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Kashrut Alert - Oneg Shabbos Gourmet Butcher

January 14, 2020 from the Star-K:

Oneg Shabbos Gourmet Butcher, located at 164-08 69th Avenue, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365, is using an unauthorized STAR-K symbol in their advertisements. Oneg Shabbos Gourmet Butcher is NOT CERTIFIED by the STAR-K.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7069

Kashrus Alert - La Choy

January 15, 2020 from the OK:

La Choy La Choy Bean Sprouts – 14oz can, La Choy Chop Suey Vegetables – 14oz can and La Choy Fancy Mixed Vegetables – 14oz can, Conagra Brands, Chicago, IL 60654 has a mistaken Use of OK Kosher Symbol.

A limited amount of La Choy Bean Sprouts, La Choy Chop Suey Vegetables, and La Choy Fancy Mixed Vegetables in one specific size: 14oz cans, were mislabeled with the OK symbol.
These products are not kosher - lots affected begin with 21019.
All other sizes, when bearing the OK symbol, are kosher certified.
Corrective actions are being taken

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7068

Kashrut alert - Day to Day K-Cups

January 9, 2020 from the CRC:

cRc certifies all Day to Day K-Cups manufactured by NAPCO which are pareve, with the exception of the following Day to Day cocoa and cappuccino dairy products which bear an unauthorized cRc logo:


These products are primarily being sold at Menards and Woodman. Corrective action is being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7065

Kashrut & Passover Alert - TUSCANO Chocolate Dipped Banana Slices

January 13, 2020 from Kosher Peru (Union Israelita del Peru, Rav Hamachshir: Rabbi Simantov Nigri, Symbol: KUI-LATAM)

TUSCANO Chocolate Dipped Banana Slices, Made in Ecuador have the following problems:

  1. The product has been mistakenly labeled "Kosher for Passover". It is actually kosher year round excluding Pessach.
  2. Label omits indicating its Daity status, thus misleading consumers to think it is parve.

This product was found in NYC

CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: Company will put stickers covering the words "Kosher for Passover" with the word "Dairy"

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7067

Israeli Allergy and Passover Alert - Einat Food Industries muesli fruit yogurt with raisin and date honey

January 9, 2020 from health.gov.il

Einat Food Industries is informing all of its clients that due to an error, 2,615 units of the product 'muesli fruit yogurt with raisin and date honey' have been labeled "kosher for Passover" even though the product contains leavened granola.

The product 310 gr "muesli fruit yogurt with raisin and date honey" kosher for Passover (only for legume eaters) carrying the barcode 7290006991522,best used before 10/1/2020, 12/1/2020, has been erroneously marked as kosher for Passover and the ingredient list did not state puffed wheat granola (contains gluten) and oatmeal.

The allergens list also left out eggs, fish,and peanuts as customarily printed in the leavened products labeling.

Out of precaution,consumers who are sensitive to gluten and the allergens listed above andon the product labeling are requested not to consume this product.

To be clear, the product's kashruth is in practice ultra-orthodox kashrut Mehuderet of Beit Yosef and kashrut Mehadrin of Rabbi Y. Ben David.

The company is working to collect the products.

For any questions,the public is welcomedto contact the company's customer service center at telephone: 03-9385167Sunday –Thursday 9:00-16:00

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7064

The Latest on the Dairy Status of Oreo Cookies

January 7, 2020 from the OU:

At the present time the following Oreo Sandwich Cookies do not contain dairy ingredients, though they are manufactured on dairy equipment:

Please bear in mind that the manufacturer may choose in the future to reformulate these products and add dairy ingredients. Since these products already bear OUD symbols, formulation changes may not be reflected in the OUD logo. As such, we recommend that consumers check regularly with our office to confirm the status of these items.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7063

Kashrus Alert - San Miguel

January 7, 2020 from the OK:

San Miguel Grupo Agroindustrial San Miguel, CDMX 05330, Mexico has an unauthorized Use of OK Kosher Symbol:
Multiple products are being sold under the San Miguel brand bearing an unauthorized OK trademark.
OK Kosher does not certify any San Miguel products except Alcaparras (Capers).
Corrective actions are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7061

Kosher Alert Carian's Bistro Chocolates

January 7, 2020 from the OU:

Carian's Bistro Chocolates (all assortments), Almir, Istanbul Turkey has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Carian's Bistro chocolates. Some boxes bear an unauthorized OU Symbol. This product is sold through Amazon. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7060

Ducktrap River of Maine Recalls One Lot of Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce Due to Undeclared Dairy in Product

January 04, 2020 from FDA :

Ducktrap River of Maine of Belfast, Maine is announcing a voluntary recall of Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce identified with sell by date Jul 29, 2020 because these products contain undeclared milk due to an incorrect label.

The recalled product was distributed at various retail stores in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia.

The recalled product is sold in a 12 ounce glass container with a sell by date of Jul 29, 2020 located on the lid of the jar. While the product in the containers is Herring Center Cuts in Cream Sauce, which contains milk, the containers were mistakenly labeled with the Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce labels. Ducktrap initiated the recall after discovering the labeling mistake. Subsequent investigation indicates that the issue is limited only to the specific lot identified above.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-434-8727 Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8am – 4:30pm EST. No other Ducktrap River of Maine products are affected by this recall.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7059

Kosher Alert Adam's Apple s Apple LLC aka Sharon’s Vegetable Cuts

December 31, 2019 from the Central Rabbinical Congress:
"Due to serious Kashrus violations we are removing our supervision from Adam's Apple LLC, 4700 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101 aka Sharon’s Vegetable Cuts."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A7058
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