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July 17, 2025 from the OU:

The Orthodox Union used to certify Ghost Hawk Brewing Company in Clifton NJ. Only the beer cans were certified. The Orthodox Union no longer certifies Ghost Hawk Brewing Company. Ghost Hawk Brewing Company also operates a retail establishment that only serves Ghost Hawk Brewing Company beers. The Orthodox Union never certified the retail establishment. Ghost Hawk Brewing Company was incorrectly listed on the Orthodox Union’s restaurant list. This has been corrected.

July 14, 2025 from the OU:

Sera Roasted Eggplants, Korhan Pazarlama Ve Dis Tic A.S., Istanbul Turkey has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Sera Roasted Eggplant products. Some labels, with the inkjet code "Aris Foods" bears an unauthorized OU sticker. Corrective actions are being implemented.

July 17, 2025: from the COR Detroit:

Due to Kashrus violations, Dave’s Sweet Tooth Toffee is no longer certified by the Council of Orthodox Rabbis / Vaad Harabbonim and is not acceptable, even when bearing the Council’s K-COR symbol. Corrective action is being implemented.

July 14, 2025: from the FDA:

Danone U.S. is voluntarily recalling YoCrunch® products sold at retail stores nationwide due to the potential presence of plastic pieces in the dome topper. If consumed, the plastic pieces could potentially cause a choking response. The issue is isolated only to the separately packaged topper and does not impact the separately packaged yogurt. This recall applies to all flavors and sizes of YoCrunch® products currently inmarket, as summarized on the table below.

Consumer complaints have reported the presence of plastic pieces in the toppers, which have the potential to cause choking. The plastic pieces are transparent, may have sharp edges, and could present a risk to consumers because some pieces are between 7 and 25 mm in length. This voluntary recall was initiated on July 11, 2025, and is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company is working swiftly with retail partners to remove the impacted product from shelves, while it works to address the issue and bring back the YoCrunch® products so many people enjoy.

Consumers who have purchased the affected YoCrunch® products should not consume them. For information on refunds, please contact the YoCrunch® Consumer Care Line at 1-877-344-4886. Consumer Care specialists are available to speak live Monday - Friday, 9am to 6pm ET.

Packages / containers will appear like this: See Images Below

Impacted product names and code dates are below.

Company Contact Information Consumers:
YoCrunch® Consumer Care Line 
1-877-344-4886

Media:
Karissa Seltz
Us.media@danone.com

July 11, 2025: from the FDA:

LLK TRADING INC. of Linden, NJ, is recalling its 200g packages of “Needle Mushrooms” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The product comes in a 200 gram, clear plastic packaging on the top and blue (non-transparent) on the bottom.

Consumers who have purchased the 200 gram packages of “Needle Mushrooms” are urged not to consume the products and to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:00pm (EST) at (908)-290-3061.