Community Magazine October 2009

106 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE Kashrut &Health Alerts Supervision Changes&Withdrawals V ITALITY C ELLWISE , a Melaleuca CellWise Nutritional Supplement, is no longer certified by the Star-K. Star-K, September 14, 2009 P OST C EREAL , has elected to discontinue with the pat Yisrael status of all their cereals. OK, September 1, 2009 Mislabeled B AZZINI A SSORTED S WEDISH F ISH , A.L. Bazzini Co.bearsanunauthorizedOUsymbolandisbeing withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org OU, September 14, 2009 A UNT J ENNY ’ S S ALAD D RESSINGS , distributed by MelbaFoods, bear anunauthorizedKVHsymbol and are not under the supervision of the Vaad Harabonim of New England. R a b b i n i c a l Council of New England, September 14, 2009 IQF B ROCCOLI AND IQF C AULIFLOWER , manufactured by Eastsun Foods bear an unauthorized OU symbol and fraudulently appeared on a letter of certification. OU, August 20, 2009 MislabeledDairy/Parve I NSTANT O ATMEAL F RUIT & C REAM V ARIETY P ACK , from various Supervalu brands including: Richfood, Jewel, Shaw’s, Flavorite, Shop N Save, Acme, Cub, and Albertsons contain dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. OU, September 10, 2009 Other Alerts B EST S QUARE M ILK PRODUCTS , are not under the kashrut supervision of the New Square Kashrus Council. The milk is under the supervision of Rabbi Mordechi Ungar and the Star-K. New Square, Star-K, September 17, 2009 F RESH LYCHEES , carried in NYC area markets are being imported from Israel. These require hafrashat terumot uma’aserot . Mehadrin Kashrus, September 2, 2009 M OTT ’ S F RUITSATIONS PRODUCTS , were inadvertently produced with unauthorized grape juice. Product codes include BB/ MA 2010 JN 26-30 A(or B), BB/MA 2010 AU 31 A(or B), BB/MA 2010 SE 01, 04, 06, 07, 20, 21 BB SEP 04-07, 11, 13, 21 2010 A(or B). KSA, August 31, 2009 E LECTROLUX AND F RIGIDAIRE FREEZERS WITH S ABBATH M ODE , are not certified by Star-K. Star-k, Aaugust 25, 2009 T ASTI D-L ITE S TORES , are not certified by OK Kosher. Only the powdered ice cream mix, in closed containers, is certified kosher, dairy by OK Kosher Certification. OK, August 27, 2009 Health Alerts Q UEEN V ICTORIA AND T UBBY B UNCHED S PINACH , Ippolito International, Salinas, CA is being voluntarily recalled because it has the potential contamination with Salmonella. The affected 1,715 cartons are described in further detail at fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ ucm182964.htm. FDA, September 15, 2009 G REAT V ALUE B ERRY C RUNCH CEREAL , Gilster- Mary Lee Corp, is being recalled because it may contain undeclared almonds. Only product in 21 oz. containers distributed solely in Walmart stores with the code 07 21 10 N02 is affected by this recall. Consumers who have this product may return it to the store where they purchased it from for a refund or replacement. For more information call Tom Welge at Gilster Mary Lee 800 851 5371 F D A , September 15, 2009 S TEINBECK C OUNTRY I CELESS G REEN O NIONS , Salinas, CAis being voluntarily recalled because it may contain salmonella. Affected product has lot code numbers 96CPGO07 or 9CPO937 and was shipped between August 4 and August 22, 2009. FDA, August 28, 2009 A RTISANA R AW T AHINI , Premier Organics, Berkeley, CA is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella. The 840 cases of Tahini in 16-ounce glass jars are marked with lot No. 90811 and has been distributed nationwide through retail locations and online stores. No other lots have been affected. Consumers with questions may contact Premier Organics at 1-866-237-8688 T o t a l r e c a l l s . c o m , Foodsafety .ksu.edu , September 5, 2009 E GGO C INNAMON T OAST W AFFLES AND T OASTER S WIRLZ C INNAMON R OLL M INIS , are being voluntarilyrecalledduetolisteriamonocytogenes contamination on a sample of buttermilk. Recalls for the waffles include UPC code 3800040440 and labeled with “Best If Used Before” dates NOV22-24 10 EA, and the Cinnamon Roll Minis UPC code 3800023370 and “Best If Used Before” dates beginning with NOV15 10 EA Atlanta Journal-Constituition, Foodsafety .ksu.edu, September 2, 2009 H OME T OWN B AKERY O LD F ASHIONED M OLASSES C OOKIES , Petri Baking Products Inc. is being recalled due to undeclared milk and peanut. The product was distributed to Stop & Shop stores in CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, and RI. The 8.9-oz. package bears UPC 6-88267-08457-7 and “sell by” date of Feb. 22, 2010 A. Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call (800) 346-1981. FAAN & the New York State Department of Agriculture, August 31, 2009 V AN ’ S A LL N ATURAL W HEAT F REE H OMESTYLE P ANCAKES , is being recalled due to undeclared egg, milk, and wheat. The 12.4-oz. package bears lot number 200060629B1, UPC 0-89947-60604-9, and “best if used by” date of March 30, 2010. Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call (303) 848-6013 or e-mail customerservice@vansintl. com. FAAN, August 20, 2009 COURTESY OF KASHRUT.COM