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Kashrut Information: Frangelico Hazelnut Liquor

September 6, 2023 from Star-K in response to a question from a reader:

All Frangelico bottled in Italy is Star-K certified worldwide with or without a symbol. In Israel it has a Star-K on the bottle

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South African Kashrut Alerts:Good Heart Stick Chips

September 6, 2023 from the South African Beth Din:

South African Kashrut Alerts:Good Heart Stick Chips Sour Cream & Chives

August 11, 2023 from the South African Beth Din:

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Kashrut Information: Charms Mini Pops

September 5, 2023 from OU in response to a question from the editor:

Charms Mini Pops with an OUD are Dairy..

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Chodosh Final Chodosh Dates for all Catagories

September 2, 2023 information from Mrs. Rosskamm, The Guide to Chodosh, Hot Line 718-305-5133. Email: yherman20@gmail.com
1. FINAL Oats date: Production date of August 29 and a Purchase date of September 15. Please stock up before thenh to avoid problems later on.
2. FINAL Wheat date: Production date of August 19 and a Purchase date of September 1, except for fresh baked goods in the midwest that have a cut off date of August 20.
3. FINAL Barley date: Production date of August 15 and purchase date of August 25.
4. FINAL Durum wheat: Production date of August 18 and purchase date of September 5.
5. Barley malt is not an issue at all yet and does not need to be checked. Please be aware that there have been changes in barley malt production over the years and the guide is revising its guidance about malt based on the new information. Updates will be issued as soon as they are available.
6. Spelt and Rye are all Yoshon and do not need to be checked.
Clarification: All products can be purchased until the relevant purchase date without checking for Yoshon status. Once that date has passed, Yoshon status of each product needs to be checked. Yoshon codes for many products will be published in the Guide to Chodosh.
From Mrs. Roskamm: "Now that we have codes, we are working on producing the guide as quickly as possible and hope to send out at least the pre-edit email version next week."

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OU Kosher Advisory Leroux Liqueurs

August 31, 2023 from the OU:

Following the acquisition of the Leroux liqueur brand by Phillips Distilling Company, Leroux liqueurs will no longer be certified by the Orthodox Union and will not bear the OU symbol.

From the Dallas K: For those of you who like Leroux liquor this is bad news! Now is the time to stock up!
Products bearing the OU are still acceptable.

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Weis Markets Issues an Allergy Alert for Weis Quality Premium Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream Due to Undeclared Egg Allergen

August 30, 2023 - from the FDA

Weis Markets Inc. of Sunbury, PA today said it is recalling containers of Weis Quality Brownie Moose Tracks Ice Cream (48oz) because the product may contain undeclared EGG. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to EGG run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

Product was distributed to all 197 Weis Markets’ retail stores in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Delaware and West Virginia.

The ice cream is packaged in a round container with a UPC of 041497-01194. All sell by dates are included in the recall as a precaution. Sell by dates are located on the bottom of the container. An example of the container and lid has been included with this release.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the product may contain trace amounts of EGG due to processing on shared equipment in error.

Customers who have purchased this product may return the product to the store it was purchased for a full refund.

Customers requiring additional information may contact Weis Customer Service at 1-866-999-9347 Monday through Friday 8am-5pm EST.

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Israeli Health Alert: Al-Othmani Hummus

August 24-25, 2023 from the Efoodalert.com:

Al-Othmani Salads Ltd. recalls Hummus salad (700g; Use by 06.09.2023) due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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London Beth Din Kashrut Alert: CANDEREL SACHETS Served at functions and in restaurants

August 30, 2023 from the London Beth Din Twitter:

To check the kosher status of Canderel products see https://isitkosher.uk/#canderel

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Kashrut Information: Insect Infesation Information:

August 14, 2023 from Chicago Rabbinical Council in response to a question from a reader:

How to handle corn and sugar snap/snow peas:

Once corn on the cob is peeled and rinsed, we don't find miut hamotzoy levels of bugs in the kernels.
With regards to sugar snap/snow peas, if they are prewashed (which is the case when they are frozen), we recommend to soak and swish them around in soapy water for a minute and then repeat in plain water.

