Kosher Alerts

2 Cheshvan 5776 – October 15, 2015 Brand: Metro Deli Product Name: Sour Cream and Chive Potato Chips Company: US Foods Inc. Rosemont, IL 60018 Issue: WRONG OK KOSHER SYMBOL A limited amount of Metro Deli Sour Cream and Chive Potato Chips has been inadvertently packed with a plain “OK” kosher symbol, instead of the “OK-D” kosher symbol. Please be aware this product is kosher and dairy (cholov stam). Action Corrective action is being taken.

Herring in Cream Sauce made by Mediterranean Delicacies is erroneously marked as Parev. It is in fact Milchik. The company apologises for the error and is taking corrective action.

Please be aware that Sabra is now selling Hummus with Tortilla Chips that carries the Triangle K hechsher . This is unlike the similar looking Hummus with Pretzels that carry the OK/Rabbi Weissmandl Hechsherim. G’Mar Chasima Tova

OU Wild Oats Brand: Wild Oats Product: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus & Protein Crackers; Original Hummus & Protein Crackers; Roasted Red Pepper Artichoke Bruschetta & Protein Crackers Company: Wild Oats Foods, LLC Addison, TX Issue: Missing D - Dairy designation The Orthodox Union certifies Wild Oats Roasted Red Pepper Hummus & Protein Crackers, Original Hummus & Protein Crackers, and Roasted Red Pepper Artichoke Bruschetta & Protein Crackers as OU D - Dairy products. The crackers contain dairy ingredients as indicated on the ingredient and allergen statements. Some packaging was printed with a plain OU symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective action has been implemented.

"BARLEY ALERT! Packaged barley may be subject to insect and worm presence or infestation through November, as the packages may be stored in warehouses for months, and eggs may even hatch within the package. By the following link, we provide evidence of this fact: https://tinyurl.com/p4zq56t For instance, bags of Unger’s barley lot number 05016 from different cases and checked by different mashgichim were found to be infested." "We have been advised by a renowned Kashrus expert that the proper manner in which to check barley is as follows: Take a full handful of barley from a bag and check it on a white paper plate (not plastic, which creates a shine) with a very good overhead light which illuminates the plate. Slowly separate and swish the kernels looking for black insects and white worms. Checking on a dry surface, is more effective than placing the barley into water and looking for movement." http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5140

Coca Cola’s Freestyle Machines are Kosher! They allow consumers to mix a variety of soft drink flavors to their own choice. All flavors available in the freestyle machines in the United States and Canada are products of the Coca-Cola Company and are confirmed to be under the certification of the Orthodox Union and are kosher and pareve. Several in the GTA! More info and link to map here: http://yeahthatskosher.com/2015/09/coca-colas-freestyle-machines-are-officially-kosher/

As Rosh Hashana approaches, we would like to remind the community that there is an abundance of fresh fruit from Israel in the market, specifically pomegranates as well as fresh and dried dates. Pomegranates and fresh dates are considered Shemittah fruits which are subject to the laws of Shemittah. Shemittah fruits are imbued with a special holiness called kedushas shevi’is that creates restrictions at every level from the farming through consumption including purchasing. Dried dates may be produce of Shemittah but may be produce of last year which would be subject to the laws of terumos and maaseros. There may be a date code on the product which would help indicate the status of the dates. Some examples of Israeli product on the market include: Shoham Pomegranates, Prital Gold Pomegranates, Mehadrin Bio Medjoul Dried Dates, Natural Dried Dates, Barhi Fresh Dates, Bomaja Mejoul Dates

Jelly Belly Chocolate Dutch Mints Brand: Jelly Belly Product: Chocolate Dutch Mints Company: Jelly Belly Candy Company, Fairfeild CA Issue: Missing D - Dairy Symbol The Orthodox Union certifies Jelly Belly Chocolate Dutch Mints as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredient statement. Some packaging was printed with a plain OU symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. It is primarily sold in the UK. Corrective measures have been implemented.

Nathan’s Hot Fries Potato Snacks Brand: Nathan’s Product: Hot Fries Potato Snacks Company: Inventure, Phoenix, AZ Issue: Missing D - Dairy Symbol The Orthodox Union certifies Nathan’s Hot Fries potato snacks as an OU D Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients, as indicated in the allergen and ingredient statements. Some product was mistakenly labeled with a plain OU symbol, without the D Dairy designation. Corrective action has been implemented.