May 31, 2023 from the MK
January 23, 2023 from the editor
Wines from the Shmitta year will start appearing in stores. Some will say "heter mechira" and some will say "otzar beth din."
June 2, 2023 from the RCF Vaad (Rabbinate of Central and North Florida)
Ed. note: As always check with your L.O.R. as to which symbols meet your statndards.
June 1, 2023 from Rabbi J. Greenblatt in repsonse to a question from the editor:
Tabasco Green Jalapeno Sauce is certified as kosher by Rabbi Greenblatt even when missing the K.
May 27-29, 2023 from the Efoodalert.com:
Emek Hefer Apiary recalls Emek Hafer brand Pure honey from wild flowers (350g; Use by 05/03/2026) and Taman brand Pure honey from wild flowers (350g squeeze bottle; Use by 04/25/2026) due to undeclared milk.
May 25, 2023 from KVH Kosher:
The in-store bakery at Stop and Shop #2633, 150 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511 is no longer under KVH Kosher certification.
The Stop and Shop at 112 Amity Road is still certified.
May 26, 2023 from the Food Safety News.
"Trader Joe’s is recalling their brand of instant Cold Brew Coffee after being alerted by their suppliers that the product may contain pieces of glass.
"There is concern that consumers may have this product in their homes because of its long shelf life.
"Recalled product:
"As of the posting of this recall, no injuries have been reported to date, and all potentially affected product has been removed from sale.
"Consumers who have purchased or received donations of any Instant Cold Brew Coffee with the aforementioned date codes, should not use them.
"Consumers should discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
May 25, 2023 from the FDA:
T.W. Garner Food Company is voluntarily recalling 50,688 bottles of 12 oz. Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce with best used by 120623T 065239 UPC 0 75500 10011 6 because some of the bottles may contain Texas Pete® Extra Mild Wing Sauce which contains soy.
The product can be identified as a 12 oz. glass bottle with orange sauce, called Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce. The only product affected has best used by 120623T 065239 printed on the cap of the product.
The recall was initiated after a report was received from a direct customer that a bottle labeled as Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce was located instead of Texas Pete® Extra Mild Wing Sauce. The bottle of Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce was missing the allergen declaration of soy. Investigation indicates the problem was caused by applying the wrong label during a portion of the production run.
Product was shipped to distribution centers and retail stores located in AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX & VA. Consumers with a soy allergy or sensitivity who have purchased Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce with a best used by 120623T 065239 with a UPC 0 75500 10011 6 are urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Mrs. Katerine Cardoso, Quality Assurance Manager at (336) 231-6417 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm EST or email at ContactUs@garnerfoods.com.
May 28, 2023 from a reader:
Pediatric D-Vite Drops made by Akron Pharma Labs bears an faux kosher symbol. The symbol that claims the product is kosher was created by a Indian company that certifies products. No recognized rabbinical certification is associated with this symbol.
posted May 25, 2023
The gelatin is in the microbeads
May 24, 2023 from the FDA:
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is voluntarily recalling certain Tastykake® Chocolate Kandy Kakes due to undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The product being recalled was distributed on May 11, 2023 to retail customers in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, and West Virginia. The packages have an “Enjoy By” date of June 5, 2023 on the side of the package, and UPC 0 25600 00225 4.
The recall was initiated after the firm discovered that certain packages of Tastykake® Chocolate Kandy Kakes contained Tastykake® Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes. The ingredient statement for the Chocolate Kandy Kakes does not declare that peanuts are in the product. No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date. Following is information about the product involved in the recall. People allergic to peanuts should not consume this product if the “Enjoy By” date, UPC and/or Product Code below are printed on the package.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | UPC # | “ENJOY BY” DATE |
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Tastykake® Chocolate Kandy Kakes | 0 25600 00225 4 | June 5, 2023 |
Affected product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumer
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