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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!

November 22, 2010

• Krill Advisory

  Issue:

  This is an advisory with respect to Brunswick® and Beach Cliff® brand sardines. We have received a number of consumer contacts noting the presence of “shrimp” in these sardines. We have discussed this with the manufacturer who has informed us that this is actually krill, a small shrimp-like crustacean, which is a common source of feed for sardines. Krill is normally digested prior to processing and should not be found in a finished product, even one which contains the stomach. This year, many factors (e.g., size of fish, warmer water temperatures, methods of fishing, etc.) combined to create a very unusual fishing year and an increase in sardines containing krill in their stomachs. The manufacturer emphatically confirms this issue is not one of quality, species substitution or adulteration of any sort: rather an unexpected and previously unforeseen occurrence, which now requires our attention.
  
  In response to the issues faced this year and concerns voiced by the OU, the manufacturer is implementing new fish inspection processes to ensure that future productions of Brunswick® sardines do not contain whole krill. Also, the OU label will be removed from the Beach Cliff® brand so that fish that may contain whole krill can continue to be utilized and sold to consumers without dietary restrictions.
  
  The manufacturer is offering coupons for replacement product to consumers who purchased Brunswick® or Beach Cliff® sardines containing krill with the following Best By dates:
  
  Brunswick® Oil Products with Best By codes between June 2015 and November 2015.
  
  Brunswick® Water and Sauce Packs with Best By codes between June 2013 and November 2013.
  
  Beach Cliff® Products with any Best By code starting June 2013 and thereafter that bears an OU code on the label
  
  To receive your coupons, simply send your name, address and description of product to Brunswick Refund, P.O. Box 23220, San Diego, CA 92193. We would ask that you consider donating any existing product to canned food drives serving families without dietary restrictions.
  
  
  

November 19, 2010

• James Farm & Newland - Broccoli, Cauliflower & Spinach

  Brands:

  James Farm & Newland

  Products:

  Broccoli, Cauliflower & Spinach

  Company:

  RD Enterprises, College Point - NY & Zhejiang Zhongda Newland Co.- Zhejiang, China

  Issue:

  These products bear an OU but cannot be guaranteed to be free of infestation. These products may be used if inspected or puréed prior to use. The OU is being removed from future packaging.

November 08, 2010

• Pearl River Bridge - Oyster Flavored Sauce

  Brands:

  Pearl River Bridge

  Products:

  Oyster Flavored Sauce

  Company:

  GUANGDONG PRB Bio- Tech Co. – China

  Issue:

  Some Pearl River Bridge brand Oyster Flavored Sauce may mistakenly have an OU. This error was caught early on and the OU was removed from the label. Consumers spotting this product with an OU should please call the OU at 212-613-8344 or at genacks@ou.org.

November 05, 2010

• Brunswick - Sardines in Oil

  Brands:

  Brunswick

  Products:

  Sardines in Oil

  Company:

  Bumble Bee SeaFoods, L.P. – Richmond, BC

  Issue:

  Several consumers reported finding krill (a small crustacean similar in appearance to a small shrimp) in some cans of Brunswick Sardines in Oil. The product code of the cans in question is 0215CB Best by Aug 2015.
  
  Consumers are advised to contact the Orthodox Union to report such findings, and to contact Bumble Bee Seafoods for a refund.
  

November 04, 2010

• Lundberg Family Farms - Cinnamon Toast Organic Rice Cakes

  Brands:

  Lundberg Family Farms

  Products:

  Cinnamon Toast Organic Rice Cakes

  Company:

  Lundberg Family Farms - Richvale, CA

  Issue:

  This certified product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Packaging has been revised.

September 08, 2010

• Pace Salsa

  Brands:

  Pace

  Products:

  Chipotle Salsa, Chunky Salsa, Chunky Salsa - Hot, Chunky Salsa – Med, Chunky Salsa - Mild, Chunky Salsa with Cilantro, Lime and Garlic,Picante Sauce, Picante Sauce - Hot, Picante Sauce - Med, Picante Sauce - Mild, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Salsa and Salsa Dip

  Company:

  Campbell’s Sales Co. – Camden, NJ

  Issue:

  These products are no longer certified by the OU or the KOAOA

August 16, 2010

• Golden - Grilled Eggplant

  Brands:

  Golden

  Products:

  Grilled Eggplant

  Company:

  Golden Foods - Bensenville, IL

  Issue:

  This product mistakenly bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is not kosher certified. Corrective measures are being taken.

• Suntree Swiss Mix

  Brands:

  Suntree

  Products:

  Swiss Mix

  Company:

  Suntree LLC– Orosi, CA

  Issue:

  This certified product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Packaging is being revised.

August 11, 2010

• Brother Kane’s Potato Chips

  Brands:

  Brother Kane’s

  Products:

  Cracked Pepper w/Salt; and Hot Sauce Potato Chips

  Company:

  Brother Kane’s

  Issue:

  These products are dairy and the “D” was mistakenly omitted.

• Vitner’s Potato Chips

  Brands:

  Vitner’s

  Products:

  Triple Cheese; Hot Wings and Blue Cheese; and Crunchy Curls y Limon Potato Chips
  

  Company:

  C.J Vitner – Freeport, IL

  Issue:

  These products bear an unauthorized OU symbol and are not kosher. The products are being withdrawn from the marketplace.