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    <title>Kosher Alerts</title>
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    <dc:creator>gorelickr@ou.org</dc:creator>
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    <dc:date>2012-02-02T15:33:00-05:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Small World Foods &#45; Queen Olives (from Spain)</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/small_world_foods_queen_olives_from_spain/</link>
      <description>Tierra Fresco, Queen Olives (from Spain), Small World Foods &#45; Shelton CT</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Unauthorized OU              

Tierra Fresco Queen Olives bear an unauthorized OU.  This product was sold in a ‘closeout’ store in the Midwest.   Corrective measures are being implemented.</issue>
       <brand>Tierra Fresco</brand>
      <dc:date>2012-02-02T15:33:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Wei Chuan &#45; Sesame Chili Oil</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/wei_chuan_sesame_chili_oil/</link>
      <description>Wei Chuan, Sesame Chili Oil, Wei Chuan USA Inc.&#45; Bell Gardens, CA</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Unauthorized OU
Wei Chuan Sesame Chili Oil bears an unauthorized OU symbol.  The Orthodox Union does not certify this product.  Corrective measures are being implemented.</issue>
       <brand>Wei Chuan</brand>
      <dc:date>2012-01-24T21:08:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Dirty Potato Chips &#45; Maui Onion Potato Chips</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/dirty_potato_chips_maui_onion_potato_chips/</link>
      <description>Dirty Potato Chips, Maui Onion Potato Chips, Dirty Potato Chips &#45; Gramercy, LA</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Missing D&#45; Dairy designation

Some packages of Maui Onion Potato Chips were mistakenly labeled with a plain OU mark, without the D&#45;Dairy designation.  This product contains dairy and should have been labeled OU&#45;D.  Corrective measures are being implemented.</issue>
       <brand>Dirty Potato Chips</brand>
      <dc:date>2012-01-20T17:00:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Bready &#45; Apple of My Eye</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/bready_tuscan_love_affair_mix_bag_cha_cha_cheddar_mix_bag/</link>
      <description>Bready, Apple of My Eye, Bready North America &#45; Columbia, MO</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Unauthorized OU

This product is not certified kosher. The OU symbol on the packaging is unauthorized.  Corrective action was implemented.  Anyone seeing it should contact kosher@ou.org.</issue>
       <brand>Bready</brand>
      <dc:date>2012-01-04T19:34:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Weight Control Instant Oatmeal &#45; Cinnamon flavor, Banana Bread flavor</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/quaker_instant_oatmeal_weight_control_instant_oatmeal_cinnamon_flavor_banan/</link>
      <description>Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Weight Control Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon flavor, Banana Bread flavor, Quaker Foods &amp; Snacks &#45; Chicago IL</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Missing D
A small amount of Instant Oatmeal Weight Control Instant Oatmeal, Cinnamon flavor and Banana Bread flavor was mistakenly labeled with an OU Symbol without the “D”.  This product is dairy and corrective measures were implemented.</issue>
       <brand>Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Weight Control Instant Oatmeal</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-12-08T16:44:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Pfeil &amp;amp; Holing &#45; Sixlets Pearl Bright Pink, Sixlets Navy Blue</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/pfeil_holing_sixlets_pearl_bright_pink_sixlets_navy_blue/</link>
      <description>Pfeil &amp; Holing, Sixlets Pearl Bright Pink
Sixlets Navy Blue, Pfeil &amp; Holing &#45; CakeDeco.com</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Mislabeled

A limited quantity of this industrial bakery product was mistakenly labeled with a plain OU symbol.  This product is kosher and dairy.</issue>
       <brand>Pfeil &amp; Holing</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-12-02T16:14:04-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Beech Nut &#45; Whole Wheat Pasta Parmesan</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/beech_nut_whole_wheat_pasta_parmesan/</link>
      <description>Beech Nut, Whole Wheat Pasta Parmesan, Beech Nut Nutrition Corp &#45; Amsterdam, NY</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Unauthorized OU
Beech Nut Whole Wheat Pasta Parmesan bears an OU&#45;D symbol.  This product is not certified by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being implemented.</issue>
       <brand>Beech Nut</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-12-02T15:45:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Barilla &#45; Montonara</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/barilla_montonara/</link>
      <description>Barilla, Montonara, Barilla America, Inc. – Bannockburn, IL</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>This product has been reformulated and will now once again bear an OU. Only the product bearing the OU symbol should be used.</issue>
       <brand>Barilla</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-11-28T16:59:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>White Toque Authentic French Blinis</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/white_toque_authentic_french_blinis/</link>
      <description>White Toque, Authentic French Blinis, White Toque, Secaucus NJ</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Unauthorized OU

White Toque Authentic French Blinis bear an unauthorized OU, are not certified by the Orthodox Union and contain dairy ingredients. It was sold in Costco stores in California. The product is being withdrawn from the marketplace.</issue>
       <brand>White Toque</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-11-25T14:24:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>GFS, Gordon Food Service &#45; Caesar Salad Dressing (1 gallon size foodservice containers)</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/gfs_gordon_food_service_caesar_salad_dressing_1_gallon_size_foodservice_con/</link>
      <description>GFS, Gordon Food Service , Caesar Salad Dressing (1 gallon size foodservice containers), Gordon Food Service &#45; Grand Rapids, MI</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Unauthorized OU

