December 18, 2024 from the OU:
Osmo Chicken & Herbs Salt, Osmo Salt LLC, Boston MA has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Osmo Chicken & Herbs Salt. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
December 16, 2024 from the FDA
Frito-Lay today issued a recall of a limited number of 13 oz. bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips that may contain undeclared milk, after being alerted through a consumer contact. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product.
The product included in this recall was distributed to certain retail stores and e-commerce distributors in Oregon and Washington. Consumers would have been able to purchase these chips as early as November 3, 2024.
No other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes or variety packs are recalled.
The recalled product is in a flexible bag, and the specific information is listed below:
Product Description | Size | UPC | Code Date & Manufacturing Code | Representative Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lay’s Classic Potato Chips | 13 oz. | 28400 31041 | Must have both | See Image Below |
If consumers have an allergy or sensitivity to milk, they should not consume the product and discard it immediately. Frito-Lay has informed the FDA of this action.
Consumers with the product described above can contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477 (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday).
December 17, 2024 from London Beth Din "X"
"Some kosher wine sellers not under any kashrut supervision are known to sell alcoholic drinks which are not approved by KLBD.
You are advised to check that each drink is certified or approved by a recognised kashrut authority before purchase."
Kashrut.com has Kosher Alcoholic Beverage Information here
December 17, 2024 from the Central Rabbinical Congress:
"It has come to our attention that in this season, some stores in heimische neighborhoods are receiving deliveries of Peppers from Eretz Yisrael without a hecksher.
These peppers may not have had terumos or maasros taken.
To avoid inadvertent errors, shoppers should confirm that the peppers are not from Eretz Yisroel before purchasing.
December 10, 2024 from COR Detroit:
"BELL PEPPERS FROM ISRAEL (red, yellow and orange) will soon begin appearing in U.S. stores, and require taking of Terumos and Maaseros. Consumers should carefully check the fine print on the package, or the sticker on individual peppers sold loose, for the country of origin. Often the same brand has some peppers from Israel and some from other locations, so each individual package or pepper should be checked. Details of the tithing procedure can be found (courtesy of Star-K) at https://www.star-k.org/articles/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/KCSmall_Terumos.pdf [Note: A bracha is generally not recited, due to the possibility that the tithing was already done in Eretz Yisroel.]
"One should always be careful when buying produce to check the sticker, bag label or original case for the country of origin. Other examples of Israeli produce commonly found in the U.S. include tomatoes, carrots, citrus fruit (oranges, grapefruit, lemons, mandarins, clementines and pomelos), persimmons (“Sharon Fruit”), pomegranates, mangos, dates, dill and parsley."
Information on TERUMOS AND MA'ASROS is here
Following an inspection conducted by the Food Service in the Northern District, concerns have arisen regarding a failure in the pasteurization process of the following products:
3 kg, 400 g, and 800 g of Brinza cheese (expiry date: January 1, 2025) and 850 gr. of mildly salted cheese (expiry date: January 21, 2025).
Consumers who have these products are requested not to consume them.
In coordination with the Food Service of the Ministry of Health, the company is working to recall the products from distribution channels.
For any inquiries regarding product replacement or to receive a refund from the manufacturer, please contact S.C. Mahlavot Yarka Ltd. (Mahlavot Yarka) at 050-6279621 or 054-7666557.
Recall in Hebrew is here.
Recall in Hebrew is here
December 16, 2024 from NuGo
"Out of an abundance of caution there is a voluntary limited recall on two items, NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip and NuGo Dark Pretzel because of the potential for dairy to be present. If you have an allergy to dairy do not consume these products.
"To be clear, if you do not have allergies to dairy products, this product is considered safe.
"For further clarification, only the best buy dates listed below are products that are affected:
"Our investigation into these production dates is ongoing but we wanted to notify you as soon as possible. We have process controls in place which are being reinforced to continually deliver our real dark chocolate protein products, certified vegan and pareve.
"If you are allergic to dairy, please contact us for a refund. As always, we believe in full transparency and are dedicated to serving our customers in the best way possible. If you have any questions about this, please email nugonutritioninfo@nugo.com.
From the OU in response to a question from the editor: The presence of a small amount of milk is an allergen concern, it does not affect kashrus status.
December 14, 2024 from the FDA
Cal Yee Farm LLC of Suisun Valley, California is recalling chocolate and yogurt covered products (Dark Chocolate Walnuts, Dark Chocolate Raisins, Dark Chocolate Almonds, Yogurt Coated Almonds and Dark Chocolate Apricots [sold under Cal Yee’s or Cal Yee Farm brands]), Tropical Trail Mix, Butter Toffee.
Almonds [sold under Cal Yee’s and Boa Vista Orchards brands], Mango with Chili, Hot Cajun Sesame Sticks, New Orleans Hot Mix, Fruit Basket 2909 and Fruit Basket 2921 because they may contain undeclared milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
For Cal Yee’s or Cal Yee Farm branded products, items were packaged in clear plastic zippered pouches in either 8 oz, 1 lb, 2 lb and 5 lb size with a bright yellow label identifying the product in front of the pouch, and a small white label containing a UPC code on the back of the pouch. Dark Chocolate Apricots were packaged in two types of plastic containers with a white or yellow label identifying the product with a small white label containing a UPC code on the back of the containers. Fruit Baskets were packaged in a basket with a yellow label identifying the product on the back of the basket. For the Boa Vista Orchard branded Butter Toffee Almonds, the product was packaged in a 6 oz clear plastic zippered pouch with a white label identifying the product. A list of the recalled products is shown in the table here.
Customers with milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C #6 and almonds allergy/sensitivity who have purchased the affected products should not consume the product and should dispose of them or return them to us for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact us at (707) 425-5327 or mariatmail03@gmail.com) from 8am-4:30pm PST, Monday-Friday.
December 16, 2024 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:
The Great Value Speculoos Butter is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).
What does DE mean? A DE product does not contain actual dairy ingredients, but it is manufactured with heat on dairy equipment. DE items may be eaten after meat, but not with meat at the same time.
December 15, 2024 from Badatz
"The Badatz sent out a warning that bugs were found in Rubinfeld flour from November 7, 2024. Any Rubinfeld flour from this date may only be used after sifting"
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