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Soy Allergy alert for Dr. Praeger s California Veggie Fries

April 7, 2025 from the FDA:

Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods Inc., Elmwood Park, NJ ia recalling Dr. Praeger s California Veggie Fries 8oz, UPC 80868-1931404, LOT NUMBER I24BI-01A

The adulterated product was distributed to the following states: CT, MA, IL, MD, NY, PA, TX, CA, IN, CO, NH, WI, GA, NJ, FL because of an undeclared Allergen (Soy).

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OU Kashrus Advisory Kedem Light Grape Juice

April 7, 2025 from the OU:

Issue: How is Kedem Light grape juice made and is there a question of “boser” (unripe grapes)?

Kedem lite grape juice has become indispensable for many seeking to lower sugar intake while partaking of Kiddush and the Arba Kosos. The secret to low-sugar grape juice is to use lower-sugar grapes. Kedem Light Grape Juice uses early harvest Concord grapes which are picked at about 11-13 Brix. (end-harvest concord grapes will reach 18 Brix). Some have questioned whether these grapes are "boser" (unripe grapes).

The beracha on boser is Ha'odama (not Ha'Eitz) and Sharei Teshuva writes that the beracha on juice made from boser grapes is Shehakol (not Ha'Gafen). However, the grapes in question are full sized and purple. They look the same as other ripened Concord grapes and taste less sweet and more tart than regular grapes. The Mishnah Berurah writes that once grapes have the appearance of ripened grapes, they are no longer boser. Furthermore, the Levush writes that boser refers to grapes that cannot be made into wine. This does not apply to these grapes, since they can be made into a wine albeit with lower alcohol level (about a 5-6%). To lower the sugar more, Kedem Light Grape juice is also diluted with about 33% water. Therefore, the Beracha on Light Grape Juice is Borei Pri Ha’Gafen. It is not recommended to add additional water to Lite grape juice.

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Israeli Food Safety Recalls

March 30, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Reshit Burger Bun Manufacturer Issues a Recall for Its 6-Unit Burger Bun Package Reshit, the burger bun manufacturer, issues an announcement to its customer public that following a printing mistake on the product's allergen information label, important information was omitted, namely that the product contains a soy-type allergen and may contain a dairy-type allergen.
- The product: 6-Unit Burger Bun Package
- Expiration dates: All expiration dates, up to and including 03/04/2025.
In coordination with the Food Services in the Ministry of Health's Ashkelon District, the manufacturer is recalling the product from shelves. The public is welcome to direct its questions and inquiries to the person in charge of client relations, at 053-5700535.
Recall in Hebrew is here
March 23, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
The Importer Dean Marketing and Roasting 2021 Ltd. Issues a Recall for Its Olive Oil Spray Product ollowing inspection by the National Food Services in the Ministry of Health, it was found that the composition of the fatty acids on the product do not meet the definition of olive oil as indicated on the label. In light thereof, the importer Dean Marketing and Roasting 2021 Ltd. wishes to issue a recall for the product.
- Product's name: Olive Oil Spray
- Contents: 115 ml
- Importer's name: Dean Marketing and Roasting 2021 Ltd.
- For Rami Levy Hashikma Marketing
- Manufacturer: Pvhv (Food Pure, Vivid, Healthy, Vital) Gida San Ve Tic
- Country: Turkey
- Expiration date: 07.26
- Barcode: 7290117903018
For inquiries, please call the company at 0523112488.
Editor's note: Product is certified kosher for Passover for kitniot.
Recall in Hebrew is here.
March 3, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
The Manufacturer Chocolove Issues a Recall for Its Package of 9 Parve Pralines: Following consumer complaints, concerns were raised for the presence of a dairy-type allergen, not listed in the ingredients list or in the allergen information label, in the package of 9 parve pralines.
Below are the product's details:
- Product's name: 9 Pralines Package (Marked as "parve").
- Manufacturer's name: De Karina Food Industries Ltd.
- Marketer's name: Chocolove
- Expiration dates: All expiration dates found on the market.
For inquiries: sales/chocolove@gmail.com
Recall in Hebrew is here.
March 3, 2025 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Buffalo Farm Ltd. Issues a Recall for Its Strawberry-Flavored Probiotic Drink 5%:
Upon inspection performed as part of the Manufacturer's self-control array, listeria monocytogenes bacteria were found in the product.
- Product's name: Strawberry-Flavored Probiotic Drink 5% (Catalog No. 7290006559463)
- Commercial name/ brand: Buffalo Farm Ltd.
- Contents: 500 grams
- Manufacturer's name: Buffalo Farm Ltd
- Best before date: 12.03.2025
- Manufacturing date: 10.02.2025
- Barcode: 7290006559463
For questions and inquiries, please contact the company at 054-2490139 (ask for Hanoch) or by e-mail at bufalofarm@walla.co.il .
Recall in Hebrew is here.

