April 16, 2025 from the FDA:
Harvest NYC Inc of Brooklyn, NY 11231 is recalling its 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled Enoki Mushrooms were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 200g, green plastic package marked with UPC Barcode 6975730520101 on the back label, distributed by Hofood99 Inc., 21903 56th Ave Oakland Gardens, NY 11364.
The contamination was discovered after samples were collected from a store in Buffalo, NY and subsequent analysis by NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Laboratory revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in some 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom.
Consumers who have purchased 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom from January 11- 31, 2025 are urged to destroy the products immediately or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at (718) 596-0777.
April 8, 2025 from the cRc:
Please be advised that Corn Nuggets Cheese sold by Nutstop incorrectly bears a cRc logo without the “Dairy” designation. This product contains Dairy as stated on the ingredient panel and allergen warning. Corrective action is being taken.
April 7, 2025 from the FDA:
Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Inc., Elmwood Park, NJ ia recalling Dr. Praeger s California Veggie Fries 8oz, UPC 80868-1931404, LOT NUMBER I24BI-01A
The adulterated product was distributed to the following states: CT, MA, IL, MD, NY, PA, TX, CA, IN, CO, NH, WI, GA, NJ, FL because of an undeclared Allergen (Soy).
April 7, 2025 from the OU:
Issue: How is Kedem Light grape juice made and is there a question of “boser” (unripe grapes)?
Kedem lite grape juice has become indispensable for many seeking to lower sugar intake while partaking of Kiddush and the Arba Kosos. The secret to low-sugar grape juice is to use lower-sugar grapes. Kedem Light Grape Juice uses early harvest Concord grapes which are picked at about 11-13 Brix. (end-harvest concord grapes will reach 18 Brix). Some have questioned whether these grapes are "boser" (unripe grapes).
The beracha on boser is Ha'odama (not Ha'Eitz) and Sharei Teshuva writes that the beracha on juice made from boser grapes is Shehakol (not Ha'Gafen). However, the grapes in question are full sized and purple. They look the same as other ripened Concord grapes and taste less sweet and more tart than regular grapes. The Mishnah Berurah writes that once grapes have the appearance of ripened grapes, they are no longer boser. Furthermore, the Levush writes that boser refers to grapes that cannot be made into wine. This does not apply to these grapes, since they can be made into a wine albeit with lower alcohol level (about a 5-6%). To lower the sugar more, Kedem Light Grape juice is also diluted with about 33% water. Therefore, the Beracha on Light Grape Juice is Borei Pri Ha’Gafen. It is not recommended to add additional water to Lite grape juice.
April 4, 2025 from Star-K:
Jars of Jasmine Gourmet Roasted Eggplants, produced in Greece and distributed by A TO Z of Brooklyn, New York, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol.
NOTE: Product also bears another agency's certification for Passover, but that certification informed STAR-K that they have no knowledge of the production. Consumers are therefore advised not to use this product year-round or on Passover.
April 3, 2025 from the FDA:
T.W. Garner Food Company is recalling select lots and sizes (see below table) of Texas Pete® Habanero Buffalo Sauce because bottles may contain Sriracha Sauce. The Sriracha Sauce contains sulfites which are not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
T.W. Garner Food Company is also recalling select lots and sizes (see below table) of Texas Pete® Sweet CHAbanero Sauce because the bottles fail to contain the labeled ingredient Aged Peppers (Red Habanero Peppers, Salt, Vinegar).
Please check herw for a full list of products and pictures.
The firm discovered during an internal quality testing of the products that bottles of Habanero Buffalo Sauce actually contained Sriracha Sauce. Upon review of the two labels, it was determined that the Habanero Buffalo Sauce may contain undeclared sulfites, since the Sriracha Sauce contains sodium bisulfite as a preservative. No illnesses have been reported to date.
The impacted products were distributed between 02/05/2025 to 03/26/2025. The best by date is located on the top of the side of the 2 fl oz bottles, on the back label for the 20 oz bottles, on top of the cap for the 12 fl. oz and 0.5 gallon jugs. These products were shipped to distribution centers and retail stores located in CA, CO, CT, IL, MA, NC, NJ, OH, VA, & VT.
Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Mrs. Katerine Cardoso, Director of Quality Assurance at (336) 231-6417 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm EST or email at ContactUs@garnerfoods.com
April 3, 2025 from the cRc:
Please be advised that some packages of Kasia's Potato Pancakes, sold in grocery stores in the greater Chicago area, have been mislabeled as cRc-Dairy. However, the product remains cRc-Pareve as previously labeled (and is not Kosher for Pesach). Other products sold by Kasia are appropriately labeled (some of which are Dairy or not labeled as Kosher).
June 20, 2024 from the Chasam Sofer certification, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu – Safed
The following items have been recalled due to a failure in proper supervision and certification by those responsible of these foods:
Clarification letter from Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Pevzner in Hebrew is here:
Translated by Rabbi Nissan Zibell: In response to many inquiries, I would like to clarify that all Israeli dairy products and cheeses produced by the Makabi company (Kesh Service) in France are made under my strict supervision and in the presence of experienced and G-d-fearing mashgichim (who have been working with us for many years and are not affiliated with any other Kashrus agency). Our trained mashgichim meticulously supervise from the beginning of milking or production, until the end of the packaging (not relying on the concept of Yotzeh Venichnas- a mashgiach going in and out). This is based on the the tradition I received from my father of Rabbi Hillel Pevzner A”H, Rabbi of the Lubavitcher Congregation in France, who gave his life to establish Kashrus in the country of France and beyond. He was the the first to introduce Cholov Yisroel milk into France. We strive to adhere to all instructions that he gave us, to strengthen and elevate Kashrus standards, especially in the matter of Cholov Yisrael, which it is known that Chabad Chassidim gave their lives for Cholov Yisrael and to keep Kashrus to the strictest standard.
This includes all our products, both those sold in France and other countries, as well as those imported to Israel (the "Chug Chatam Sofer B"B stamp on the products is only for import into Israel.)
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