The HUGE recall: Important info

In the last few days, you might have heard that the Strauss-Elite company shut down their chocolate production facility due to a salmonella issue.

They have been forced to recall HUGE amounts of chocolate, as well as other products that contain chocolate. Other companies, that source their chocolate from Strauss-Elite, have also issued recalls.

There's a lot of confusion out there about which products have been recalled. So here's the latest scoop:

The recall includes:

ALL Elite Chocolate Products*

Elite Cakes*

Elite Wafers*

Energy brand snack bars*

Energy brand chocolate covered rice cakes*

Elite Toffees*

Elite Gum*

*ALL expiration dates that are currently available)

Milky puddings with candy-coated chocolate topping exp. dates 26/4/22, 3/5/22, 11/5/22, 12/5/22, 16/5/22

Unilever products:

Magnum Duet exp. dates 1.9.23 - 6.10.23

Magnum White exp. dates 28.8.23 - 13.9.23

Magnum Chocolate exp. dates 29.8.23 - 19.9.23

Magnum Almond exp. dates 7-8.9.23

Magnum White Strawberry exp. dates 31.8.23 - 21.9.23

Magnum White Cone exp. date 7.4.23

Magnum Chocolate Cone exp. date 5-6.4.23

Magnum Mini Almond exp. dates 15.6.23 - 30.6.23

Magnum Mini Chocolate/Vanilla exp. dates 13.4.23 - 14.4.23

Magnum Mini Duet exp. date 15.9.23

Magnum Mini White exp. date 4.9.23

Magnum Mini Dark Chocolate exp. date 18.9.23

Vanilla Mini Ice Cream Treats exp. dates 28.8.23 - 22.9.23

Strawberry Mini Ice Cream Treats exp. dates 3.10.23 - 6.10.23

Bomba Ice Cream Bars exp. date 19.9.23

Mini Pesek Zman Ice Cream Multi-pack exp. dates 15.8.23 - 17.8.23

Shokobo Ice Cream Bars exp. dates 15.8.23 - 27.9.23

Pistachio Goodies exp. dates 3.10.23 - 4.10.23

Cremissimo Vanilla Chip Ice Cream exp. date 22.8.23

Cremissimo White Chocolate and Strawberry Ice Cream exp. date 1.9.23

Cremissimo White Chocolate Pistachio Ice Cream exp. date 8.9.23

Cremissimo Triple Chocolate Ice Cream exp. date 31.8.23

Cremissimo Chocolate Chip Ice Cream exp. dates 29.8.23 - 30.8.23

Solero Coconut Bar exp. dates 14.9.23 - 29.9.23

Mix Round Ice Cream Treat exp. dates 6-7.9.23

To get a refund for the Unilever products, call 1800-780-780 OR WhatsApp 053-7807800 or fill out their customer service form at sherut-unilever.co.il

To request a refund for the recalled products Elite you've purchased but cannot eat, fill out the form here: https://www.strauss-group.co.il/cs_form/elite/#form_all_data_wrap or call *6860 or send a message via WhatsApp to 052-759-9752

If you are reading this from another country, you will likely be able to return your product to the store you purchased it at, or reach out to the importer listed on the label.

Hope that helps make sense of things! And I hope you didn't get sick from tainted chocolate.

Recent food recalls

Please check out this latest recall!

Here are the details you need to know:

These batches of prepared salads may be contaminated with salmonella.

Product: Techina Levana
Brand: Maadanei Miki
Size: 250g
Barcode: 7290011993009
Use By Date: 27.9.2019

Product: Chumus Misadot
Brand: Maadanei Miki
Size: 250g
Barcode: 7290011993054
Use By Date: 22.9.2019

Product: Chumus Misadot
Brand: Maadanei Miki
Size: 3 kg
Barcode: 7290002399316

Use By Date: 15.9.2019

Product: Chumus
Brand: Rami Levi private label
Size: 1 kg
Barcode: 7290015642941

Use By Date: 20.9.2019

Product: Chumus with Green Schug
Brand: Rami Levi private label
Size: 400g
Barcode: 7290002372097

Use By Date: 21.9.2019

Product: Chumus with Shipka
Brand: Rami Levi private label
Size: 400g
Barcode: 7290002372103


Use By Date: 21.9.2019

Product: Chumus with Dua Spice
Brand: Rami Levi private label
Size: 400g
Barcode: 7290002372318


Use By Date: 21.9.2019

Product: Chumus
Brand: Rami Levi private label
Size: 400g
Barcode: 7290015642712


Use By Date: 21.9.2019

Product: Chumus Misadot
Brand: Rami Levi private label
Size: 250g
Barcode: 7290015642712


Use By Date: 22.9.2019

Product: Techina Levana
Brand: Rami Levi private label
Size: 250g
Barcode: 7290015642729


Use By Date: 27.9.2019

These products are being removed from store shelves in cooperation with the Ministry of Health.

