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Kashrus alert on NORI SEAWEED SHEETS

September 7, 2018 from the COR Detroit:

NORI SEAWEED SHEETS require reliable Kashrus certification due to a concern of being processed on non-Kosher equipment, and also due to a serious issue of infestation. A number of Nori brands have recently been recalled, although they bear a Kashrus symbol, due to either infestation or unauthorized use of the symbol. The following list was issued by the Star-K:

Recalled Nori Brands as of September 5, 2018
[The lot numbers are usually inkjetted on the bag or package.]

1. Sweet City – Star-K symbol. Two recalled lots: 092520 and 131820
2. China Mehadrin – CRC (Hisachdus) symbol. One recalled lot: 3200/02426 1803 3242618043 2018 5A3B
3. Sushi Metzuyan – Star-K symbol. One recalled lot: 121919
4. Nantong Huaxin Seaweed – All bear an unauthorized Kof-K symbol. Should be considered not Kosher.
5. Ushia Sushi – All bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol. Should be considered not Kosher.
6. Sushi Maven - Volover symbol. ALL lots recalled EXCEPT two:
   1. Best by Date: 09/30/2019 may be used.
   2. Best by Date: 01/10/2019 may be used.

Kashrus Alert - ROASTED SEAWEED/NORI MANUFACTURED BY : NANTONG HUAXIN FOODS CO, OCEAN PACIFIC SEAFOOD GROUP

August 30, 2018 - from Kof-K

Please be advised that these products have been manufactured without kosher certification and bear an unauthorized KOF-K with k#3646 on the label. Corrective measures have been implemented

Kashrus Alert - Brux Mix

August 17, 2018 - from the OK:

Brux Mix, Brux Waffle Mix, and Brux Crepe Mix, Brux Brothers LLC,, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 has a mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol:
Brux Waffle Mix and Brux Crepe Mix were mistakenly labeled with a plain OK symbol, instead of the required OK D. These products are certified kosher and dairy, as per the ingredient list. Corrective actions are being taken. Corrective actions are being taken.

Agri Star Meat And Poultry LLC Recalls Beef Pastrami Products due to Possible Processing Deviation
Aaron’s Beef French Roast Pastrami & Shor Harbor and Roast Pastrami recall

June 21, 2018: from USDA:

Agri Star Meat and Poultry LLC, a Postville, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 3,592 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) beef pastrami products due to processing deviations that may have led to underprocessing of products and resulted in inadequate curing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The RTE beef pastrami items were produced on April 3 and April 4, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)]

• 21.6-lb. average case weight of fully cooked pastrami that are vacuum-packed using clear plastic and labeled “Aaron’s BEST Beef French Roast Pastrami WATER & CARRAGEENAN PRODUCT.” Both the product and the shipping box display a sticker indicating “BEST BEFORE 09/10/18.”
• 23.1-lb. average case weight of fully cooked pastrami that are vacuum-packed using clear plastic and labeled “SHOR HABOR GLATT KOSHER Beef French Roast Pastrami WATER & CARRAGEENAN PRODUCT.” Both the product and the shipping box display a sticker indicating “BEST BEFORE 09/11/2018.”

The problem was discovered on June 20, 2018, after the firm received a consumer complaint about product discoloration. The firm conducted an investigation and product testing and determined that not all products contained an adequate amount of the curing solution. The establishment notified FSIS on June 21, 2018.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. C
onsumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Lisa Beatty, Quality Assurance Manager at 563-864-7811 or Yaakov Labowitz, Vice President of Sales, at 514-648-8171 ext. 260.
Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

May 29, 2018 from the OK:

Please be advised that Minex International Karachi, Pakistan M is distributing a certificate bearing an unauthorized OK kosher symbol. This company is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.