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 The products from Church Brothers did not contain Salmonella and the recall has been rescinded.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
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Brand |
Item Description |
Lot Code |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Fresh | Green Onion Iceless 4x2lb Reg | CB272378 |
USA
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Brand |
Item Description |
Lot Code |
Container Type and Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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.
November 16, 2024 from the FDA
Grimmway Farms initiated a voluntary recall of multiple sizes and brands of bagged organic whole and baby carrots.
November 22, 2024 . The list of products can be found here
Various brands of organic carrots have been recalled because of microbial contamination - E. Coli - other pathogenic
What to do: Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products
Recalled brands include Bunny-Luv, Cal-Organic, Compliments Organic, and PC Organics
A full list of recalled products can be found here
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
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
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 |
Brand |
Product |
Size |
UPC |
Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nut works |
Raw whole pistachios |
150 g |
803871 603801 |
LOT: 24115063 |
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