Consumers who have purchased this product are instructed not to eat it. If you have any questions, call the customer service number listed on the package.

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Food Recall - Chumus

Please check out this latest recall!

Here are the details you need to know:

Product: Chumus
Brand: Achlah
Size: 650g
Barcode: 7290107940030
Use By Dates: 6.9.18

This batch may be contaminated with salmonella.

Strauss Group is recalling these products in cooperation with the Ministry of Health.

Consumers who have purchased this product are instructed not to eat it. If you have any questions, or to arrange for a replacement product, please call Strauss Group customer service at 1-800-777-777 or reach out to them via their website: https://www.strauss-group.co.il/service-/

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Food Recall - Smoked Salmon

Some people out there may be interested in this latest recall:

Here are the details you need to know:


Product: Sliced Smoked Salmon
Brand: Seven Seas (Shamir Salads)
Size: 100g, 150g packages
Production Dates: 5.07.18 
Use By Dates: 4.08.18

The recall also included 100g packages with an expiration date of 27.07.18, which has already passed. If for some reason you froze this product, take note!


These products are being recalled due to listeria contamination.

Consumers who have purchased this product are instructed not to eat it. Please call Shamir Salads customer service at 1-800-701-701 to arrange your return.

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Another Recall (Soft Drinks)!

Some people out there may be interested in this latest recall:

Here are the details you need to know:


Product: Spring Strawberry Banana Soft Drink
Size: 1.5 L
Production Dates: 5.3.18 and 6.3.18
Use By Dates: 5.12.18 and 6.12.18 (Kosher for Passover)

The company has received complaints about an unusual taste and odor. 

Jafora-Tabori is recalling these products in cooperation with the Ministry of Health.

Consumers who have purchased this product are instructed not to drink it. It is no longer on store shelves, so you won't find this batch in the store. If you have any questions, please call Jafora-Tabori customer service at 1-800-701-701.

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Food Recall (Israel) - Mayonnaise!

Today's recall is one you definitely want to see. Please check your fridge or pantry!

Here are the details you need to know:

Product: Mayonnaise
Brands: Meitav, Shufersal, and Rami Levy 
Barcodes: 7290002781059, 7290015835800, 7296073205081
Production Dates: 15-16/05/18

Expiration Dates: 15-16/01/19

These products have an unusual odor that is not typical of them. Meitav is recalling these products in cooperation with the Ministry of Health.

Consumers who have purchased these products are instructed return it to the store where purchased. If you have any questions, please call Meitav customer service at 08-997-0070.

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Food Recall - Cream Cheese!

Today's recall is one you definitely want to see. Please check your fridge!

Here are the details you need to know:

Brand: Tnuva
Product: Napolean Cream Cheese
Variety: Jalapeño Flavor, 24% fat
Package Size: 225g
Barcode: 7290014762831
Expiration Date: 30.7.18




This product may spoil before the date listed. Tnuva is recalling these products. The rest of the Napolean line, and Jalapeño flavor cream cheese with other expiration dates are NOT affected by this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product are instructed NOT to eat it. To arrange for a refund, or if you have any questions, please call Tnuva customer service at *6624 or 1-800-666-244.

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Food Recall!

I am so sorry I have been negligent about posting food recalls and related issues lately. There's been another undisclosed allergen report you should know about, so I decided it is time to pick up these posts again.

Here are the details you need to know:

Brand: Matzot Aviv / Golden Heart
Product: Biskvitaminim - Biscuits for Toddlers and Kids
Variety: Vanilla Flavor
Production Code: 161
Expiration Date: 10.4.19

Brand: Matzot Aviv / Golden Heart
Product: Biskvitaminim - Biscuits for Toddlers and Kids
Variety: Vanilla Flavor
Production Code: 162
Expiration Date: 11.4.19

Brand: Matzot Aviv / Golden Heart
Product: Biskvitaminim - Biscuits for Toddlers and Kids
Variety: Chocolate Flavor
Production Code: 162

Expiration Date: 11.4.19

These products do not mention peanuts in the allergen listings but it should note that it may contain traces of peanuts. These products are being removed from store shelves so they can be relabeled.

