The following British kashrus alert is from the London Beth Din on January 9, 2014.
Baron's Pickled Herrings listed on p.56 and Baron's New Green Cucumbers listed on p.79 of the new Really Jewish Food Guide 2014 are no longer KLBD certified. Old stock which has already been purchased may be used up.
The following kashrus advisory is from the OK Kosher Certification on December 27, 2013.
Please be advised that Southwestern Style Egg Beaters Liquid Egg Product produced by ConAgra Foods, Inc., Omaha NE is no longer certified kosher. Product still on the market with the OK kosher symbol on the label was produced with certification and is kosher. However, new product is labeled without the OK symbol and is not kosher.
The following kashrus alert is from the KVH and confirmed by the OU on January 9, 2013.
Yogo Greek Yogurt Cakes Tuxedo from Metsovo Baking bear an unauthorized OU-D and are not certified as kosher by the OU. This product was sold at Stop and Shop and Giant.
The following kashrus alert is from the OK Kosher Certification on January 8, 2013.
Please be advised that HOLIDAY NUT TRAY 5032 produced by HICKORY HARVEST FOODS (Akron, OH) was mistakenly labeled with the OK pareve Kosher symbol instead of the OK-Dairy. THIS PRODUCT IS DAIRY. The product is no longer on the market.
The following Canadian kashrus alert is from the MK on January 3, 2014.
The MK wishes to inform the public that some tex mex mix packaging in the 250 g. Format produced by KRISPY KERNELS may inadvertently bear a pareve MK symbol. These products are in fact dairy. Corrective action has been taken.
The following Canadian dairy allergy alert is from the CFIA on January 4, 2014.
The CFIA is recalling Simply Lite 50% Cacao Low Carb Sugar Free Dark Chocolate , 85 g with best by 01 18 2015A and a UPC code of 0 00790 20012 3 due to undeclared Milk. The product has has been distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and may have been further distributed in other provinces.
Ed .note: The product bears an OU-D.
The following kashrus alert is from the OU on January 2, 2014.
Vstrecha Restaurant located at 98-98 Queens Boulevard in Rego Park printed menus with an OU symbol on it. The Orthodox Union does not certify this restaurant. Corrective actions were implemented.
Israeli produce is starting to appear in stores and supermarkets around the world. Instructions on how to separate Terumah and Ma’aser can be found at www.kashrut.com/consumer/vegetables.
The following Israeli produce alert is from the Chicago Rabbinical Council on December 30, 2013.
It has come to our attention that Ted’s on Devon Avenue and other stores in the Chicago area are selling produce from Israel. The latest to arrive from Israel are persimmons (http://twitpic.com/dqkar0) which have a brand name of Galilee but do not always state that they are from Israel.
While it is important to support the Israeli economy by purchasing these products, it is crucial that one take Terumah and Ma’aser. Instructions on the procedure can be found on the cRc website.
The following Israeli produce alert is from the MK on December 30, 2013.
Please be advised that peppers are being sold in stores and these products are grown in Israel. Due to the special halachot which apply to these products, consumers are asked to contact their rabbi as to how these items may be used.
The following Israeli produce alert is from the Kashrus Magazine on December 19, 2013.
Fairway is now carrying Birha Fresh Dates and Delilah Dried Medjoul Dates, both imported from Israel. Neither have any indication that terumah and maaser were separated. The dried dates are sold loose. Discuss this matter with your rabbi.
The following South African Israeli produce alert is from the Beth Din of Johannesburg on September 3, 2013.
Grains, fruits, and vegetables (and their extracts) that grow in the halachic boundaries of Eretz Yisrael are subject to many extra kashrut laws due to the kedusha (holiness) of the land. These include:
Processed foods from Israel with a reliable hechsher guarantees that all these halachic issues have been taken care of.
Fresh Produce: The Kashrut Department is now aware of the following fruit that are being imported from Eretz Yisrael and require Terumah and Ma'aser to be separated:
The following insect infestation alert is from the MK on December 26, 2013.
We hereby with to advise that the peels of garlic have been found to be infested. Prior to using garlic. remove both the outer peel and the individual peel from each clove. The garlic must be rinsed well and should not be peeled near food. Whole (unpeeled) garlic may not be used.
Chestnuts must be cracked open and examined for infestation, they should be discarded.
The following insect infestation alert is from the Insect Inspection Lab based on Rabbi Veye on December 15, 2013.
Garlic from USA, Chile and China have been inspected by The Insect Inspection Lab who found mites, possibly thips and other insects in all varieties of garlic including elephant garlic. The insects were found between the layers of the outer peels ad on the inner skin between the skin and garlic clove.
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The following kashrus alert is from KVH Kosher on December 27, 2013.
Due to recent events at the TABRIZI BAKARY in Watertown, MA KVH Kosher certification is suspended on all products until further notice For Further Inquiries Contact Us: 617-426-2139 ext. 2.
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