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Yoshon Information: TYNI Product Manual, Kemach Foods and Kosher South Africa Yoshon Bulletin

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Correction Notice: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Laboratory Error Incorrectly Resulted in Recall of Church Brothers Farms Green Onions - Recall Rescinded

November 25, 2024 from the FDA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has determined that a laboratory error incorrectly caused the October 18, 2024 recall announcement concerning Church Brothers Farms’ Green Onions. The products from Church Brothers did not contain Salmonella and the recall has been rescinded.

On October 18, 2024 Church Brothers Farms voluntarily recalled 1271 cases of Green Onions due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This action was based on information received from the CFIA that a single product sample had tested positive for its presence. While distribution of this product was limited to a small number of retail and foodservice customers in Canada and USA, Church Brothers acted quickly and in conjunction with both the CFIA and US FDA to ensure rapid compliance with the recall.

Following the positive Salmonella result, the CFIA completed the whole genome sequencing (WGS) analysis of the Salmonella isolate, the results of which indicated that the sample could have been cross-contaminated with the laboratory’s positive control strain.

After further internal review, the CFIA conclusively determined that cross-contamination had indeed occurred. The CFIA also confirmed that the cross-contamination was an isolated event, and no other samples were affected.


October 18, 2024 from the FDA

Church Brothers, LLC (“Church Brothers Farms”) is voluntarily recalling 1271 cases of green onions because of the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Distribution was limited to a small number of retail and foodservice customers in Canada and USA (Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia). Church Brothers Farms has notified these customers and is working with them to ensure rapid compliance with the recall.

Canada

Brand

Item Description

Lot Code

Imperial Fresh Green Onion Iceless 4x2lb Reg CB272378

USA

Brand

Item Description

Lot Code

Container Type and Lot
code location

Church Brothers Green Onions Iceless 4x2lb Reg Church Brothers Mexico CB272378 Clear bag, product code located in front of the
bag.
Trader Joe’s Green Onion Iceless 24x6oz
Reg Trader Joe’s Mexico
CB272378,
Pack Date
092524
Brand retail bag with pack
date label on back of bag
Imperial Fresh Green Onion Iceless 4x2lb Reg CB272378 Clear bag, product code
located in front of the
bag

This recall is the result of a single product sample collected by Canadian Food Inspection Agency that indicated the presence of Salmonella. The Company promptly reported this issue to Food & Drug Administration. To the knowledge of Church Brothers Farms, no illnesses have occurred or been reported to date.

Only those products that are named in this announcement are being recalled. No other products are affected by the recall.

In the event customers or consumers have the recalled product in their refrigerators, they should be discarded and not consumed.

Consumers with questions or concerns may contact Church Brothers Farms Consumer Hotline 1-877-590-0428 8:00am to 4:00pm PST Consumer Email: consumerinfo@churchbrothers.com.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9029

F&S Fresh Foods Recalls Whole Foods Market Organic Carrot Sticks and Organic Carrots & Celery Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Potential E. coli Contamination

November 21, 2024 from the FDA

F&S Fresh Foods, Sacramento, CA is recalling Whole Foods Market 15 oz. Organic Carrot Sticks and Whole Foods Market 15 oz. Organic Carrots & Celery that should no longer be in stores but may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. The recall was initiated after F&S Fresh Foods was notified by Grimmway Farms that whole organic carrots supplied to F&S Fresh Foods may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) O121:H19.

These products were sold at Whole Foods Market stores in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, and Nevada.

The containers are plastic clamshells as pictured below. Coding information will include the letters “GH” followed by three digits ranging from 236 – 284. Best if sold by dates range from 9/1/24 to 10/19/24.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (888)449-9386, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PT, Monday through Friday.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9065

Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O121:H9: Organic Carrots (November 2024)

November 16, 2024 from the FDA

Grimmway Farms initiated a voluntary recall of multiple sizes and brands of bagged organic whole and baby carrots.


A full list of recalled products is here. These products are likely no longer available for sale in stores but could be in people’s homes.


