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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 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 .

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  Traces of dairy ingredients have been found in this product and it is being withdrawn from the marketplace.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

December 15, 2008

• Sally Sherman Seafood Salad

  Brands:

  Sally Sherman

  Products:

  Seafood Salad

  Company:

  Sally Sherman Foods - Mt. Vernon, NY

  Issue:

  A limited amount of this product has been distributed while bearing an unauthorized OU symbol. The product is being withdrawn from the marketplace.

• Hoody’s Party Tray

  Brands:

  Hoody’s

  Products:

  Serve & Snack Party Tray

  Company:

  Harvest Manor Farms - Cedar Rapids, IA

  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.

December 05, 2008

• Treasures from the Sea

  Brands:

  Treasures from the Sea

  Issue:

  Consumers are advised that Treasures from the Sea products whose OU symbol is covered with a sticker are not certified by the Orthodox Union.