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September 8, 2018 from the FDA and the CDC on October 2, 2018:

• Gravel Ridge Farms recalled packages of a dozen and 2.5 dozen eggs in cardboard containers with UPC code 7-06970-38444-6.
  Recalled eggs have “best if used by” dates of July 25, 2018 through October 3, 2018.
• Recalled eggs were sold in grocery stores and to restaurants in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. For a full list of locations where recalled eggs were sold, visit the FDA website
• eturn any Gravel Ridge Farms eggs to the store for a refund or throw them away, regardless of the “best if used by” date. Even if some eggs were eaten and no one got sick, do not eat them.
• ggs should be cooked until both the yolk and white are firm. Scrambled eggs should not be runny. Egg dishes such as casseroles and quiches should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F or hotter.

September 20, 2018 from the Kof-K:

Snyder's Lance: The 5 oz.size Kettle Brand®, Krinkle Cut Wasabi Ranch Potato Chips has beenincorrectly labeled with KOF-K PARVE symbol. The product contains Natural Flavors that contain MILK and should be treated as KOF-K DAIRY. Corrective actions are being taken.
For replacement of affected product, please call Snyder Lance Consumer Response center at 1-800-438-1880 option#1, Monday– Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, EST.

Kosher Alert Azgranata Grape Juice

October 3 from the OU:

+ More Grape Juice, Azgranata, Azerbaijan has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Azgranata Grape Juice. Some containers bear an unauthorized OU symbol. This product is sold in Europe. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation is voluntarily recalling all of its products produced at the Keaau facility between Sept. 6 - 21, 2018 due to a potential contamination of Escherichia coli (E. coli). The recall was initiated due to E.coli being detected in the well water and distribution system that supplies the firm?s operations. No illnesses related to the water have been reported to the state.
Mauna Loa is voluntarily recalling their products out of an abundance of caution under the advisement of the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH). E. coli bacteria can exist in tropical, sub-tropical and temperate soil and may persist in soil for a number of years. E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems. On Sept. 21, 2018 DOH notified Mauna Loa that a water sample in their distribution system was positive for E. coli. It was thought that a possible reason for contamination was the result of a disinfection system malfunction. Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Corporation took immediate action to notify employees and the public within 24 hours of receiving notification from DOH of the possibility of contamination. It was advised that the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Water System consumers and employees NOT drink/consume the water while investigations continued. Subsequent test samples remained positive for E.coli and the State DOH has advised Mauna Loa to recall its products as an additional safety measure. The firm has been closed since Sept. 21, 2018 and will remain closed until the water clears State DOH drinking water standards. The DOH has been in constant communication with Mauna Loa regarding the issue to ensure all safety standards are being met. The products, produced between Sept. 6 - 21, 2018, and listed on the following pages are being recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli. Product Recall Information:

Product	UPC	Lot#	Size
Mauna Loa Roasted Salted Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-04003-6	NOCNCTK,  NOHCCTK, NONECTK	4.5 oz. Roasted Salted Can
Mauna Loa Roasted Salted Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-04016-6	NOCACTK,  NOCOCTK, NOHNCTK,  NOCRCTK	27 oz. Roasted Salted 6 Pack Cans Box
Mauna Loa Roasted Salted Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-04031-9	NOCACTK, NOCHCTK, NOCOCTK, NOCRCTK, NOCSCTK, NOCTCTK, NOCCCTK,  NOCNCTK	.5 oz. Roasted Salted Pouch
Mauna Loa Roasted Salted Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-04122-4	NOHCCTK	13.5 oz. Roasted Salted 3 Pack Cans Box
Mauna Loa Roasted Salted Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-04170-5	NOCCCTK,  NOCHCTK, NOCNCTK	1.15 oz. Roasted Salted Pouch
Mauna Loa Roasted Salted Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-04200-9	NOCHCTK,  NONECTK	10 oz. Roasted Salted Bag
Mauna Loa Roasted Salted Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-04201-6	NONECTK,  NONSCTK	10 oz. Roasted Salted Bag
Mauna Loa Honey Roasted  Macadamias	0-72992-04205-4	NOCACTK,  NOHCCTK, NONSCTK	10 oz. Honey Roasted Bag
Mauna Loa Maui Onion Garlic Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-04210-8	NOCNCTK	10 oz. Maui Onion Garlic Bag
Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate  Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-04350-1	NOCRCTK	10 oz. Dark Chocolate Bag
Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel  Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-04355-6	NOCRCTK	10 oz. Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel
Mauna Loa Honey Roasted  Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-05320-3	NOCOCTK,  NONECTK, NONSCTK	4.5 oz. Honey Roasted Can
Mauna Loa Honey Roasted  Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-05321-0	NOCSCTK,  NOCOCTK, NOCTCTK	27 oz. Honey Roasted 6 Pack Cans Box
Mauna Loa Maui Onion Garlic Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-05322-7	NOCCCTK	4.5 oz. Maui Onion Garlic Can
Mauna Loa Maui Onion Garlic Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-05327-2	NOCACTK, NOCHCTK, NOCOCTK, NOCRCTK, NOHCCTK,  NOHNCTK	.5 oz. Maui Onion Garlic Pouch
Mauna Loa Honey Roasted  Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-05361-6	NONECTK,  NONLCTK, NONSCTK	1.15 oz. Honey Roasted Pouch
Mauna Loa Chocolate Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-05463-7	NONECTK,  NONSCTK	.6 oz. Milk Chocolate Pouch
Mauna Loa Shortbread Cookies	0-72992-05766-9	NOCACTK, NOCNCTK, NOCSCTK, NONRCTK, NONSCTK	10 oz. Chocolate Dipped Mac Nut Shortbread Cookie Box
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-06122-2	NOCHCTK	13.5 oz. Assorted 3 Pack Cans Box
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-06126-0	NOCSCTK,  NOCTCTK	29 oz. Assorted 3 Pack Cans Box
Mauna Loa Roasted Salted Macadamia Nuts	0-72992-34156-0	NOCHCTK	25 oz. Roasted Salted Bag

The above products were packaged in Keaau, Hawaii and sold only in retail stores in Hawaii. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should discard the products immediately or attempt to return them to the store where purchased.
Mauna Loa is committed to the highest industry standards and is working diligently to determine the cause of the contamination. The facility has multiple safeguards in place to ensure safety and quality and is reviewing its process thoroughly to avoid any future contamination issues. Mauna Loa utilizes the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) management system as one of the ways it addresses food safety. It is also fully compliant with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act).
General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1(800) 426-4791.
If you have any questions, please call 1(844) 344-5444, Monday ? Friday, 8am-4pm HST. This is a toll-free number.

September 21, 2018 from the OK Twitter Feed:

Beyond Meat products do not yet bear the OK symbol. Please be aware when purchasing any product that it is ESSENTIAL to check for a kosher symbol before purchasing. Products that do not bear the OK symbol should not be considered kosher certified.