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February 29, 2024 from the OU answering a question from the editor:

Apple Jacks Jumbo Snax and Fruit Loops Jumbo Snaxs are Pareve even if labeled with a D.

February 27, 2024 from Baltimore Jewish Life:

"Please be aware that: Bowl ‘N Basket Nonfat Vanilla Yogurt 32oz previously had an OU-D but now only has a K. If you bought this product from Seven Mile Market in the past 3 weeks please check the product to make sure it has a valid kosher certification."

Kashrut Information: New Slurpee Flavor: Chili Mango

• February 23, 2024 from the editor:
  Chili Mango is kosher and pareve.

February 16, 2024 from the Kosher South Africa:

• NEWLY-CERTIFIED PRODUCTS
  • The following 200g pouches of First Choice Flavoured Custard are now kosher Dairy, with or without BD logo.
    • Chocolate
    • Coco-pine
    • Cream soda
  • The following Komati Foods products are now kosher Parev.
    • Smooth Peanut Butter
    • Crunchy Peanut Butter
    • Pistachio Nut Butter
    • Cashew Nut Butter
    • Almond Nut Butter
    • Pecan Nut Butter
    • Hazelnut Butter
    • Cinnamon Nut Butter
    • Walnut Butter
    • Macadamia Nut Butter
    • ....See our website for more Komati products
  • Woolworths Rainbow Trout Nibbles are now kosher Parev, with the BD logo.
• PRODUCT UPDATES
  • KIKKOMAN UPDATE
    • PRODUCED IN SINGAPORE
      • The original Kikkoman Naturally/Traditionally Brewed Soy Sauce is certified by Kosher Australia without a stamp if it's made in Singapore.
    • PRODUCED IN NETHERLANDS (New to SA)
      • The original Naturally/Traditionally Brewed Soy Sauce, Less Salt Soy Sauce, Ponzu Lemon, Tamari Gluten Free are certified by KLBD without a stamp if it's made in Netherlands
    • All other Kikkoman products require a reliable hechsher.
  • DEWFRESH SOYA MILK KOSHER STATUS
    • The kosher status of Dewfresh Soya Milk has changed to Dairy. The labelling was updated correctly as well. If used (as Parev), kashering is not required.
• ALERTS & NOTICES:
  • Miam Nougat Products and Milano Honeycomb (including all other products produced by Laborie Foods) are no longer kosher certified. All products produced on or after 1 December 2023 are not kosher certified.
  • Rio Largo Balsamic Vinegar erroneously bears the BD logo and is not kosher certified. The company apologises for the error and corrective action is being taken.
  • Nicky’s Preserves Sweet Mustard bears an unauthorised use of our BD logo, this product is not kosher certified. The company apologises for the error, and stickers are now covering the kosher logo.
  • Lifestyle Foods Peanut Butter Smooth/Crunchy is no longer kosher certified. The logo has been removed, please check before purchasing.

February 19, 2024 from Food Safety News:

"In a Dec. 15, 2023, warning letter, the Food and Drug Administration warned the owner of an egg company about Salmonella concerns in his facility."

The warning letter is here

Certain brands of eggs from Saskatchewan recalled due to Salmonella

February 17, 2024 from CFIA:

Affected products: