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Kosher Alert The Juicy Box - Brooklyn

August 01, 2018 from the OU:

A restaurant called "The Juicy Box" located at 2281 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn has published a menu that features the OU symbol. The Orthodox Union does not certify The Juicy Box. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6522

Kosher Alert Antica Bonta Artichokes

July 30, 2018 from the OU:

Antica Bonta Canned Artichokes (all varieties), Vera Trima, Montreal, Canada has an unauthorized OU.
The Orthodox Union does not certify Antica Bonta canned artichokes. Some cans bear an unauthorized OU symbol. This product is sold in Canada. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6521

Kashrus Alert - Anabel Candy Bars

June 26, 2018 from the KSA:
Please be advised that due to technical error, the following chocolate bars manufactured by Anabelle Candy Co., Inc. have been inadvertently labelled as D.E.


These bars are DAIRY.
Corrective action has been taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6518

Mexican kashrus alert on Don Avi Peanuts

June 22, 2018 from KMD Mexico:

Los cacahuates habaneros de la marca DON AVI no están autorizados aún portando el logo KMD. Ya se están retirando del mercado

Translated by Google Translate: The peanuts from the DON AVI brand are not authorized yet bearing the KMD logo. They are already withdrawing from the market.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6517

[Chodosh] Early Chodosh starting date update from the Guide to Chodosh

July 23, 2018 from Yoseph Herman, The Guide to Chodosh, Hot Line 718-305-5133. Email: yherman@earlthlink.net

As of the latest US Dep't of Agriculture reports, issued on Jul 23 '18, we can report:

  1. "The harvest of the new, Chodosh spring wheat and barley has not yet begun. We estimate that the earliest Chodosh PACKING date for these 2 crops may be the 1st week of August."
  2. "The Chodosh oats harvest is starting. Our chumra PACKING date for oats products is Jul 26 '18. We don't expect any Chodosh oats products to reach the store shelves until about Aug 9. However, note that mashgichim reported in past years that brands such as Quaker and Cheerios became Chodosh later than our earliest chumra date.We do not expect the mashgichim to have any updates for this year until at least mid August."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6516

Kosher Alert 7-11 Frozen Paleta Bars

July 23, 2018 from the OU:

7-11 Coco Paleta Coconut & Cream Bar; Fresa Paleta Strawberry & Cream Bar, 7-11, Irving TX have a missing D - Dairy Designation
7-11 Coco Paleta Coconut & Cream Bar and 7-11 Fresa Paleta Strawberry & Cream Bar are labeled with a plain OU symbol. These products contain dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergen statements. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6515

Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall of Certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits Product in the U.S., including Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands Due to Possible Health Risk

July 21, 2018 - FMondelex:

Mondelēz Global LLC announced today a voluntary recall in the United States , including Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands, of certain Ritz Cracker Sandwiches and Ritz Bits products. The se products contain whey powder as an ingredient, which the whey powder supplier has recalled due to the potential presence of Salmonella.
The recall includes the following products:

Canadian Food Recall Warning - Christie brand Ritz Bits Sandwiches (Cheese and Pizza Flavours) recalled due to Salmonella

July 20, 2018 - CFIA
Mondelēz Canada is recalling Christie brand Ritz Bits Sandwiches (cheese and pizza flavours) from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Christie Ritz Bits Sandwiches - Cheese Flavoured 180 g 2019JA12
2019JA11
2019JA10
2019JA09
2019JA08
2019JA07
2019JA06
2019JA05
2019JA04
2019JA03
2019JA02
2019JA01
2018DE31
0 66721 00216 7
Christie Ritz Bits Sandwiches - Pizza Flavoured 180 g 2019FE14
2019FE13
2019FE12
0 66721 00556 4
Christie Mini Ritz Bits Sandwiches - Cheese Flavoured 30 x 42 g (1.26 kg) 2019MR13
2019MR12
2019MR11
2019MR10
2019MR09
2019MR08
2019MR07
0 66721 00609 7
Christie Mini Ritz Bits Sandwiches - Cheese Flavoured 42 g 2019MR13
2019MR12
2019MR11
2019MR10
2019MR09
2019MR08
2019MR07
0 66721 00608 0
Christie Ritz Bits Sandwiches -Cheese Flavoured 180 g - 6 Snak Paks 2018NO24
2018NO29
2019JA23
2019JA24
0 66721 01623 2

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6514

H-E-B Voluntarily Issues Recall Two Variety Packs of Creamy Creations Ice Creams and Sherbets in 3-Ounce Cups Recalled due to Broken Metal in Processing Equipment

July 18, 2018 - FDA:

H-E-B is voluntarily issuing a recall for two variety packs of Creamy Creations ice cream and sherbets in 3-ounce cups due to broken metal found in processing equipment during routine maintenance. The potentially affected products were distributed only to H-E-B stores in Texas. Please note, the product was not distributed to the Houston area or Mexico.

