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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!

February 26, 2009

• Skittles

  Products:

  Skittles Candy Fan
  UPC# 6 09454 61492 6
  Skittles Dry Erase Message Board
  UPC# 6 09454 61501 5
  

  Company:

  Candyrific- Louisville, KY

  Issue:

  An unauthorized OU-D symbol was inadvertently placed on these products’ labels. These products are not certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at .

• Newland

  Brands:

  Newland / or other brands manufactured by this company

  Products:

  Broccoli
  Cauliflower
  Bok Choy
  

  Company:

  Zhejiang Zhongda Newland Co., Ltd.

  Issue:

  These products bear an unauthorized OU symbol and are not certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. Consumers spotting these products are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.

February 17, 2009

• Vitality Frozen Grape Cocktail

  Brands:

  Vitality
  ChoicePak
  

  Products:

  Frozen Concentrated Grape Cocktail
  Lot # 01/11 027C
  Lot # 02/11 036C
  Lot # 12/10 366C

  Company:

  Distributed by Vitality Foodservice Inc. – Tampa, FL

  Issue:

  Individual products are labeled correctly and do not bear the OU symbol. The outside box bears an unauthorized OU symbol. 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.

February 13, 2009

• Bubblegum Ice Cream

  Brands:

  Dreyer’s
  Edy’s
  

  Products:

  Bubblegum Ice Cream, 3 gallon tub

  Company:

  Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream/Edy’s

  Issue:

  These products bear an unauthorized OU symbol and are not certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. Consumers spotting these products are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.

February 05, 2009

• Osem Meals-on-the-Go

  Brands:

  Osem Meals-on-the-Go

  Products:

  Creamy Pasta Chicken Flavour
  UPC#: 0-77544-15580-0

  Company:

  Osem

  Issue:

  Traces of dairy ingredients have been found in this product and it is being withdrawn from the marketplace. The product is halachically pareve.

January 29, 2009

• OU Public Advisory regarding raisins

  Products:

  Raisins

  Issue:

  The OU has long maintained that raisins packed and stored under normal industry conditions do not pose a halachic infestation concern and may be consumed without further checking on the part of the consumer.
  
  Recent public reporting of widespread infestation in packaged raisins has led the OU to reexamine its prior held position vis-à-vis raisins. Following careful investigation, extensive testing and consultation with our Halachic authorities, the OU upholds its original position that raisins, when stored under normal conditions (cool, dry and clean environments) do not require checking for the presence of worms or insects. (עיין בט"ז יו"ד פד, יב)
  
  Many food items, when packed or stored in warm, moist or unclean environments should be avoided until fully checked for the presence of insects, particularly when exhibiting telltale signs of infestation (webbing, insect feeding damage).
  

January 16, 2009

• TRU Chocolate

  Brands:

  TRU Nutrition

  Products:

  TRU Chocolate

  Company:

  Youngevity – Chula Vista, CA

  Issue:

  This product mistakenly bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is not certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. Future packaging will be revised. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.

January 12, 2009

• Pillsbury Sweet Minis

  Brands:

  Pillsbury Sweet Minis

  Products:

  1. Mini Donuts (UPC #018000157815)
  2. Brownie Bites (UPC #018000157822)
  3. Chocolate Chip Cookies (UPC #018000157839)
  

  Company:

  General Mills Sales Inc.,- Minneapolis, MN

  Issue:

  These products were originally manufactured as OU certified. They are for use in individual cups at convenience stores. The integrity of the cup packaging may be compromised at the store level and the product should not be eaten as kosher certified.
  
  This previously released alert is being reissued for the benefit of the kosher public.

December 31, 2008

• Jack Rabbit Ham flavored 16 Bean Soup

  Brands:

  Jack Rabbit

  Products:

  Ham flavored 16 Bean Soup

  Company:

  Trinidad Benham

  Issue:

  This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is not certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. This product 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.

December 16, 2008

• Boar’s Head Placards

  Issue:

  Placards bearing an unauthorized OU symbol and the Boar’s Head logo have been distributed to delis. These placards are not an indication of the Kosher status of their corresponding products. Corrective action is being taken. Consumers spotting these placards are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.