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Israeli Carrots Information

Israeli carrots are now being sold in stores outside of Israel. These products require tithing to be used. Kashrut.com has links to information from various agencies about this at www.kashrut.com/consumer/vegetables/#TITHING.

May 13, 2016: From the OU Halacha Yomis:
May I presently buy Israeli carrots after the recent Shmita year? (A consumer’s question)
A. Israeli carrots currently being sold in the U.S. (May 2016) at this point can be assumed to no longer be peiros shevi’is and may be purchased lichatchila. In fact, purchasing Israeli products is commendable as it benefits the Israeli economy. However, if the carrots do not have a reliable kosher certification, one must separate the relevant tithes (Terumos and Ma’aseros). This year is the first year of the shemita cycle. This means that ma’aser sheini must be separated. The ma’aser sheini portion can be redeemed by transferring its kedusha (elevated status) to a coin. Even a nickel may be used, provided the ma'aser sheini portion (approximately 9% of the package of carrots) is worth more than a peruta, approximately 3 or 4 cents.

May 16, 2016 -From the MK: Please be advised that carrots and other produce grown in Israel are now being sold in stores. Due to the special halachot which apply to these products, consumers are asked to contact their rabbi as to how these items may be used.

May 15, 2016 - Hisachdus Harabonim Di’Lakewood Kashrus alert: There are currently Israeli carrots being sold in Williamsburg, Borough Park, Monsey, and Lakewood among other areas. Tilths must be separated.Hisachdus Harabonim Di’Lakewood Kashrus alert: There are currently Israeli carrots being sold in Williamsburg, Borough Park, Monsey, and Lakewood among other areas. Tilths must be separated.

Hevel Maon Carrots, Hevel Maon Enterprises, Israel have an Unauthorized OU

May 11, 2016 from the OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Hevel Maon Carrots. This product is being sold in the USA with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc. Recalls IQF Green Beans Because Of Possible Health Risk

May 6, 2016 from the FDA with updated information from the FDA on May 16, 2016:
Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc. (SIFI) of Corvallis, Ore., is voluntarily recalling 10 oz. Stahlbush® IQF Green Bean retail packages because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The product was distributed throughout the United Stated and Canada.
The green beans were packaged for Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc. by a co-packer into 10 oz. Stahlbush® IQF Green Bean paper retail packages. Product is frozen and has the UPC code 6 38882 00053 7.
The lot numbers are found on the back of the package and the affected lot numbers and best by dates are:

• #16034001, with a “best buy” code date of 02/03/18.
• #15097001, with a “best buy” code date of 04/07/17.
• #14328001, with a “best buy” code date of 12/2016.
• #15362001, with a “best buy” code date of 12/28/17.
• #14310002, with a “best buy” code date of 11/06/16.

No other Stahlbush® products are affected by this recall.  No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with affected Stahlbush® products.

The recall was initiated after SIFI was notified by the supplier of the green beans that the supplier had issued a recall of the green beans.

Consumers who have purchased IQF green beans affected by the recall should not consume the product and are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at customerservice@stahlbush.com or call
541-757-1497, open 9 am through 5 pm PDT, Monday through Friday.

Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc. apologizes for any inconvenience experienced by our valued consumers and retail customers.

Protein Essentials Collagen and Gelatin Protein Supplements bear an Unauthorized OK Symbol

May 13, 2016 from the OK Kosher Certification:
Please be advised that Protein Essentials Collagen and Gelatin Protein Supplements bear an unauthorized OK kosher symbol on the labels. Corrective action is being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5473

Kashrus alert on PAM Butter Flavor No-Stick Cooking Spray (Code: B1-68).

May 5, 2016 OK:
Conagra Foods, Inc. has decided to change the status of PAM Butter Flavor No-Stick Cooking Spray (Code: B1-68) from Pareve to Dairy due to the addition of a dairy butter flavor. All other Pam products are Pareve.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5471

United Natural Trading LLC Announces Voluntary Recall of Walnuts.

May 10, 2016 FDA:
United Natural Trading LLC, d/b/a Woodstock Farms Manufacturing, Edison, NJ, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of lots of conventional walnuts and walnut-containing products (see attachment for products and lot numbers) that were purchased from Gibson Farms and sold under the Nature’s Promise, Woodstock, Market Basket, and Woodfield Farms brands due to a possible health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.
The lot numbers are printed on the back of each retail bag. The walnut and walnut-containing products were shipped to retailers and distributors in limited quantities throughout the United States.
he recall was issued as a precaution because a single sample in a finished product yielded a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes. The Company is coordinating closely with regulatory officials and has contacted its customers to ensure that any remaining recalled products are removed.
No illnesses have been reported in association with the recall and no other walnuts or products under the brands are being recalled.
Only the specific lot numbers and sell dates identified in the attachment are included in this recall. Consumers who have any remaining product with these lot numbers should not consume it, but rather should discard it. Consumers should retain their store receipts, packaging reflecting lot numbers or any other proof of purchase they may have. Retailers and consumers with questions may call Melissa McCullough at Woodstock Farms Manufacturing customer service at 732-650-9905, which is open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST) Monday - Friday.

Description	Lot Number	Best By Date	UPC#
Nature’s Promise Cranberry Trail Mix Net Wt. 12oz.	16082	Best By 9/17/16	8826706612
	16099	Best By 9/17/16	8826706612
	16117	Best By 9/17/16	8826706612
Woodstock Walnut Halves &Pieces Net Wt. 6oz.	16092	Best By 4/1/17	4256300860
	16106	Best By 4/15/17	4256300860
Woodstock Cape Cod Cranberry Mix Net Wt. 10oz.	16079	Best By 9/17/16	4256300877
	16091	Best By 9/17/16	4256300877
	16098	Best By 9/17/16	4256300877
	16126	Best By 11/30/16	4256300877
Market Basket Walnuts Raw Net Wt. 7oz.	16083	Best By 3/23/17	4970540809
	16105	Best By 4/14/17	4970540809
Market Basket Cape Cod  Cranberry Trail Mix Net Wt. 10oz.	16106	Best By 9/17/16	4970540832
Woodfield Farms Walnuts Halves & Pieces Net Wt. 2.5lbs.	16112	Best By 4/21/17	7523900194
Nature’s Promise Walnuts Halves & Pieces Net Wt. 7oz.	16093	Best By 4/2/17	8826714404
	16110	Best By 4/19/17	8826714404

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5470