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Weis Markets Issues an Allergy Alert for Weis Quality Premium Sea Salt and Caramel Ripple Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Soy and Coconut Allergens

November 23, 2022 from the FDA.

Weis Markets today said it has issued a recall for 108 containers of Weis Quality Sea Salt Caramel Ripple Ice Cream (48oz) since the product may contain undeclared soy and coconut allergens.

Product may have been distributed in 197 Weis Markets’ stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and West Virginia.

The container says Weis Quality Sea Salt Caramel Ripple Ice Cream and the lid says Weis Quality Caramel Caribou Ice Cream. The ice cream is packaged in a scround container with a UPC of 041497-01288 and with a sell by date of 11/08/23. This was produced on 11/08/22. The sell by date can be located on the bottom of the container. An example of the container and lid has been included with this release.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that product containing soy and coconut was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of soy and coconut. Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by a temporary breakdown in the company’s production and packaging process.

Customers who have purchased this product may return it for a full refund.

Customers requiring additional information may contact Weis Customer Service at 1-866-999-9347 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm EST.

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Kashrut Alert: Unauthorized KVH labels – Teixeira Bread

November 24, 2022 - from KVH Kosher:

Unauthorized KVH Kosher bakery labels were affixed to Teixeira bread products at the Stop and Shop on Ave Y in Brooklyn.
These products are not certified.

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Kashrut Information - Cranberries

November 23, 2022 from the cRc Twitter feed:

Per our canned fruit guidelines (https://askcrc.org/item/Food/1122), cranberry sauce - jellied & not jellied, including Ocean Spray - is recommended, as long as it has no kosher-sensitive ingredients or country of origin...or make your own.

November 23, 2021 from the cRc Twitter feed and AskcRc:

Planning your #cranberry dish for #Thanksgiving? Search "cranberry" at http://askcRc.org, & find out the brachos for cranberries, whether dried, frozen, or fresh cranberries need a hechsher & more! P.S. Ocean Spray #cranberrysauce - jellied or not - IS recommended.

Cranberries (Berachos): Recite the bracha of Ho’adamah before eating, and Borei Nefashos afterwards.
Cranberries, dried: Requires Certification Does not need to be checked for insect infestation.
Cranberries, fresh: Acceptable Without Certification
Cranberry Sauce, Canned: Acceptable Without Certification if it contains no kosher-sensitive ingredients. In this context, citric acid, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, and water are not kosher sensitive.

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Israeli Produce Information

November 23, 2022 from the cRc Twitter:

For produce coming from Israel, please be aware that there are issues regarding the halachos of shemittah, terumah, and ma’aser. This includes bell peppers, which you may notice at Jewel in Evanston. Remember to always check labels for country of origin.

Chives from Israel at Trader Joes
From the London Beth Din "avoid till the middle of Jan 2023".

Schmitta oranges and grapefruit in the stores this year are shmitta

List of Shmitta dates for various produce items from Institute under the leadership of Dr. Moshe Zaks. Rav Shaul Reichenberg.

Information on Terumos, Maasros and Shmitta can be found at https://www.kashrut.com/consumer/vegetables

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Kosher Alert Lucky Charms Complete Marshmallow Pancake Mix

November 22, 2022 from the OU:

Lucky Charms Marshmallow Pancake Mix, General Mills, Inc. Mexico has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Lucky Charms Complete Marshmallow Pancake Mix. Some boxes produced for Mexico bear an unauthorized OU D mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

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Mexican Kashrut Alert: Guerreras-Ochoa flour tortillas

November 16, 2022 from the KMD Kosher Twitter:

Translated by Google Translate:

Guerreras-Ochoa brand flour tortillas no longer have kosher supervision, even bearing the KMD logo on their packaging.
Note: The flour tortillas that come with KMD in the lotus number or with the purple KMD seal with the legend partida especial, are from production that was permitted and certified.

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British Kashrut Update: Marmite

November 20, 2022 from the London Beth Din:

Kosher Marmite is now available in kosher shops! Only 600g tub is kosher when 'KLBD Kosher' is inkjetted on the lid.

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Kosher Alert: Basbussa Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA

November 17, 2022 from the OK:

Basbussa, 8338 W 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90048 has an unauthorized Use of OK Symbol:
Basbussa Restaurant, located at 8338 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048 is displaying an unauthorized OK symbol on their website and menus.
This restaurant is not certified by OK Kosher Certification.
Corrective actions are being taken.

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Kosher Alert: Restaurants in New York Area

November 18, 2022 from the Queens Vaad:
Queensvaad Establishment Alert:
Mana Brazilian Fusion & Bar, located at 185-01 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366, is now CLOSED
October 23, 2022 from the Great Kosher Restaurants Facebook:
Lulu's (formerly known as Mustard) in Staten Island is NO LONGER KOSHER, and serving meat and milk together.

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Bliss Balls brand and Everland brand chocolate products recalled due to undeclared milk

November 11, 2022 from the CFIA:

Chocolate confections recalled because of a Food - Allergen - Milk

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Bliss Balls	Chocolate	50 g	0 59443 25251 4	All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Bliss Balls	Chocolate	150 g	0 59443 25101 2	All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Bliss Balls	Chocolate	285 g	0 59443 25201 9	All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Bliss Balls	Chocolate Brownie	285 g	0 59443 25207 1	All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Bliss Balls	Chocolate Cranberry	285 g	0 59443 25203 3	All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Bliss Balls	Chocolate Ginger	285 g	0 59443 25202 6	All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Everland	Chocolate Almonds	113 g	0 59443 75094 2	All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Everland	Chocolate Cashews	113 g	0 59443 75093 5	All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Everland	Chocolate Hazelnuts	113 g	0 59443 75092 8	All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Everland	Organic Almond Chocolate Bark	113 g	0 59443 25383 2	All codes where milk is not declared on the label
Everland	Organic Hazelnut Chocolate Bark	113 g	0 59443 25381 8	All codes where milk is not declared on the label

The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, and Quebec, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

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