November 29, 2023 from the FDA:
GHGA, LLC is voluntarily recalling select fresh-cut products made from whole cantaloupe subject to a previously announced product recall initiated by Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh, due to potential Salmonella contamination.
All GHGA fresh-cut fruit products associated with the recalled whole cantaloupe associated with the outbreak have expired, however consumers who have purchased these items and may have frozen them for later use are urged not to consume the products and to dispose of them immediately or return the items to their local store for a full refund.
The fresh-cut fruit products containing recalled cantaloupe were distributed to Kroger stores in Alabama and Georgia, Sprouts stores in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, and Trader Joe’s retail stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The products are packaged in clear square or round plastic containers, marked with a “sell by” date and a lot code on the label.
Products Table is here
Other pictures of recalled products are here
Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should contact customer service at 888.449.9386 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM PT.
November 27, 2023 from the FDA:
Kwik Trip, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of three varieties of fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products listed below because they contain cantaloupe from TruFresh which has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
Due to the now expanded recall of fresh, whole cantaloupes by TruFresh, Kwik Trip, Inc. is issuing this recall. Cantaloupes recalled by TruFresh were used as a raw material in Kwik Trip, Inc. fruit cup and tray products listed below.
This recall includes the following fresh-cut fruit cup and tray products containing cantaloupe with sell-by dates of November 4, 2023, through December 3, 2023. Products were distributed to Kwik Trip, Kwik Star, Stop-N-Go, Tobacco Outlet Plus Grocery, and Tobacco Outlet Plus convenience stores in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Michigan, Illinois, and South Dakota.
| Product Description | Container Size | UPC | Sell By Date Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIXED FRUIT CUP | 6OZ | 39779 00240 | 11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023 |
| CANTALOUPE CUP | 6OZ | 39779 00213 | 11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023 |
| FRUIT TRAY | 16OZ | 39779 00248 | 11/4/2023 – 12/3/2023 |
Kwik Trip, Inc. takes the safety and integrity of the products it sells seriously. If customers have product affected by this voluntary recall, they should discard it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 608-781-8988.
November 24, 2023: From the FDA
Pacific Trellis Fruit, LLC dba Dulcinea is initiating a voluntary recall of 4,872 cases of Malichita brand whole cantaloupe. The voluntary recall is due to the FDAs ongoing investigation of an outbreak involving Malichita brand cantaloupe. The cantaloupes have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The products were distributed between October 18th - 26th in California, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin, and sold in various retail supermarkets. The whole cantaloupe is packed in corrugated cartons, the price look-up sticker is labeled “Malichita”.
The list of recalled cantelopes is here
November 24, 2023: From the CFIA
Canteloupes recalled because of Salmonella contamination
Brand |
Product |
Size |
UPC |
Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Malichita |
Cantaloupes |
N/A |
N/A |
Affected products were sold between October 11, 2023 and November 14, 2023, inclusive. |
Rudy* |
Cantaloupes* |
N/A* |
N/A* |
Affected products were sold between October 10, 2023 and November 24, 2023, inclusive.* |
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Possibly other provinces and territories
November 15, 2023: From the FDA
SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC, of Nogales, Arizona which does business under the name “Trufresh” (“Trufresh”) has expanded its recall of all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label, to include the following additional sales order numbers distributed between October 16, 2023 and October 23, 2023 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The additional sales order numbers are: 128663, 128712, 128713, 128662, 128680, 225252, 225231, 419719, 419721, 419828, 419803, 612235, 612273.
The Cantaloupes are packaged in cardboard containers bearing the “Malichita” Label (picture attached). The cantaloupes also have an individual PLU sticker placed upon each cantaloupe in the form of the attached picture. As shown in the picture, the PLU sticker has a top half which is white which has the word “Malichita” written in script in black letters. The bottom of the PLU sticker is black and has the number “4050” prominently displayed in white letters together with the words “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique”. This label will identify individual Malichita cantaloupes purchased by consumers.
November 17, 2023 Canadian recall of Malichita brand Cantaloupes recalled due to Salmonella is here
November 8, 2023: From the FDA
SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC, of Nogales, Arizona which does business under the name “Trufresh” (“Trufresh”) is recalling all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label, sold under the following sales order numbers between October 16, 2023 and October 23, 2023 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella:
The Cantaloupes were distributed directly to the following States in the United States: Arizona, California. Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida and Canada. The Cantaloupes would have reached consumers through retail produce markets which may be located in states other than those listed above.
The Cantaloupes are packaged in cardboard containers bearing the “Malichita” Label (picture attached). The cantaloupes also have an individual PLU sticker placed upon each cantaloupe in the form of the attached picture. As shown in the picture, the PLU sticker has a top half which is white which has the word “Malichita” written in script in black letters. The bottom of the PLU sticker is black and has the number “4050” prominently displayed in white letters together with the words “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique”. This label will identify individual Malichita cantaloupes purchased by consumers. Trufresh is performing this recall after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced a similar recall of cantaloupes packaged with the same Malichita label and bearing the same PLU due to possible salmonella contamination for cantaloupes sold to Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono.Trufresh’s investigation has revealed that the above-listed order numbers may have been associated with the cantaloupes sold to Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono.
Consumers should take the following actions:
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may obtain additional information by contacting Rafael Roiz, Tru Fresh’s representative Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time at (520) 394-7370.
