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Consumer Alerts and Advisories
The Following OU Kosher Advisories and Alerts were released by the Orthodox Union’s Kosher Division on the date indicated.
Please remember to always check the label before purchasing any item that needs Kosher certification!
Consumer Alerts
Kosher Alerts RSS FeedNovember 26, 2008
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Black Bear of the Black Forest Hoagie Dressing
- Brands:
- Black Bear of the Black Forest
- Products:
- Hoagie Dressing
UPC 630003917120
- Company:
- Black Bear Enterprise, Inc. - Cherry Hill, NJ
- Issue:
- This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is not certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. The product is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at .
November 25, 2008
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Noh Foods Hawaiian Iced Tea
- Brands:
- Noh Foods of Hawaii
- Products:
- Hawaiian Iced Tea
- Company:
- Distributed by Conin Inc. - Hidalgo, TX
- Issue:
- This product, distributed in Mexico, bears an unauthorized OU symbol on its Spanish label. It is not certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
November 21, 2008
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BrainSavers Fruit and Nut Bar
- Brands:
- BrainSavers
- Products:
- Fruit and Nut Bar-Chocolate Coated
UPC 094922965974 - Company:
- BrainSavers - Scottsdale, AZ
- Issue:
- This product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will no longer bear the OU symbol.
November 19, 2008
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Apple & Eve White Grape Juice
- Brands:
- Apple & Eve
- Products:
- White Grape Juice
UPC 7630184001
- Company:
- Apple & Eve- Port Washington, NY
- Issue:
- This product is not kosher, and bears an unauthorized OU symbol on the outer cardboard wrapper that holds the individual juice boxes. Product is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
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Lupita Farmer’s Cheese
- Brands:
- Lupita
- Products:
- Queso Panela Mexican Style Farmer’s Cheese
UPC 819753000492
- Company:
- Leblon Foods, Inc. - Cazenovia, NY
- Issue:
- This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is not certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
November 11, 2008
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Subway Restaurant
- Issue:
- Effective November 11 2008, Subway Restaurant, located at 28 Water Street, New York, NY, will no longer be certified OU Kosher.
November 10, 2008
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Maple Grove Cranberry Balsamic Dressing
- Brands:
- Maple Grove Farms of Vermont
- Products:
- Cranberry Balsamic Dressing, 8 oz UPC 074683004525
- Company:
- Maple Grove Farms of Vermont – St. Johnsbury, VT
- Issue:
- This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is not certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
November 06, 2008
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White Rose Canned Chopped Spinach
- Brands:
- White Rose
- Products:
- Canned Chopped Spinach
UPC# 074807448181 - Company:
- White Rose Food- Carteret, NJ
- Issue:
- This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is not certified kosher by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
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Jelly Belly Classic Candies
- Brands:
- Jelly Belly
- Products:
- “Classic Candies” assortment (15.1 oz)
UPC #071567984782 - Company:
- Jelly Belly Candy Company-Fairfield, CA
- Issue:
- This product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging is being revised.
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Breads From Anna Bread Mix
- Brands:
- Breads From Anna
- Products:
- Bread Mix
- Company:
- Breads From Anna/Gluten Evolution
- Issue:
- This product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.