November 15, 2018 from the OU:
Coca-Cola from Mexico, Coca-Cola of Mexico:
A number of statements recently appeared about the kosher status of Coca-Cola in Mexico which has caused confusion amongst consumers. The Orthodox Union does not certify these products and are unable to recommend products that are not under certification.
From the COR Detroit and confirmed by Rabbi Charlop:
November 29, 2018 - PEPSI PRODUCTS FROM MEXICO, including Pepsi, Mountain Dew (except Kickstart) and Mist Twist products, are Kosher. (Mountain Dew Kickstart energy drink is Kosher only when bearing the letters XG in the middle of the second line of the inkjet code on bottom of the can, or when bearing a reliable certification on the label.)
December 6, 2017 from the OU in response to a question from the editor and on November 29, 2018 from the COR Detroit:
Trader Joe's Gorgonzola cheese crackers that have an OU-D list animal rennet on the ingredient list. This is a printing error. The product is kosher and does not contain animal rennet.
November 29, 2018 from the COR Detroit and confirmed by the OU:
RACCONTO PASTA SAUCES have OU certification on several, but not all, varieties; check each label. Note that the Vodka variety contains cream and states OU Dairy.
November 29, 2018 from the COR Detroit::
BELL PEPPERS FROM ISRAEL (red, yellow and orange) will soon begin appearing in U.S. stores, and will require taking of Terumos and Maaseros. Consumers should carefully check the fine print on the package, or the sticker on individual peppers sold loose, for the country of origin. Often the same brand has some peppers from Israel and some from other locations, so each individual package or pepper should be checked.
One should always be careful when buying produce to check the sticker, bag label or original case for the country of origin. Some additional examples of Israeli produce commonly found in the U.S. include tomatoes, carrots, citrus fruit (oranges, grapefruit, lemons, mandarins, clementines and pomelos), persimmons (“Sharon Fruit”), mangos, dates, dill and parsley.
Information on tithing can be found here
COR video on tithing is linked to here
November 28, 2018 from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets and Yeshiva World:
Pasteurized Whole Organic Milk, Whole Organic Milk Greek Yogurt and Whole Organic Milk Leben produced by Pelleh Farms Inc., which is located at 522 Happy Avenue, Swan Lake, NY 12783, is being voluntarily recalled due to improper pasteurization. Proper pasteurization heats milk to effectively eliminate all pathogenic bacteria, such as Listeria and Salmonella.
The recalled Whole Organic Milk, Greek Yogurt and Leben were sold in Orange County and Brooklyn, New York. All the products we re sold under the name Bethel Creamery. The Whole Milk was packaged in a 64 fluid ounce, plastic container that bears the code dates of: USE BY NOV 29 through USE BY DEC 07 2018. The Greek Yogurt was packaged in 5.3 oz. plastic cups and the Leben was sold in 6 oz. plastic cups. The Greek Yogurt and Leben container code dates are USE BY DEC 14 and 15 2018.
Routine inspection conducted by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets revealed that these lots of product were improperly pasteurized. Consumers with questions about this product should contact Rafoel Franklin at (845) 583 - 6059.
November 22, 2018 from Yoseph Herman, The Guide to Chodosh, Hot Line 718-305-5133. Email: yherman@earlthlink.net
Link to 2018-19 final guide is here.
PAS YISROEL, YASHON PRODUCT LISTS are at Kosher Consumer Bakery Products section.
November 22, 2018 from Kosher Miami:
"Kosher Miami has received inquiries regarding Sultan Restaurant in Sunny Isles Beach, FL."
"The restaurant claims to be kosher, and they claim to use kosher meat."
"Kosher Miami is not aware of any Orthodox Rabbinical supervision that they are under."
:Furthermore, we have heard reports that they are endorsed by an interfaith 'rabbi' who deems them to be ecologically kosher".
November 21, 2018 from the cRc:
As of December 1, 2018, due to a pending change of operator, GlenCrest Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centre, located 2451 W. Touhy in Chicago, IL will be discontinuing its cRc certification.
Kosher meals will be available through a cRc certified caterer for all of its kosher residents.
November 21, 2018 from Yoseph Herman, The Guide to Chodosh, Hot Line 718-305-5133. Email: yherman@earlthlink.net
THE ONGOING WINTER WHEAT-SPRING WHEAT PROBLEM: THE ONGOING WINTER WHEAT-SPRING WHEAT PROBLEM: MATZOS, GEFILTE FISH, PRETZELS, CAKES AND CRACKERS
"Two years ago, we became aware of a new problem. Namely, since the inception of the Guide more than 40 years ago, people in the milling and baking industry had a rule of thumb that all soft and crumbly baked products including crackers, matzos and pretzels are always made from winter wheat which is Yoshon. We now learned that over the last few years the winter wheat crops have been so low in protein, that many of these products now have spring wheat flour mixed in, making them possibly Chodosh. Even ingredients labeled “winter wheat” may, by law, have even more than 50% spring wheat content! This has required us to reexamine all products that have in the past been labeled Yoshon following the old rules. This reexamination is an ongoing process. This issue of the Guide lists those crackers, matzos, items using matzo meal (such as gefilte fish) and pretzels that have at the time of this printing been confirmed as being Yoshon."
November 18, 2018 from a Unger's Public Notice:
Unger's Pearled Barley, Unger's Chickpeas bag with Lot #081320 and
Unger's Large Lima Beans, with Lot #071120 were found with various levels of insect infestation. Unger's is issuing a voluntary recall of thse products and they may be returned for credit at the place of purchase.
Additionally, a few bage of Cholent mix with Barley with a best by date of 5/13/20 and a few bags of Kidney Beans with a best buy date of 9/13/20 have been found iwth minor occurances of bugs. There is no recall at this time. Unger's recommends that if you are in possession of any of the about bean products they should be checked for insect infestion.
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