November 11, 2023 from the CFIA
Cantaloupes recalled because of Microbial Contamination - Salmonella
Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products.
Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Possibly other provinces and territories
Brand |
Product |
Size |
UPC |
Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Malichita |
Cantaloupes |
N/A |
N/A |
Affected products were sold between October 11, 2023 and November 14, 2023, inclusive.* |
November 21, 2023 from the FDA:
CF Dallas, LLC is voluntarily recalling select fresh-cut products made from whole cantaloupe subject to a previously announced product recall initiated by Sofia Produce, LLC dba Trufresh due to potential Salmonella contamination. All CF Dallas fresh-cut fruit products associated with the recalled whole cantaloupe have expired, however consumers who have purchased these items and may have frozen them for later use are urged not to consume the products and to dispose of them immediately or return the items to their local store for a full refund.
As of November 22, there have been no illnesses reported related to CF Dallas fresh-cut products. The fresh-cut fruit products containing recalled cantaloupe were distributed to select retail stores in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Illinois, Texas, and Louisiana. The products are packaged in clear square or round plastic containers, marked with a lot code and “best by” date on the label.
Voluntarily recalled items include the specific products, lot codes, and expiration dates below. No other products are affected.
| Brand Name | Item Name | UPC | Wt | Lot | Best By Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshness Guaranteed | Seasonal Blend | 6 81131 18048 1 | 10oz | NCC 0103 NCN 0103 |
11/7/2023 11/10/2023 |
| Freshness Guaranteed | Seasonal Blend | 6 81131 18049 8 | 16oz | NCC 0103 NCN 0103 |
11/7/2023 11/10/2023 |
| Freshness Guaranteed | Seasonal Blend | 1 94346 12155 7 | 42oz | NCC 0103 NCN 0103 |
11/7/2023 11/10/2023 |
| Freshness Guaranteed | Melon Trio | 1 94346 09717 3 | 16oz | NCC 0103 NCN 0103 |
11/7/2023 11/10/2023 |
| Freshness Guaranteed | Melon Mix | 1 94346 12151 9 | 32oz | NCC 0103 NCN 0103 |
11/7/2023 11/10/2023 |
| Freshness Guaranteed | Fruit Blend | 6 81131 03704 4 | 16oz | NCC 0103 NCN 0103 |
11/7/2023 11/10/2023 |
| Freshness Guaranteed | Fruit Bowl | 6 81131 18023 8 | 40oz | NCC 0103 NCN 0103 |
11/7/2023 11/10/2023 |
| Freshness Guaranteed | Seasonal Fruit Tray | 6 81131 18022 1 | 48oz | NCC 0103 NCN 0103 |
11/9/2023 11/12/2023 |
| Freshness Guaranteed | Fruit Mix | 1 94346 12152 6 | 32oz | NCN 0103 | 11/10/2023 |
| Freshness Guaranteed | Cantaloupe Chunks | 6 81131 18014 6 | 10oz | NCC 0103 NCN 0103 |
11/7/2023 11/10/2023 |
| Freshness Guaranteed | Cantaloupe Chunks | 6 81131 18015 3 | 16oz | NCC 0103 NCN 0103 |
11/7/2023 11/10/2023 |
| RaceTrac | Fruit Medley | 0 74641 00248 8 | 6oz | NCC 0103 NCN 0103 |
11/7/2023 11/8/2023 |
Consumers who have questions or would like to report adverse reactions should contact CF Dallas, LLC customer service at 281-651-5400 Ext 5400 Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM CT.
November 23, 2023 - from the London Beth Din in response to a question from the editor:
This is a change since last year.
We would now advise that none of the Kendamil products which are currently sold in the US are KLBD certified.
The KLBD certified UK products are not available in the USA but they can be ordered from www.koshertrader.co.uk
October 27, 2022 - from the London Beth Din in response to a question from the editor:
Kendamil First Infant, Follow on and Toddler Milks are KLBD certified Dairy even if they do not have the logo.
June 15, 2022 - from the London Beth Din in response to a question from the editor:
The Kentamil products shown below have now been Kosher certified by KLBD Dairy have now been certified by KLBD as DAIRY (not Cholov Yisroel) ( KLBD-D, similar to OU-D) and will be sold in the USA due to formula shortage.
June 15, 2022 - from the FDA, revised on June 27 with information from the London Beth Din in response to a question from the editor:
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on additional steps it has taken that will lead to more infant formula available in the U.S. under the agency’s recent increased flexibilities.
Company: Global Kosher (United Kingdom)
Product(s): Kendamil First Infant Formula with Iron (Kosher formula)
Type of Formula: General
Estimated Quantity/Bottle Equivalent: More than 4.8 million cans (more than 8.5 million pounds or more than 128 million full-size, 8-ounce bottles)
Availability: Immediate -- 25,000 cases (150,000 cans) will be in the first shipment and then 200,000 cases (1.2 million cans) per month afterwards
Where to Find More Information About the Products: Expected to be sold mostly in kosher supermarkets, but also in some mainstream retailers that sell kosher milk.
June 27, 2022 from the London Beth Din in response to a question from the editor:
Cholov Yisroel version available which is sold by Global Kosher and this has a Kedassia hechsher and sold only to Kosher stores.
November 20, 2023 from the OU:
Agromonte Basil Pesto, Rosso Ciliegino Agricola S.r.l., Chiaramonte Gulfi, Italy has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Agromonte Basil Pesto. Some jars bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
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