KASHRUS ALERTS
January 14, 2016
Some RED BELL PEPPERS FROM ISRAEL were mistakenly sold at One Stop during the last one or two days, and require taking of Terumos and Maaseros. Check for a sticker saying “Produce of Israel”. If a red pepper with no sticker was bought at One Stop in the last two days, it also may be from Israel.
FRESH JAFFA MANDARINS FROM ISRAEL – MEHADRIN GROWERS – The OU does not certify fresh Jaffa mandarins that grow during Shemitah and are sold using a “heter mechira”. Some Jaffa – Mehadrin Growers mandarins which state “heter mechira” on the box bears an unauthorized OU symbol, and should not be purchased. If already purchased, consult your Rav.
NICE! brand MANDARIN ORANGES in 8 ounce bottles sold at Walgreens has been recalled due to potential glass in the product. Details are available at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm480639.htm#recall-photos or at 562-921-2800 (8 AM–5 PM PST).
Reminder – BASKIN ROBBINS ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM and BASKIN ROBBINS PINK BUBBLE GUM ICE CREAMvarieties are not Kosher, and therefore do not bear a Star-D on their containers.