K A S H R U T . C O M_©

The following kashrus alert is from BC Kosher on March 3, 2013.

Please be advised that as of May 17, 2013 FALAFEL PLUS AND CATERING will no longer be certified kosher by the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of British Columbia (BC Kosher). For more information, please contact Richard Wood at (604) 731-1803 ext 103.

The following Brazilian kashrus alert is from BDK Brazil on May 3, 2013.

A BISNAGUINHA TRADICIONAL SCOOBY-DOO NÃO ESTÁ APROVADA PARA O CONSUMO KOSHER.
Translation from Google translate: The Bisnaguinha Traditional Scooby-Doo is not approved for use kosher.

The following kashrus alert is from the editor with approval from OK Kosher Certification: on May 2, 2013.

Tabor Galil Cabernet Sauvignon Galilee 2007 non-mevushal wine bearing an uncovered cork should not be considered to be kosher.
If it does not have the second seal, return it to the store where it was purchased or give it to a non-Jew.
Ed. note: If you have Tabor Galil non-mevushal wine without a cover on the cork, please contact me at alert@kashrut.com.

The previous alert can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A4203

The following British kashrus alert is from the London Beth Din dated May, 2013.

The Granovita Soyage Deluxe range, listed in the Soya Yoghurts section on p.93 of The Really Jewish Food Guide 2013 has been discontinued and replaced with Granovita Premium Soyesse desserts. Please note that all varieties contain grape juice and are therefore Not Kosher.

The following kashrus notice is from the OK Twitter Feed April 30, 2013.

Croctails Products with a production date of 13 032 (and on) are OK certified.

Please be advised that GOPouch Beverages, LLC, Carson, CA mistakenly labeled all flavors of their Croctails with the OK kosher symbol. GOPouch Beverages is currently working with OK Kosher Certification to certify their products. However, many products currently on the market are not certified. Products with a production date of 13 032 (and on) are OK certified.

The following kashrus alert is from the OU on April 30, 2013.

Forrelli Crème Strawberry Flavored Wafers made in Turkey bear an unauthorized OU. This product is not certified by the Orthodox Union and it contains dairy as indicated in the ingredient list. Forrelli Strawberry Wafers made in Israel are certified by the Orthodox Union and do not contain dairy. Corrective measures are being implemented.

The following kashrus alert is from Kosher Miami on April 30, 2013.

"Please be advised that effective May 1, Extravaganza Pastry and Cafe, located at 20808 Biscayne Blvd in Aventura, has decided to no longer be certified by Kosher Dairy Miami. It is our understanding that they will remain open, but NOT under kosher supervision."

The following kashrus alert is from the Scroll-K (Vaad HaKashrus of Denver) on April 30, 2013.

Hammond’s Butterscotch Candy Canes and Lollipops, Butterscotch 1 oz have a Scroll K DE designation. These products are kosher certified, and are possibly DAIRY. They should be treated as certified Scroll K DAIRY. Corrective measures have been taken.

The following kashrus alert is from the OK Kosher Certification on April 29, 2013.

Please be advised that KETTLE COOKED POTATO CHIPS - Zesty Cheddar produced by RYE STREET, Phoenix, AZ was mistakenly packed with a plain OK Kosher symbol. THIS PRODUCT IS DAIRY. CORRECTIVE MEASURES ARE BEING TAKEN.

The following dairy allergy alert is from the FDA a on April 26, 2013.

ConAgra Foods, Inc.,is voluntarily recalling packages of its Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn flavor ready-to-eat popcorn that may contain an undeclared allergen, milk. Certain bags of the Kettle Korn flavored ready-to-eat popcorn may have inadvertently been filled with white cheddar flavored popcorn, which contains an allergen, milk. The milk allergen is not declared on the Kettle Korn product label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. There have been no illnesses reported to date in connection with this product. This product was shipped to food stores and distributors nationwide. The affected product, Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn flavor popcorn, is packaged in 5.0-ounce and 1.5-ounce red poly bags with an Orville Redenbacher’s graphic logo and picture of the popcorn product on the front panel. This voluntary recall is limited to Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn flavor ready-to-eat popcorn packaged in 5.0-ounce and 1.5-ounce red poly bags bearing the following UPC and Sell By dates. The UPC code is printed on the back of each bag, in the lower left corner. The Sell By date is also printed on the back of the bag, in the upper right corner. No other Orville Redenbacher’s products are impacted.

• Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn 5.0-ounce packages
  Case UPC: 27000 52321
  Unit UPC: 0 27000 52321 6
  Lot Codes: 5486234100, 5486234200, 5486234300
  Best By Dates: SEP 02 2013, SEP 03 2013, SEP 04 2013
• Orville Redenbacher’s Classic Kettle Korn 1.5-ounce packages
  Case UPC: 27000 52325
  Unit UPC: 0 27000 52325 4
  Lot Codes: 5486234200, 5486234300
  Best By Dates: SEP 03 2013, SEP 04 2013

This product is a food safety concern only for people who are allergic to milk.
In the event that consumers have purchased the impacted product, they should destroy it. Consumers who may have questions about this issue and/or wish to receive replacement product may call 866-518-4177, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The issue was discovered after a consumer found white cheddar flavored popcorn in a Kettle Korn package and contacted the company. ConAgra Foods has taken the precautionary measure of notifying the FDA and is voluntarily recalling approximately 14,000 cases of the product shipped to retail food locations nationwide. ConAgra Foods will work with retail customers to ensure that the recalled products are removed from store shelves.
Ed. note: This is an allergen and not a kashrus issue, since the product bears a dairy kosher symbol.