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Consumer Kashrut Alerts

Kosher Miami Clarification regarding The Shul of Bal Harbour, FL

April 15, 2024 from Kosher Miami:

"Kosher Miami has been receiving inquiries regarding the certification for a Passover meal program at The Shul of Bal Harbour.

"While The Shul of Bal Harbour was briefly under Kosher Miami certification from October 2023 though January, 2024, it is no longer under Kosher Miami certification. This was a decision made by The Shul of Bal Harbour and was not due to any kashrus violations.

"To the best of our knowledge and information, The Shul of Bal Harbour is not under the supervision of any Kashrus certification agency."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8845

Kosher Alert: Baya Bar on Columbus Avenue, New York NY

April 15, 2024 from the OU:

Baya Bar, New York has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Baya Bar on Columbus Avenue, New York NY (or any other Baya Bar location). Baya Bar printed some menus with an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8844

ORB Kosher Alert: Meat Master, Hollywood, FL

April 12, 2024 from ORB:

"Due to the recent kosher alert regarding collagen casings sent out by the OK and Rabbi Eckstein a full audit of our certified locations was conducted.

"Out of an abundance of caution, we would like to inform that the sausages purchased at Meat Master prior to April 4, 2024 should not be consumed.

"In consultation with our poskim it has been determined that any Keilim used for these products DO NOT require koshering."

Please find kosher alerts referenced at https://www.kashrut.com/TradeNotices/?alert=T0926.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8843

Mowi brand Norwegian Atlantic Salmon - Cold Smoked recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

April 10, 2024 from the CFIA:

Norwegian Atlantic Salmon - Cold Smoked has been recalled because is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.
Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products
Distribution: Ontario

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Mowi Norwegian Atlantic Salmon – Cold Smoked 113 g 8 19693 02546 3 All units sold from March 27, 2024 up to and including April 10, 2024

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8842

South Africa Kosher Alert: Tait’s Potato Crisps Tait‘s Potato Chips Fruit Chutney Flavour and Salt & Vinegar flavour

April 5, 2024 from the Kosher South Africa:

Tait‘s Potato Chips Fruit Chutney Flavour and Salt & Vinegar flavour bear an unauthorised use of our BD logo and are not kosher certified. The company apologises for the error and corrective measures are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8841

Kosher Alert: Omaha Steaks Salt & Pepper Seasoning

April 5, 2024 from the OU:

Omaha Steaks Salt & Pepper Seasoning, Omaha Steaks Intl., Omaha NE has an unauthorized OU:

The Orthodox Union does not certify Omaha Steaks Salt & Pepper Seasoning. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8840

Kosher Alert: Il Palazzo Prosecco Sparkling Wine

April 5, 2024 from the OU:

Il Palazzo Wine, Wine Art Inc., Ramsey NJ

Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Il Palazzo Prosecco wine. Some bottles are sealed with a seal that has an unauthorized OU P. If you see this product in the marketplace, please send the details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8839

Kosher Alert Nature Nate's Popped Sorghum (all varieties)

April 1, 2024 from the OU:

Nature Nate's Popped Sorghum<(all varieties), Nature Nate's LLC, LA Center, WA:

The Orthodox Union does not certify any Nature Nate's Popped Sorghum products. Some internet images of Nature Nate's Popped Sorghum show an unauthorized OU mark. The OU mark on these images are not authorized by the Orthodox Union. If you see Nature Nate's Popped Sorghum products in the marketplace (other than the internet), please provide details to kosherq@ou.org.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8838

South Africa: Yoshon Alert #13 23 Adar II 5784 / 2 April 2024

April 2, 2024 from the Kosher South Africa:

Bagel Zone is no longer Yoshon from today. As yesterday was their last yoshon bake, stock found in the freezer today is still yoshon.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8837

Tropicale Foods Recalls Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack Because of Possible Health Risk

March 30, 2024 from the FDA:

Tropicale Foods of Modesto, CA is voluntarily recalling 5,224 units of Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack with best by date of “MO Best By 10/11/2025”, because the mango bars in the variety pack have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Product was distributed at retail locations in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virgina, Wisconsin, West Virgina, Washington, DC, and certain locations in Europe.

The product best by date can be found on the bottom of the retail box. A photograph of the package can be found below.

Finished product testing on the mango bars revealed that the finished product may contain Salmonella. The company has ceased distribution of the affected product. The company is conducting an investigation as to what caused the problem and will take effective action to prevent any future issue.

Consumers who have the affected product should dispose of and not consume this product. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 909-563-3090 between 8 am and 5 pm pacific, Monday to Friday.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8836
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