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Consumer Kashrut Alerts

Gold Medal Salmonella Outbreak Ends With 14 Sick

June 7, 2023 from the Food Poisoning Bulletin:

"The Gold Medal Salmonella outbreak ends with 14 people sick and three hospitalized, according to the FDA. That is an increase of one more patient in one more state since the last update was issued on May 1, 2023. That patient lives in Washington state.

"If you ate Gold Medal flour, especially if you ate raw cookie dough or cake batter, and have been ill with the symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning, see your doctor. You may be part of this outbreak.


General Mills Recalls Four Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour Varieties Dated March 27, 2024 and March 28, 2024

April 28, 2023 from the FDA:

General Mills today announced a voluntary national recall of two-, five- and 10-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour with a “better if used by” date of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024. The recall is being issued for the potential presence of Salmonella Infantis, which was discovered during sampling of the five-pound bag product.

This recall affects two date codes of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour in the five- and ten pound bags and two date codes of Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose Flour in the two- and five-pound bags. All other types of Gold Medal Flour are not affected by this recall.

Consumers are asked to check their pantries and dispose of the product affected by this recall. Consumers who have had to discard products covered by this recall may contact General Mills Consumer Relations at 1-800-230-8103.

Guidance from the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control(CDC) warn that consumers should refrain from consuming any raw products made with flour. Salmonella Infantisis killed by heat through baking, frying, sautéing or boiling products made with flour. All surfaces, hands and utensils should be properly cleaned after contact with flour or dough.

Package UPC

000-16000-19610

Recalled Better if Used by Date 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024

Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose 10LB Flour

Package UPC

000-16000-19580

Recalled Better if Used by Date 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024

Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose 2LB Flour

Package UPC

000-16000-10710

Recalled Better if Used by Date 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024

Gold Medal Bleached All Purpose 5LB Flour

Package UPC

000-16000-10610

Recalled Better if Used by Date 27MAR2024 and 28MAR2024

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8470

Kashrut Information: Pearl Milling Company Syrup

June 6, 2023 from the OU in response to the editor's question:

The original flavor syrup is indeed DE.


Kashrut Information - Aunt Jemima's Lite Syrup

September 13, 2021 from the OU in response to the editor's question:

Aunt Jemima's Lite Syrup bearing an OUD is DE.


Kashrut Information - Pearl Milling company syrup- used to be Aunt Jemima's

September 1, 2021 from the OU in response to the editor's question:

The Pearl Milling original syrup is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).

What does DE mean? Parve products made with heat on dairy equipment may be eaten after meat, but not with meat.
Some kashrus agencies use a DE symbol, but the OU has chosen not to use a DE designation because it is felt it may be confusing to the kosher consumer. Also, to be a true DE product, the equipment must be properly cleaned of residue after dairy production, and that level of cleanliness is sometimes difficult to maintain and guarantee.

Please note that it is possible that the manufacturer will reformulate this product and add a true dairy ingredient. You will not be able to know this, since the OUD kosher symbol will remain the same. We recommend that you call our office every 3 months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7760

Kashrut Alert: La Bri Osh French Chocolate Croissants

June 6, 2023 from the Manchester Beth Din

La bri Osh French Chocolate Croissants bear the NWK (North West Kosher) Pareve symbol. This product is dairy equipment and should not be eaten with meat. Products bearing the NWK (North West Kosher) symbol are products certified by the Manchester Beth Din that are dairy chalav stam or made on dairy chalav stam equipment.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8518

Shmitta Alert - Israeli Wines from 2022

May 31, 2023 from the MK


Shmitta Alert - Israeli Wines from 2022

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."


Shmitta Alert - Israeli Wines from 2015

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6760

Commonly Confused Kosher Symbols

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.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8517

Kashrut Information: Tabasco Green Jalapeno Sauce

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.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8516

Updated Israeli Milk Allergy Alert: Emek Hafer brand Pure honey from wild flowers and Taman brand Pure honey from wild flowers

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.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8515

Kashrus Alert: Stop and Shop #2633 New Haven – No Longer Certified

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.

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The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8514

Trader Joe’s instant coffee recalled over glass in product

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.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8513

T.W. Garner Food Company Issues Voluntary Recall on Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce Due to Undeclared Soy

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.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8512
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