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Stutzman Farms Issues a Voluntary Recall of its Einkorn Products for an Undeclared Wheat Allergen

March 8, 2022 from the FDA:

Stutzman Farms of Millersburg, Ohio is voluntarily recalling all products containing einkorn as the product labels do not declare wheat, a known allergen, on the product label.

The following products are subject to this recall:

• Organic Einkorn Berries (sold bulk, or in 25 and 50 lb packages)
• Organic Whole Einkorn Flour (sold bulk, or in 25 lb packages)
• Organic All Purpose Einkorn Flour (sold bulk)
• Organic All Purpose Flour (sold bulk)
• Sourdough Einkorn Pretzels (sold in 4 and 8 oz packages)
• Sprouted Einkorn Grate Nuts (sold in .75 and 3 lb packages)
• Sprouted Einkorn Crackers (sold in .30 and 1 lb packages)

Products were sold from the retail location: 6197 Township Rd 605, Millersburg, OH 44654 and through retailers in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. All lots of product that were prepared, sold, or distributed from Stutzman Farms containing einkorn are included in this recall.

Customers with a wheat allergy who have purchased the affected product should dispose of it or return it to Stutzman Farms for a refund. Customers with questions may call Stutzman Farms at 330-674-1289 extension 2 and leave a message.

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Ed. note: not all of the recalled products are kosher (or usable for kosher).

Israeli Kashrut Alerts: Linat Rugelach and Tasty Foods Churro

February 27, 2022 from the Israeli Chief Rabbinate and the Rabbanut of Haifa:

Rough translation: The Rabbanut is issuing an alert that Linat Rugelach and Tasty Foods Churro are being sold with the hashgacha of the Rabbanut, when in fact the Rabbanut does not certify their products. See alert for details.

February 17, 2022 from OK Kosher:

Dried mango, sold by Klein’s Naturals in 25lb boxes – lot number 005 and sold in 10lb boxes with lot number #306968, with batch number C284, has high levels of infestation.
Corrective actions are being taken.

February 17, 2022 from CRC Kashrus:

December 14, 2021 from the CFIA and on December 19, 2021 by the CFIA:

Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) whole kernel corn have been recalled because of Microbial Contamination » Salmonella
Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled product

Audience: Hotels, restaurants and institutions, Manufacturers

New Alasko Limited Partnership is recalling Alasko brand IQF whole kernel corn from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Keeler Family Farms Recalls Red, White, and Yellow Onions Due to Possible Health Risk

October 22, 2021 from the FDA:

ProSource Produce LLC of Hailey, Idaho, is voluntarily recalling whole raw onions (red, yellow, and white) shipped from Chihuahua, Mexico, between July 1, 2021, and August 31, 2021, because they may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Keeler Family Farms of Deming, NM is voluntarily recalling red, yellow, and white onions shipped from July 1, 2021 through August 25, 2021 that were imported from Chihuahua, MX. The onions are recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Onions were distributed to wholesalers, restaurants, and retail stores in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The onions were distributed in 25lb/50lb mesh sacks. They contain a label that is marked as MVP (product of MX), but were processed at Keeler Family Farms. The last to ship was on August 25, 2021.

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve red, white, yellow, or onions from Keeler Family Farms or products containing such onions. If you cannot tell if your onion is from Keeler Family Farm’s, or your food product contains such onions, you should not eat, sell, or serve it, and should throw it out.

652 total illnesses have been reported to date including 202 hospitalizations. States with cases include: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, and WV.

Consumers who have any Red, Yellow, and White Onions under the above brand names, or who cannot tell if their onions are from Keeler Family Farm’s, should immediately discard these products and disinfect any surfaces that came into contact with the onions. Vendors with questions may contact Keeler Family Farms at 575-652-5405, Monday thru Friday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.