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James Farm brand Frozen Red Raspberries; 2-5lb Bags- recall declared over but product may still be in freezers.

July 5, 2024 from FDA Enforcement Report:

James Farm brand Frozen Red Raspberries; 2-5lb Bags; NET WT 10 LB (4.5 kg); KEEP FROZEN; IQF; Individually Quick Frozen; FOR FOOD SERVICE SALE ONLY; Distributed by: RD/JET, LLC; 15-24 132nd Street, College Point, NY 11356; Country of Origin: CHILE.

Code Information: BEST IF USED BY JUN/14/2024 UPC: 76069501010 Lot Code: CO 22-165/CO 22-165-1

Reason for Recall: Product may be contaminated with Hepatitis A Virus.

Exportadora Copramar Recalls James Farms Frozen Raspberries Due to Possible Health Risk

December 3, 2022 from the FDA.

Exportadora Copramar is recalling 1260 cases of James Farm frozen raspberries due to the potential of the product being contaminated with Hepatitis A.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testing indicated the presence of Hepatitis A in James Farm branded frozen raspberries identified by UPC Code: 76069501010 and Lot Code - 22-165.

The recalled frozen raspberries are packaged in foodservice 10 lb James Farm branded cartons. The product is exclusively sold through Restaurant Depot/Jetro locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Delaware.

All inventories of the effected lot have been removed from Restaurant Depot/Jetro locations. Restaurant Depot/Jetro locations are also directly contacting their customers regarding this recall. There have been no illnesses or adverse reaction reports to date related to this product.

This Notice affects the following product:

1260 cases of James Farms Frozen Raspberries : 2/5 lb. bags per 10 lb carton
"Best if used by " date of June 14th, 2024 .
"Product of Chile."UPC Code: 76069501010, Lot Code - CO 22-165
UPC code is found on the top of the carton with the lot code on the bottom of the carton.

No other retail packages of frozen raspberry products are included in this voluntary recall. Consumers who have purchased the above products should not consume them and should either discard them or return them to point of sale / place of purchase for a full refund.

Company Contact Information: Exportadora Compramar, 302-401-6474 ext 223, Monday through Friday between 9am and 6pm Eastern Standard Time.

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Michael Foods Inc. Recalls Fair Meadow Foundations Liquid Egg Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens

June 30, 2024 from USDA:

M.G. Waldbaum dba Michael Foods Inc., a Gaylord, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 4,620 pounds of liquid egg products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product contains dairy (milk), a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.

The liquid egg breakfast blend formulation items were produced June 11, 2024. The following products are subject to recall

32-oz. paperboard carton containing “FAIR MEADOW Foundations WHOLE EGGS with CITRIC ACID” with the use by date of “16 SEP 24” and lot code 4162G. This product is packaged within a corrugated case labeled Scrambled Egg Blend with the same use by date and lot code.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “EST. G1455” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to restaurant consignees for institutional use in Alabama, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, and Utah.

The problem was discovered during a routine carton inventory evaluation. The establishment notified FSIS when it discovered that a limited amount of Whole Egg with Citric Acid cartons was unaccounted for, and there was a corresponding excess of Breakfast Blend Scrambled Egg carton in inventory. The establishment investigated and determined that the unaccounted Whole Egg with Citric Acid cartons were inadvertently utilized during a single short Breakfast Blend Scrambled Egg production run. The Breakfast Blend formulation contains an allergen, a dairy ingredient (milk), which is not declared on the Whole Egg with Citric Acid label.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in institutional/restaurant refrigerators. Restaurants/institutions are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Kristina Larsen, Director Customer Service, Michael Foods Inc. at 952-258-4903 or kristina.larsen@michaelfoods.com. Members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Tara Gray, Senior Director of Communications, Post Holdings, Inc. at 314-644-7648 or tara.gray@postholdings.com.

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More cookie dough types recalled as part of 30,000 case recall

June 10, 2024 from Food Safety News:

"Rise Baking Company, doing business as South Coast Baking, of Springdale, AR, is recalling Costco Chocolate Chunk Frozen Cookie Dough, Member’s Mark Chocolate Chunk, Panera Chocolate Chipper Cookie, Rise Baking Jumbo Chocolate Chunk and Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie cookie doughs because of potential Salmonella contamination.

"These products are part of Rise Baking Company’s May 2, 2024 recall of 29,019 cases of cookie dough products.

"According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on May 2, 2024, and is ongoing.

"The recalled products were distributed in California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Colorado, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, Minnesota, Oklahoma, New York, Michigan, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey and Georgia.

