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K-COR: Mandel’s

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Mandel’s “A Taste of New York” has discontinued its catering services, and is not currently under K-COR supervision.

New: Yodel ‘n More

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The following retail option is now certified by the K-COR.

Yodel ‘n More

24501 Harding
Oak Park, MI 48237
248-252-4367

Yodels, peanut chews mini mousses cakes and cookies

K-COR: 2015-7-15 Kashrus Alerts

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KASHRUS ALERTS

July 15, 2015 

BASKIN ROBBINS ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM and BASKIN ROBBINS PINK BUBBLE GUM ICE CREAM varieties are not Kosher, and therefore do not bear a Star-D on their containers.

COOPER STREET COOKIES are no longer certified by COR Detroit, even when bearing the K-COR symbol.

ZANE FOODS and WESTBORN MARKET brands of HUMMUS, BABAGANOUSH and GARLIC CREAM are no longer certified by COR Detroit, even when bearing the K-COR symbol.

HUNT’S TOMATO SAUCE’s new “Reseal & Reuse” 33.5 oz. carton is not currently certified and does not bear an OK symbol, and should be considered non-Kosher. (There may also be a 7.4 oz. carton with the same status.)

HAPPY HARVEST TOMATO SAUCE sold locally at Aldi in 8 oz. cans no longer bears a reliable Kashrus certification symbol, and is not recommended.

MTN DEW KICKSTART ENERGY DRINKS are not recommended unless they bear a reliable Kashrus certification symbol on the can.

For questions, please leave a message for Rabbi Beryl Broyde at the Vaad Harabbonim Kashrus Information Line 248-559-5005 #103.

cRc: Starbucks Update

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From the cRc:

The downloadable PDF of the full cRc Starbucks list has been updated for this year.

June 30, 2015

After extensive research, a newly updated Starbucks list has been compiled by the cRc. The following are some of the changes from the previous list:

  1. The cRc now can recommend getting a latte in any location as long as one orders a “kiddie latte” – which means to order it prepared at 115 degree Fahrenheit.
  2. For those that do not use regular milk, in addition to soy milk, there is also coconut milk available under the OU.
  3. Cold brew coffee (a new item) presents a kashrus issue due to kovush.
  4. Teavana teas are mostly not yet kosher certified but they are slowly working towards becoming certified. Of course plain, unflavored tea does not need a hechsher.
  5. Clover coffee can be ordered if one asks the Barista to use wooden sticks instead of the metal whisk.

The list and articles related to cRc ‘s Starbucks research can be found at http://www.crcweb.org/starbucks_overview.php

K-COR: Cooper Street, Zane, Westborn

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COOPER STREET COOKIES are no longer certified by COR Detroit, even when bearing the K-COR symbol.

ZANE FOODS and WESTBORN MARKET brands of HUMMUS, BABAGANOUSH and GARLIC CREAM are no longer certified by COR Detroit, even when bearing the K-COR symbol.

Kosher Alert: cRc Liquor List

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The following kashrus alert was issued by the cRc on Thursday, May 14.

The cRc constantly makes upgrades to its liquor list (http://www.crcweb.org/LiquorList.pdf). The following are some of the recent updates:

Beer
  • Allagash Brewing Co (Assorted Varieties) – Not Recommended (the company produces wine beers)
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company (Assorted Varieties) – Not Recommended (chametz she’avar alav hapesach)
Bourbon
  • Old Fitzgerald Bourbon – Recommended
Scotch
  • Monkey Shoulder Original Scotch – Recommended
  • The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Year – Recommended, but only the original (non-Sherry cask) edition
  • The Balvenie Single Barrel First Fill 12 Year – Recommended
  • The Balvenie Single Barrel Traditional Oak 25 Year – Recommended
Vodka
  • Grey Goose VX Vodka – Not Recommended (it is finished with a hint of precious cognac)
  • Taaka – Flavored Vodka (Assorted Varieties) – Not Recommended (no longer kosher certified)

Pesach: Subscribe & Save

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Important Reminder

Many members of the community subscribe to Amazon Pantry, Amazon Subscribe & Save, and other recurring product delivery subscription services from drug stores and other retailers.

Please review (and if necessary, change) your subscriptions to ensure that no chometz will be delivered to your home during Pesach.

K-COR Kosher Alert: Snapple

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SNAPPLE CRANBERRY RASPBERRY JUICE DRINK, both regular and Diet, is no longer OK certified and will not bear the OK symbol. Older product that still bears the OK symbol is Kosher.

2015-3-19 Kashrus Alerts & Pesach Updates

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2015-3-19 Kashrus Alerts are available for PDF download.

Please note the alert regarding iceberg lettuce infestation.

These Kashrus alerts include several alerts for Pesach:

CERES JUICE BLENDS are certified for Pesach only when bearing a P next to the Star-K symbol. Some packages of Ceres Mango and Ceres Medley of Fruits do not bear a P and are not Pesach certified. The Mango variety without the P was mistakenly sold in the One Stop Pesach section for a short time.

PARCHMENT PAPER: Not all brands of Star-K certified parchment paper are acceptable for Pesach this year; only those listed in the Star-K Pesach directory. (Information published to the contrary is not up to date.) – Several OU brands are also listed in the PesachGram.

HILL’S PRESCRIPTION DIET PET FOODS: Some varieties have been reformulated and now contain chometz, although they are listed in the Star-K Pesach directory. The following cat and dog foods may contain chometz: “c/d”, and “k/d”. Star-K advises consumers to check for chometz listed on the ingredient panel. If it lists chometz ingredients, including wheat or oat derivatives, it should be put away and sold with the rest of the chometz. If it lists both meat and dairy ingredients, it may not be used all year round.

FIT FRUIT & VEGETABLE WASH: The OU has informed us that this product, which is listed in the OU Pesach Guide, contains kitniyos, and may be used on Pesach provided that one makes sure to thoroughly rinse the produce afterwards.

REYNOLDS NON-STICK FOIL and NON-STICK GRILL FOIL are acceptable for Pesach.

MAXI-HEALTH has three OU-P products this year: “Stomach & Acid” antacid, “Active Lax” laxative and “Maxi Calm” relaxing formula.

2015 PesachGram

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The Vaad Harabbonim presents the online PesachGram.

Click on the online PesachGram to the left for full screen view.

The PesachGram may take a moment to load and appear.

A PDF version of the PesachGram is also available for download:

PesachGram PDF

Kashering of Utensils

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Pesach kashering services for utensils are available as follows:

 

Young Israel of Southfield
Sunday, March 29 from 8:45am to 10:45am

Young Israel of Oak Park
Sunday, March 29 from 10:00am to 12:00pm