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The following kashus alert is from the Wisconsin K posted on November 5, 2014

The following snack mix products packaged by Great Skott under the supervision of Wisconsin K are Dairy. The kosher logo has the word "Dairy" printed too small to see:

Guacamole Medley
• Tailgate Mix
• Man Mix
• Party Mix
• Sourdough Pretzels - All Flavors
• Granola: Honey Nut & Chocolate Cranberry

The following kashrus information is from Updates to cRc liquor list dated October 2, 2014.

Updates to cRc liquor list between July and September 2014:

Newly Certified

• Alexander Beer, Green .................................. Rabbi Eliezer Simcha Weisz certified, symbol required
• Bootlegger21, Vodka and Whiskey ................ OU certified, symbol required
• Cointreau, all varieties ................................... KF certified, no symbol required
• Glen Garioch Scotch, assorted varieties ........ KLBD certified, symbol required
• Hamashkeh Blended Scotch ......................... KLBD certified, symbol required
• Howe Sound Brewing, assorted varieties ...... Kosher Check certified, symbol required
• J.K.'s Scrumpy Hard Cider, all varieties .......... Michigan Kosher Supervisors certified, no symbol required
• Malka Beer, assorted varieties ...................... Rabbi Shlomo Ben Eliyahu (Israel) certified, symbol required
• Peter Heering, Coffee Liqueur and Cherry Liqueur ....... OU certified, symbol required
• Red Stag Hardcore Cider ................................ OU certified, symbol required
• Redd’s Apple Ale ............................................ OU certified, symbol required
• Smith & Forge Hard Cider .............................. OU certified, symbol required
• Valentine Gin, assorted varieties ................... Michigan Kosher Supervisors certified, symbol required
• Van Gogh Vodka, assorted varieties .............. OU certified, symbol required
• Yahara Bay Extra Dry Gin, Lightning Whiskey, Premium Rum, Premium Vodka ............ cRc certified, symbol required
• Yankee Folly Hard Apple Cider ........................... OU certified, symbol required

Newly Recommended (not certified)

• Anchor Brewing, Anchor Summer Beer
• Bernheim, Wheat Whiskey, Unflavored
• Deanston Scotch, 12 Year Old
• Glenfiddich Scotch, Excellence 26 Year Old
• Glenglassaugh Scotch, Evolution
• Goose Island Beer, Endless IPA
• Heineken Beer, Unflavored Midleton Scotch, Barry Crocket Legacy
• Myers’s Rum, assorted varieties ......................... See the cRc liquor list for details

Newly Non‐Recommended

• Bushmills Irish Whisky, Assorted varieties ......... See the liquor list for details
• Highland Park Scotch, 12, 15, and 18 Year Old Jim Beam, Kentucky Fire
• Lagavulin Scotch, Distillers Edition ..................... Note: This does not include the Lagavulin 16 Year Old.
• The Balvenie, 15 Year Old Single Barrel Sherry Cask Edition .................................... Note: The original (non‐sherry cask) edition remains recommended.
• The Macallan, Fine Oak 18 Year Old "The Speyside" Scotch, Any age ......................... Note: This refers to the specific brand produced by “The Speyside” company.

Ed. note: The information above was prepared by Chicago Rabbinical Council, 773-465-3900. For more information or questions, please contact them.

The following kashrus alert is from the OU on October 30, 2014.

The Orthodox Union certifies Sensible Portions Zesty Ranch Veggie Straws, Boulder CO as an OU-D Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredient and allergen statements. Corrective measures have been implemented.

The following dairy allergy alert is from the FDA and the CFIA on October 24, 2014.

Lundberg Family Farms announced that it is voluntarily recalling from distribution in the United States and Canada, specific bags of Sea Salt Rice Chips due to possible presence of an undeclared dairy allergen. The issue was discovered through a consumer complaint.
The recall applies to only 6 ounce bags (170g) of Sea Salt Rice Chips packed on August 11th, 2014, bearing the code “140811” and a best before date of “2015 JUN 08” on the upper right-hand corner of the bag. The Sea Salt Rice Chips display the following UPC numbers 0-73416-03530-0 for U.S., or 0-73416-03540-9 for Canada.
Customers who have bags of Sea Salt Rice Chips with the aforementioned labeling should discard them or return them unopened to the place of purchase for a refund. Customers can call our customer service representatives at 530-538-3555, which is staffed seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time, or leave a message at other times, with any questions or concerns about the product, or email recall@lundberg.com.

The following kashrus alert is from the OU on October 24, 2014.

Bulgarian Bazaar Lecho in 24 oz. containers bear an unauthorized OU symbol. The Orthodox Union does not certify this product. If you see this product in the marketplace with an OU symbol, please contact kosherq@ou.org. Corrective measures have been implemented.