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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!

August 20, 2009

• Eastsun IQF Broccoli and IQF Cauliflower

  Brands:

  Eastsun Foods

  Products:

  IQF Broccoli and IQF Cauliflower

  Issue:

  These products bear an unauthorized OU symbol and fraudulently appeared on a letter of certification.

August 12, 2009

• Swirl Stix

  Brands:

  Philly Stix

  Products:

  Swirl Stix

  Company:

  Philly’s Inc.

  Issue:

  Product bears a “DE” OU Pareve designation. The product is actually Pareve. The manufacturer included the “DE” OUdesignation because of concerns about dairy allergens which may be present in the plant. At this time, the OU does not have a “DE” designation.

• Bravos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips

  Brands:

  Wise

  Products:

  Bravos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips

  Company:

  Wise Foods, Inc. – Berwick, PA

  Issue:

  Product has been reformulated from non-kosher to kosher, and will now bear an OU D symbol. Product without the OU D symbol is not kosher. A limited amount of product has been released with stickers stating "NOW KOSHER OU D".
  
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July 31, 2009

• Bulgarian Cheese

  Brands:

  Country Road

  Products:

  Bulgarian Sheep's Milk Cheese
  Product of Bulgaria

  Issue:

  This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Consumers spotting this product as well as any other products similar to this one are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8148.

• Ein Kerem

  Brands:

  Ein Kerem

  Products:

  Cabernet Merlot Syrah (barcode 7290003541430)

  Issue:

  This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241.

July 16, 2009

• Naturally Delicious Café

  Company:

  Naturally Delicious Café –Forest Hills, NY

  Issue:

  The menu for Naturally Delicious Café bears an OU symbol. This establishment is not certified by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken.

July 09, 2009

• William Sonoma Cocktail Combo

  Brands:

  William Sonoma

  Products:

  Cocktail Combo

  Company:

  Williams- Sonoma – San Francisco, CA 94109

  Issue:

  The OU symbol has been inadvertently placed on this product. The product is not authorized to bear the OU symbol. Corrective action is being taken.

July 06, 2009

• Veronica Bianca

  Brands:

  Veronica Bianca

  Company:

  American Food & Beverage Inc. – East Brunswick, NJ

  Issue:

  All products with the Brand name Veronica Bianca which bear an OU symbol are unauthorized. Consumers spotting these products are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org

July 02, 2009

• Ken’s Steakhouse Balsamic Vinaigrette

  Brands:

  Ken's Steakhouse

  Products:

  Balsamic Vinaigrette

  Company:

  Ken’s Foods Inc. - Marlborough, MA

  Issue:

  This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is not certified as kosher by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken.

July 01, 2009

• Kansas City Prime Steak Flavor Potato Chips

  Brands:

  Herr’s

  Products:

  Kansas City Prime Steak Flavor Potato Chips

  Company:

  Herr Foods Inc. – Nottingham, PA

  Issue:

  The ingredient panel on the above mentioned product inadvertently lists beef extract. The OU-D designation on the product is valid. Future packaging will be revised.