UPC
Number
ProductSizeCode Date
4122081930Creamy
Creations
Orange Lime
Sherbert Cup
12CT/3OZ
12CT/3OZ12/09/2018
4122081931Creamy
Creations
Vanilla
Chocolate Cup
12CT/3OZ
12CT/3OZ12/10/2018

Customers who purchased the items should stop eating the product and can return it to the store for a full refund. Customers with any questions or concerns may contact H-E-B Customer Service at 1-855-432-4438 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Standard Time.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6513

Starbucks Ends Expanded Star-K Kosher Information Program

July 13, 2018 from the Star-K:

Please be advised that starbucks corporation has decided to end the expanded star-k kosher information program.
Consumers are advised that effective immediately the STAR-K can no longer vouch for the kashrus of many of the items previously listed as recommended at these stores.
Items no longer approved include Frappuccinos, Mocha, and Caramel Sauce.
All recommendations for unflavored coffee are still the same.
In addition, Starbucks has also decided to end the kosher-friendly store program which was available in select stores in NY and NJ.
The Star-K webpage has been updated to reflect these changes.
Consumers who would like to see this program reinstated should contact starbucks directly.
Customers must confirm kashrus of additives to coffee by themselves by checking for reliable kosher symbols.

Star-K Starbucks recommendations chart.

July 11, 2018 COR Twitter Feed
COR's position has always been to allow regular & decaf unflavoured coffee/tea from Starbucks or any other coffee shop. COR advises to avoid purchasing any other products made in restaurants/coffee shops that aren't under reliable kosher certification.

Ingredient Notice: Starbucks Beverage Preparation

July 13, 2018 from FARE

Starting July 10, Starbucks removed dairy labels from steaming and blending pitchers. Because our beverages are made using shared equipment (steaming wands, blender pitcher, rinsers) the removal of the sticker is more transparent and realistic of how the pitchers are used. As a beverage standard, our baristas use a rinsed pitcher for each handcrafted beverage. If you have questions or concerns, please ask your barista to remake the drink using a fresh pitcher and please remember that this does not guarantee that the beverage will be allergen-free.
Concerns should be directed to Starbucks Customer Service at 800-Starbuc (800-782-7282).

July 15, 2018 from Jpost.com
The Jerusalem Post reported that A spokesperson for the company told them by email: "Starbucks worked with the Star-K program to test a kosher-friendly equipment rinse practices certification in seven stores in New York and New Jersey for two years. This was not a national test. At the conclusion of the test, we decided to sunset the program." "When asked why Starbucks chose to sunset the program at this time and if the company has any plans for reaching out to other kosher certifying agencies or to kosher-keeping consumers, the spokesperson said: 'We do not have further information to share about [sic] this time.'"

CRC Guide to Starbucks Beverages

July, 2018: CRC:
Over the years, Starbucks shops have evolved from simple coffee shops to stores that serve many kosher and non-kosher items, with the most serious non-kosher items being hot meat sandwiches. The standard daily clean up at Starbucks includes a hot wash of all utensils and some parts of that washing are done without soap. This clean up process challenges the kosher status of the otherwise kosher products and each product must be judged by a competent halachic authority.
When evaluating these issues, Rav Schwartz שליט"א, Rosh Beis Din of the cRc, acknowledged that there is basis for being lenient on many of the items being sold at Starbucks stores, but directed the cRc to be true to the mission of a reliable Kashrus Agency which only recommends items that are free of all shailos and not those which are only acceptable b’dieved.
Rav Schwartz noted that this is especially true because there are viable alternatives in every Starbucks store, and even more options in those locations that do not serve hot meat sandwiches. These are generally the Starbucks “kiosks” that can be found in some airports, highway rest-stops, supermarkets etc., and at these locations the cRc is able to recommend many more beverages, as noted on the list below. [Some kiosks, such as those found at Target, share sinks and other equipment with nearby stores; those Starbucks facilities have the status of the full-service stores noted below.]
To fully explain the details, questions, and shailos involved in this issue the cRc printed an analysis of the topic in the Spring 2011 edition of The Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society , and that article is available on the cRc website.
The list is accurate at this time for stores in the United States and Canada, and since the information is subject to change this list should not be used after May 30, 2019 . [The list here is limited to beverages and does not address foods sold in Starbucks (e.g. sandwiches), or toppings and other items added to beverages.] It is also worth noting that many items sold at Starbucks are dairy and chalav stam.

London Beth Din - Coffee Shops (Starbucks, Costa, Caffe Nero etc)


Please note that it is always preferable to purchase hot drinks from a kosher supervised establishment, but if this is not possible, it would be permitted to have plain coffee in a disposable cup from any coffee shop, provided that the coffee and water come from a machine which does not dispense any liquid other than water or plain coffee.
One may add cold milk or plain soya milk from its original container. Hot water, milk or coffee from jugs is better avoided.
Whipped toppings, frothed milk and beverages such as cappuccinos, frappuccinos and hot chocolate etc are not permitted.
Starbucks Coffee Syrups are no longer KLBD certified.

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British Kashrut Alert - Dorset Cereals Choc Cherry Granola

July 18, 2017: From the London Beth Din:
Dorset Cereals Choc Cherry Granola listed on p.34 of The Really Jewish Food Guide 2018 as KLBD Parev is now certified KLBD Dairy and bears the KLBD D logo on the box.

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