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Kashrut Information: The Milky Way, Los Angeles, CA change in Certification

May 27, 2025 from OK Kosher:

Restaurant: The Milky Way (9108 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035)
Please be advised that as of May 22, 2025, The Milky Way (9108 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035) is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification.

From the RCC: The Milky Way is now certified by the Rabbinical Council of California (RCC).

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Mexican Kosher Alert: Yaffo Streeet Kitchen, Cancun

May 23, 2025 from One Kosher on "X"
Yaffo Street Kitchen deja de contar con nuestra supervisión.
Translated by Google Translate: affo Street Kitchen is no longer under our supervision.

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Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (May 2025)

May 22, 2025: from the FDA:

Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

Cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc., and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., to retailers, distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors from April 29, 2025, to May 19, 2025. Cucumbers distributed before this timeframe should be past shelf life and should no longer be available on the market. Cucumbers may have been sold individually or in smaller packages, with or without a label that may not bear the same brand, product name, or best by date. For distributors, restaurants, and retailers who have purchased these cucumbers, the products were labeled as either being “supers,” “selects,” or “plains”.

FDA has posted a list of additional recalls being conducted by retailers that may have received potentially contaminated recalled cucumbers from Bedner Growers, Inc. This list includes recalls conducted by companies that further processed the cucumbers by using them as ingredients in new products or by repackaging them.

A list of recalled cucumber products is here

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Walmart Inc. Recalls Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices in Select Texas Stores Because of Possible Health Risk

May 23, 2025: from the FDA:

Walmart Inc. is voluntarily recalling Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices, produced in select stores located in Texas, because of the potential for Salmonella contamination. The recall was initiated because this product may contain recalled whole cucumbers supplied by Bedner Growers, Inc. of Boynton Beach, FL, which initiated a recall after the US Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") notified Bedner Growers Inc. that the cucumbers described above were associated with reported salmonellosis illnesses .(see FDA Outbreak Investigation).

To date, no illnesses have been reported for the recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices.

The Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices were produced in select stores located in Texas between May 13th , 2025, and May 20th , 2025.

Product Description	UPC/PLU	Av. Unit Weight	Date Codes
Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices	62969	1.5lbs	All date codes up to 5/24/2025

Consumers should take the following actions:

Check to see if you have recalled Marketside Fresh Cut Cucumber Slices.
Anyone with the recalled product in their possession should not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products. We also encourage them to clean and sanitize surfaces that could have come into contact with the recalled product to reduce cross-contamination. Recalled products should be thrown out or destroyed so they may not be consumed or returned to the point of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled product are advised to visit https://www.walmart.com/help or contact Walmart's Customer Care Team at 1-800-925- 6278.
If you think you have consumed a recalled product and do not feel well, contact your healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions should visit https://www.walmart.com/help or contact Walmart's Customer Care Team at 1-800-925-6278.

Link to FDA Outbreak Advisory

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Israeli Cashew Allergy Alert: Almond BALANCE Thick oatmeal with the addition of chia seeds, dried and candied papaya, and roasted almonds

May 23, 2025 from Haipo

Following a customer complaint, the product was found to contain the cashew allergen, which does not appear in the list of ingredients but only in the "may contain" section of the allergen information.

Product name: Thick oatmeal with the addition of chia seeds, dried and candied papaya, and roasted almonds.
Private brand name: Almond BALANCE.
Weight: 400 g.
Manufacturer's name: Din Marketing and Baking 2021 Ltd., 3 Hana'i Modi'in 7171301.
Production date: 23/12/2024, 15/12/2024.
Expiration dates: 23/12/2025, 21/7/25.
Barcode: 7290113194977.

Consumers who have a cashew nut allergy are asked not to consume the product and to contact the company in one of the following ways:
For inquiries, call: 08-9158888
Email: cs@shkedia.co.il

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Israeli Insect Infestion Alert: "Minhat Ha'aretz Whole durum wheat flour

May 23, 2025 from Haipo:

"The 'Minhat Ha'aretz' factory is calling for the recall of the product: whole durum wheat flour. In an inspection conducted by the Food Service of the Tel Aviv District Health Bureau, insect infestation was found in the product "whole durum wheat flour" produced by "Minhat Ha'aretz". >br>Product details:

Whole durum wheat flour. Brand: "Minhat Ha'aretz" 20 Kumba St., Hadera Industrial Zone.
Barcode: 7290013453938.
Date of manufacture: 28/01/2024 Best before: 28/01/2026.
Weight: 1 kg.

"Consumers who have the product in their possession are asked not to consume it. In coordination with the Haifa District Food Service, the manufacturer is working to collect the product from stores. To eliminate any doubt – there is no concern about our other products.

