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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 FeedJuly 29, 2008
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Cravin’ Trail Mix
- Brands:
- Cravin'
- Products:
- Trail Mix
- Company:
- Frankford Foods- Philadelphia, PA
- Issue:
- This certified product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.
July 25, 2008
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Full Circle Shrimp
- Brands:
- Full Circle
- Products:
- Assorted Frozen Shrimp Products
- Company:
- Topco Associates LLC- Skokie, IL
- Issue:
- These products are bearing an unauthorized OU symbol and are not certified kosher by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken. Consumers spotting these products are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
July 23, 2008
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Jewel Cut Spinach
- Brands:
- Jewel
- Products:
- Cut Spinach (in cans)
UPC# 0 41280 11485 8
- Company:
- Albertsons Inc. - Boise, ID
- Issue:
- This product is bearing an unauthorized OU symbol and is being withdrawn from the marketplace.
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Annette’s Jumbo Glazed Donuts
- Brands:
- Annette’s Donuts
- Products:
- Jumbo Glazed Donuts
UPC: 0 60529 18201 4
- Company:
- Annette’s Donuts- Toronto, ON
- 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.
July 14, 2008
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Flora Italian Breadcrumbs
- Brands:
- Flora Italian Foods
- Products:
- Italian Breadcrumbs 12/24 oz
UPC# 2003800119
- Company:
- Flora Foods- Pompano Beach, FL
- Issue:
- This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Individuals 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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Prince Macaroni and Cheese
- Brands:
- Prince
- Products:
- Mac & Cheese Dinner
UPC# 0 41129 01050 1 - Company:
- New World Pasta- Harrisburg, PA
- Issue:
- This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and 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.
July 08, 2008
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Asaro Pasta Sauce
- Brands:
- Asaro
- Products:
- Cherry Tomatoes & Basil Pasta Sauce
UPC #8 020793 000904 - Company:
- A. Pensabene Agroalimentari- Italy
- Issue:
- This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and 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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Assorted Waggoner Chocolates (Fundraising Series)
- Brands:
- Waggoner Chocolates (Fundraising Series)
- Products:
- Hot Fudge (6 oz)
Liquid Carmel (6 oz)
Mint Meltaway (6 oz)
Peanut Butter (6 oz)
- Company:
- Waggoner Chocolates- N. Canton, OH
- Issue:
- These products contain dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.
July 02, 2008
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Bazzini Licorice
- Brands:
- Bazzini
- Products:
- Licorice-All Sorts (UPC# 0 75062 50196 3)
- Company:
- A.L. Bazzini Co. - New York, NY
- Issue:
- This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and 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
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Skittles Candy Fan and Dry Erase Message Board
- Products:
- Skittles Candy Fan
UPC# 6 09454 61492 6
Skittles Dry Erase Message Board
UPC# 6 09454 61501 5
- Company:
- Candyrific- Louisville, KY
- Issue:
- An unauthorized OU-D symbol was inadvertently placed on these products’ labels. Corrective action has been implemented. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org. Please note that this issue only impacts upon the kashruth status of the Skittles, the products’ safety and nutritional integrity is not affected.