberry Protein Water Naturally Flavored Enhanced Beverage

December 9, 2025 – from the OU

Wet Hydration Kiwi Strawberry Protein Water Naturally Flavored Enhanced Beverage, Wet Beverages, LLC, Las Vagas NV has a missing D- Dairy Symbol:
The Orthodox Union certifies Wet Hydration Kiwi Strawberry Protein Water Naturally Flavored Enhanced Beverage as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statement. Some cans bear a plain OU symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

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Kosher Beer Alert

Breaking Brews The Beer Balagan, Video or audio explanation by Rabbi Fishbane explaining the resent developments in beer.
December, 2025 from UK information KF Kosher:
- Permitted: Unflavord beer brewed by large national breweries may be used
  Not recommended/should be avoided:
  - Flavoured beer- these often contain complex ingredients and additives that require kosher supervision
  - Stout- these products may contain lactose and are considered dairy (cholov akum)
  - Beer from micro ro craft breweries- due to the possibility that non-kosher ingredients are used on equipment in these facilities. It should only be accepted if produced under reliable hashgachoh
November 17, 2025: From the OU:
KASHRUS ALERT: Starting Jan. 1, '26, the OU will require all beer served in OU-certified establishments or events to have reliable kosher certification, due to new brewing methods and additives. Many national brands remain acceptable, but all craft beers will now need a hechsher.
Lists of acceptable beers:
- OU_OK_StarK_KF_KSA Acceptable Beer List.
- cRc Acceptable Beer List
November 20, 2025 from the London Beth Din:
There is no change to KLBD advice that all unflavoured Beer purchased in the UK is approved Parev.
For a list of beers which are KLBD certified or have been specifically checked click here.
Specialist 'craft' beers are not covered by this guideline.
More information and link to acceptable beer lists can be found at the Kashrut.com Kosher Alcoholic Beverage Information page.

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Israeli Food Safety Recall: Frozen Strawberries, Madanei Gal Hummus

December 3, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Voluntary Recall of 500g Frozen Strawberries; A.M. Sharon Marketing Ltd. wishes to inform the public that an inspection conducted by the Food Service of the Northern District Health Bureau found pesticide residue violations in the frozen strawberries product.
Product details:
- Frozen strawberries, 500g
- Production date: 01/2025
- Expiration date: 12/2026
- Product barcode: 7290013220561
- Produced for Rami Levy Shivuk Hashikma
Recall in Hebrew is here
November 18, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
L.G. Gal Salatim Ltd. Recalls Products: 3 kg Israeli Hummus Salad; 3 kg Asli Tahini (Asli) Salad; 4 kg Israeli Hummus
Following a notice from the raw-material supplier that salmonella was detected in the raw tahini used to produce some of our products, the company is voluntarily recalling the following items:
1. Israeli Hummus Salad Brand: Madanei Gal Net weight: 3 kg
2. Israeli Hummus Salad Brand: Madanei Gal Net weight: 4 kg
3. Asli Tahini Salad Brand: Madanei Gal Net weight: 3 kg
- Manufacturer: Gal Salads
- Expiration dates: All expiration dates from 19/11/2025 through 02/12/2025, inclusive.
- Barcode: Israeli Hummus 4 kg – 7290013850430 Israeli Hummus 3 kg – 7290013850331 Tahini Salad 3 kg – 7290013850546
Recall in Hebrew is here

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Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. Recalls Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted, 34 oz and 11.5 oz Packages Because Of Possible Health Risk

December 5, 2025 here

Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. of Warren, OH has issued a recall for Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted 34 oz Tubs and Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted 11.5 oz bags because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Item / Description

Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted 34 oz (964 grams)
- packaged in a plastic tub
- UPC 077890421314
- Lot code: 58041 BEST BY: JUL 28, 2026
Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted 11.5 oz (326 grams)
- packaged in a plastic bag
- UPC 077890421352
- Lot code: 58171 BEST BY: AUG 10, 2026

The lot code and best by on the Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted 34 oz (964 grams) can be found on the side of the tub above the nutrition label.

The lot code and best by on the Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted 11.5 oz (326 grams) can be found on the back of the bag below the nutrition label.