Canada: Various brands of organic carrots recalled due to E. coli O121

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9056

Food Safety Recall of Great Value Cinnamon Rolls

November 19, 2024 from the FDA:

Great Value Cinnamon Rolls 16.5oz UPC 078742201160, 12 retail units per case have been recalled because of pieces of plastic in product. Lot # L092525200 269X

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9063

OU Kosher Alert Plant Junkie Restaurant

November 20, 2024 from the OU:

Plant Junkie Restaurant, Plant Junkie, NYC NY
Issue: The Orthodox Union does not certify Plant Junkie, a restaurant located in lower Manhattan. Some marketing materials were sent out stating that they obtained kosher certification, and the OU mark is on that marketing material. The use of the OU mark is unauthorized.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9062

OU Kosher Alert Krinos Stuffed Vine Leaves

November 20, 2024 from the OU:

Krinos Stuffed Vine Leaves, Krinos, Bronx NY has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Krinos Stuffed Vine Leaves. Some cans bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9061

Star-K Yoshon Update

November 19, 2024: from the Star-K:

"The STAR-K Yoshon Guidelines page on our site has been updated with the first installment of the Yoshon Quick Reference Guide. Further updates will be issued as we receive more information."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9060

MK Yoshon Information: Pita Royale, HomeMade and Canko

November 18, 2024: from the MK:

Please note that as of Thursday morning, Pita Royale pitas will no longer be certified as Yoshon.
We will keep the community updated as we gather information regarding other establishments that use Pita Royale products.


October 9, 2024: from the MK:

"We are pleased to inform you that the MK is actively working with Pita Royal to extend their Yoshon production for as long as possible. As of now, we expect Pita Royal to remain Yoshon until the end of October.

"Additionally, HomeMade and Canko bread products will continue to be Yoshon until the end of October. After that, all products, except for their bread products, will remain Yoshon."


MK Yoshon Alert: Pita Royale

October 1, 2024: from the MK:

This year, Pesach falls on Motzei Shabbos, since we want to avoid creating crumbs in our homes during that Shabbos, for convenience purposes, many families generally prefer to use pitas as part of their Shabbos meals instead of Challa.

Please be advised that as of next week, Pita Royale’s production may no longer be considered Yoshon.

For those who wish, we recommend purchasing Pitas before Rosh Hashana, double-wrapping and freezing them in preparation for Shabbos Hagadol.

We are working on the possibility of extending Pita Royales yoshon production for a couple more weeks; however, to be on the safe side, we recommend purchasing the pitas before Rosh Hashana.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9016

Canadian Health Recall: Nut works brand raw whole pistachios recalled due to Salmonella

November 17, 2024 from the CFIA:

Nut works raw whole pistachios have been recalled because of microbial contamination - Salmonella
What to do: Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products
Distribution: Ontario

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

Nut works

Raw whole pistachios

150 g

803871 603801

LOT: 24115063
BB: 24-APR-2025
LOT: 24124013
BB: 3-MAY-2025
LOT: 24150134
BB: 29-MAY-2025
LOT: 24166010
BB: 14-JUN-2025
LOT: 24178008
BB: 26-JUN-2025
LOT: 24220072
BB: 7-AUG-2025
LOT: 24243022
30-AUG-2025
LOT: 24247163
BB: 3-SEP-2025
LOT: 24289078
BB: 15-OCT-2025

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

Nut works

Raw whole pistachios

150 g

803871 603801

LOT: 24115063
BB: 24-APR-2025
LOT: 24124013
BB: 3-MAY-2025
LOT: 24150134
BB: 29-MAY-2025
LOT: 24166010
BB: 14-JUN-2025
LOT: 24178008
BB: 26-JUN-2025
LOT: 24220072
BB: 7-AUG-2025
LOT: 24243022
30-AUG-2025
LOT: 24247163
BB: 3-SEP-2025
LOT: 24289078
BB: 15-OCT-2025

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