Kosher Alerts

February 19, 2019 Gursoy Cocoa Hazelnut Spread Brand Gursoy Product Cocoa Hazelnut Spread Company Gursoy, Turkey Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Gursoy Cocoa Hazelnut Spread. This product is labeled with an unauthorized OU mark and contains dairy ingredients. Corrective actions are being implemented.

February 21, 2019 Great Value Cranberry Light Juice Brand Great Value Product Cranberry Light Juice Company WalMart, Bentonville AR Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Great Value Cranberry Light Juice. A small quantity of containers were labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

OU KASHRUTH ALERT February 22, 2019 Fronte Balsamic Vinegar Brand Fronte Product Balsamic Vinegar Company Cheney Brothers, Riviera Beach FL Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Fronte Balsamic Vinegar. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

16 Adar 5779 – February 21, 2019 Company: 7-Eleven, Inc. Irving, TX 75063 Issue: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL 7-Eleven stores are displaying an unauthorized OK kosher symbol on Chai Tea Latte signs above hot beverage dispensers. OK Kosher Certification does not certify any 7-Eleven retail locations or products prepared on premises. Action: Corrective actions are being taken.

OU KASHRUTH ADVISORY January 28, 2019 Goji Berries Issue Goji berry products may have a concern of tolayim. The Orthodox Union recommends that consumers check goji berries carefully, even if certified by the OU, in the following manner: Place the goji berries in sealed clear plastic container with lukewarm water Agitate vigorously Place berries in colander under a heavy spray of lukewarm water from the sink while shaking the berries Place berries again in a sealed container with lukewarm water Agitate vigorously Place the container on top of a lightbox and inspect water for insects The container should not be overloaded. Only a modest amount of berries should be placed into the container at once. Repeat process until no insects are found. Alternatively, for step 3: Place a 50 micron mesh cloth between two colanders Place berries in colander under a heavy spray of lukewarm water from the sink while shaking the berries Filter the water in container through the colanders Remove and inspect the mesh cloth on a light box Repeat process until no insects are found.

January 18, 2019 I. Rice Grape Water Ice Base Brand I. Rice Product Grape Water Ice Base Company I. Rice & Company Inc., Philadelphia PA Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union certifies I Rice Grape Water Ice Base as an OU certified product. This food service product with lot number 319-18-1 contains an unauthorized ingredient and is being withdrawn from the marketplace.

OU KASHRUTH ALERT January 29, 2019 Terra Medi Vinegars Brand Terra Medi Product White Wine Vinegar; Red Wine Vinegar; Balsamic Vinegar. Company Greek Farms Intl. Woodside NY Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Terra Medi White Wine Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar, and Balsamic Vinegar. Some of these products are labeled with an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented. J

OU KASHRUTH ALERT January 15, 2019 Monarch Chocolate Brand Monarch Product Dark Chocolate; Milk Chocolate Company Monarch Gourmet aka Hazelton’s, Toronto CA Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Monarch Chocolates. This product is sold by Hazelton’s in Toronto and bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

OU KASHRUTH ALERT January 3, 2019 IN.POWER Organic Whey Powder Brand IN.POWER Product Organic Whey Powder Company Calton Nutrition, North Venice FL Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify IN.POWER Organic Whey Powder. Some of their packaging bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.