A few boxes of GFS Caesar Salad Dressing were shipped with an unauthorized OU on the outer box, however, each individual container has no OU symbol.  This product is not certified by the OU and the corrective action was implemented.</issue>
       <brand>GFS, Gordon Food Service</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-11-18T15:28:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Candy Jackpot/Kidsmania &#45; Bubble Gum (in plastic slot machine)</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/candy_jackpot_kidsmania_bubble_gum_in_plastic_slot_machine/</link>
      <description>Candy Jackpot/Kidsmania, Bubble Gum (in plastic slot machine), Kidsmania/Candy Novelties  El Monte CA</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>This bubble gum machine bears an unauthorized OU sticker, stating Concord Confection distributed by Quality Frozen Foods. This product  is not a Concord Confection product and is not certified by the Orthodox Union.  It is being withdrawn from the marketplace.</issue>
       <brand>Candy Jackpot/Kidsmania</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-11-07T16:05:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Country Road &#45; Bulgarian Sheep Milk Feta Cheese</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/country_road_bulgarian_sheep_milk_feta_cheese/</link>
      <description>Country Road, Bulgarian Sheep Milk Feta Cheese, Gourmet Food Imports &#45; Lafayette CA</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Unauthorized OU

This cheese is not certified by the Orthodox Union and bears an unauthorized OU.   Corrective actions are being implemented.</issue>
       <brand>Country Road</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-11-04T15:37:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Pic N Pay &#45; Avenue M in Brooklyn NY</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/pic_n_pay_avenue_m_in_brooklyn_ny/</link>
      <description>, , Pic N Pay &#45; Avenue M in Brooklyn NY</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Pic N Pay repacked and sold chickens, placing the OU on the repackaged product.  The Orthodox Union did not certify Pic N Pay and such use of the OU was unauthorized.  Pic N Pay has stopped using the OU on repackaged chicken.</issue>
       <brand></brand>
      <dc:date>2011-10-12T15:59:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Kashruth Advisory: Bean &amp;amp; Body &#45; Canned Coffee Drinks</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/kashruth_advisory_bean_body_canned_coffee_drinks/</link>
      <description>Bean &amp; Body, Canned Coffee Drinks,</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Some of the cans are labeled with a regular OU, instead of an OU&#45;D. The products are clearly dairy as listed on the ingredient panel. Corrective action is being taken.</issue>
       <brand>Bean &amp; Body</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-10-12T13:22:00-05:00</dc:date>
    </item>

    <item>
      <title>Bready &#45; Go Bananas mix bag, Cherish My Chocolate mix bag</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/bready_go_bananas_mix_bag_cherish_my_chocolate_mix_bag/</link>
      <description>Bready, Go Bananas mix bag
Cherish My Chocolate mix bag, Bready North America &#45; Columbia, MO</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Missing “D” dairy designation

These products contain dairy ingredients, as indicated in the ingredient panel, but are mistakenly labeled with a plain OU.  Corrective measures are being implemented.</issue>
       <brand>Bready</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-09-27T20:21:00-05:00</dc:date>
    </item>

    <item>
      <title>Tree Top &#45; 100% Juice &#45; Berry</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/tree_top_100_juice_berry/</link>
      <description>Tree Top, 100% Juice &#45; Berry, Tree Top &#45; Selah, WA</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Unauthorized OU  
     
Tree Top 100% Juice &#45; Berry bears an unauthorized OU symbol.  This product contains a non&#45;kosher component. However, this part is batul. Corrective measures are being implemented.</issue>
       <brand>Tree Top</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-09-21T17:45:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>The Pizza Gourmet &#45; Wood Grilled Pizza Crust</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/the_pizza_gourmet_wood_grilled_pizza_crust/</link>
      <description>The Pizza Gourmet, Wood Grilled Pizza Crust, The Pizza Gourmet &#45; Providence, RI</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Unauthorized OU
              
Wood Grilled Pizza Crust from The Pizza Gourmet bears an unauthorized OU.  The company has removed the OU from the packaging, but some products with the unauthorized OU may still be in some stores.</issue>
       <brand>The Pizza Gourmet</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-09-16T14:51:01-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Earth’s Best &#45; Vegetable Turkey, Sweet Potato Chicken</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/earths_best_vegetable_turkey_sweet_potato_chicken/</link>
      <description>Earth’s Best, Vegetable Turkey
Sweet Potato Chicken
, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Mislabeling         

