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Kashrut Alert: Sadaf Chargrilled Artichokes

November 8, 2023 from the Star-K:

Jars of Sadaf Chargrilled Artichokes found in West Coast markets bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. STAR-K does not certify artichoke hearts due to insect infestation and product should not be used. Corrective action is being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8687

Frito-Lay Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Off The Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps

November 9, 2023: From the FDA:

Frito-Lay today issued a voluntary recall of 16,100 bags of 6 ¼ oz. Off The Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps that may contain undeclared milk ingredients due to the unintended presence of caramel seasoned crisps.

Consumers would have been able to purchase them as early as September 13, 2023. The product covered by this recall was distributed to retail stores in the following states, as well as e-commerce customers: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

No other Off The Eaten Path products, flavors, sizes or variety packs are recalled

Consumers with the product described below can contact Off The Eaten Path Consumer Relations at 1-844-683-7284 (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday).

The specific recalled product information is listed below:

Product Description Size UPC Code Date & Manufacturing Code
Off The Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps 6¼0Z.(177.1g) 02840020646
Must have both:
USE BY
12 MAR 2024
And any one of these
Manufacturing Codes

55432514MH
55432516MH
55432517MH

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8686

Final Guide to Chodosh for the year 5784 ('23-'24)

November 8, 2023 from Mrs. Rosskamm, The Guide to Chodosh, Hot Line 718-305-5133. Email: yherman@earthlink.net

Link to Main Guide Unedited for this season is here. Please disregard all copies sent out earlier as they are no longer current.

From Mrs. Rosskamm: "We are now asking that all those who receive the guide by email or download pay $25 by going to https://secure.cardknox.com/chodoshproject If you already paid for a printed copy, or for a previous version this year, you do not need to pay twice.

"Sponsorships are now available by contacting Mrs. Rosskamm directly at yherman20@gmail.com".

KASHRUT.COM PAS YISROEL, YASHON PRODUCT LISTS are at Kosher Consumer Bakery Products section.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8695

Kashrut Alert: FAMOUS PUDN store in Murrieta, CA

October 25, 2023 from KSA :

Please be advised that the FAMOUS PUDN store in Murrieta, Ca. has been displaying an unauthorized KSA symbol. This establishment is NOT certified by KSA kosher.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8684

Kashrut information on Nestle Outshine Fruit Ice Bars

July 1, 2018, updated May 22, 2023 and November 8, 2023 : From the OU in response to a reader's question:

The Nestle Outshine fruit bars are labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment). The coconut flavored bars are dairy, not DE.

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.

Ed. note: November 8, 2023: The OU product search at https://oukosher.org/product-search now includes Dairy Equipment catagory in its search terms.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A6868

Kashrus Alert - Agur Winery

November 7, 2023: From OK Kosher:

Agur Winery has unauthorized Claim of OK Certification

Various bottles of wine from Agur Winery, imported by Israeli Wine Direct, LLC/Levantara Imports display the words ‘certified by OK Kosher’ in Hebrew.

OK Kosher has not certified Agur Winery since 2014.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8683

Product recall: Crush Orange Soda, 24 Pack. 24 - 12 oz. cans. Caffeine Free

October 27, 2023: From the FDA:

Crush Orange Soda, 24 Pack. 24 - 12 oz. cans. Caffeine Free. Contains No Juice. UPC 0 78000-01309 2. Produced under the Authority of Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc., 6425 Hall of Fame Lane, Frisco, TX 75034 have been recalled because of foreign material - plastic.

The products have the following code information: JUL2924XXXXMC10243, Best by Date July 29th 2024

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8682

OU Kosher Alert 365 Lemon Wager Bites; Vanilla Wafer Bites

November 3, 2023 from OU:

The OU certifies 365 Whole Foods Lemon Wafer Bites and Vanilla Wafer Bites as OU D - Dairy products. These products contains dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some labels were printed with a plain OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8678

South African Kashrut Alert: Woolworth's Edamame & Cashew Nibbles and Ace Instant Maize Porridge with Added Milk

November 2, 2023: From the South African Beth Din

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8680

Kashrut Alert: INSTACART AT THE GROVE KOSHER MARKET

November 2, 2023: From the COR Detroit:

Instacart services have recently become available at The Grove. Please note that the Grove departments certified by the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit (see below) are certified in-store only. Halachically, a food item which is entrusted or sent in the hands of a non-Shomer Shabbos generally requires one or two seals (depending on the nature of the concern) to ensure that the item was not exchanged. At this point, the Vaad does not certify that the items are properly sealed. Consumers should be mindful of this when considering using Instacart services.

Only the following Grove departments are supervised by the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit, as posted at the entrance to the store:

All other products must be checked by the consumer for a reliable Kashrus certification on each label.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A8679
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