Consumers who have purchased this product and who have a peanut allergy, are instructed NOT to eat it. To arrange for a refund, or if you have any questions, please call Matzot Aviv customer service at 03-618-2151, or Golden Heart at 03-644-5095

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Recall - Pesach Brownies (Israel)

Strauss Group recently announced the following recall, relevant to those who may have stocked up for Pesach as soon as products hit the shelves!

Product Name: "Tortit" Flavored Brownies - Kosher for Passover
Brand: Elite
Package Size: 300g
Barcode: 7290107955638




Consumers have complained of an unusually strong taste of the almond and rum flavorings in this product. Strauss group has agreed to recall the product, but they say it is safe to eat if you already have it.

Consumers who have purchased this product and want to return it are invited to contact Strauss via their website at: https://www.strauss-group.co.il/ or by phone: 1-800-777-777

Feel free to share this info with anyone who may need it!

Happy Pesach prep, everyone!

Food Recall! (Smoked Salmon)

There's been another smoked salmon recall you should know about!

Here are the details of the recall:

Brand: Delidag
Product: Smoked Salmon, refrigerated
Barcode: 7290008340618
Size: 100g packages
Production Date: 13.2.2018
Expiration Date: 14.3.2018

This product is being recalled because tests show that samples were contaminated with listeria.

Consumers who have purchased this product are instructed NOT to eat it. To arrange for a refund, please call Delidag customer service at 1-800-504-050

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Food Recall - Prepared Salads

The Ministry of Health and the Dani Maadani company announced the following recalls, due to listeria contamination:

Brand: Dani Maadani Salads

Product: Chumus Salad

Package Size: 250g & 500g containers

Production dates:1.1.18 THRU 5.2.18



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Brand: Dani Maadani Salads

Product: Techina

Package Size: 250g & 500g containers


Production dates:1.1.18 THRU 5.2.18


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Brand: Dani Maadani Salads

Product: Eggplant in Mayonnaise

Package Size: 250g & 500g containers


Production dates:1.1.18 THRU 5.2.18

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Brand: Dani Maadani Salads

Product: White "Caviar" Salad (סלט איקרה לבנה)

Package Size: 250g & 500g containers


Production dates:1.1.18 THRU 5.2.18


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Brand: Dani Maadani Salads

Product: Pink "Caviar" Salad (סלט איקרה ורודה)

Package Size: 250g & 500g containers


Production dates:1.1.18 THRU 5.2.18

Consumers who have purchased these products are advised NOT to eat them. Please return them to the store where purchased. If you have questions or concerns, please call the company at 08-852-4626

Food Recall - Pretzels!

Meir Bagel and the Ministry of Health have announced a recall of the following product:

Brand: Meir Bagel
Product: Shtucheleh (Sweet Chili Flavor)
Package Size: 300g
Barcode: 7290008493765
Batch Codes: 33217 and 33317
Expiration dates: 28-8-18 and 29-8-18






The product is being recalled because it may contain small pieces of metal!

If you have purchased this product with these batch codes - DO NOT EAT IT. Please call Meir Bagel Customer Service at 04-626-0002 with any questions or concerns, and to arrange for a refund or replacement.

Food Recall -- Eggs!

Yesh Me'Of Eggs and the Ministry of Health have announced a WARNING regarding the following products:

Brand: Yesh Me'Of
Product: Eggs
Size: Unspecified
Production Code: אל16
Expiration Date: 6-2-18 / 8-3-18 if refrigerated

These eggs are being recalled because tests showed they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Yesh Me'Of announced that these eggs were not processed by their company, and the stamp on them is FRAUDULENT. The company announced that all recent tests of their chicken coops have not shown any evidence of salmonella.

If you have purchased these eggs, the Ministry of Health requests you DO NOT USE THEM.

I don't think there is any way to get a refund as far as I can tell.

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Food Recall - Ground Beef

Of Yerushalayim and the Ministry of Health have announced a recall of the following product:

Brand: Maadanei HaGalil
Product: Frozen Ground Beef
Size: 500g
Barcode: 7290003415090
Production Date: 19-12-2017
Expiration date: 19-2-2018

The product is being recalled because tests showed it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

If you have purchased this product DO NOT EAT IT. You may return it to the store where purchased to obtain a refund.

Please call Maadanei HaGalil Customer Service at 03-735-7100 with any questions or concerns.

