September 3, 2024 from SKS Kosher: :
"Y&B brand spring rolls bear a forged SKS kosher symbol. This product is not kosher. And was never certified by us."
August 27, 2024 from Kosher Atlanta: :
Cadranel’s Corner, MJCCA’s new outdoor cafe, is not under Orthodox supervision and may be selling some non-kosher items. This café is not recommended for kosher consumers.
August 23, 2024 from the FDA Enforcement Reports:
The following products have have been recalled because product contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in industry guidance (13.2ppb):
Code Information:
Distribution Pattern:
Recalling Firm: Refresco Beverages US Inc, 8112 Woodlnd Ctr Blvd Tampa, FL 33614-2403, United States
THE CHODOSH SEASON is approaching for Spring Wheat, Oats and Barley. Those who want to purchase Yoshon items to store over the Chodosh season should do so now. Please note that all grain and flour products that will be stored should be refrigerated to avoid insect infestation.
According to the Kashrus Agencies, all products can be assumed to be Yoshon until at least September 1, except for retail size bags of King Arthur and Gold Medal flours. The cut-off Best By date for King Arthur retail flours is 8/18/25. The cut-off Best By date for Gold Medal retail Whole Wheat flour is in the process of being confirmed. (Gold Medal retail All Purpose and Bread flours from plants GF and KC are made from Yoshon winter wheat. If one is machmir regarding shared
mills, the cut-off date is in the process of being confirmed.)
The following is the latest Chodosh update from the Kashrus agencies. Next update will bez”h be towards the end of August.
Information on Yashan and Pas Yisroel can be found on the Kashrut.comKOSHER CONSUMER BAKERY PRODUCTS SECTION.
July 25, 2024 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Liron Kravitz Food Import, Marketing and Trade Ltd. Issues a Recall for Its Product: Spicy Noodles. Recall in Hebrew is here
July 25, 2023: from Israeli Ministry of Health:
Upon inspection by the Food Services at the Jerusalem health bureau, listeria monocytogenes bacteria were found in the product: "Personal Dairy Savarin Cake" (sold frozen).
July 25, 2924 from Israeli Ministry of Health:
The Manufacturer Saar Baking Products Ltd. Issues a Recall for Its Product: Halva-Flavored Cream. Upon inspection performed by the Food Services in the Haifa Health Bureau, it was found that the product contained allergens of the sesame and soy type, with the sesame allergen not labelled under the allergen information label, while the soy allergen appeared in the allergen information label only as "may contain" and was not included in the list of ingredients.
Product name: Halva-Flavored Cream
Net weight: 900 grams, 450 grams
Packaged by: Saar Baking Products Ltd.
Last date for use: All "Last Date for Use" dates up to and including 25/7/2025
Barcode: 450 grams – 6212674024617, 900 grams – 6212674000505
Consumers with known sesame and soy allergies, as well as consumers who are allergic to the other allergens listed on the label, are urged to not consume this product.
Alert in Hebrew is here
August 14, 2924 from Israeli Ministry of Health:
Ambrosia SupHerb Ltd. Recalls the Product: Milk Thistle
Ambrosia SupHerb is informing its customers that an inspection that was conducted as part of its own quality control efforts found gluten, which is not marked on the product label in products that were marketed to the public.
Ambrosia SupHerb is informing its customers that an inspection that was conducted as part of its own quality control efforts found gluten, which is not marked on the product label in products that were marketed to the public.
The company is urging customers who are sensitive to gluten to avoid consuming products with expiration dates between 08/2024 and 03/2027.
Customers who are not sensitive to gluten can still consume these products.
Alert in Hebrew is here
August 29, 2024 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Altman Health Issues a Recall for Gummies C500
Barcode 7290019444152, Batch 2411438PSF, Expiration Date 01/07/2026, Manufacturer Top-Gum Industries Ltd. Testing conducted by Altman found several individual units that contain a product that does not correspond with the label.
The packages in which the mistake occurred contain the product Gummies Beauty, Barcode 7290017218281, which contains a combination of vitamins and minerals - Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, biotin, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, zinc and iodine.
Consumers who purchased the above product can contact the consumer service hotline at *6505 or via email at altman@altman.co.il to receive alternate products.
Alert in Hebrew is here
August 26, 2924 from Israeli Ministry of Health:
Notice to Consumers on the Presence of Olive Pits in the Product “Beit Hashita Olive Ring Cocktail 275 gr”
Following consumer complaints about Beit Hashita Olive Ring Cocktail 275gr, there is concern of presence of olive pits as a result of a manufacturing error.
Alert in Hebrew is here
September 1, 2924 from Israeli Ministry of Health:
The Manufacturer Eden Shir Sachar Ltd. Issues Recall of Halva Cookies. A Ministry of Health Food Services inspection found that the list of ingredients and allergens does not include any indication that the product contained a sesame allergen
Halva cookies with the expiration date, up to and including (best used before) 28/12/24
The company is asking consumers who are allergic to sesame and other allergens appearing on the label to not consume this product.
Eden Shir Sachar Ltd. is working to remove the product to correct the label and apologizes to its customers.
Call 052-8020000 if you have any question or need any clarification.
Alert in Hebrew is here
August 30, 2024: Corrected Name for New kosher slurpee flavor from 7-11.
Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Oreo Limited Edition (OU pareve)
The Kashrut.com Slurpee list can be found at www.kashrut.com/consumer/slurpees.
August 21, 2024: from the COR Detroit:
COCA-COLA OREO ZERO SUGAR Limited Edition soda, to be introduced in September, is Kosher and pareve and will bear an OU engraved into the can lid.
August 21, 2024: From the COR Detroit:
MORE MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS EXAMPLES AT ALDI: The following products currently have a mixture on the shelf of some labels with an OU and some without, due to different suppliers. Always check each individual item carefully.
August 21, 2024 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:
Kind Frozen Bars bearing an OUD are all dairy.
August 21, 2024: From the COR Detroit:
KORDAS’ / METROPOLITAN BAKING CO. ENGLISH MUFFINS are produced by a different company and are not certified by the K-COR / Vaad Harabbonim of Greater Detroit. Only Kordas’ / Metropolitan products that bear the K-COR symbol are certified.
July 4, 2024: From the COR Detroit:
KORDAS’ brand BREADS, ROLLS AND BUNS from Metropolitan Baking Co. are K-COR certified and Pas Yisroel (glow-plug method), even if the label does not bear the K-COR symbol, except GREEK STYLE PITA BREAD which is not certified Kosher and should not bear the K-COR symbol.
July 26, 2023 - From the COR Detroit:
KORDAS’ brand BREADS, ROLLS AND BUNS from Metropolitan Baking Co. are K-COR certified and Pas Yisroel (glow-plug method), even if the label does not bear the K-COR symbol, except GREEK STYLE PITA BREAD which is presently not certified Kosher and should have the K-COR symbol on the back covered with a sticker.
June 14, 2023: From the COR Detroit:
GREEK STYLE PITA BREAD from Kordas / Metropolitan Baking Co. that does not bear the K-COR symbol, or that has the symbol covered by a sticker, is not certified by the Council of Orthodox Rabbis / Vaad Harabbonim. Packages that do bear the K-COR are certified (not Pas Yisroel).
January 18, 2024 and August 21, 2024 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:
There are two versions of Kind Thins Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt Thins:
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