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Kashrut and Passover Alert: Jasmine Gourmet Roasted Eggplants

April 4, 2025 from Star-K:

Jars of Jasmine Gourmet Roasted Eggplants, produced in Greece and distributed by A TO Z of Brooklyn, New York, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol.

NOTE: Product also bears another agency's certification for Passover, but that certification informed STAR-K that they have no knowledge of the production. Consumers are therefore advised not to use this product year-round or on Passover.

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T.W. Garner Food Company Issues Recall on Texas Pete® Habanero Buffalo Sauce Due To Potential Presence of Undeclared Sulfites and Sweet CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha Habanero Sauce Due To Mislabeling

April 3, 2025 from the FDA:

T.W. Garner Food Company is recalling select lots and sizes (see below table) of Texas Pete® Habanero Buffalo Sauce because bottles may contain Sriracha Sauce. The Sriracha Sauce contains sulfites which are not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

T.W. Garner Food Company is also recalling select lots and sizes (see below table) of Texas Pete® Sweet CHAbanero Sauce because the bottles fail to contain the labeled ingredient Aged Peppers (Red Habanero Peppers, Salt, Vinegar).

Please check herw for a full list of products and pictures.

The firm discovered during an internal quality testing of the products that bottles of Habanero Buffalo Sauce actually contained Sriracha Sauce. Upon review of the two labels, it was determined that the Habanero Buffalo Sauce may contain undeclared sulfites, since the Sriracha Sauce contains sodium bisulfite as a preservative. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The impacted products were distributed between 02/05/2025 to 03/26/2025. The best by date is located on the top of the side of the 2 fl oz bottles, on the back label for the 20 oz bottles, on top of the cap for the 12 fl. oz and 0.5 gallon jugs. These products were shipped to distribution centers and retail stores located in CA, CO, CT, IL, MA, NC, NJ, OH, VA, & VT.

Consumers who have purchased any of these products are urged to dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Mrs. Katerine Cardoso, Director of Quality Assurance at (336) 231-6417 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm EST or email at ContactUs@garnerfoods.com

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Kashrut Alert: Kasia’s Potato Pancakes

April 3, 2025 from the cRc:

Please be advised that some packages of Kasia's Potato Pancakes, sold in grocery stores in the greater Chicago area, have been mislabeled as cRc-Dairy. However, the product remains cRc-Pareve as previously labeled (and is not Kosher for Pesach). Other products sold by Kasia are appropriately labeled (some of which are Dairy or not labeled as Kosher).

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South African Yoshon Alert: Bagel Zone

March 21, 2025 from Kosher South Africa: From tomorrow 1 April, Bagel Zone will no longer be Yoshon.

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Letter from Chasam Sofer & OUP certification of Mason Royale Brandy VSOP

March 30, 2025: Letter from Chasam Sofer is here
April 2, 2025: Letter about OU certification of Mason Royale Brandy VSOP, OUP is here

Kashrut Alert - Products certified by the Chasam Sofer in Spain and France

June 20, 2024 from the Chasam Sofer certification, Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu – Safed

The following items have been recalled due to a failure in proper supervision and certification by those responsible of these foods:

From Spain: Any wine bearing the Chatam Sofer BB symbol. Including the popular Cava wine. .
From France: All the following items when bearing the Chatam Sofer BB symbol:
- All champagne
- All milk powder
- All butter
- All surimi

None of these products should be consumed.

Clarification letter from Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Pevzner in Hebrew is here:

Translated by Rabbi Nissan Zibell: In response to many inquiries, I would like to clarify that all Israeli dairy products and cheeses produced by the Makabi company (Kesh Service) in France are made under my strict supervision and in the presence of experienced and G-d-fearing mashgichim (who have been working with us for many years and are not affiliated with any other Kashrus agency). Our trained mashgichim meticulously supervise from the beginning of milking or production, until the end of the packaging (not relying on the concept of Yotzeh Venichnas- a mashgiach going in and out). This is based on the the tradition I received from my father of Rabbi Hillel Pevzner A”H, Rabbi of the Lubavitcher Congregation in France, who gave his life to establish Kashrus in the country of France and beyond. He was the the first to introduce Cholov Yisroel milk into France. We strive to adhere to all instructions that he gave us, to strengthen and elevate Kashrus standards, especially in the matter of Cholov Yisrael, which it is known that Chabad Chassidim gave their lives for Cholov Yisrael and to keep Kashrus to the strictest standard.

This includes all our products, both those sold in France and other countries, as well as those imported to Israel (the "Chug Chatam Sofer B"B stamp on the products is only for import into Israel.)

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Kashrut Alert: Superior Nut Sereno Mix and High Energy Trail Mix w/M&M Roasted

April 2, 2025 from the cRc:

Please be advised that some packages of the following products sold by Superior Nut Company in Los Angeles, CA have been incorrectly stickered as cRc Pareve:

Sereno Mix
High Energy Trail Mix w/M&M Roasted

The correct designation is Dairy, as indicated by the cRc logo printed on the bag. Corrective action is being implemented.

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