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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!

August 12, 2011

• Manischewitz - Cheese Blintzes

  Brands:

  Manischewitz

  Products:

  Cheese Blintzes

  Company:

  The Manischewitz Company - Newark, NJ

  Issue:

  Mislabeling           
  
  Some boxes of Manischewitz Cheese Blintzes mistakenly display the word ‘pareve’.  This product is certified by the Orthodox Union and is dairy.  Corrective measures are being implemented.

August 08, 2011

• Kashruth Advisory: Kirkland, Rite Aid - Ultra Lactase Caplets (all varieties)

  Brands:

  Kirkland, Rite Aid

  Products:

  Ultra Lactase Caplets (all varieties)

  Issue:

  Please note that the Lactase Caplets made for these chains are no longer certified kosher by the Orthodox Union.

August 05, 2011

• Planters - Caramel Maple Sweet Roast Pecans

  Brands:

  Planters

  Products:

  Caramel Maple Sweet Roast Pecans

  Company:

  Kraft North America

  Issue:

  Missing “D” - Designation
  Some cans of Caramel Maple Sweet Roast Pecans display an OU, without the D. This product is certified by the Orthodox Union as Dairy and should be labeled OU D. Corrective action is being implemented
  

• Incredibly Great - Fudge Marshmallow Cookies

  Brands:

  Incredibly Great

  Products:

  Fudge Marshmallow Cookies

  Company:

  Waldo’s - Tijuana, Mexico

  Issue:

  These cookies not certified by the Orthodox Union and bear an unauthorized OU. They are mostly sold in Waldo’s stores in Mexico and are being withdrawn from the marketplace.

• KC Masterpiece - Buffalo Marinade

  Brands:

  KC Masterpiece

  Products:

  Buffalo Marinade

  Company:

  HV Food Products - Oakland, CA

  Issue:

  Not certified
  
  This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol. It is not certified by the Orthodox Union and contains dairy. Corrective measures are being implemented.
  

August 01, 2011

• Laura Lynn - Honey Graham Crackers

  Brands:

  Laura Lynn

  Products:

  Honey Graham Crackers

  Company:

  Ingles Markets - Black Mountain, NC

  Issue:

  Some Laura Lynn Honey Graham Crackers are labeled with an OU Pareve, instead of OU Dairy. This product is certified by the OU and is dairy. Corrective measures are being implemented.

July 29, 2011

• H.E.B.

  Brands:

  H.E.B.

  Products:

  Multi-Fit Flakes Original
  Multi-Fit Flakes with Berries
  

  Company:

  H.E.B. Grocery Company, LP - San Antonio TX

  Issue:

  Unauthorized OU
  
  Some Multi-Fit Flakes breakfast cereals display an unauthorized OU symbol. These products are not certified by the Orthodox Union and contain dairy. The product is being withdrawn from the marketplace.
  

July 28, 2011

• Totem Smokehouse - Smoked Salmon

  Brands:

  Totem Smokehouse

  Products:

  Smoked Salmon

  Company:

  Totem Smokehouse - Seattle, WA

  Issue:

  Unauthorized OU
  
  Totem Smokehouse Smoked Salmon bears an unauthorized OU. This product is not certified by the OU. Corrective action is being implemented.

July 22, 2011

• Silver Spring - Cream Style Horseradish

  Brands:

  Silver Spring

  Products:

  Cream Style Horseradish

  Company:

  Silver Spring Foods - Eau Claire, WI

  Issue:

  Some jars of Silver Spring Cream Style Horseradish mistakenly bear an OU, without the D. This certified product contains dairy and should be labeled OU-D. The company is withdrawing this product from the marketplace for relabeling.

July 21, 2011

• Chewits - Candies

  Brands:

  Chewits

  Products:

  Candies

  Company:

  Leaf Italia

  Issue:

  Some Chewits packaging have a logo that looks like an OU symbol. Chewits are not certified by the Orthodox Union. This product is mostly sold in the UK.