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SPUDNIKS POTATO CHIPS NO LONGER UNDER COR
COR kosher symbolStatus Change
SPUDNIKS POTATO CHIPS are no longer under COR certification.This product should not be used even when bearing the COR symbol. Posted July 16th, 2009
Posted: 7/16/2009
Yossi’s Fine Foods is now Badatz Toronto
BadatzStatus Change
Kashrut Notification: Please note: Yossi’s Fine Food Catering Presidente Banquet Hall 1133 Creditstone Rd Concord, On L4K 4N7 IS NOW UNDER BADATZ Telephone: 416 787 8879
Posted: 7/14/2009
sheep cheese from Bulgaria bearing
cRc kosher symbolUpdate
There is a sheep cheese from Bulgaria bearing an OUD being sold at City Fresh located at the Southwest corner of Devon and Kedzie in Chicago (across from Great Chicago). At this time, the OU is not able to confirm that this cheese is indeed certified by the OU.
Posted: 7/13/2009
Fannie May Chocolates
cRc kosher symbolUpdate
The “D” dairy designation was inadvertently omitted from several packages of Fannie May Chocolates. All Fannie May chocolates bearing the cRc logo are dairy, Cholov Stam. Corrective measures are being taken.
Posted: 7/13/2009
Mira Brand Soup packets & bouillon Cubes
OK Kosher symbolStatus Change
Kashrus Alert Please be advised that MIRA BRAND SOUP PACKETS & BOUILLON CUBES produced by GOLDEN BIRD FOOD INDUSTRY, Amman Jordan distributed by Sierra Network, Inc. bear an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. These products are not certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION. corrective measures are being taken.
Posted: 7/10/2009
William Sonoma Cocktail Combo
OU kosher symbolUpdate
William Sonoma Cocktail Combo Brands: William Sonoma Products: Cocktail Combo Company: Williams- Sonoma San Francisco, CA 94109 Issue: The OU symbol has been inadvertently placed on this product. The product is not authorized to bear the OU symbol. Corrective action is being taken.
Posted: 7/9/2009
Veronica Bianca
OU kosher symbolWarning
Veronica Bianca Brands: Veronica Bianca Company: American Food & Beverage Inc. East Brunswick, NJ Issue: All products with the Brand name Veronica Bianca which bear an OU symbol are unauthorized. Consumers spotting these products are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241
Posted: 7/7/2009
Ken’s Steakhouse Balsamic Vinaigrette
OU kosher symbolStatus Change
Ken’s Steakhouse Balsamic Vinaigrette Brands: Ken’s Steakhouse Products: Balsamic Vinaigrette Company: Ken’s Foods Inc. - Marlborough, MA Issue: This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is not certified as kosher by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken.
Posted: 7/2/2009
Oberwise ise cream shop in Illinois
cRc kosher symbolUpdate
The recent 2009 edition of “Chicago Jewish News Guide to Jewish Chicago” lists the Oberweis ice cream shop located on Lincoln Avenue in Lincolnwood, Illinois, as being under the certification of the cRc. While many of the ice cream varieties sold there are certified by the cRc, the store itself is not under cRc supervision. One should follow the guidelines set forth by the cRc when purchasing ice cream from the counter that is not in the original sealed factory container. Ice cream sold from their reach-in freezer may be used if it is in the original sealed factory pack bearing a cRc D (cholov stam) logo on the label. To view the cRc policy, please check out the cRc website under “Alerts”.
Posted: 7/2/2009
Kansas City Prime Steak Flavor Potato Chips
OU kosher symbolUpdate
Brands: Herr’s Products: Kansas City Prime Steak Flavor Potato Chips Company: Herr Foods Inc. Nottingham, PA Issue: The ingredient panel on the above mentioned product inadvertently lists beef extract. The OU-D designation on the product is valid. Future packaging will be revised.
Posted: 7/1/2009
Rock N Roll Gourmet
OU kosher symbolUpdate
Brands: Rock N Roll Gourmet Products: Hippie Chips Lime Is On My Side Cracked Pepper Company: Ideal Snacks Corporation-Liberty, NY Issue: This product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.
Posted: 6/30/2009
Laromme Snack Napolitana Parve
OK Kosher symbolWarning
Kashrus Advisory Please be advised that a limited amount of LAROMME SNACK NAPOLITANA PARVE was mislabeled. BOTH OK-D and OK parve appear on these labels. Thia product is actually OARVE. new labels have been corrected,
Posted: 6/29/2009
White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake Mix
cRc kosher symbolUpdate
White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake Mix manufactured by Xcell Intl. Corp. / Dean Jacobs, Lemont, Illinois, contains dairy ingredients, as stated in the ingredient panel. However, the “D - Dairy” designation was inadvertently omitted from the package. The product is indeed certified by the cRc as dairy, cholov stam.
