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April 1, 2024 from the OU:

Nature Nate's Popped Sorghum<(all varieties), Nature Nate's LLC, LA Center, WA:

The Orthodox Union does not certify any Nature Nate's Popped Sorghum products. Some internet images of Nature Nate's Popped Sorghum show an unauthorized OU mark. The OU mark on these images are not authorized by the Orthodox Union. If you see Nature Nate's Popped Sorghum products in the marketplace (other than the internet), please provide details to kosherq@ou.org.

March 30, 2024 from the FDA:

Tropicale Foods of Modesto, CA is voluntarily recalling 5,224 units of Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack with best by date of “MO Best By 10/11/2025”, because the mango bars in the variety pack have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Product was distributed at retail locations in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgina, Wisconsin, West Virgina, Washington, DC, and certain locations in Europe.

The product best by date can be found on the bottom of the retail box. A photograph of the package can be found below.

Finished product testing on the mango bars revealed that the finished product may contain Salmonella. The company has ceased distribution of the affected product. The company is conducting an investigation as to what caused the problem and will take effective action to prevent any future issue.

Consumers who have the affected product should dispose of and not consume this product. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 909-563-3090 between 8 am and 5 pm pacific, Monday to Friday.

March 28, 2024 from the Baltimore Jewish Life:

– Kayco, a Bayonne, NJ based company, is advising of a Market Withdrawal of a limited amount of their Ta’amti 17.6 oz Passover Gluten Free Potato Bourekas. In some instances; Packages may be labeled as “Gluten Free Potato Bourekas” but contains Gluten Free Mushroom Bourekas, both bourekas – Mushroom and Potato are gluten free and Kosher for Passover. Although mushrooms are not considered a common food allergy, they can trigger an allergic reaction among people sensitive to mushrooms.

This market withdrawal was initiated when the company received a notification by our QC regarding the mislabeling. The company has received no reports of illness or injury to date. We immediately informed all retailers who had purchased this lot code about this withdrawal and instructed them to inspect their inventory or remove any potential affected product on their shelves.

Only packages bearing the Lot Code below, may potentially have Gluten Free Mushroom Bourekas in the “Gluten Free Potato Bourekas” package.

March 29, 2024 from the FDA:

Shawnee Milling Company of Shawnee, Oklahoma is recalling 5 lb.Food Club brand All Purpose Flour with Best if Used by date 03/07/2025, because it may contain undeclared milk and egg.

The recalled Food Club All Purpose Flour was distributed retail stores in Ohio and New York.

As of Feb. 6, 2024, the FDA reported receiving adverse events associated with use of Nurse Assist products and is further evaluating this information. Avanos has not been directly contacted with any reported adverse events.

The product comes in a 5 lb., blue paper pack marked Best if Used by 03/07/2025 on the top of the front panel of the bag. See Example below.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered by the firm that an equipment breakdown during production could have allowed allergen cross-contact.

Consumers who have purchased 5 lb. Food Club All Purpose Flour Best if Used by 03/07/2025 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-654-2600 8 AM – 5 PM CST Monday through Friday.

London Beth Din Kashrut Alert on Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise & First Update to The Really Jewish Food Guide 2024

March 13, 2024 from the London Beth Din:

The following sizes of Heinz Seriously Good Mayonnaise and Heinz Seriously Good Light Mayonnaise are certified Parev with or without the MK logo:

• Plastic bottles 565ml and 800ml
• Glass jars 480ml and 710ml

To check the status of other Heinz Mayonnaise click here.

First Update to The Really Jewish Food Guide 2024 is at here.