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Kosher Alert Zuuk Mediterranean Kitchen Aventura Mall

February 6, 2018 from the OU:

Zuuk is a foodservice establishment that operates restaurants in Aventura and Miami. Zuuk Aventura (Aventura Mall) posted signs that have an OU symbol. The Orthodox Union does not certify Zuuk. The Orthodox Union is implementing corrective actions.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6233

Kosher Alert Woodard's Chocolate; Woodard's Water Crackers; Bogaerts Chocolate

February 6, 2018 from the OU:

Woodard's; Bogaerts Chocolate Bars (any); Water Crackers (any), The Baskets Group, Toronto ON have an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Woodard's Chocolates, Bogaerts Chocolates and Woodard's Water Crackers. Some of these products bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6232

Kosher Alert Tel Aviv Cafe,at the JCC (Getzville branch), Amherst, NY

February 5, 2018 from the BCK:

The 'TEL AVIV CAFE' located at the JCC (Getzville branch) in Amherst, New York (a suburb of Buffalo, NY) is no longer certified by the BVK.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6230

Kashrut alert on Sparta Gourmet Brand Kalamata Olives

January 23, 2018 from the Star-K:

Please be aware that Sparta Gourmet brand kalamata olives, produced in Greece, and distributed by Vordonia Enterprises, New York, bear an unauthorized STAR-K.
The STAR-K does not certify this product.
Corrective action is being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6228

Kosher Alert Tropiway Fufu Flour

February 2, 2018 from the OU:

Tropiway Fufu Flour products, Tropical Foods Co., Inc. Clifton SC has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Tropiway products. Some Tropiway Fufu Flour products bear an unauthorized OU. Corrective actions are being implemented. If you see this product in the marketplace with an OU symbol, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6229

Kosher Alert: Wafu

January 31, 2018, - From the MK:

The MK wishes to inform the public that the Wafu is no longer under MK certification with immediate effect.
Products with an MK mark are kosher.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6226

Kashrus information on Cheribundi Tart Cherry Juice

January 30 2018 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:

"Cheribundi Tart Cherry Juice 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."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6225

Canada expands sesame seed recall to include more products

January 31, 2018 - FoodSafetyNews

As of Tuesday, the following products had been recalled:

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may result in additional product recalls.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6221

Kashrus alert on Jewel Osco bakery department Signature Select Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 3o 2018 from the Kof-K:

Please note that in Jewel Osco bakery department in the Chicago area, an error occurred where chocolate chip cookies were packed in bags with a KOF-K dairy emblem without authorization.The brand is called “Signature Select Chocolate Chip Cookies Baked in our Ovens” . Jewel Osco immediately has sent notices to all the stores that these bags must not be used.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6223

OU To Use OU-DE symbol

January 30 2018 from the OU Twitter Feed:

The OU has begun to use a DE symbol in limited situations. Keep in mind that for a variety of reasons, maintaining DE integrity can be extremely complex

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6224
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