The following yoshon notice is from New Square on November 12, 2009.
This will certify that Unger's Pizza Crust bearing one of the following codes "Best before March 9, 2010, March 10, 2010 are made of Yoshon flour.
The following kashrus alert is from a reader on November 12, 2009.
Some of the Haribo jellyfish and other Haribo products in the kosher section in Shaw's in Canton, MA are not kosher and are also made with animal gelatin. The same brand makes specials kosher runs (with fish Gelatin) and are distributed by Paskesz Candies.
Ed. note: Always look for the kosher symbol.
The following kashrus alert is from BCK on December 18, 2006 with additional information provided by the BCK in response to a reader's question on November 11, 2009.
Please be advised that BOTTICELLI products imported by Dynamic Chocolates, of Delta, BC Canada, bears an unauthorized BCK symbol and are being withdrawn from the marketplace.
Please note that this alert was for product made in Belgium and imported to Canada.
All products made in Canada are certified kosher- Dairy Not Cholov Yisroel.
The following kashrus alert is from the OU on November 9, 2009.
Romeo & Juliet Chocolates - 7.62 oz., S&A Fazer International – Brooklyn, NY: This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
The following kashrus alert is from the OK Kosher Supervision on November 10, 2009.
Please be advised that TRIALIA FOODS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. is distributing ESKAL POMDELICIOUS 100% NATURAL POMEGRANATE & CRANBERRY JUICE bearing an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. This product was last produced under the OK Kosher Certification in June 2008. Any product found with a later production date is unauthorized and not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken.
The following kashrus notice is from the Diamond K on November 8, 2009.
The recently redesigned TUMS label inadvertently omits the "DIAMOND-K" Kosher symbol from its packaging. The Company has taken steps to have the Kosher designation placed back on its label. However, it may take several months until all existing packaging is depleted. All products which appear on the Letter of Kosher Certification remain Kosher Certified whether or not the "DIAMOND-K" symbol appears on the label.
The following kashrus alert has been posted on November 8, 2009.
Please be advised that at the the new Star Market in Chestnut Hill, MA they have prominently displayed kosher deli meats in the treif deli counter. More importantly, behind the counter, there are several meat slicers including one labeled "Kosher Only". This is deceptive. Please be advised that there is no rabbinical supervision at the store guaranteeing the kosher status of the slicer or of the deli meat. Let the Kosher consumer beware!
ed. note: The store bakery is certified as kosher by the Rabbinical Council of New England. All breads are pareve and all other items baked in the store (pasteries, cakes etc.)
are dairy.
The following Canadian kashrus alert is from the MK on November 6, 2009.
The MK wishes to inform the public that Dizengoff Café & Dizengoff Kiosk situated in the YM-YWHA - 5500 Westbury, Montreal, Canada is no longer under supervision with immediate effect.
The following peanut allergy alert is from the FAAN on November 6, 2009.
Jelly Belly Candy Company is recalling "Jelly Belly 49 Flavors" cylinder packages, due to undeclared peanut. The mislabeled product was distributed to independent stores nationwide. The 7.5-oz. clear acetate cylinder packages bear lot codes 090925, 090928, 090929, 091001, and UPC 071567989398. Consumers may return the product to Jelly Belly Candy Company, One Jelly Belly Lane, Fairfield, CA 94533. Consumers with questions may call (800) 522-3267.
The following South African kashrus alert is from the Beth Din of Johannesburg on October 27, 2009 and confirmed by the Australia Kosher Authority.
Tim Tam biscuits available in South Africa are NOT KOSHER, even when bearing the KA logo on the packaging . According to the Australia Kosher Authority, these are "definitely not kosher unless there is a KA also by the use by date." The non kosher variety will say "Not Kosher" by the use by date.