KOSHER NEWS FROM RABBI EIDLITZ

FROM THE cRc:

Certain packages of Jewel brand Dixie Cup Ice Cream contain a cRc logo on the outer bag and a “Shield K” on the lids of the individual cups. The lids with the “Shield K” were used inadvertently. This product is indeed under the strict certification of the cRc and is dairy – cholov stam when bearing the cRc logo on the bag or the individual cups.
7-11 HAS INTRODUCED NEW Slurpee flavors: Liquid Artillery, Mango Passion Transformer, and Terminator Salvation – all are kosher
The new sparkling teas from Lipton, Blackberry and Strawberry Kiwi bearing a plain “k” on the label are recommended.
Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Crunch cereal contains o/u certified gelatin and is recommended.
Spudniks Potato Chips are no longer certified by the COR. This product should not be used even when bearing the COR on the package.

FROM THE STAR-K:

Yoshon – Below are the LAST packing dates when one can assume the following items are Yoshon without any special designation: Oats – July 26, 2009. Wheat (flour) and Barley – August 7, 2009; Malt – October 15, 2009. All items after the above packing dates must bear a Yoshon marking that is backed by an approved kosher certifying agency. Please note that this year, General Mills has decided to discontinue their Yoshon program which they used in previous years. Instead, all vendors who wish to offer Yoshon using GM brand flour must purchase all of their flour prior to the above date. Our local distributor, BakeMark, has agreed to store all of the Yoshon flour needed for their Baltimore/Washington area kosher customers. Only those items that have the Yoshon term printed on the product is acceptable
The 2009-2010 Star-K Approved OTC Medicine List – now available online at our website, www.star-k.org.

NEW FROM THE KOF-K:

Newly certified companies; 5TH AVENUE CHOCOLATEIRE, LTD LONG ISLAND 718-361-6427 718-361-6427 ARNABAL INTL, INC. Irvine 949-861-8820 949-861-8820
Please note that ROCKLAND BAKERY 94 DEMAREST MILL ROAD, NANUET, NY: RP BAKING LLC DBA PECHTERS AND TRI-STATE BAKING 840 Jersey Street. Harrison, NJ are no longer under KOF-K KOSHER SUPERVISION
WHITING FILLETS AND SALMON FILLETS sold under the brand name of WHOLEY FISH are no longer under KOF-K Kosher Certification.
The FIRST STREET BRAND PIES listed below were mistakenly labeled KOF-K without the status designation. The products were made on Dairy Equipment and future labeling will be corrected. 8\” LATTICE TOP CHERRY/PEACH/APPLE/MERINGUE PIE
Effective immediately the following TASTI-D-LITE STORES are no longer certified by the KOF-K. 1115 LEXINGTON AVE. NYC, NY 10021; 1654 THIRD AVE, NYC, NY 10028; 222 EAST 86 STREET, NYC, NY 10028
WOODSEY WILDLIFE OATMEAL ANIMAL COOKIES
WOODSEY WILDLIFE VANILLA ANIMAL COOKIES
were mislabeled with a plain KOF-K. The products are KOF-K DAIRY.
Corrective measures are being taken.

FROM THE O/U:

Eastsun IQF Broccoli and IQF Cauliflower: These products bear an unauthorized OU symbol and fraudulently appeared on a letter of certification.
Philly Stix Swirl Stix: Product bears a “DE” OU Pareve designation. The product is actually Pareve. The manufacturer included the “DE” OU designation because of concerns about dairy allergens which may be present in the plant. At this time, the does not have a “DE” designation.
Wise Bravos Nacho Cheese Tortilla: 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”
Country Road Bulgarian Sheep’s Milk Cheese: 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 212-613-8148 .
Ein Kerem Cabernet Merlot Syrah (bar code 7290003541430): This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8148 212-613-8148 .
Naturally Delicious Café –Forest Hills, NY: The menu for Naturally Delicious Café bears an OU symbol. This establishment is not certified by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken.
William Sonoma Cocktail Combo: 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.
Veronica Bianca from American Food & Beverage Inc. – East Brunswick, NJ: 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 212-613-8241 or via email at kasheralerts@ou.org.
Herr’s Kansas City Prime Steak Flavor Potato Chips: The ingredient panel on the above mentioned product inadvertently lists beef extract. The OU-D designation on the product is valid.

FROM THE O/K:

Snapple bottles in a case of 24 are O/K certified only with the Hechscher on the bottles. Some of the bottles in the carton are not certified, despite the O/K on the outside container.
Royal Candy Company of Brooklyn, NY has been distributing tootsie roll midgies, vanilla caramels, and other soft candies with an unauthorized )K symbol. Only hard candies are certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken.