December 22, 2017 reissued April 25, 2018 from the OU:
Best Choice Refried Beans, Best Choice, Kansas City KS has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Best Choice Refried Beans. This product is not kosher and some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
April 25, 2018 - From the COR:
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April 23, 2018: From the OU in response to a reader's question:
The Cap'n Crunch Touchdown Cereal is labeled OUD, but in fact, its 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.
April 23, 2018: From the Beth Din of Johannesburg:
Golden Cloud scone mix carries a parev Beth Din logo. Please note that this product is Milchik. The manufacturers are in the process of rectifying this on future packaging.
April 23, 2018 from the OK:
Please be advised that Dole Fresh Vegetables are certified when bearing the OK kosher symbol on the bag.
Lots that are not certified will not bear the symbol – be sure to check the bags you are buying.
New Products: Dole is introducing Salad Kits which include salad vegetables and dressing.
From the OK: Dole Fresh Vegetable salad products are certified per approved lot. As the lots are approved, the OK symbol is ink-jetted along with the 'best-by' date on the top right hand corner of the packaging.
April 22, 2018 from Jerusalem Kosher News:
The Elite company announces that due to a shortage in mehadrin ingredients, some of the products that are customarily 'mehadrin' are now being sold as non-mehadrin and consumers should be vigilant and check each item before purchase.
April 20, 2018 from the KSA:
Please be advised that due to kashrus violations, KSA has terminated its kosher supervision on Lady Fortunes in Canoga Park, CA as of April 20, 2018.
April 20, 2018 from the CDC and CDC:
Previous information from April 13, 2018 from the CDC and CDC:
April 20, 2018 - CFIA
The food recall warning issued on April 14, 2018 has been updated to include additional distribution and product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation. Phoenicia Group Inc. is recalling Montana brand frozen strawberries from the marketplace due to possible Hepatitis A contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
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Montana | Strawberry (frozen) |
1 kg | All codes purchased on or before April 20, 2018 | 6222000401487 |
Ed. note: These strawberries are from Egypt.