Some Earth’s Best Vegetable Turkey and Sweet Potato Chicken jars of baby food bear an unauthorized OU and are not kosher.  This mislabeling pertains only to products with Spanish labels, sold in Colombia, South America.   The company is withdrawing this product from the marketplace.</issue>
       <brand>Earth’s Best</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-09-07T19:13:01-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Kashruth Advisory: Giant, Stop &amp;amp; Shop &#45; Fruit on Bottom Yogurts</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/kashruth_advisory_giant_stop_shop_fruit_on_bottom_yogurts/</link>
      <description>Giant, Stop &amp; Shop, Fruit on Bottom Yogurts, Ahold</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Please be advised that due to reformulation Ahold Fruit on the Bottom Yogurts under the Giant and Stop &amp; Shop Brand are no longer kosher certified by the OU. They now contain non kosher gelatin. Products still bearing the OU are certified.</issue>
       <brand>Giant, Stop &amp; Shop</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-08-19T13:31:00-05:00</dc:date>
    </item>

    <item>
      <title>Manischewitz &#45; Cheese Blintzes</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/manischewitz_cheese_blintzes/</link>
      <description>Manischewitz, Cheese Blintzes, The Manischewitz Company &#45; Newark, NJ</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <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.</issue>
       <brand>Manischewitz</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-08-12T16:17:00-05:00</dc:date>
    </item>

    <item>
      <title>Kashruth Advisory: Kirkland, Rite Aid &#45; Ultra Lactase Caplets (all varieties)</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/kirkland_rite_aid_ultra_lactase_caplets_all_varieties/</link>
      <description>Kirkland, Rite Aid, Ultra Lactase Caplets (all varieties),</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Please note that the Lactase Caplets made for these chains are no longer certified kosher by the Orthodox Union.</issue>
       <brand>Kirkland, Rite Aid</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-08-08T17:32:00-05:00</dc:date>
    </item>

    <item>
      <title>Planters &#45; Caramel Maple Sweet Roast Pecans</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/planters_caramel_maple_sweet_roast_pecans/</link>
      <description>Planters , Caramel Maple Sweet Roast Pecans, Kraft North America</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Missing “D” &#45; 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</issue>
       <brand>Planters</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-08-05T14:53:00-05:00</dc:date>
    </item>

    <item>
      <title>Incredibly Great &#45; Fudge Marshmallow Cookies</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/incredibly_great_fudge_marshmallow_cookies/</link>
      <description>Incredibly Great, Fudge Marshmallow Cookies, Waldo’s &#45; Tijuana, Mexico</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <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.</issue>
       <brand>Incredibly Great</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-08-05T14:51:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>KC Masterpiece &#45; Buffalo Marinade</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/kc_masterpiece_buffalo_marinade/</link>
      <description>KC Masterpiece, Buffalo Marinade, HV Food Products &#45; Oakland, CA</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <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.</issue>
       <brand>KC Masterpiece</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-08-05T14:49:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Laura Lynn &#45; Honey Graham Crackers</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/laura_lynn_honey_graham_crackers/</link>
      <description>Laura Lynn, Honey Graham Crackers, Ingles Markets &#45; Black Mountain, NC</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <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.</issue>
       <brand>Laura Lynn</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-08-01T15:01:01-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>H.E.B.</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/heb/</link>
      <description>H.E.B., Multi&#45;Fit Flakes Original
Multi&#45;Fit Flakes with Berries
, H.E.B. Grocery Company, LP &#45; San Antonio  TX</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Unauthorized OU   
           
Some Multi&#45;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.</issue>
       <brand>H.E.B.</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-07-29T15:05:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Totem Smokehouse &#45; Smoked Salmon</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/totem_smokehouse_smoked_salmon/</link>
      <description>Totem Smokehouse, Smoked Salmon, Totem Smokehouse &#45; Seattle, WA</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>Unauthorized OU

Totem Smokehouse Smoked Salmon bears an unauthorized OU.  This product is not certified by the OU.  Corrective action is being implemented.</issue>
       <brand>Totem Smokehouse</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-07-28T17:56:00-05:00</dc:date>
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    <item>
      <title>Silver Spring &#45; Cream Style Horseradish</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/silver_spring_cream_style_horseradish/</link>
      <description>Silver Spring, Cream Style Horseradish, Silver Spring Foods &#45; Eau Claire, WI</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <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&#45;D.  The company is withdrawing this product from the marketplace for relabeling.</issue>
       <brand>Silver Spring</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-07-22T15:53:00-05:00</dc:date>
    </item>

    <item>
      <title>Chewits &#45; Candies</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/chewits_candies/</link>
      <description>Chewits, Candies, Leaf Italia</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <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.</issue>
       <brand>Chewits</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-07-21T19:53:01-05:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Healthy Sweet &#45; Drinks</title>
      <link>http://oukosher.org/index.php/kosher/displayalerts/healthy_sweet_drinks/</link>
      <description>Healthy Sweet, Drinks, Healthy Sweet Beverages &#45; Bristol, CT</description>
      <dc:subject>Alert</dc:subject>
      <issue>These products bear an unauthorized OU and are not certified by the Orthodox Union.  They may also be dairy. The products are being withdrawn from the marketplace.  Consumers who see this product should please contact kosherq@ou.org.</issue>
       <brand>Healthy Sweet</brand>
      <dc:date>2011-07-21T15:16:00-05:00</dc:date>
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