Posts by: "Vaad Harabbonim"

Alert: Bosch Slide-in Gas Ranges

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The Star-K issued a special alert regarding gas cooking products:

Bosch Cooking Products UPDATE
March 16, 2016
Please note the following about the Bosch HGI8054UC and HGIP054UC models of slide-in gas ranges: The oven’s heating source shuts off immediately when the door is opened and re-ignites when it is closed, even when the oven is in Sabbath Mode. Consumers are advised not to open or close the oven door on Shabbos or YomTov while the oven is on. If you own one of these models, please contact george.may@bshg.com or tyler.corby@bshg.com. Please provide your name, phone number, and email address, so that the company can coordinate service. The manufacturer is working on a fix to be provided, hopefully, before Passover. Updates will be posted on our website.

A printable PDF version is available for download:

Download Star-K Special Alert (PDF)

cRc Liquor Updates

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In preparation for Purim, the cRc has issued a publication that lists updates and changes to its liquor kashrus guide.

Updates Publication

Current cRc Liquor List

Dole Salad Recall: Listeria

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Dole Salad Recall

Includes the following brands:

  • Dole
  • Fresh Selections [Kroger]
  • Simple Truth [Kroger]
  • Marketside [Walmart]
  • The Little Salad Bar [Aldi]
  • President’s Choice [Loblaws]

More information is available online:

Tu B’Shvat Fruit Checking List – Star-K

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Tu b’Shvat Fruit Checking List

The Star-K has published a convenient poster detailing how to check certain fruits for infestation.

Download Poster

Kashrus Alerts – 1/14/2016

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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.

Insect Inspection Procedures

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Downloadable PDF describing insect inspection procedures prepared by
Rabbi Isser M. Fuchs, Shlita, and distributed at the recent Ask OU Shiur:

Bedikas Tolaim

Pizza Stop: Yoshon Status

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PIZZA STOP YOSHON STATUS LIST

Updated 12/31/15

All Pizza Stop products are Yoshon except for the following.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT YOSHON:

  • Cajun and Mix Fries
  • Deep Fried Smores
  • Onion Rings
  • Quiche

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT YOSHON BECAUSE THEY ARE FRIED IN THE SAME OIL AS NON-YOSHON PRODUCTS:

  • Croutons
  • Deep Fried Apple Pie
  • Deep Fried Peach Pie
  • Falafel
  • Fried Onions
  • Jalapeno Stoppers
  • Pizza Rolls
  • Regular Fries

K-COR Alert: Bell Peppers from Israel

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KASHRUS ALERT

December 8, 2015

A Service of the COR of Greater Detroit

BELL PEPPERS FROM ISRAEL are now being sold at local stores (Meijer, Walmart, Sam’s Club, etc.) and include Sunset brand, Field & Farm, Mor and other brands of colored peppers. Consumers should carefully check the fine print on the package, or the sticker on peppers sold loose, for the country of origin. The same brand may have a mixture of some from Israel and some from other locations, so each package or pepper should be checked. At this time it is recommended not to buy peppers from Israel, because it is unclear whether or not they present a Shemita (sefichin) problem. If already purchased, consult your Rav.

Consumers should always be careful when buying produce to check the sticker, bag label or original case for the country of origin, due to issues of Shemitah (fruit from Israel will be Shemitah product well into 2016), or of Terumos and Maaseros if it is not Shemitah product. Some additional examples of Israeli produce commonly found in the U.S. include tomatoes, carrots, citrus fruit, persimmons, pomelos, dates, and parsley.

K-COR Alert: Restaurant Depot / Brussels Sprouts

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November 23, 2015

Kosher Alert Restaurant Depot Brussels Sprouts

Product: Brussels Sprouts
Company: RD Enterprises, College Point NY
Issue: Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Brussels Sprouts.   Restaurant Depot sold 5 pound bags of Brussels Sprouts with an unauthorized OU symbol.  Corrective actions have been implemented.