Kosher Alerts

Smuckers Uncrustables Brand Smuckers Product Smuckers Uncrustables, all flavors Company J.M. Smucker Co. Issue Due to supply chain issues, the kosher certification of this product will be discontinued over the next few months. Packaging which bears the OU symbol is in fact kosher. Consumers should always verify the presence of the kosher symbol before purchasing.

B&G Gherkins Update & Quinoa Reminder We have identified an additional lot of B&G Gherkins found to contain insect infestation. The lot codes are printed on the side of the lid. Affected lots are: #25021 - Best By Feb 25 2023 #09031 - Best By Mar 09 2023 #24861 - Best By Jun 24 2023 #25061 - Best by Jun 25 2023 - NEWLY IDENTIFIED These lots should not be used. We have implemented additional oversight systems and procedures for the new harvest season. In the meantime, consumers of other lots currently on the market are advised to slice open each gherkin to check for possible infestation. QUINOA REMINDER: STAR-K recommends that ALL quinoa be checked prior to usage, even when there is a hechsher on the package. Infestation issues arise from improper storage, which is beyond the control of any hashgacha. Most recently, Ancient Harvest - Best by 06 29 23 - was found in the NY/NJ area to be highly infested.

Lieber’s Choco Chiplets Brand: Lieber’s Product: Choco Chiplets Company: Lieber’s Issue: Product is certified as pareve, but mistakenly bears an OU-D symbol.

PuraVida Primavera Mistura Fire Roasted Vegetables Brand: PuraVida Product: Mistura Fire Roasted Vegetables Company: PuraVida, Toronto ON Issue: The Orthodox Union certifies PuraVida Primavera Mistura Fire Roasted Vegetables. The Orthodox Union is aware that recently, some insects were found in the broccoli that is part of this vegetable mix. The Orthodox Union is conducting a thorough review of this matter to determine the extent of this problem. If necessary, the Orthodox Union will implement additional procedures that will alleviate any possible concern pertaining to this product.

5 Iyar 5782 – May 6, 2022 Brand: Orlando Product: Grape Leaves Company: Yergat Packing Company Inc. Advisory: Please be advised that Orlando Grape Leaves (and grape leaves in general) should be rinsed one by one under a strong stream of water before use, as instructed on the label. No further checking is required once the leaves are properly rinsed. Some consumers have reported finding evidence of infestation in Orlando Grape Leaves. Our internal review of multiple lot numbers did not find an increase in infestation.

7 Nissan 5782 – April 8, 2022 Brand: Dole Product: Creamy Coleslaw Kit Company: Dole Fresh Vegetables Issue: A limited quantity of Dole’s Creamy Coleslaw Kit was mistakenly labeled with the OK P symbol. While the cabbage/salad is approved for Passover, the enclosed sealed dressing packet is NOT approved for Passover. Please be reminded that Dole products are only OK certified when bearing the OK symbol ink-jetted on the bags per approved batch. Only bags ink-jetted with the OK P symbol are certified for Passover. Action: Corrective actions are being taken.

Please be advised that the cRc has updated the recommendation for Fresh Blueberries, as follows: Agitate the blueberries in soapy water for a minute, and then agitate one more time in plain water. This does not apply to organic and "u-pick" blueberries, which require the thrip cloth method. For details on this method, see here. https://www.crcweb.org/askcrc/Thripcloth.php