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Corrected Yoshon Information- GOLD MEDAL ALL PURPOSE FLOUR and BREAD FLOUR with “KC”

September 5, 2021 from the OU:

GOLD MEDAL ALL PURPOSE FLOUR and BREAD FLOUR with “KC” in code, may be viewed as yoshon with a use by date of February 9, 2023 or before. The packing date is August 9. (A use by date for Gold Medal Flour is 18 months after the packing date.)

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Insect Infestation Alert - O’Goody’s Dates Pitted 9 oz. from ESKD

September 6, 2021: From the Scroll-K:

Anyone who purchased O’Goody’s Dates Pitted 9 oz. from the East Side Kosher Deli, Denver, CO should not use this product, as it has been found to be infested. The product should be discarded or returned to the East Side Kosher Deli for a full refund. ESKD apologizes for any inconvenience.

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Kashrut Alert - Starbuck’s Refreshers

September 5, 2021: From the AKC:

Starbuck’s Refreshers contains non-kosher grape juice and is not kosher.

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Atlanta Kashrus Information

September 5, 2021: From the AKC:

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Kashrut Alert - GEFEN dried GARBANZO BEANS (CHICK PEAS)

September 3, 2021 from the COR Detroit:

GEFEN dried GARBANZO BEANS (CHICK PEAS) in 16 oz. bags has been found to have a serious infestation problem in many bags, and is not recommended at this time.

Ed. note (1) (from the COR Detroit: These products were seen at Lakewood and Monsey.
From the OU (2)2: The infested products are no longer in the stores.

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Frito-Lay Issues Limited Voluntary Recall on Undeclared Milk in Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips Distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia

August 11, 2021 from FDA:

Frito-Lay today issued a voluntary recall of a limited number – 31 bags – of 7 3/4 oz. Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips as they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. The recall is the result of an investigation following a consumer contact.

The products were distributed to certain retail stores in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, and consumers would have been able to purchase them as early as July 23, 2021.

No other Lay’s products, flavors, sizes or variety packs are recalled.

Consumers with the product described below can contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477 (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday).

Product
Description
Size UPC Code Date & Manufacturing
Code
Representative Image
Wavy Lay’s
Original
Potato Chips
7 3/4 oz.
(219.7 grams)
0 28400 04380 9 Either (1) or (2) See image above
(1)
Must have both
“Guaranteed Fresh” date of
02 Nov 2021
And
the Manufacturing Code
1712 17944
85 21:30
(2)
Must have both
“Guaranteed Fresh” date of
19 Oct 2021
And
the Manufacturing Code
1713 20044
18 03:37

September 3, 2021 From the COR Detroit: LAY’S WAVY ORIGINAL POTATO CHIPS bearing an OU mistakenly contains Sour Cream & Onion potato chips [not OU certified, and dairy] in a small number of 73⁄4 oz. bags.

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Rosh Hashanah Information

August 31, 2021 Information from the Star-K:

At this time of year, when many of us are enjoying fresh figs and dates as well as leeks and black eyed peas, STAR-K reminds you to check these items properly.

Star-K Rosh HaShana Checking Guide is here


September 2, 2021 Information from the cRc Twitter Feed:

Plain dates (dried or fresh - domestic, pitted etc.) don't need to be kosher-certified, but they do need to be checked for bugs. Slice open a handful from the container & check inside. If no insects are found, the rest may be eaten without checking.


August 25, 2021 Information from the COR- Detroit:

  • BLACK EYED PEAS are often infested and require careful checking. The following is based on the Star-K procedure for checking dried, canned or frozen black eyed peas, and applies even if the product bears Kashrus certification. (Note: All canned peas and beans always require Kashrus certification, for general Kashrus concerns.)
    [Note: For those who prefer not to rely on checking, some Poskim advise that the Rosh Hashana simanim custom can be fulfilled without eating the item, by placing it on the table and looking at it.]

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  • Kashrut Information LUDEN’S & CVS THROAT / COUGH DROPS

    August 24, 2021 - from the OU in response to a question from the editor:

    The CVS and the Luden's cough drops are labeled OUD, but in fact, their true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).

    What does DE mean? Parve products made with heat on dairy equipment may be eaten after meat, but not with meat.
    Some kashrus agencies use a DE symbol, but the OU has chosen not to use a DE designation because it is felt it may be confusing to the kosher consumer. Also, to be a true DE product, the equipment must be properly cleaned of residue after dairy production, and that level of cleanliness is sometimes difficult to maintain and guarantee.

    Please note that it is possible that the manufacturer will reformulate this product and add a true dairy ingredient. You will not be able to know this, since the OUD kosher symbol will remain the same. We recommend that you call our office every 3 months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.


    Kashrut Advisory - LUDEN’S and many STORE BRANDS of THROAT / COUGH DROPS

    December 30, 2019 - From the COR Detroit:
    LUDEN’S and many STORE BRANDS of THROAT / COUGH DROPS (e.g., CVS, Rite Aid, Kroger, Meijer, etc.) were in the past produced on dairy equipment and stated OU-D on the label. The manufacturing process has changed, and now they are being produced on dedicated pareve equipment and are fully pareve. New labels therefore bear a plain OU. Stores may have a mixture of OU and OU-D labeled product; check each package for its correct status.

    From the OU: Luden, CVS Rite Aid and Meijer may now be available with an OU; At the moment Kroger is still OU-D.


    The following kashrus notice was received from Chicago Rabbinical Council on on January 2, 2004 and confirmed by the OU.

    Ludens Cough Drops with an O.U.D are not dairy but are Dairy Equipment.

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    Updated Canadian Food Recall Warning - Veggie Foodle brand Whole Vegetable Noodles recalled due to Listeria

    August 30, 2021 from the CFIA. August 20, 2021 alert from the CFIA is here

    The food recall warning issued on August 20, 2021 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation. Freshline Foods Ltd. is recalling Veggie Foodle brand Whole Vegetable Noodles from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

    Brand Product Size UPC Codes
    Veggie Foodle Green Zucchini Whole Vegetable Noodles 340 g 8 09145 70000 0 21AU28
    Best Before
    228083
    Veggie Foodle Pasta Blend Whole Vegetable Noodles 340 g 8 09145 70016 1 21AU26
    Best Before
    228055

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    Canadian Food Recall Warning - Soo brand Enoki Mushrooms recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

    August 30, 2021 from the CFIA

    T-Brother Food & Trading Ltd. is recalling Soo brand Enoki Mushrooms from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

    Brand Product Size UPC Codes
    Soo Enoki Mushroom 200 g 6 23431 92001 5 3.2.10 21

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