The following kashrus alert is from the Central Rabbinical Congress with additional informtion from the OU on January 9, 2015. Please be advised that Pereg Quinoa Pops cereal, All Flavors Natural, Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry bear an unauthorized CRC symbol. (hisachdus harabbonim). The Central Rabbinical congress CRC does not certify any Pereg Qinoa Pops Cereal . Corrective measures are being taken. Ed. note: These products are certified as kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU). The previous item can be cited with the URL: kashrut/Alerts/?alert=A4830 The following kashrus alert is from the OU on January 8, 2015. Napa Valley Mustard Honey Mustard Flavor Pretzel Nuggets, CPD, Fullerton CA: missing D - Dairy Designation Napa Valley Mustard Co. Honey Mustard Flavor Pretzel Nuggets are certified by the Orthodox Union as an OU Pareve product. A limited batch of this product was produced with a seasoning blend that contains a dairy ingredient. That limited batch was stickered with a special ingredient and dairy allergen statement, however, the OU symbol on that batch is missing the D - Dairy designation. Corrective measures have been implemented. The previous item can be cited with the URL: kashrut/Alerts/?alert=A4829 The following kashrus alert is from OK Kosher Certifcation on January 9, 2015. Various sizes and types of A.Haim bread, Brooklyn, NY is bearing an unauthorized OK symbol on packaging. OK Kosher Certification does NOT certify any A. Haim products. Corrective measures are being taken. The previous item can be cited with the URL: kashrut/Alerts/?alert=A4828 The following kashrus advisory is from OK Kosher Certifcation on January 9, 2015. Please be advised that a limited amount of Sweet Pepper Dip produced by TUV-TAAM SALADS, (Brooklyn, NY) were erroneously labeled with both the OK -D kosher symbol and pareve labels. The product is kosher and pareve. The previous item can be cited with the URL: kashrut/Alerts/?alert=A4827 The following health alert is from the California Department of Public Health and fdaon January 8, 2015. Santa Barbara Smokehouse, Santa Barbara, CA is voluntary recalling the following brands and batches of cold smoked salmon produced and packed between December 17th and December 24th 2014 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, Cambridge House Private Reserve, Cambridge House Mild, Cambridge House Mild 4oz, Cambridge House Royal, Cambridge House Royal 4oz, Cambridge House Royal Pastrami, Cambridge House Royal Lemon and Dill, Cambridge House Royal Prime Tenderloin, Cambridge House Mild Lemon Pepper, Cambridge House Balmoral, Cambridge House Balmoral 4oz, Cambridge House Gravadlax, Cambridge House Mild Citron Vodka, Coastal Harbor, Coastal Harbor Oak, Coastal Harbor Oak Beech, Coastal Harbor Beech, Coastal Harbor Oak Beech Pastrami, Coastal Harbor 1lb Trimmings, Coastal Harbor Nova, Santa Barbara Smokehouse Balmoral, Harbor Point Atlantic, Harbor Point Scottish Style, Gelsons Market Cambridge House Private Reserve, Fresh & Easy Atlantic Smoked Salmon 4oz, Fresh & Easy Scottish Smoked Atlantic Salmon 4oz, Fresh & Easy Smoked Salmon Trimmings 4oz, Channel Island Atlantic, Local Abundance 4oz, Local Abundance Norwegian, Local Abundance unsliced, Gordon Foods Private Reserve Wild. Batch numbers found on the rear of the package: 200, 596, 4261, 5042, 5251, 5264, 5609, 5699, 5731, 5761, 5792, 5904, 5924, 5934, 5969, 5979, 6012, 6029, 6042, 6054, 6061, 6072, 6082, 6175, 6194, 6204, 6214, 6285, 6304, 6314, 6322, 6339, 6344, 6351, 6362, 6379, 6434, 6449, 6452, 6461, 6479, 6481, 6492, 6572, 6569, 6572, 6584, 6594, 6604, 6612, 6664, 6674, 6684. From CDPH: the Santa Barbara Smokehouse’s recalled cold-smoked salmon was packed under the Cambridge House, Channel Island Smokehouse, Coastal Harbor, Santa Barbara Smokehouse and Harbor Point brand names, and has pack dates of 8-22-14, 9-17-14 through 9-19-14, and 12-17-14 through 12-24-14. The recalled products were vacuum-packed and distributed as both fresh and frozen products. The CDPH website has a list of the specific product names and codes affected by this recall and product photos. CDPH recommends not eating any cold-smoked salmon manufactured by Santa Barbara Smokehouse with pack dates between 8-22-14 and 12-24-14. Other brands that may have also been packed during this time frame include: Fresh & Easy, Tetsujin and Imperial House. CDPH also recommends that anyone in possession of those products with those pack dates place the product into a garbage bag and put it in the trash. Consumers who have purchased any of the above products are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-805-966-9796. The previous item can be cited with the URL: kashrut/Alerts/?alert=A4825 The following peanut allergy alert is from the FDA on January 9,2015. MorningStar Farms is issuing a voluntary and precautionary recall of certain code dates of Spicy Black Bean Burgers and Chipotle Black Bean Burgers because they may contain undeclared peanut. MorningStar Farms, Battlecreek, MI was notified by a third party supplier that one of the spice ingredients used in Spicy Black Bean Burgers and Chipotle Black Bean Burgers may inadvertently contain peanut, an allergen that is not declared on the products’ ingredient statements. This recall affects the following products: Description(retail) UPC Code Size Better if Used Before Date MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger 2898971750 18.90 oz (8 ct) APR14 16 XXXX XX:XX to JUN30 16 XXXX XX:XX MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger 2898939207 9.50 oz(4 ct) APR14 16 XXXX XX:XX to JUN30 16 XXXX XX:XX MorningStar Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burger 2898971674 38.10 oz (9 ct) MAR22 16 XXXX XX:XX to JUN30 16 XXXX XX:XX MorningStar Farms Chipotle Black Bean Burger 2898940864 50.80 oz (12 ct) MAR22 16 