April 4, 2023 from the Star-K:
- Medicine Update: Some varieties of Benadryl, Motrin, Tylenol and Zyrtec are now listed as chometz-free on our updated 2023 Quick Pick Medicine List. To view: Click Here
- Beer Update: There is no longer a concern of chometz she'avar alav HaPesach after Pesach for any beer sold in the state of Maryland, with the exception of Jewish-owned stores or breweries.
- Shemita Alert: Costco is selling AM Fresh-North America Grapefruits. The bag clip indicates that they are sourced from Israel. This is shemita produce and should be handled appropriately.
- Turtle Food Clarification: The STAR-K 2023 Pet Food List recommends Fluker's Turtle Diet for Aquatic Turtles for Pesach. This recommendation should have specified Fluker's Crafted Cuisine Turtle Diet for Aquatic Turtles in pouches, not Fluker's Turtle Diet Aquatic Turtle Formula in jars.