Posted: 6/24/2009
Chipotle Almonds & Sweet Spiced Pecans are DAIRY
OU kosher symbolUpdate
June 22, 2009 Message from the OU: Brands: Williams-Sonoma Products: Chipotle Almonds Sweet Spiced Pecans Company: Williams-Sonoma, Inc. San Francisco, CA Issue: The above mentioned products contain dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised
Posted: 6/22/2009
Nonkosher ingredients in Macayo Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
OK Kosher symbolRecall
Please be advised that MACAYO GREEN CHILE ENCHILADA SUACE produced by FIESTA CANNING COMPANY, INC. (Phoenix AZ 85016) contains non-kosher ingredients. Product is being recalled and labels are being corrected. If you see this product in the market, please call the OK office at 718-756-7500.
Posted: 6/21/2009
Food Lion Salsa Con Queso
OU kosher symbolWarning
Food Lion Salsa Con Queso Brands: Food Lion Products: Salsa Con Queso UPC: 3582604798 Company: Food Lion, LLC-Salisbury, NC Issue: This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and corrective action is being taken. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212.613.8241
Posted: 6/16/2009
Proper Vegetable Washing
cRc kosher symbolUpdate
The cRc would like to remind the public about the proper washing and inspection of leafy vegetables prior to use.It is common to see certain leafy vegetables labeled as “triple washed”.While this additional cleaning process may reduce the content of some undesirables such as sand or dirt, or possibly even some insects, it does not satisfy the halachic requirements necessary for the proper washing, removal and inspection of all insects in that produce. In fact, we are constantly finding high level of infestation in the “triple washed” bagged leafy vegetables. In order to meet those requirements, one must... Normal 0 false false false EN-CA X-NONE X-NONE Normal 0 false false false EN-CA X-NONE X-NONE • Carefully follow the guidelines as stated on our website. http://m1e.net/c?70843332-KnbX7m5YH1Xh.%404340956-/DiuchVmalFKM • Purchase those questionable leafy vegetables only if they are certified by a reliable kashrus agency. • Purchase those questionable leafy vegetables from a source that has a trained and reliable mashgiach checking that produce, such as Hungarian Kosher in Skokie, Illinois.
Posted: 6/15/2009
Dainish style Butter Cookies
OU kosher symbolWarning
Dainish Style Butter Cookies Brands: Veronica Bianca Products: Dainish Style Butter Cookie Company:American Food & Beverage Inc. east Brunswick, NJ Issue: This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthadox Union at 212-613-8241
Posted: 6/14/2009
Instant Hot Cocoa Mix
OU kosher symbolWarning
Instant Hot Cocoa Mix - Milk Chocolate Flavor Brands: Shop Rite Product: Instant Hot Cocoa Mix - Milk Chocolate Flavor [UPC: 4119001760] Company: Wakefern Food Corp. Issue: A limited amount if this OU-D certified product was inadvertently sold with packets containing non-kosher marshmallows. Affected product is limited to those products bearing the date code Oct. 30 10. Consumers should consult their Rabbi to determine the status of utensils that have come in contact with the above product.
Posted: 6/14/2009
Jalapeno Jack Flavored Seven Grain Chips
OU kosher symbolUpdate
Jalapeno Jack Flavored Seven Grain Chips Brands: Eating Right Products: Jalapeno Jack Flavored Seven Grain Chips Company: Lucerne Foods - Pleasanton, CA Issue: This product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.
Posted: 6/14/2009
Caramel Foodtown Ricecakes - dairy designation omitted.
OU kosher symbolUpdate
Foodtown Rice Cakes- Caramel Made with Whole Grain Brands:Foodtown Products:Rice Cakes- Caramel Made with Whole Grain Company:Foodtown, Inc. - Avenel, NJ Issue:This product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised
Posted: 6/14/2009
Jewel Brand Lemonade
cRc kosher symbolUpdate
Recent packages of Jewel brand Lemonade were inadvertently printed without the cRc on the label. This product continues to be unter the strict supervision of the cRc as a kosher and parve. Future labels will be corrected to include the cRc logo. Please be aware that there is a clothing brand called A. protegee that has Hashem’s name spelled out in Hebrew Letters on it’s clothing. L’Chatchila, it must be treated with the Halacos of Shaimos which include not being taken into unclean areas. The clothing line can be found at many brand name retail stores.
Posted: 6/11/2009
Snapple Summer Peach
cRc kosher symbolWarning
Please be advised that a limited quantity of Snapple Summer Peach, Snapple Beverage Corp. was inadvertently labeled OK Parve. This product is NOT KOSHER. Labels are being corrected.
Posted: 6/11/2009
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – TEHINA REAL MEDITERRANEAN MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA
Recall
OTTAWA, May 31, 2009 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Tehina Real Mediterranean because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product is sold in 500 g plastic bottles bearing lot code EXP28/12/2010 and UPC 7 290010 304011. Other than the product name ("Tehina Real Mediterranean") and serving instructions, all other label information is in Hebrew and Arabic. This product has been distributed in Quebec. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis. The importer, Épices Gan Eden is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers: Shani Lugasi of Épices Gan Eden at 514-571-4241; or CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday). For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/salmonellae.shtml For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.
Posted: 5/31/2009
Triscuits Parmesan Garlic Thin Crisps
OU kosher symbolUpdate
Brands: Christie Products: Triscuits Parmesan Garlic Thin Crisps Company: Kraft Canada- Don Mills, ON Issue: This certified product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.
Posted: 5/27/2009

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