Kosher Alerts

Splenda with Bonus Creamer Brand Splenda Product Splenda with Bonus Creamer Company Heartland Food Products Group, Carmel IN Issue Issue: Dairy Product Inserted with Pareve Product Splenda sachets manufactured by Heartland Food Products are certified pareve by the Orthodox Union. Boxes of sachets with the plain OU were packed with a "bonus" creamer inside. The creamer is kosher, but is dairy (chalav stam).

OU KASHRUTH ALERT January 9, 2017 Martin’s Funnel Cake Flavored Potato Chips Brand Martin’s Product Funnel Cake Flavored Potato Chips Company Martin’s Potato Chips, Inc. Thomasville PA Issue Missing D - Dairy Symbol The Orthodox Union certifies Martin’s Funnel Cake Flavored Potato Chips as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some packaging was printed with an "OU Pareve" symbol as opposed to an OU D - Dairy symbol. Correction actions are being implemented.

24 Cheshvan 5777 – November 25, 2016 Brand Chambord Desserts, Inc. Product Name Pumpkin Pie Company Chambord Desserts, Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11203 Issue MISTAKEN USE OF OK PAREVE SYMBOL Chambord Desserts Pumpkin Pie mistakenly bears the OK symbol instead of the required OK D symbol. This product contains dairy (as stated in the ingredient list) and is certified kosher dairy. Action Corrective action is being taken.

OU KASHRUTH ALERT November 17, 2016 Kosher Advisory Gefen Chulent Beans Brand Gefen Product Chulent Bean Mix Company Gefen Foods, Bayonne NJ Issue Some bags of Gefen brand Chulent Mix with the UPC# 710069035003 and with a Best By dates ranging from 8/18 to 10/18 were found to contain insects. The Orthodox Union and Gefen requested that possibly affected product should be withdrawn from the marketplace and corrective actions are being implemented. Under proper storage conditions, it is unusual to find infestation in these products sold in the United States. The kashrus procedures at Gefen meet the highest kashrus standards. However, consumers should be aware that legumes and grains could develop infestation when stored in warm conditions. To determine whether legumes or grains are possibly affected, spread them evenly on a white surface and visually inspect them under good light prior to use.

STAR-K ALERT November 14, 2016 Tomer Brand Meat There is a new line of meat from Tomer, which is certified by Triangle K and Rabbi Elimelech Lebowitz. Please note that this meat is non-glatt and is not on STAR-K’s list of recommended meat products. It is sold at various outlets including Costco and Wegmans. At Wegmans in the Baltimore area it is displayed next to glatt Kosher meat, and it is very easy to confuse the two products. For more information contact info@star-k.org or call 410-484-4110.

STAR-K ALERT November 10, 2016 Wegmans in Baltimore Area Please note the following regarding Wegmans supermarket in Owings Mills, MD: Chickens are being sold with the following in-store statement: "Our Kosher rotisserie chickens are made with kosher ingredients using dedicated equipment and utensils. However, there is no rabbinical supervision." Please be aware that Jewish law stipulates that all meat and poultry items require rabbinical supervision throughout, including the cooking process. For more information, contact STAR-K at info@star-k.org or call 410-484-4110.

1 Cheshvan 5777 – November 2, 2016 Brand Setton Farms Product Name Crème Brûlée Mix Company Setton International Foods, Inc. Commack, NY Issue MISTAKEN USE OF OK PAREVE SYMBOL A limited amount of Setton Farms Crème Brûlée Mix mistakenly bears the OK symbol instead of the required OK-D symbol. This product contains dairy (as stated in the ingredient list) and is certified kosher dairy. Action Corrective action is being taken.

Planter’s Almond Lover’s Medley Brand Planter’s Product Planter’s Almond Lover’s Medley Company Kraft Heinz Foods Company Issue Missing OU Symbol The Orthodox Union certifies Planter’s Almond Lover’s Medley as an OU Pareve product. Some labels for the 2lb 5 oz containers were printed without the OU Symbol. Corrective actions have been implemented.

OU KASHRUTH ALERT October 27, 2016 Fromage Gourmet Brand CheesePro and Fromage Gourmet Product ALL products Company Fromage Gourmet Issue Due to kosher violations, the OU and Rabbi Babad, Tartikover Rov, have immediately terminated the certification of this company. Products bearing kosher certification should not be used and should be returned for a refund.

Kashrus Alert The dates that are being sold in Sobey’s are a product of Israel and are subject to the laws of Shmita. These dates are almost certainly from after the Zman of Byiur. One should not eat or derive any benefit from them. If they have already been purchased they can be discarded only after the dates have decomposed. Casiva Vchasima Tova

September 30, 2016 Kosher Advisory Honey Brand: Product: Honey Company: Issue: Please be aware that “forest honey”, “honeydew honey”, and “beechwood honey” generally refer to honey produced by bees that have consumed the nectar from aphids. They should be avoided. It has come to our attention that some honey blends contain these varieties, which would be identified on the product’s ingredients label. Please check your honey to ensure that these varieties are not listed.