XXXX XX:XX to JUN30 16 XXXX XX:XX Description(foodservice) UPC Code Size Better if Used Before Date MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger 2898949938 8.7 lb case (48 ct) MAR 24 2016 XXXX XX:XX to JUN 30 2016 XXXX XX:XX MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger 2898931651 12.75 lb case (4 sleeve) APR 09 2016 XXXX XX:XX to JUN 30 2016 XXXX XX:XX MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burger 2898997765 9.75 lb case (4 sleeve) APR 20 2016 XXXX XX:XX to JUN 30 2016 XXXX XX:XX These products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. at both retail stores and through foodservice channels. Consumers with questions may contact the Consumer Response Center using the Contact Us feature on MorningStarFarms or by calling at 1-800-962-0120 from Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Time. The previous item can be cited with the URL: kashrut/Alerts/?alert=A4826 The following American and Canadian health alert is from the CFIA on January 7, 2015 with additional information at CFIA on January 9, 2015 and FoodManufacturing and the FDA on January 10,2015. Bidart Bros., Bakersfield, CA is recalling apples shipped from its Shafter, California packing facility in 2014, prompted by a federal investigation of 32 listeria illnesses in 11 states, including the deaths. Those 11 states are Arizona, California, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. The company supplied the apples for two commercial caramel apple brands that are linked to illnesses. The Food and Drug Administration and the California Department of Public Health inspected the facility, finding listeria present on surfaces likely to come into contact with apples. Consumers should not eat the Granny Smith and Gala apples being recalled by Bidart Bros. These apples can be sold under the brand names “Big B” and “Granny’s Best,” though, they could also be sold under other brand names or with no brand at all. Consumers who are buying or have recently bought Granny Smith or Gala apples should ask their retailers if the apples were supplied by Bidart Bros. Other varieties of apples and apples from other growers are not affected by the recall. Canadian alert: Industry is recalling Granny Smith apples and Gala apples exported by Bidart Bros. in the United States (US) from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Identified importers of the recalled products include Beauvais Ltee. and Courchesne Larose. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions should not sell or use the recalled products described below. Furthermore, recalled products were imported by and sold at Coosemans Montreal Inc., located at 1605 rue de Beauharnois Ouest, Montréal, QC. Recalled products Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC Additional Info Big B Granny Smith Apples* All All production in 2014 None *Only apples exported by Bidart Bros. are affected by this recall. Recalled products may have been sold under other brand names besides the one identified or without a brand name at all, such as in bulk. If you are unsure as to whether products are included in this recall, contact the location where they were purchased. Big B Gala Apples* All All production in 2014 None *Only apples exported by Bidart Bros. are affected by this recall. Recalled products may have been sold under other brand names besides the one identified or without a brand name at all, such as in bulk. If you are unsure as to whether products are included in this recall, contact the location where they were purchased. Grannys Best Granny Smith Apples* All All production in 2014 None *Only apples exported by Bidart Bros. are affected by this recall. Recalled products may have been sold under other brand names besides the one identified or without a brand name at all, such as in bulk. These products have been sold from cash and carry locations. If you are unsure as to whether products are included in this recall, contact the location where they were purchased. What you should do: Check to see if you have recalled products. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased. If you are unsure as to whether products are included in this recall, contact the location where they were purchased. This recall was triggered by a recall initiated by the US producer which may be related to a foodborne illness outbreak. The previous item can be cited with the URL: kashrut/Alerts/?alert=A4820 The following kashrus alert is from the Vaad of Seattle on January 9, 2015. Due to a temporary relocation process, Salmon Express Seafoods located at 700 East D Street, Tacoma WA is not currently certified by the Seattle Vaad. Stay tuned for further updates when information becomes available. The previous item can be cited with the URL: kashrut/Alerts/?alert=A4824 The following Canadian kashrus alert is from BCK on January 7, 2015. Please be advised that the following chocolate products are certified dairy (Not Cholov Yisroel) but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted from the label. House of Brussels brand Mini Hedgehogs Dolce Dor brand Easter treats Carnaby Street brand Decorated Milk Chocolate truffles Corrective measures are being implemented and consumers finding this product are asked to contact BC Kosher at (604) 731-1803 or by email [email protected]. The previous item can be cited with the URL: kashrut/Alerts/?alert=A4823 The following health alert is from the FDA on December 31, 2014. Coca Cola Zero, 2 liter pet bottle, UPC 49000 05014, The Coca Cola Company with a date code of DEC1514 CNB, Time Stamps: 12:19, 12:20, 12:21 and 12:22 has been recalled because of equipment malfunction led to ingredients to be blended at levels that are inconsistent with approved formulations. The previous item can be cited with the URL: kashrut/Alerts/?alert=A4822
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