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Food Safety Warning - Sunsprout brand Micro - Greens Alfalfa & Radish may be unsafe due to Salmonella

August 11, 2020 from CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions not to sell or use the product described below due to possible Salmonella contamination.

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Sunsprout	Micro - Greens Alfalfa & Radish	100 g	0 57621 13512 3	BBAUG11

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Kashrus Alert - Triple A Cheese - Feta Lot Numbers

August 11, 2020 - From the MK:

The MK wishes to inform the public that The following feta cheese lots produced by Triple A Cheese are erroneously marked with a MK certification mark. These products are NOT not kosher certified.

Kitchen Essential Feta 11Kg - lot: # BB/MA 2021 JL 23
Triple A Cheese Feta 11Kg – lot: # BB/MA 2021 JL 23
Triple A Cheese Feta 3Kg – lot: # BB/MA 2021 JL 23

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FRESHOUSE II, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Select Mesh Bags and Bulk Shipments of Potatoes, Limes, Valencia Oranges and Lemons Because of Possible Health Risk

August 9, 2020 from FDA

Freshouse II, LLC of Salisbury, NC is recalling the following specific production lots, brands and weights of Valencia Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Organic Limes, and Red B Potatoes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumers can identify recalled retail products by looking for the brand, UPC number and, if available the trace number printed on the tag or clip attached to the opening end of the bag. The recalled products were shipped directly to retailer distribution centers in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia and to wholesalers in Maryland and North Carolina (see table below).

CONSUMER RETAIL ITEMS Recall Initiated August 9, 2020
PRODUCT	BRAND	RETAIL UPC	TRACE # printed on tag or clip on bag	SIZE	LOT # ON BULK CASES (this information is for retail stores)
Limes	Freshouse	33383 14683	174618 174570 174571 174572	2lb mesh bags	16444003 16444603 16444703
Organic Limes	Natures Promise	88267 53813	174375	1lb mesh bags	X0174375
Red B Potatoes	Fresh from the Start	33383 51003	174575 174403 174595	3lb mesh bags	16475401 16453501 16475401
Lemons	Fresh from the Start	33383 14020	174551 174552	2lb mesh bags	16453103 16415302
Lemons	Wegmans	77890 15917	n/a	2lb mesh bags	16453103
Valencia Oranges	Wegmans	77890 52363	n/a	4lb mesh bags	16415104
WHOLESALE BULK ITEMS Recall initiated August 9, 2020
PRODUCT	SIZE	Shipper Reference Numbers (this information is for wholesale customers)
Lemons	40 lb boxes	1187005, 1187128, 1187103, 1187112
Limes	40 lb boxes	1187112, 1187099, 1187128, 1186832
Red Potatoes	50 lb bags	1187098, 320873, 320992, 2182424
Valencia Oranges	40 lb boxes	1187099, 1187015, 1187112

Consumers who have a recalled item listed above in their possession should not consume it and should destroy the product in a way so that it may not be consumed by others or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact Freshouse II, LLC at 631-369-7150, Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Eastern Time. Consumers may also contact the company via email (customerservice@freshouse.com) or visit the company’s website at www.freshouserecall.com

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Kosher Alert Indigo Canned Artichokes (Foodservice Item)

July 24, 2020 Alert from the OU:

Indigo Canned Artichokes with Stems (a foodservice item), Ace Endico, Brewster NY has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Indigo Artichokes with Stems (a food service item). Some cans were labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

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Kashrut Information - GORDON CHOICE CHOICE SLICED STEWED TOMATOES

July 2, 2020 Alert from the COR Detroit revised by the OU:

GORDON CHOICE brand CHOICE SLICED STEWED TOMATOES from Gordon Food Service bears an OU on the case but not on the individual #10 [102 oz.] cans. The individual cans are kosher certified.

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Kashrut alert - Blommer Chocolate Manufacturing (Shanghai) Company Limited No longer certified as cRc Kosher

June 26, 2020 from the cRc

Blommer Chocolate Manufacturing (Shanghai) Company Limited is no longer certified as cRc Kosher. Products may be used if manufactured before 12/31/2019. They are no longer kosher. The USA plants are kosher.