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OU Kosher Advisory Kohana Espresso

May 21, 2025 from the OU:

Kohana Double Espresso - various flavors, Westrock Coffee Co. has a missing OU D- Dairy designation:
The Orthodox Union certifies Kohana Double Espresso as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some labels bear an OU mark without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

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Kosher Alert: Tequila

May 22, 2025 from Jay Kosher:

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Israeli Food Safety Recalls: Liv Recall of "Liv" Coriander Pesto Spread, Tamar Arctic Frozen Desserts, English Cake Dulce De Leche Cake, VEDMEDI Potato-Filled Dumplings

May 18, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Nani Company Announces the Recall of "Liv" Brand 185g Coriander Pesto Spread
Following the suspicion of glass shards found in the product, and out of commitment to our customers' safety and as a precautionary measure, Nani Company is initiating a recall.
The following are the product’s details:
- "Liv" Brand Coriander Pesto Spread
- Content: 185 gr
- Production date: March 12, 2025
- Expiration date: March 12, 2027
Recall in Hebrew is here
April 23, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Tamara Artic Company Announces that the Bacterium Listeria monocytogenes has been Detected in 2 Products out of all the Company's Products from Production Dates of April 23-24, 2025. A full list of the recalled products is here.
Recall in Hebrew is here
May 15, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
English Cake Ltd. Announces Recall of Dulce De Leche Cake. Following a civilian complaint received by the National Food Services regarding the Dulce De Leche cake, laboratory inspection revealed that it contains a fish allergen, which is not marked on the product’s ingredient list or the label’s allergen list.
- Product name: Dulce De Leche Cake
- Contents: 850 gr and 1600 gr
- Expiration date: All dates currently being marketed up to and including July 31, 2025
- Manufacturer’s name: English Cake
Consumers who are allergic to fish and the rest of the allergens appearing on the label are requested not to consume the product.
Recall in Hebrew is here
May 11, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
B.B Mix Market Israel Ltd. Issues a Recall for the Product: Potato-Filled Dumplings: As part of the importer's internal quality control system, the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the following product:
- Product Name: Potato-Filled Dumplings – TRY VEDMEDI
- Brand Name: TRY VEDMEDI. Net Weight: 400g
- Importer: B.B Mix Market Israel Ltd.
- Distributor: Letfood Ltd.
- Expiration Date: 08.11.2025
- Production Date: 13.11.2024
- Barcode: 4820039469533
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Kashrut Information on British Kendamil Infant Formulas imported to the United States

May 21, 2025 - from the London Beth Din:

Due to high demand for Kendamil formula in the USA, the company are now manufacturing the baby milks at a few different factories, the current status of Kendamil in the USA is as follows:

Kendamil Infant Formula, Toddler Drink and Goat Infant Formula are KLBD certified Dairy (Chalav Akum) in the USA and Canada, but do not carry the kosher logo.
Kendamil Organic Infant formula is KLBD certified Dairy (chalav akum) in Canada but not in the USA. The way to tell the difference between them is the Canadian one has French writing on the tin.

August 14, 2024 - from the London Beth Din in response to a question from the editor:

Kendamil Organic and Kendamil Goat Infant Formula (pictures below), which are sold in the USA are now certified KLBD Dairy, no logo.

These are the only USA products that are currently certified.

November 23, 2023 - from the London Beth Din in response to a question from the editor:

This is a change since last year.

We would now advise that none of the Kendamil products which are currently sold in the US are KLBD certified.

The KLBD certified UK products are not available in the USA but they can be ordered from www.koshertrader.co.uk

October 27, 2022 - from the London Beth Din in response to a question from the editor:

Kendamil First Infant, Follow on and Toddler Milks are KLBD certified Dairy even if they do not have the logo.

June 15, 2022 - from the London Beth Din in response to a question from the editor:

The Kentamil products shown below have now been Kosher certified by KLBD Dairy have now been certified by KLBD as DAIRY (not Cholov Yisroel) ( KLBD-D, similar to OU-D) and will be sold in the USA due to formula shortage.

FDA Infant Formula Update: June 22, 2022

June 15, 2022 - from the FDA, revised on June 27 with information from the London Beth Din in response to a question from the editor:

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an update on additional steps it has taken that will lead to more infant formula available in the U.S. under the agency’s recent increased flexibilities.

Company: Global Kosher (United Kingdom)

Product(s): Kendamil First Infant Formula with Iron (Kosher formula)

Type of Formula: General

Estimated Quantity/Bottle Equivalent: More than 4.8 million cans (more than 8.5 million pounds or more than 128 million full-size, 8-ounce bottles)

Availability: Immediate -- 25,000 cases (150,000 cans) will be in the first shipment and then 200,000 cases (1.2 million cans) per month afterwards

Where to Find More Information About the Products: Expected to be sold mostly in kosher supermarkets, but also in some mainstream retailers that sell kosher milk.

June 27, 2022 from the London Beth Din in response to a question from the editor:

Cholov Yisroel version available which is sold by Global Kosher and this has a Kedassia hechsher and sold only to Kosher stores.

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