Please be advised that the Formula 0187195 Sav Natural Jalapeno Flavor WONF from Innova now requires the Rabbi’s signature.
Please be advised that as of July 1, 2012 Kanakis Ilias Partnership, Messina, Greece, Manufacturer of Extra Virgin Olive Oil is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification.
The following dairy allergy alert is from the FDA on September 7, 2012.
Dawn Food Products, Inc. is recalling 251, 25-pound buckets of Sam’s Club Chunky Cinnamon Streusel because it may contain undeclared milk and soy allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to specific type of allergens may run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
Sam’s Club Chunky Cinnamon Streusel was distributed from July 23, 2012 to September 7, 2012 in Sam's Club distribution centers in California, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. The product is sold in 25-pound round, white plastic pails identified with the following lot codes on the lower left corner of the label:
| 2-203-19-81 | 2-203-19-82 | 2-203-19-83 |
|---|---|---|
| 2-223-19-01 | 2-223-19-02 | 2-223-19-03 |
| 2-223-19-04 | 2-236-19-83 | 2-236-19-84 |
| 2-236-19-87 |
The product expiration dates are: 1-17-2013; 2-06-2013 and 2-19-2013.
The recall was initiated after Dawn Foods determined that the product contains milk and soy and was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of these allergens.
Consumers who have purchased Sam's Club Chunky Cinnamon Streusel are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the Dawn Foods consumer hotline at 1-800-292-1362, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. EST.
The following kashrus alert is from the OK Kosher Certification on September 5, 2012.
Please be advised that Shenry plus.Global.Sdn Bhd, Perindustrian, Malasia is circulating a FORGED kosher certificate for Refined Soyabean Oil. OK Kosher Certification does not, and has never certified this company. An investigation into the forgery is ongoing.
The following kashrus alert is from the Star-K on September 4, 2012.
TOTSOLVE TRADING, 56 JALAN TUARAN kOTA KINABALU, SABAH 88300, MALAYSIA, have been trading using a forged letter of kosher certification. The STAR-K has never certified this company. Corrective action is being taken.
The following kashrus alert is from the OU on August 29, 2012.
Please be advised that Biodiesel Wittenberg has terminated their Kosher certification program as of June 30, 2012. All shipments of Glycerine and Methyl Ester from this plant, sent after that date, are NOT under OU certification.
The following kashrus alert is from the Star-K on August 22, 2012.
Please be advised that INNOBIO LIMITED has been terminated due to kashrus violations and is no longer under the supervision of the Star-K.
The following kashrus alert is from the OK Kosher Certification on August 13, 2012.
Please be advised that XI’AN BOSHENG BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGOY, CO., LTD.
(Room 1104, Dongxing Mansion, No.9 Jiangong Road, High-tech District Xi’an), China is circulating a FORGED OK kosher certificate for Apple Cider Vinegar Powder
OK Kosher Certification does not, and has never certified this company.
An investigation into the forgery is ongoing.
The following kashrus alert is from the Star-K on July 12, 2012.
Please be advised that a limited amount of containers of Oregano Concentrate (601-C), manufactured by Itaberco of Baltimore MD, were erroneously produced bearing an unauthorized Star-D symbol. Corrective action has been taken.
The following kashrus alert is from the OU on May 31, 2011.
Agrawest Complete Mashed Potato Mix # 86050, Agrawest Foods, LTD., Souris P.E.I., a foodservice item, contains dairy ingredients as indicated on the label. Some labels were printed with a plain OU, without the D - dairy designation. The product is certified by the Orthodox Union as a kosher dairy product. Corrective measure have been implemented.