November 30-December 1, 2023 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Shuferal asks to inform its customers that further to the request of Jacobs Farm Cheese Dairy Ltd., there is concern of impaired quality and incorrect texture in the products. More information is here
January 25, 2024 from the Star-K
Packages of Sadaf Mamoul with Date, Barazek with Sesame, and Baklava bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. See sample packaging. Corrective action is being taken.
Updated Information on DRIED FRUIT & NUTS on Kashrut.com is here.
January 16, 2024 from the Star-K:
This year, TU B'SHVAT (15 Shvat) will occur on Wed. Night Jan. 24-Thurs. Jan. 25
.Please refer to the STAR-K Checking Fruits chart for guidance.
Updated Information on DRIED FRUIT & NUTS on Kashrut.com is here.
January 22, 2024 from the CRC Twitter (X):
Look for the cRc-D symbol on the label of many Kasia's products. Note that the "D" dairy symbol may appear to resemble a "P", but this product is, in fact, dairy (not pareve), and is not kosher for Passover.
Note on Twitter (X): "the bacon ones are 'not Kosher', even if your local store (like the one 5 blocks from the cRc) stocks them in the Kosher section next to the Kosher ones."
January 22, 2024 from the OU:
Birch Benders Blueberry Muffin Mix, Hometown Food Company, Toledo OH has a missing D - Dairy Designation:
The Orthodox Union certifies Birch Benders Blueberry Muffin Mix as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some packaging bears an OU mark without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.
January 19, 2024: From OK Kosher:
The following supermarkets – Euroland (Deerfield Beach, FL), Europa Gourmet (Hollywood, FL) and Matryoshka (Sunny Isles Beach, FL) are displaying an unauthorized OK certification mark on various signage, as well as on snack items under brands Euroland/Euroline.
OK Kosher does not certify this company’s products or establishments.
January 17, 2024 from the FDA:
BrightFarms has issued a voluntary recall of spinach grown by its supplier Element Farms in their Pompton Plains, New Jersey farm and distributed under the BrightFarms brand because the spinach has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled products were distributed to retailers in seven states including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The products come in 4-oz, clear, plastic containers. Information about the “best by” date, UPC, and facility code can be found at the bottom of the package. Pictures to assist customers in identifying the recalled products are found at the end of this announcement.
Product | Ounce | UPC Codes |
Facility Code |
Best-By Date |
---|---|---|---|---|
BrightFarms Baby Spinach | 3.5oz | 8-57062-00492-3 | PEN8 | 1/11/2024, 1/13/2024, 1/18/2024, 1/20/2024 |
Consumers with questions are encouraged to call 1-866-857-8745 between 8:00am-6:00pm EDT or email info@brightfarms.com with the subject line: Recall.
Ed; note: I have only listed the plain spinach and not the other recalled products.
January 18, 2024 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:
There are two versions of Kind Thins Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt Thins:
The Hershey's Simply 5 Syrup is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).
The Hershey's Original Syrup is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).
What does DE mean? A DE product does not contain actual dairy ingredients, but it is manufactured with heat on dairy equipment. DE items may be eaten after meat, but not with meat at the same time.
Many products qualify to be DE but are labeled OUD because OUD is a less confusing symbol for 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 contact our office every few months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.
January 17, 2024 from the cRc:
As a reminder, Bond Coffee Collective, located at 7555 N. California Ave., Chicago, IL 60645, has changed management and is not kosher. We continue to hear stories of people who were not aware of this important change and have unwittingly gone there.
October 31, 2023 from the CRC:
Please be aware that effective immediately, Bond Coffee Collective, located at 7555 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60645, is no longer certified as cRc Kosher. The new management has opted to introduce a non-kosher menu.
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