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The following kashrus notice is from the OU on December 2, 2009 and additional information from the Atlanta Kashruth Commisssion confirmed by the OU on December 9, 2009 and revised on December 23, 2009.

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. today announced that Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Fruit Rolls, Frooties and DOTS have become kosher-certified by the Orthodox Union, the world's largest kosher certification agency. New packaging bearing the “OU” symbol will be distributed nationwide beginning in the next few weeks.
Regular, original Tootsie Rolls and Dots are now acceptable even without the OU. Tootsie Rolls are dairy; Dots are pareve. Tootsie Roll pops are NOT kosher.

The previous alert can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/NewCerts/?alert=N0134

The following kashrus information is from the editor and confirmed by the OU on December 9, 2009.

The following Ferraro products are certified as kosher when bearing an OU-D:

  • Ferrero Collection (all sizes)
  • Ferrero Rocher (all sizes)
  • Ferrero Rondnoir (all sizes)

The previous alert can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/NewCerts/?alert=N0135

The following South African kashrus notice is from the Beth Din of Johannesburg on July 8, 2009.

  • MILO ready-to-drink is now kosher, milchik, with or without the BD logo
  • MILO granules are also kosher, milchik with or without BD logo
  • COLMAN'S Mango and Red Pepper Sauce, Red Chilli Jelly. Parev without BD logo.
  • CROSSE & BLACKWELL: Mayonnaise; Tangy Mayonnaise; Salad Cream; Sandwich Spread; Trim; Trim 1000 Island. Parev with or without BD sign
  • FANTA ZERO
  • FLORA PRO-ACTIV margarine. milchik with BD logo.
  • KOO new range of tinned chickpeas, lentils, etc. Parev. Must have BD logo.
  • NATURALLY GOJI Dark Chocolate coated goji berries. Parev with or without BD logo.

The previous alert can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/NewCerts/?alert=N0133

The following slurpee information is from Rabbi Eidltz and 7-11 dated May 13, 2009.

Slurpee flavors, Melon Berry Blast, Mutant Berry, and Hawaiian Punch Berry Limeade Blast, and Apocalyptic Ice are kosher pareve.

The Kashrut.com Slurpee list can be found at www.kashrut.com/consumer/slurpees.

The previous alert can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/NewCerts/?alert=N0132

The following new beverage information is from cRc and Rabbi Eidltz on May 13, 2009.

The following energy drinks from Dr. Pepper are kosher pareve: Venom Energy Drink; Black Mambo; Death Adder, Killer Taipan; Mojave Rattler.

The Kashrut.com soda list can be found at www.kashrut.com/consumer/soda.

The previous alert can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/NewCerts/?alert=N0131

The following new beverage information is from cRc and Rabbi Eidltz on May 13, 2009.

In response to consumer questions, the cRc would like to inform the public that the new Starbucks Via instant coffee is kosher, and it may be used on Shabbos as it is pre-cooked sufficiently to permit its use on Shabbos

The previous alert can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/NewCerts/?alert=N0130

The following new beverage information is from cRc on April 2, 2009.

Please note that Glenfiddich 21 year old -Rum Cask Scotch has been researched and added to the cRc website as recommended.

The previous alert can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/NewCerts/?alert=N0129

The following new beverage information is from cRc on March 24, 2009.

Dr. Pepper is introducing a new flavor, Berry Bonkers. It has been re-formulated and is kosher and PAREVE.

The previous alert can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/NewCerts/?alert=N0128

The following new beverage information is from Pepsi posted on March 4, 2009.

The following new beverage products are certified by Rabbi Charlop when bearing a K:

  • Pepsi Throwback
  • Mountain Dew Throwback
The previous alert can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/NewCerts/?alert=N0127

The following new beverage information is from Pepsi posted on May 18, 2008.

The following new beverage products are certified by Rabbi Charlop when bearing a K:

  • Mountain Dew Revolution- Wild Berry
  • Mountain Dew Voltage- Raspberry Citrus
  • Sierra Mist- Undercover Orange
The previous alert can be cited with the URL: http://www.kashrut.com/NewCerts/?alert=N0125
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