August 14, 2023 from Central Rabbinical Congress Kashrus:

Information on washing and checking fruits and vegetables can be found here

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Real Kosher Ice Cream Recalls Soft Serve on the Go Cups Because of Possible Health Risk

August 28, 2023 updated information from the is FDA Enforcemnt report

Product Details


#	Product Description	Recall Number	Classification	Code Information	Product Quantity	Reason for Recall
1	Soft Serve on the Go brand Vanilla Chocolate flavor; 8 fl oz; UPC 0-91404-15129-0 Soft Serve on the Go brand Parve Vanilla Chocolate flavor; 8 fl oz; UPC 0-91404-15113-9	F-1477-2023 Updated Class I	No Codes.	54,076 Cases (12 cups per case) total all products	Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
2	Soft Serve on the Go brand Razzle n' Dazzle Peanut Butter flavor; 8 fl oz; UPC 0-91404-15133-7	F-1478-2023	Updated Class I	No Codes.	54,076 Cases (12 cups per case) total all products	Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
3	Soft Serve on the Go brand Caramel Vanilla flavor; 8 fl oz; UPC 0-91404-15131-3	F-1479-2023	Updated Class I	No Codes.	54,076 Cases (12 cups per case) total all products	Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
4	Soft Serve on the Go brand Sorbet Strawberry Mango Sorbet flavor; 8 fl oz; UPC 0-91404-15128-3	F-1480-2023	Updated Class I	No Codes.	54,076 Cases (12 cups per case) total all products	Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
5	Soft Zero on the Go brand Lite Peanut Butter flavor; 8 fl oz; UPC 0-91404-15285-3	F-1481-2023	Updated Class I	No Codes.	54,076 Cases (12 cups per case) total all products	Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Additional infommation is on where the product was made in here

August 9, 2023 from the FDA:

Real Kosher Ice Cream of Brooklyn, NY is recalling soft serve on the go ice cream and sorbet cups, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

SOFT SERVE ON THE GO CUPS were distributed in the states of CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VA, WV.

The recalled product reached consumers through Canteens, Grocery and Convenience stores etc.

The recalled product is packaged in an 8 fl oz., clear plastic cup. The product looks like a soft serve cup served in an ice cream store, with a clear plastic cover with a seal and spoon attached to it.

The product brand name is Soft Serve On The Go cups, All flavors, UPC (SEE LIST)

Soft Serve on the go Vanilla Chocolate, 8 fl oz	UPC 0-91404-15129-0
Soft Serve on the go Razzle, 8 fl oz	UPC 0-91404-15133-7
Soft Serve on the go Caramel, 8 fl oz	UPC 0-91404-15131-3
Soft Serve on the go Parve Vanilla Chocolate, 8 fl oz	UPC 0-91404-15113-9
Soft Serve on the go Sorbet Strawberry Mango, 8 fl oz	UPC0-91404-15128-3
Soft Serve Lite Peanut Butter, 8 fl oz	UPC0-91404-15285-3

The UPC is the only identifiable code on the package. It does not have any LOT number or best by date. All product produced up to 8/4/23 is being recalled.

To date, two cases of illness have been reported in this outbreak in two states (NY and PA). Both individuals were hospitalized but no deaths have been reported to date.

The recall is the result of an individual becoming ill and reporting to have eaten this product. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture tested samples of product and one sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumers should discontinue consumption of the product immediately. Please dispose of this product or return to your store of purchase for full credit. Consumers with questions may contact our Soft Serve on the Go team at: 845-668-4346 or info@softserveonthego.com. Monday thru Friday 9am to 5 pm EST.

The CDC alert which provided addional information is here.

Canada: Soft Serve on the Go brand frozen dessert cups recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

August 10, 2023 from the CFIA:

The following frozen dessert cups have been recalled because of Microbial Contamination - Listeria

What to do: Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products
Distribution: Ontario, Quebec

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Soft Serve on the Go	Caramel Vanilla (ice cream)	8 fl oz	0 91404 15131 3	All units sold up to and including August 10, 2023
Soft Serve on the Go	Natural Peanut Butter (ice cream)	8 fl oz	0 91404 15285 3	All units sold up to and including August 10, 2023
Soft Serve on the Go	Non-Dairy Parve Vanilla Chocolate (frozen dessert)	8 fl oz	0 91404 15113 9	All units sold up to and including August 10, 2023
Soft Serve on the Go	Razzle n' Dazzle Peanut Butter (ice cream)	8 fl oz	0 91404 15133 7	All units sold up to and including August 10, 2023
Soft Serve on the Go	Strawberry Mango Sorbet	8 fl oz	0 91404 15128 3	All units sold up to and including August 10, 2023
Soft Serve on the Go	Vanilla Chocolate (ice cream)	8 fl oz	0 91404 15129 0	All units sold up to and including August 10, 2023

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