Recalled products:

Costco Chocolate Chunk Frozen Cookie Dough
- Net Wt. 33lb (14.97kg)
- 1.6 oz dough pucks
Member’s Mark Chocolate Chunk
- Net Wt. 14.85lb (6.74kg)
- 144/1.65 oz dough pucks/case
Panera Chocolate Chipper Cookie,
- Net Wt. 41.25 lb (18.71kg),
- 220/3 oz dough pucks/case
Rise Baking Jumbo Chocolate Chunk
- Net Wt. 37.5 lb (17.01 kg)
- 240/2.5 oz dough pucks/case
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Net Wt. 16.87 lb (7.65 kg)
- 600/0.45 oz dough pucks/case

"Consumers should not use this product. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to their place of purchase."

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Fresh Start Produce Sales Initiates Recall of Whole Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk

May 31, 2024 from FDA:

Fresh Start Produce Sales Inc. of Delray, Florida, is recalling whole cucumbers shipped to certain states from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled cucumbers were shipped in bulk cartons from May 17th through May 21st, 2024, directly to retail distribution centers, wholesalers, and food service distributors in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The recalled cucumbers are dark green, approximately 1.5 - 2.0 inches in diameter, and 5-9 inches long. Mini cucumbers and English cucumbers are not included in this recall.

The recall was initiated after the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture informed the company that a product sample tested positive for the bacteria. The FDA is conducting whole genome sequencing to determine if this sample is related to an ongoing Salmonella outbreak investigation.

CONSUMER ACTIONS: Although these cucumbers are unlikely in the marketplace, anyone with the recalled product should not consume it and should destroy and discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers should check with their retailer or place of purchase to determine whether the recalled cucumbers were sold where they shop.

Consumers with additional questions may contact the company at 1-888-364-2993, M-F, 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. EDT.

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Riced cauliflower recalled in Texas after testing finds Listeria

May 13, 2024 from Food Safety News.

"CN Frozen Foods, Inc. of Coral Gables, FL is recalling Sysco Classic Riced Cauliflower after the product tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

"According to the details posted online by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), the recall was initiated on April 27, 2024 and is ongoing. T

"The recalled product was sold in Texas."

FDA notice is here.

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Gibson Farms Voluntarily Recalls Organic Light Halves and Pieces Shelled Walnuts Because of Possible Health Risk

April 30, 2024 from the FDA:

Gibson Farms recalled Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts because Gibson Farms received information that they may have the potential to be contaminated with E. Coli 0157:H7.

The Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts were sold to distributors located in CA and WA. Gibsons Farms Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts were sold in bulk boxes in Net Wt. 25 lbs quantities and can be identified by lot 3325-043 & 3341-501 with expiration dates 5/21/25 & 6/7/25.

Gibson Farms, Inc. has voluntarily recalled the product(s) after being notified by the CDC of 12 recorded illnesses allegedly linked to the consumption of organic halves and pieces shelled walnuts. A full investigation is currently under way to determine the potential source of the contamination.

Gibson Farms requests consignees to hold and discontinue selling their existing stock of lot 3325-043 and lot 3341-501 and return any remaining inventory of the recalled products to our local warehouse Gibson Farms 1190 Buena Vista Rd Hollister Ca 95023. If you have distributed or sold this product to other retailers, please notify your clients as to the status of this product. Any retailers that have received the recalled walnuts are recommended to do the following:

Retailers that received recalled products and do not clean and sanitize bulk bins between refilling them, should discard the contents of the bin and clean and sanitize it before refilling.
Retailers that received recalled product from a distributor but do not know the brand or lot code information, you should hold product, sanitize your bins, and contact your supplier.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at Veronica Cheatham 831-637-3512 or email foodsafety@gibsonfarmsinc.com 8:30 am-4:40pm PST Monday through Friday

Retail Locations that Received Gibson Farms Walnuts

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Kashrut Alert: Flora Alfredo Sauce

April 19, 2024 from OK Kosher::

Flora Alfredo Sauce, Vita Verde, Inc. dba Flora Fine Foods (11927 West Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33065) has an unauthorized Use of OK Mark:

Flora Alfredo Sauce bears an unauthorized OK Kosher certification mark.
OK Kosher Certification does not certify this product or company.
Action: Corrective actions are being taken.

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Kashrut Alert: Tongmaster Casings

April 12, 2024 Alert sent by ORB

Kashrut Alert: Nitta Edible Collagen Casings

April 4, 2024 from Vaad HaKashrus Belz USA:

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Kashrut Alert: Jiangsu OCI Chemical Co. Ltd., China

April 12, 2024 from cRc:

Jiangsu OCI Chemical Co. Ltd. in Madian, Taixing, Taizhou, Jiangsu Province, China is no longer cRc certified. Products may be used if manufactured before 4/12/2024.

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Kashrut Alert: Sugarpaste products

March 11, 2024 from the cRc

"It has come to our attention that many Sugarpaste products under the brand name Crystal Colors still bear a cRc symbol, and that the cRc symbol is illegally being displayed on its website. This company has been terminated by the cRc in 2022, and any product manufactured after 2022 is not certified Kosher. Corrective action is being taken."

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