Kosher Alerts

May 5, 2017 Please note that cRc certifies Cabo Crunch, produced by Handfulls as Kosher Dairy (cholov stam) which the dairy ingredient is clearly stated in the ingredient and allergen panel. However the dairy designation next to the cRc logo was inadvertently omitted. Corrective measures are being implemented.

8 Nissan 5777 / April 4, 2017 KASHRUS ALERT It has come to the OK’s attention that Prigat Strawberry Banana Drink (Can) UPC: 7 290001 594452 with a Best Before Date of Feb/06/18 Has been stamped erroneously as Kosher for Passover. The OK does not certify this above mentioned product as Kosher for Passover and this product shall not be consumed on Passover. This product is kosher for year round non-Passover use. This notice applies strictly to above mentioned product. All other Prigat products that bear the Passover symbol are kosher for Passover without any concern. The OK strongly advises to inspect all products prior to consumption to ensure that they bear the Passover designated classification.

April 6, 2017 OU Kosher Advisory OU P Xylitol Brand: Product: Company: Issue: Products requiring Passover certification must bear the OU-P or ‘OU Kosher For Passover’ designation. Some products, like Health Garden Xylitol, come in both OU and OU P varieties. Consumers should carefully look for the OU P designation to ascertain that the product is kosher for Passover.

March 13, 2017 Piknik Ranch Dressing Brand Piknik Product Ranch Seasoning (portion pack) Company Supreme Oil Company, Englewood NJ Issue Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certified Piknik Ranch Dressing as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some Ranch Dressing was packaged in small portion-packs with a plain OU, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions have been implemented.

3 Adar 5777 – March 1, 2017 Brand Cacao Barry Product Name CHM-O38LSUP-US-U77 (Milk Chocolate Callets 5kg) Company Barry Callebaut Issue Mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol A limited number of packages sold in the United States were mistakenly printed with the OK (Pareve) symbol instead of the correct OK-D symbol. This product is Dairy, as stated clearly on the label. Action Corrective action has been taken.

February 24, 2017 Scharffen Berger Chocolate Tasting Square Brand Scharffen Berger Product Scharffen Berger Chocolate Tasting Squares (boxes of 48-5oz. Tasting Squares) Company The Hershey Company, Hershey PA Issue Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certifies Scharffen Berger Chocolate Tasting Squares as an OU D - Dairy product. Some boxes of 48 – 5 oz.Tasting Squares bear a plain OU symbol, without the D – Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

10 Shevat 5777 – February 6, 2017 Brand Codex-ing Product Name DuraPro Natamycin 50L Company Codex-ing Miami, FL 33166 Issue Mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol Codex-ing DuraPro Natamycin 50L bears a plain OK kosher symbol on the packaging, instead of the required OK-D. This product is certified kosher dairy. Action Corrective actions were taken.

FYI - QUINOA KFP February 10, 2017 Ancient Harvest Quinoa Passover Info Please note there is a change in Ancient Harvest quinoa for Passover this year. If you are interested in purchasing this product, now is the time to ask your grocer to order. The following products are approved for Passover use when bearing the STAR-K symbol and a “Best By” date of 2/01/19 through 2/28/19. A Kosher for Passover statement on label is not necessary. Ancient Harvest White Grains Traditional Quinoa, Organic (12 oz. box, 27 oz. pouch) Inca Red Grains Quinoa, Organic (12 oz. box) Tricolor Grains Harmony Blend Quinoa, Organic (12 oz. box) The following products are approved for Passover use when bearing the STAR-K symbol. A Kosher for Passover statement on label is not necessary. Ancient Harvest White Quinoa 50lb bulk bag, Organic

Product: Dried Dates Issue: Please be advised that if you have purchased or received dried dates inside a tray, in a package or loosely from Kosher n Natural The Candyman on Thursday, February 9 or earlier this week, please note that they are produce of Eretz Yisrael and they are Shemittah. Shemittah produce may not be eaten and must be discarded according to strict criteria. For more information, please contact Rabbi Tsvi Heber. If you buy or receive dried dates today (Feb 10th) from Kosher n Natural The Candyman they are acceptable.