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2013 Medicines List

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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.

Kosher Alert: Happy Harvest Candied Yams

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From Star-K Certification:

October 29, 2013

Happy Harvest Candied Yams

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.

Kosher Alerts: Starbucks Hot Cocoa; Hershey’s Syrups

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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/

Kosher Alert: Mott’s Apple White Grape Juice

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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.

Newly Certified! Kaplan Cakes & Rocky Peanut

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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.

Kashrus: Kirkland Sig. Frozen Fruit

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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”.

Kosher Alert: OV Symbol Confusion

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AN OV SYMBOL (a V inside an O), very similar to the Kashrus symbol of the the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis, is used by some companies to indicate vegan (vegetarian). One example is Fresh Finds French Fried Onions sold at Big Lots. Usually there is some indication on the label that the symbol is referring to vegan. In case of any doubt, contact the Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis at 314-569-2770.

Kosher Alert: Westcott Oils (Save-a-Lot)

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WESTCOTT CANOLA OIL, CORN OIL and VEGETABLE OIL sold at local Save-A-Lot stores currently do not bear an OU, and may be produced by a non-certified company. Save-A-Lot is investigating this matter on our behalf.

Kosher Alert: Darrel Lea Chocolate Coated Liquorice

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KASHRUTH ALERT
July 1, 2013
 Darrell Lea Confectionery Co., Pty, Ltd.
Brand: Darrell Lea
Product: Dark Chocolate Coated Soft Eating Liquorice Blueberry & Pomegranate Flavor
Company: Darrell Lea Confectionery Co., Pty, Ltd., Kogarah, Australia
Issue: This product contains dairy and it is mistakenly labeled with a plain OU symbol without the D – Dairy designation.  Corrective actions have been implemented.

Kosher Alert: Good & Plenty Licorice

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Good & Plenty Licorice Candy in 16 oz. clear plastic tubs, packaged by JLM, Warren, MI, mistakenly bears an OU symbol. This product is not OU approved, and contains carmine, an insect-derived coloring.