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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!

April 12, 2011

• Kashruth Advisory: Aicha - White Truffles Champignons Terfess

  Brands:

  Aicha

  Products:

  White Truffles Champignons Terfess

  Company:

  Les Conserves de Meknes

  Issue:

  Mislabeling: Consumers of this OU-P product should verify that the letters “DA” and “RDSL” are part of the ink-jet code that appears on the top of the can. If the letters “DA” and “RDSL” are not included in the code, the product is not certified by the Orthodox Union. If consumers notice cans of this product that do not have the letters “DA” and “RDSL”, please contact .

April 01, 2011

• Aqua Farms - Premium Atlantic Salmon

  Brands:

  Aqua Farms

  Products:

  Premium Atlantic Salmon

  Company:

  Good Food S.A – Santiago, Chile

  Issue:

  This product was included in the OU Passover Directory as acceptable for Passover without special certification. The salmon is acceptable for Passover. The enclosed salmon seasoning packet contains kitniyot and shouldn’t be used on Passover.

March 31, 2011

• Kashruth Advisory: New Hope - Ultimate Hot Chocolate

  Brands:

  New Hope

  Products:

  Ultimate Hot Chocolate

  Company:

  New Hope Mills Mfg. Inc, Auburn NY

  Issue:

  Mislabeled
  
  This product with an OU label is certified by the Orthodox Union, but should be labeled OU-D because it contains a component made on dairy equipment. This error is being corrected.
  

• Kashrus Advisory: Kurson Kosher, Mexico - Egg Matza for Passover

  Products:

  Egg Matza for Passover

  Company:

  Kurson Kosher, Mexico

  Issue:

  This product is certified as Kosher for Passover by the Orthodox Union, however, the label should state “According to Ashkenazi practice, egg matza may only be used for the aged and sick.” Corrective measures are being implemented.

March 25, 2011

• Jaffa Gold Apple Nectar - Primor Orange Nectar

  Brands:

  Jaffa Gold or Primor

  Products:

  Jaffa Gold Apple Nectar
  Primor Orange Nectar

  Issue:

  These products were found in South African stores with OU-P stickers. The Orthodox Union does not certify these products for Passover. The OU does not sanction any use of generic OU-P stickers (a sticker that does not include the product name and brand name).

March 24, 2011

• King Star Foods - Chicken Flavor Soup and Onion Soup

  Brands:

  King Star Foods

  Products:

  Chicken Flavor Soup and Onion Soup

  Company:

  Tavlinei Shemesh - ISRAEL

  Issue:

  These products bear an unauthorized OU-P sticker. These products are not certified for Passover by the Orthodox Union. Products are being recalled from the market place.

March 23, 2011

• Yoyo Mania - Bubble Gum Nuggets

  Brands:

  Yoyo Mania

  Products:

  Bubble Gum Nuggets

  Company:

  Kidsmania Inc. - Santa Fe Springs, CA

  Issue:

  The outer box of this product mistakenly displays the OU symbol. This product is not certified by the Orthodox Union and the company is withdrawing this product for relabeling.

March 15, 2011

• Safcol - Premium Atlantic Salmon Snack Pack (any variety)

  Brands:

  Safcol

  Products:

  Premium Atlantic Salmon Snack Pack (any variety)

  Company:

  Safcol Australia

  Issue:

  This product bears an unauthorized OU. Consumers who see this product in the market should please contact the OU at 212-613-8344. For general kashrus information, please call 212-613-8241.

March 10, 2011

• All Fine Foods - Bulgarian Sheep’s Cheese in Brine

  Brands:

  All Fine Foods

  Products:

  Bulgarian Sheep’s Cheese in Brine

  Company:

  All Fine Foods

  Issue:

  This product bears an unauthorized OU and it is not kosher. Consumers who see this product in the market should please contact the OU at 212-613-8344.

March 03, 2011

• Archer Farms - High Protein Smoothies

  Brands:

  Archer Farms

  Products:

  High Protein Orange Fruit Smoothie
  High Protein Mixed Berries Fruit Smoothie

  Company:

  Target – Minneapolis, MN

  Issue:

  These certified products contain dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.