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October 20, 2026 from the Star-K:

STAR-K recommends that ALL barley be checked prior to usage, even when there is a hechsher on the package. Infestation issues arise from improper storage, which is beyond the control of any hashgacha.
To check barley, follow these steps:

1. Place all the barley you wish to use in a white bowl.
2. Fill the bowl with water, a few inches over the top of the barley.
3. Allow to sit for 15-20 minutes.
4. If there are insects present, they will float to the top.

For images of insects commonly found in barley, click HERE.

October 1, 2026 from the FDA

Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. of Brooklyn, New York, is voluntarily recalling STARFISH SEAFOOD PREMIUM COLD SMOKED NORWEGIAN SALMON SLICED (227g/8oz) packages, because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The STARFISH SEAFOOD PREMIUM COLD SMOKED NORWEGIAN SALMON SLICED (227g/8oz) product was distributed in New York, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

The recalled product is identified as follows:

• Product Name: STARFISH SEAFOOD PREMIUM COLD SMOKED NORWEGIAN SALMON SLICED
• Brand: STARFISH SEAFOODD
• Net Weight: 227g/8oz
• Storage Method: Frozen
• Packaging: Vacuum-sealed plastic package
• UPC Code: 4751048940099
• Product Code: Best before: 27.11.2027 LOT: D080-148
• Country of Origin: Latvia

Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. is a wholesale distributor and did not manufacture the recalled product. The company has notified its affected customers and requested that they immediately discontinue the sale and distribution of the recalled product, identify any remaining inventory, and notify their customers as appropriate.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled STARFISH SEAFOOD PREMIUM COLD SMOKED NORWEGIAN SALMON SLICED are urged not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. at (718) 858-6720, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

October 19, 2026: From the Government of Canada:

One Degree Organic Food brand Sprouted Whole Wheat Flour recalled to misleading gluten free claim.

• One Degree Organic Foods Spouted Whole Wheat Flour
  Size:907 g
• UPC:6 75625 10414 5
• CodesBEST BY 19 AUG 2027;
  01 SEP 2027; 08 SEP
  2027; 21 SEP 2027; 05
  OCT 2027

British Ready Brek and Tesco Porridge Recall

October 15, 2026: From KLBD:

The following products have been recalled due to potential infestation which presents a food safety as well as a kashrut concern.

• READY BREK ORIGINAL 750g
  Best Before: 08/07/2027, 09/07/2027, 29/07/2027, 04/08/2027, 14/08/2027, 19/08/2027, 20/08/2027, 15/09/2027, 16/09/2027
• READY BREK ORIGINAL 450g
  Best Before: 01/07/2027, 02/07/2027, 21/07/2027, 22/07/2027, 18/08/2027, 19/08/2027, 17/09/2027, 22/09/2027, 01/10/2027
• TESCO SUPER SMOOTH PORRIDGE 750g
  All Best Before dates from 30/06/2027 to 25/08/2027 inclusive

Consumers who have purchased these products are advised not to eat them, but to return them (with or without the receipt) to the place of purchase, for a full refund. No other batches of the products, nor any other products have been affected. For more information click here.

October 2, 2026 from the FDA

LEASA Industries Co., Inc., is recalling the following products because seeds may have been contaminated with E. coli: Miami, FL 33147-6044

• LEASA Living Alfalfa Sprouts; packaged in plastic clamshell containers; KEEP REFRIGERATED; NET WT. 4 OZ. (113g); Grown & Packaged by: LEASA Industries Co., Inc., Mami FL 33147; Product of USA; UPC: 0 75465 55912 7
  Expiration Date (s): 9/4/26, 9/8/26, 9/10/26, 9/15/26, 9/17/26, 9/18/26
• LEASA Alfalfa Sprouts; packaged in plastic clamshell containers; KEEP REFRIGERATED; NET WT. 6 OZ. (170g); Grown & Packaged by: LEASA Industries Co., Inc., Mami FL 33147; Product of USA; UPC: 0 75465 11111 0
  Expiration Date (s): 9/4/26, 9/8/26, 9/10/26, 9/15/26, 9/17/26, 9/18/26