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Kashrut alert - Rich Products Our Specialty Cake Truffles Variety Chocolate Cookies N' Creme

April 30, 2020 from BVK Kosher:

Our Specialty Cake Truffles Variety Chocolate Cookies N' Creme manufactured by Rich Products Corp. is kosher and dairy despite not bearing the 'Dairy' label next to the BVK symbol on the packaging. Corrective measures have been taken.

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Kashrut alert - UNCLE BEN'S WHOLEGRAIN PARBOILED BROWN RICE

April 30, 2020 from the COR Detroit:

UNCLE BEN'S WHOLEGRAIN PARBOILED BROWN RICE mistakenly bears an OU-D on some 25 lb. bags. This product is OU Pareve.

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Unauthorized USE of Kosher Symbol on Gordon Food Services Packaging

March 18, 2020 from Whole Kosher:

Please be advised that all products from Gorden Food Service bear an unauthorized WKS symbol on the packaging. These items including broccoli and cauliflower are NOT certified by WKS Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

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Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Mushrooms (March 2020)

March 10, 2020 from FDA:

On March 9, 2020, Sun Hong Foods, Inc. recalled all enoki mushrooms imported from Korea (Republic of Korea). The firm recalled product after the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development found that a sample of these mushrooms was positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Enoki mushrooms from Sun Hong Foods were sold in 7.05 oz/200 g clear plastic packaging with a green label; Sun Hong Foods, Inc. is labeled on the back of the packaging underneath the bar code. These products can also be identified by the UPC code: 7 426852 625810. Recalled product was sold to distributors in California, Florida, Illinois, Oregon, and Texas; and was sold to the following retailers: J&L Supermarket, Jusgo Supermarket, ZTao Market, New Sang Supermarket, Galleria Market. This distribution information has been confirmed by the firm, but product could have been distributed further, reaching additional states and retail locations.

Consumers should not eat and should check their refrigerators and throw away any recalled enoki mushrooms from Sun Hong Foods, Inc.

Restaurants and retailers should not sell or serve recalled enoki mushrooms distributed by Sun Hong Foods, Inc.

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Commercial Kashrut Alerts

Food Safety Warning - Sunsprout brand Micro - Greens Alfalfa & Radish may be unsafe due to Salmonella

Kashrus Alert - Triple A Cheese - Feta Lot Numbers

FRESHOUSE II, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Select Mesh Bags and Bulk Shipments of Potatoes, Limes, Valencia Oranges and Lemons Because of Possible Health Risk

Kosher Alert Indigo Canned Artichokes (Foodservice Item)

Kashrut Information - GORDON CHOICE CHOICE SLICED STEWED TOMATOES

Kashrut alert - Blommer Chocolate Manufacturing (Shanghai) Company Limited No longer certified as cRc Kosher

Kashrut alert - Rich Products Our Specialty Cake Truffles Variety Chocolate Cookies N' Creme

Kashrut alert - UNCLE BEN'S WHOLEGRAIN PARBOILED BROWN RICE

Unauthorized USE of Kosher Symbol on Gordon Food Services Packaging

Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Mushrooms (March 2020)

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Commercial Kashrut Alerts

Food Safety Warning - Sunsprout brand Micro - Greens Alfalfa & Radish may be unsafe due to Salmonella

Kashrus Alert - Triple A Cheese - Feta Lot Numbers

FRESHOUSE II, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Select Mesh Bags and Bulk Shipments of Potatoes, Limes, Valencia Oranges and Lemons Because of Possible Health Risk

Kosher Alert Indigo Canned Artichokes (Foodservice Item)

Kashrut Information - GORDON CHOICE CHOICE SLICED STEWED TOMATOES

Kashrut alert - Blommer Chocolate Manufacturing (Shanghai) Company Limited No longer certified as cRc Kosher

Kashrut alert - Rich Products Our Specialty Cake Truffles Variety Chocolate Cookies N' Creme

Kashrut alert - UNCLE BEN'S WHOLEGRAIN PARBOILED BROWN RICE

Unauthorized USE of Kosher Symbol on Gordon Food Services Packaging

Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Mushrooms (March 2020)

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