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Consumer Alerts and Advisories
The Following OU Kosher Advisories and Alerts were released by the Orthodox Union’s Kosher Division on the date indicated.
Please remember to always check the label before purchasing any item that needs Kosher certification!
Consumer Alerts
Kosher Alerts RSS FeedAugust 26, 2008
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Price Chopper Magic Stars
- Brands:
- Price Chopper
- Products:
- Magic Stars Sweetened Oat Cereal with Marshmallows
- Company:
- Price Chopper- Schenectady, NY
- Issue:
- This product, sold at Price Chopper stores, is bearing an unauthorized OU symbol and is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8148 or via email at .
August 14, 2008
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Harry and David Relish
- Brands:
- Harry and David
- Products:
- Pepper and Onion Relish with Zinfandel (2.45 oz.)
- Company:
- Harry and David- Medford, OR
- Issue:
- A limited amount of this product was produced while bearing an unauthorized OU symbol and is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
August 01, 2008
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ITFC Marinated Mushrooms
- Brands:
- Slippery Jacks
- Products:
- Marinated Mushrooms
- Company:
- ITFC Importers & Distributors- Toronto, ON
- Issue:
- This product may be infested and should not be eaten. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
This previously released alert is being reissued for the benefit of the kosher public. To subscribe to Kashruth Alerts or for updated information, visit our website http://www.oukosher.org
July 31, 2008
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Strauss Symphonia Cheese with Peppers
- Brands:
- Strauss
- Products:
- Symphonia Cheese with Pepper
- Company:
- Strauss Health Ltd. - Bar Lev Industrial Area, Israel
- Issue:
- This certified product was erroneously manufactured using peppers that were grown under Heter Mechira. The Orthodox Union does not certify Heter Mechira products and corrective action is being taken. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org
July 30, 2008
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Vita Herring
- Brands:
- Vita
- Products:
- Herring in Real Sour Cream (32 oz)
- Company:
- Vita Food Products- Chicago, IL
- Issue:
- This certified product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.
July 29, 2008
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Cravin’ Trail Mix
- Brands:
- Cravin'
- Products:
- Trail Mix
- Company:
- Frankford Foods- Philadelphia, PA
- Issue:
- This certified product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.
July 25, 2008
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Full Circle Shrimp
- Brands:
- Full Circle
- Products:
- Assorted Frozen Shrimp Products
- Company:
- Topco Associates LLC- Skokie, IL
- Issue:
- These products are bearing an unauthorized OU symbol and are not certified kosher by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken. Consumers spotting these products are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
July 23, 2008
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Jewel Cut Spinach
- Brands:
- Jewel
- Products:
- Cut Spinach (in cans)
UPC# 0 41280 11485 8
- Company:
- Albertsons Inc. - Boise, ID
- Issue:
- This product is bearing an unauthorized OU symbol and is being withdrawn from the marketplace.
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Annette’s Jumbo Glazed Donuts
- Brands:
- Annette’s Donuts
- Products:
- Jumbo Glazed Donuts
UPC: 0 60529 18201 4
- Company:
- Annette’s Donuts- Toronto, ON
- Issue:
- This product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.
July 14, 2008
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Flora Italian Breadcrumbs
- Brands:
- Flora Italian Foods
- Products:
- Italian Breadcrumbs 12/24 oz
UPC# 2003800119
- Company:
- Flora Foods- Pompano Beach, FL
- Issue:
- This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Individuals spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
