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January 14, 2025 from FDA:

The Quaker Oats Company today issued a recall of a limited number of two pound boxes of Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix that may contain undeclared milk, after being alerted by a retail partner. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product.

Consumers would have been able to purchase this mix as early as November 18, 2024. The product included in this recall was distributed to certain retailers in the following 11 states: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, Utah and Wisconsin.

The recalled product is in a cardboard box, and the “BBD” information listed below can be found on the top panel of the box:

If consumers have an allergy or sensitivity to milk, they should not consume the product and discard it immediately. Quaker has informed the FDA of this action.

Consumers with the product described above can contact Quaker Consumer Relations at 1-800-407-2247 (9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday–Friday).

January 13, 2025 from the OK:

Pinewood Fresh PTY LTD (2 Centreway, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia)m Cousin Johnny’s Meatballs in Beef Ragu has an unauthorized OK:
Cousin Johnny’s Meatballs in Beef Ragu, sold in Australia, bear an unauthorized OK.
OK Kosher does not certify this company or their products.
Corrective actions are being taken.

January 10, 2025 from FDA

Lifestyle Evolution Inc., is recalling select lots of NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Pretzel nutrition bars because they may contain undeclared milk.

This is the same recall announced by customers selling these products, including Amazon, Costco Wegmans, Giant Eagle, on December2, 2024 and not an expansion or different recall. NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip and NuGo Dark Pretzel are individually wrapped bars packed in 12 or 18ct Multipack boxes. NuGo’s item numbers for the bars are: 52101 for NuGo Chocolate Chip bars and 52901 for NuGo Dark Pretzel bars. The recalled product lot codes are Best By dates of- Dark Chip: 12/21/2025 through 12/23/2025, and Dark Pretzel of 12/14/2025 through 12/16/2025. Product was distributed through select retailers and online, nationwide.

This recall includes NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip and NuGo Dark Chocolate Pretzel product with this manufacturing code printed on the package:

The recall was initiated after the firm received 11 consumer reports of allergic reaction experienced after consuming the product. As part of the firm’s ongoing investigation, the product was tested and found to contain milk, which is not indicated on the packaging. The firm’s investigation is ongoing

Recalled product can be returned to the place you purchased. For more information or assistance, please contact us at 1-888-421-2032 (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5p.m. EST) or contact@nugonutriton.com.

From the OU in response to a question from the editor: The presence of a small amount of milk is an allergen concern, it does not affect kashrus status.

January 9, 2025 from the OU:

Rold Gold Auntie Anne's, Cinnamon Sugar Flavored Pretzel Twists, Frito-Lay Inc., Plano TX has a missing D - Dairy Designation:
The Orthodox Union certifies Rold Gold Auntie Anne's Cinnamon Sugar Flavored Pretzel Twists as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredients and allergen statements. Some packaging bears a plain OU without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

January 10, 2025 from Earth Kosher:

Please be advised that the tea products sold by Local Roots Kombucha of Vista, CA are not Kosher certified by EarthKosher at this time.
These products should not be used even when bearing the EarthKosher symbol.
If the product is seen for purchase, please email a photo as well as the location where the product is being sold to: KashrusAdmin@earthkosher.com
Corrective action has been taken.