The issue was discovered after routine testing by our supplier found one lot of raw pistachios to be positive for Salmonella. A recall was initiated after determining these pistachios had been further used in the production of the Deluxe Mixed Nuts products.

Consumers who have purchased Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted 34 oz (964g) Tub OR Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted 11.5 oz (326g) Bag with the above lot codes can return them to the service desk for a full refund. Those with questions may contact Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663, available daily from 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. EST.

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Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Limited Voluntary Recall of 1 SKU of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama

December 2, 2025 here

Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of 70 cases of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches and sold in the following U.S. states: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama.

This recall is limited to 1 SKU and 2 Code Dates previously recalled in July. This action is not an expansion of that prior recall and is being conducted out of an abundance of caution.

The affected cartons include individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as Cheese variety even though the product may be a Peanut Butter variety. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming this product.

All outer cartons affected are labeled correctly and provide an allergen advisory statement indicating that the product “contains peanuts.”

This recall is exclusively for the RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons with Best When Used By Dates listed in the grid below, available at a limited number of retail stores nationwide. No other RITZ products or Mondelēz Global LLC products are included in, or affected by, this recall.

Product Description	Retail UPC	Best When Used By Dates	Product Images
27.6 oz. RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches - 20 Count (20 x 1.38-oz. 6-pack carton)	44000 07584 2	8 JAN 26 15 Jan 26 “AE” Plant Code Only (located on top of package)	See Image above

Cartons containing only RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches are not affected. In addition, cartons containing either RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches or RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack with different Best When Used By Dates and Plant Codes than those listed in the above grid are not affected by this recall.

Consumers who have a peanut allergy should not eat these products and should discard any product identified in the grid above. Consumers can contact the company at 1-844-366-1171 Monday–Friday, 9 am to 6 pm ET.

Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts U.S. Voluntary Recall of Four Carton Sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Due to Labeling Error

July 8, 2025: from the FDA:

Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall of four carton sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches (8-pack, 20-pack, and 40pack cartons of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, as well as the 20-pack RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack carton) manufactured in the United States and sold nationwide. The affected cartons include individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as Cheese variety even though the product may be a Peanut Butter variety. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts may risk serious or life-threatening allergic reactions by consuming this product.

All outer cartons affected are labeled correctly and provide an allergen advisory statement indicating that the product “contains peanuts.”

This recall is exclusively for the 8-pack, 20-pack, and 40-pack RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich cartons and the 20-pack RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack carton, with Best When Used By Dates listed in the grid below, available at retail stores nationwide. No other RITZ products or Mondelēz Global LLC products are included in, or affected by, this recall.

A detailed list of products can be found here

Cartons containing only RITZ Cheese Cracker Sandwiches are not affected by this recall. In addition, cartons containing either RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches or RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety Pack with different Best When Used By Dates and Plant Codes than those listed in the above grid are also not affected by this recall.

The recall was initiated after Mondelēz Global LLC discovered that film packaging rolls used to package individually wrapped products containing peanut butter may contain defects due to a supplier error. Corrective actions are being taken to help ensure this issue does not recur.

Consumers who have a peanut allergy should not eat these products and should discard any product identified in the grid above. Consumers can contact the company at 1-844-366-1171, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week to get more information about the recall. Consumer Relations specialists are also available Monday–Friday, 9 am to 6 pm ET.

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Mid-Day Squares – Kosher Status Update

December 5, 2025: From the COR:

Please be advised that all Mid-Day Squares products produced on or after October 6th (EXP: 2026MAR06) are now certified Kosher Dairy and are no longer pareve.

Products manufactured between October 6th (EXP: 2026MAR06) and November 17th (EXP: 2026APR17) were labeled as pareve in error. These products are in fact Kosher Dairy.

Future production will bear the COR-D symbol, indicating the product’s Kosher Dairy status.

In the interim, both the outer boxes and inner film packaging will be inkjetted with “D / Not Pareve” to properly identify the new status.

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Kosher Alert Rawmio Mini Truffle Cake

December 4, 2025 from Earth Kosher:

Please be advised that Rawmio Mini Truffle Cake (5oz) manufactured by Windy City Organics bears an unauthorized EarthKosher symbol. If you see this product for sale, please email kashrusadmin@earthkosher.com noting the location.

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