Food Recall - Frozen Kebabs

Of Yerushalayim and the Ministry of Health have announced a recall of the following product:

Brand: OF Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Poultry)
Product: Frozen Chicken Kebabs, made of spiced ground chicken and vegetarian protein
Size: 500g
Production Date: 28-11-17
Expiration date: 28-1-18






The product is being recalled because tests showed it may be contaminated with Salmonella.

If you have purchased this product DO NOT EAT IT. You may return it to the store where purchased to obtain a refund.

Please call Of Yerushalayim Customer Service at 02-585-2336 with any questions or concerns.

Food Recall - Vegetarian Hot Dogs

Soglowek and the Ministry of Health have announced a recall of the following products:

Brand: Soglowek (Zoglovek)
Product: Vegetarian Hot Dogs, Badatz version
Size: 2kg
Barcode: 6739735
Expiration date: not specified

Brand: Soglowek (Zoglovek)
Product: Vegetarian Hot Dogs, Badatz version
Size: 12kg (institutional size)
Production Code: 7316 with expiration date: 12.11.18
Production Code: 7317 with expiration date: 13.11.18
Production Code: 7318 with expiration date: 14.11.18



The product is being recalled because it may be contaminated with strips of plastic in the food product, due to faulty production equipment.

If you have purchased this product DO NOT EAT IT.
Please call Soglowek Customer Service at 1-800-555-000 to arrange for a refund.

Food Recall - Shufersal Frozen Vegetables

Today's recall is due to Listeria contamination:

Brand: Shufersal Brand
Product Name: Frozen Peas & Carrots 
Size: 800g
Barcode: 7296073224907
Expiration Date: 01/2020
Manufactured by: Ardo (Belgium)
Batch Code: L267211A11


Consumers who have purchased this product are instructed NOT TO USE IT. Return it to the store for a refund!

Please direct any questions to Shufersal Customer Service at 1-800-68-68-68

Recent Food Recalls

Here are some of the recent food recalls you should know about:

Eggs

Brand: Beitzei Meshek Avivi'im (Spring Farm Eggs)
Size: Medium
Dates: They say sell by 14/12, and in the fridge until 14/12

The eggs SHOULD have a sell by date of 14/11. If they were purchased unrefrigerated after Nov 14, they are not safe to eat!

If you have questions about this recall, call the company at 050-727-5754


Smoked Salmon

Brand: Delidag
Barcode: 7290008340618
Size: 100g packages
Production Date: 30.10.2017
Expiration Date: 30.11.2017

This product is being recalled because tests show that samples were contaminated with listeria.

Consumers who have purchased this product are instructed NOT to eat it. To arrange for a refund, please call Delidag customer service at 1-800-504-050

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Food Recalls!

Today, the Ministry of Health announced a recall of the following products:

Brand: TelFrost
Product: Corn Kernels
Package Size: 800g and 1 kg
Expiration Date: 12/09/19, 1/10/19, 23/10/19, 31/10/19

Brand: TelFrost
Product: Leket Ha'Onah (Seasonal Vegetable Mix)
Package Size: 800g
Expiration Date: 16/08/19, 25/09/19

Brand: TelFrost
Product: Garden Peas
Package Size: 800g
Expiration Date: 17/10/19

Brand: TelFrost
Product: Okra ("Bamiya")
Package Size: 800g
Expiration Date: 13/09/19

These products are being recalled because batch tests showed that they may be contaminated with Listeria.

The products are being recalled, and consumers are instructed NOT to eat them.

If you have purchased these products, please call the company at 02-651-9099 for further instructions.

Two more Food Recalls

Today, two food recalls were announced (press releases can be found here and here):

1. Frozen Corn that may be contaminated with Listeria

Brand: HaMuvcharim SheBakfu'im 
Product: Frozen Corn Kernels
Package Size: 1 kg and 2.5 kg packages
Use by Date: 25.9.19

Despite the fact that this product has cooking instructions to boil before serving, and boiling should kill listeria, the product is being recalled. Anyone who purchased these should return them to the store where purchased. If you have questions, please contact Hamawi Bros., Ltd. at 02-651-9099

2. Whole Techina that may be contaminated with Salmonella

Brand: Galilee Hives (Mechaveret HaGalil)
Product: Whole Techina, imported from Ethiopia
Package Size: 380g and 720g
Barcodes: 7290000411682 and 7290000411699
Use by Date: all expiration dates thru 2/2020

Anyone who purchased these should return them to the store where purchased. If you have questions, please contact customer service at 04-694-7826

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