The 2013 Over the Counter Medicine Report of the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc) has been uploaded. The report is a comprehensive list of guidelines for kashrus in medication.
Download the 2013 OTC Medicine Report here. It is also available under the “Kosher” menu above.
For questions, contact the Vaad at 248-558-5005.
The Vaad Harabbonim invites the entire community to a Shabbos of Chizuk, this upcoming Shabbos Toldos, November 1 – 2, featuring Rav Uren Reich and Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis.
On leil Shabbos, oneg Shabbos events will take place at 9:15pm:
Men are invited to join HaRav Uren Reich at the home of Rabbi and Mrs. Yisroel Menachem Levin, 15558 George Washington Drive in Southfield, with zmiros led by Chaim Yehuda Klainberg.
Women are invited to join Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Larry Kurz, 25501 Colleen Street in Oak Park.
On Motzei Shabbos, keynote sessions will take place at 9:15pm with light refreshments served.
For men and women, Rav Uren Reich will discuss Strengthening our Homes through Torah, at the new Bais Yaakov High School, 14400 West Ten Mile Road. Opening remarks by Rav Doniel Neustadt, Yoshev Rosh of the Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit.
For women only, Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis will discuss Strengthening our Homes through Tefillah, at the Bais Yaakov Elementary Auditorium, 14930 West Ten Mile Road. Opening remarks by Rav Yechiel Morris, Rabbi of Young Israel of Southfield.
From Star-K Certification:
October 29, 2013
Cans of Happy Harvest brand Candied Yams, 16 oz. size can, were labeled with the STAR-K in error. This product contains a dairy ingredient.
This product was produced by Moody Dunbar and sold in Aldi’s stores.
Corrective action has been taken. New labels will no longer bear the STAR-K symbol.
Cans of Happy Harvest Cut Sweet Potatoes, 15 oz. can size, correctly bear the STAR-K symbol and are pareve.
Epic Kosher Catering is now the exclusive kosher caterer at The Met hotel, located in Troy, MI.
Details can be found in the attached update document: Download PDF →
October 7, 2013
The following alert was sent out by the KOF-K:
Starbucks’ Toasted Marshmallow Hot Cocoa (10 oz. tin distributed by Conifer Specialties) mistakenly bears the Kof-K symbol. This is a non-kosher item. Corrective action is being taken. Please direct all questions and comments directly to the KOF-K at 201-837-0500
or http://www.kof-k.org/
Also:
HERSHEY’S SYRUPS: all Hershey’s Chocolate, Strawberry, Caramel and Sundae Syrups that bear an OU-D contain actual dairy. Please direct all questions and comments directly to the OU at 212-613-8241 or http://www.ou.org/
2013-10-2 Kashrus Alerts are available for PDF download.
September 12, 2013 – The following alert was sent out by the OK:
KASHRUS ALERT
Please be advised that the following product:
● Mott’s Apple White Grape Juice sold by Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (St. Louis, MO)
Was mistakenly labeled with the OK kosher symbol – THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CERTIFIED BY OK KOSHER.
Corrective measures are being taken.
The K-COR now proudly certifies Kaplan Cakes (see certified Retail Establishments under “Bakeries, Butchers, and Confections”).
Additionally, the K-COR now proudly certifies Rocky Peanut Co. (Ferndale, MI) products when bearing the K-COR symbol.
Kirkland Signature brand frozen Blueberries/Raspberries/Strawberries (sold at Costco stores) bears a BCK symbol and the Hebrew words, “zakuk l’bedikas toloyim” (needs to be checked for insects). The
certification is for the processing agents only. While the company checks for insects, this does NOT meet the halachic requirement, and those who require checking on frozen berries will need to check these too. In the future the Hebrew words will be replaced by an English statement: “toloyim inspection required”.
2013-7-26 Kashrus Alerts are available for PDF download.