Kosher Alerts

The following alert has been sent out by the Blue Ribbon K: Pure Market Express raw food products are no longer under Blue Ribbon Kosher Supervision. Pure Market Express, (500 Chestnut St., Chaska, MN 55318) products are not to be considered kosher even when bearing the Blue Ribbon Kosher symbol. The company ships fresh and fresh frozen raw foods nationally, some of which may still display a Blue Ribbon Kosher on their product labels. They were certified kosher for a short time at the beginning of the 2010, but their certification has been removed. With the short shelf life of their products, there should not be any of the originally certified products remaining. Anyone spotting this product with a Blue Ribbon Kosher claim is urged to contact Blue Ribbon Kosher at 952-925-3651. Cascadian Farms brand sherbet Cascadian Farms Organic Sherbet, all 4 flavors: Harvest Berry, Orange, Rainbow, and Wild Strawberry, under Blue Ribbon Kosher Supervision and bearing the Blue Ribbon Kosher symbol, contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the “D Stam” designation has been inadvertently omitted. The product is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Anyone spotting this product with a Blue Ribbon Kosher claim is urged to contact Blue Ribbon Kosher at 952-925-3651

Please be advised that the 24 pack – 20oz plastic bottles of SNAPPLE made by Snapple Beverage Corporation has been incorrectly labeled OK pareve. Each 24 pack contains 3 flavors; Mango Madness and Kiwi Strawberry are kosher, OK certified and have the OK symbol on the label. FRUIT PUNCH is NOT certified and NOT KOSHER. Labels are being corrected. The product may be returned to the store for a refund. Any questions or comments regarding this alert should be sent directly to the OK at http://www.ok.org/

Brand: Santorini Product: Stuffed Vine Leaves Company: Boboris Foods Issue: Some cans of Santorini Stuffed Vine Leaves bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Santorinin Stuffed Vine Leaves are not certified by the OU, and the company is removing the OU from this product. If you see this product with an OU, please call the OU at 212-613-8344.

AT: Le Jardin Conference & Event Centre 8440 Hwy 27 Woodbridge, On L4L 1A5 Is Now Under Badatz Toronto Supervision

Please note: Pasta Quistini products are kosher certified only when bearing special COR hologram stickers, which indicate a specific kosher supervised production. Any Pasta Quistini product which bears a pre-printed COR symbol is not certified kosher. Kindly contact our office at 416.635.9550 if you should find any unauthorized Pasta Quistini product bearing a pre-printed COR symbol on the packaging.

Brand: Original Product: Kashkaval Sheep’s Cheese Company: Corfu Foods Inc., Bensenville, IL Issue: This product is NOT certified by the OU, and bears an unauthorized OU-D. The product is being withdrawn from the market. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241

Brand: New Harvest Naturals Product: Gluten Free Pound Cakes Company: Abe’s Place Gourmet Delicacies - Allentown, PA Issue: Products previously certified by the OU are no longer certified by the OU. Products in packages that bear the OU certification symbol were produced under supervision and may be used.