May 26, 2023 from the Food Safety News.
"Trader Joe’s is recalling their brand of instant Cold Brew Coffee after being alerted by their suppliers that the product may contain pieces of glass.
"There is concern that consumers may have this product in their homes because of its long shelf life.
"Recalled product:
"As of the posting of this recall, no injuries have been reported to date, and all potentially affected product has been removed from sale.
"Consumers who have purchased or received donations of any Instant Cold Brew Coffee with the aforementioned date codes, should not use them.
"Consumers should discard the product or return it to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund.
May 25, 2023 from the FDA:
T.W. Garner Food Company is voluntarily recalling 50,688 bottles of 12 oz. Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce with best used by 120623T 065239 UPC 0 75500 10011 6 because some of the bottles may contain Texas Pete® Extra Mild Wing Sauce which contains soy.
The product can be identified as a 12 oz. glass bottle with orange sauce, called Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce. The only product affected has best used by 120623T 065239 printed on the cap of the product.
The recall was initiated after a report was received from a direct customer that a bottle labeled as Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce was located instead of Texas Pete® Extra Mild Wing Sauce. The bottle of Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce was missing the allergen declaration of soy. Investigation indicates the problem was caused by applying the wrong label during a portion of the production run.
Product was shipped to distribution centers and retail stores located in AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX & VA. Consumers with a soy allergy or sensitivity who have purchased Texas Pete® Buffalo Wing Sauce with a best used by 120623T 065239 with a UPC 0 75500 10011 6 are urged not to consume the product and dispose of it or return it to their place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact Mrs. Katerine Cardoso, Quality Assurance Manager at (336) 231-6417 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm EST or email at ContactUs@garnerfoods.com.
May 28, 2023 from a reader:
Pediatric D-Vite Drops made by Akron Pharma Labs bears an faux kosher symbol. The symbol that claims the product is kosher was created by a Indian company that certifies products. No recognized rabbinical certification is associated with this symbol.
posted May 25, 2023
The gelatin is in the microbeads
May 24, 2023 from the FDA:
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is voluntarily recalling certain Tastykake® Chocolate Kandy Kakes due to undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.
The product being recalled was distributed on May 11, 2023 to retail customers in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, and West Virginia. The packages have an “Enjoy By” date of June 5, 2023 on the side of the package, and UPC 0 25600 00225 4.
The recall was initiated after the firm discovered that certain packages of Tastykake® Chocolate Kandy Kakes contained Tastykake® Peanut Butter Kandy Kakes. The ingredient statement for the Chocolate Kandy Kakes does not declare that peanuts are in the product. No related illnesses or incidents have been reported to date. Following is information about the product involved in the recall. People allergic to peanuts should not consume this product if the “Enjoy By” date, UPC and/or Product Code below are printed on the package.
| PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | UPC # | “ENJOY BY” DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Tastykake® Chocolate Kandy Kakes | 0 25600 00225 4 | June 5, 2023 |
Affected product should be discarded or may be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call Flowers’ Consumer Relations Center at 1-866-245-8921. The center is open Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Consumers also may contact the center via e-mail by visiting www.flowersfoods.com/contact/consumer
May 23, 2023 the editor was informed by a reader that Crazy Mea, 18909 Union Tpke, Queens, NY 11366 is now under VKM Vaad Kashrus Mehadrin certification.
May 1, 2023 from the Queens Vaad:
Effective immediately (May 1st, 2023): Crazy Meat located at 18909 Union Tpke, Queens, NY 11366 is no longer certified by The Vaad Harabonim of Queens.
May 18, 2023: From OK Kosher:
Please be advised, bakery products in Costco are only certified when bearing the OK-D symbol and coming from the following bakeries:
May 23, 2023 from the FDA:
Meijer, in conjunction with its supplier, Lamontagne Chocolate Corp., is announcing a recall of Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds and Meijer Express Go Cup Dark Chocolate Almonds because they may contain undeclared milk.
The recall includes stand-up pouches carried at Meijer stores and to-go cups carried at Meijer Express locations in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. All date codes from both products are impacted. Meijer has not received any customer complaints or claims of illness associated with this recall to date.
The following products are part of the recall:
|
UPC |
Recalled Product Name |
Sell By Date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 7-08820-68730-1 | Frederik’s Dark Chocolate Almonds (12 oz.) | All |
| 7-60236-19787-4 | Meijer Express Go Cups Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds (7.5 oz.) | All |
The products may contain an undeclared milk allergen due to a product specification change from the supplier, Lamontagne Chocolate Corp., which was not communicated to Meijer.
Customers that have impacted products should discontinue use and return the product to the customer service desk at any Meijer store for a full refund. Customers with questions regarding this recall can contact Meijer at 800-543-3704 from 7 a.m.-1 a.m. EDT daily. Customers with questions or concerns about their health are encouraged to contact their primary care provider.
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May 22, 2023 : From the OU in response to a question from the editor:
The Annie's cinnamon rolls are 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.
Many products qualify to be DE but are labeled OUD because OUD is a less confusing symbol for the kosher consumer. Also, to be a true DE product, the equipment must be properly cleaned of residue after dairy production, and that level of cleanliness is sometimes difficult to maintain and guarantee.
Please note that it is possible that the manufacturer will reformulate this product and add a true dairy ingredient. You will not be able to know this, since the OUD kosher symbol will remain the same. We recommend that you contact our office every few months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.
May 22, 2023 : From the OU in response to a question from the editor:
The crackers are 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.
Many products qualify to be DE but are labeled OUD because OUD is a less confusing symbol for the kosher consumer. Also, to be a true DE product, the equipment must be properly cleaned of residue after dairy production, and that level of cleanliness is sometimes difficult to maintain and guarantee.
Please note that it is possible that the manufacturer will reformulate this product and add a true dairy ingredient. You will not be able to know this, since the OUD kosher symbol will remain the same. We recommend that you contact our office every few months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.
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