October 12, 2018 from the KVH:
Kupel's Bakery, 421 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446 is beginning to operate on Shabbos. KVH Kosher would like to clarify as follows:
Kupel's Bakery is not a Jewish owned enterprise and is not subject to the Laws of Shabbos. Therefore, following established KVH policy the ownership may decide to open on Shabbat.
Kupel's remains fully certified at the highest standards of Kashrus and remains Pas Yisrael.
The owners are fully committed to kashrus & Mashgichim continue to have full access at all times including Shabbos
December 4, 2018 from the OU:
Shawarma Guys Restaurant, Shawarma Guys, London ON has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Shawarma Guys in London Ontario. The OU symbol on the store is unauthorized. Corrective actions are being implemented.
December 4, 2018 from the OU:
Corners Sour Cream & Onions Veggie Crisps, BFY Brands LTD., London UK has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Corners Sour Cream & Onions Veggie Crisps. Some bags were printed with an unauthorized OU D symbol. This product is sold in Europe. Corrective actions are being implemented.
December 4, 2018 from the FDA:
Chukar Cherries of Prosser, WA expands a recall on Ultra Dark Chocolate product because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The products were distributed in AK, AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, KS, ME, MN, MO, MT, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, WA through retail stores. The product is sold in plastic pouches, net wt. 7.5 oz., and is labeled with the following UPC codes and Best By dates that can be found underneath the UPC code on the back side of the package:
| Recalled Product | UPC | Best By |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra Dark Chocolate Black Forest Cherries | 0 11261 23907 8 | 11/2019 |
| Ultra Dark Chocolate Cocoa Pecans | 0 11261 22507 1 | 10/2019 |
| Organic Ultra Dark Vanilla Chocolate Rainier Cherries | 0 11261 27207 5 | 10/2019 |
| Organic Ultra Dark Orange Chocolate Tart Cherries | 0 11261 27507 6 | 10/2019 |
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that ultra dark chocolate containing milk was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of milk.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The company has revised labels on new lots to include the allergen advisory statement since November 2018. Consumers who have questions or have purchased the recalled product may contact Chukar Cherries at 1-509-786-2055 from 8am to 5pm PDT.
December 4, 2018 from the OU:
SE Grocers Frozen Blackberries, Southeastern Grocers, Jacksonville FL has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Frozen Blackberries. Some SE Grocers Frozen Blackberries bags were printed with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
August 31, 2018 from the BDK (Beit Din Kashrut Sao Palo Bazil):
odos os produtos da CHEZ LUCIE PAVETERIA – MARCIA COHEN, não estão mais sob supervisão da BDK.
Translated by Google translate: All products of CHEZ LUCIE PAVETERIA - MARCIA COHEN are no longer under the supervision of BDK.
December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 from Food Safety News
The Israeli Ministry of Health has reported almost 40 cases of Salmonella infection linked to tahini products that have also sickened five people in the United States. The Ministry of Health found a possible connection between the Salmonella accumulation and tahini by Achdut with expiry dates April 7, 2019, through May 21, 2019.
The Chef's Warehouse is recalling Soom brand tahini products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soom | Chocolate Sweet Tahini Halva Spread | 340 g | 071318CH | 7 91154 34932 8 |
| Soom | Sesame Premium Tahini | 454 g | 18-109, 18-121, and 18-123 | 7 18088 34741 1 |
| Soom | Sesame Premium Tahini | 39.6 lb | 18-109, 18-121, and 18-123 | 7 18088 34732 9 |
December 3, 2018 - From Kosher Check:
Please be advised that Howe Sound Brewery is no longer certified kosher by the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of British Columbia (Kosher Check).
December 3, 2018 from the OK:
Melinda’s All Products, Figueroa Brothers, Coral Springs, FL 33065 has an UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL:
All Melinda’s brand products bear an unauthorized OK kosher symbol. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.
November 30, 2018 from the COR Detroit:
One 16 oz. can of BUSH'S BEST HONEY SWEET BAKED BEANS with no OU and containing bacon was mistakenly sold this week at One Stop Kosher Food Market and has not been accounted for. Please check your products.
Only Bush's Best Vegetarian Baked Beans (labeled in Canada as "Sweet & Tangy Vegetarian Baked Beans ") is Kosher and bears the OU symbol. Always check the label of every can.
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