Below are this week's Kashrut alerts:
The following health Alert was received from Safetyalerts.com on August 11, 2001.
RPF Inc., Inglewood, CA also doing business as Royal Palate Foods, is voluntarily recalling approximately 650 pounds of frozen, kosher chicken chow mein entrees that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S.D.A's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. The products subject to this Class I recall are individually wrapped trays of "Chicken Chow Mein Entree." Each 48-count case of entrees is marked with a lot number of "F-H2048" and bears establishment number "P-18465" inside the USDA seal of inspection.
The entrees were produced on August 1 and distributed to correctional facilities in California, Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, and Washington.
Consumers with questions about the recall may contact Bill Pinkerson, president, RPF Inc., at (310) 330-7701.
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The following kashrus and allergy Alert was received from FOOD ALLERGY & ANAPHYLAXIS NETWOR on August 9, 2001.
Frito Lay wishes to notify Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network members that they have initiated an allergy alert and voluntary recall of a limited number of 12 1/4 oz. packages of Ruffles brand Potato Chips with a manufacturing code of 411220770 and a code date of Sep 25 printed in the upper right quadrant of the front of the bag.
A limited quantity of 12 1/4 oz. Ruffles brand Potato Chips packages, distributed in IL, WI, IA, and MN., contain Cheddar and Sour Cream Ruffles brand Potato Chips. This product is being recalled because we realize dairy products may cause a serious allergic reaction in some people.
Consumers who have a 12 1/4 oz. package of Ruffles brand Potato Chips with a manufacturing code of 411220770 and a code date of Sep 25 printed in the upper right quadrant of the front of the bag should call Frito Lay at 1-800-352-4477 for a replacement coupon.
ed. note: The plain Ruffles Potato Chips are certified by the OU.
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The following allergy Alert was received from FDA on August 8, 2001.
Waffles in the following varieties under 8 brand names: Stater, Roundy's, Sugerencia, Food Club, Spartan, DeMoulas, Super G, and Stop and Shop. The waffles come in either an 8 count, 10 count, 12 count, or 16 count package. All lots distributed prior to June 1, 2001, were subject to recall because they contained undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5 and FD&C Yellow No. 6:
F-450-1 Homestyle Waffles (may be labeled as "Homestyle", "Old Fashioned Round" or as "Waffles" - no variety)
F-451-1 Buttermilk Waffles
F-452-1 Blueberry Waffles
The manufacturer Lakeshore Frozen Foods Inc., Lake City, PA a recall letter to their brokers on 6/1/01.
FIRM INITIATED RECALL: Completed;
DISTRIBUTION: CA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MI, OH, TX, VT, and WI.
QUANTITY: 136377 cases/6 units per case
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The following kashrus Alert was received from a newspaper advertisement on August 3, 2001.
Please be advised that as of Friday, July 27, 2001 the Vaad Ha Rabonim of Flatbush is no longer responsible for the Kashrus of Crawford's Cafe, 1209 King's Highway, Brooklyn, NY.
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The following kashrus Alert was received from a newspaper advertisement on August 3, 2001.
Effective August 1, 2001 Kehilah Kashrus will no longer certify Bella Sole Restaurant located at 904 Kings Highway Brooklyn, NY
As of Aug. 1st, Belle Sole is under the supervision of Rabbi Yisroel P. Gornish.
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