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Passover Alerts & Advisories

Kashruth Advisory: Aicha - White Truffles Champignons Terfess

April 12, 2011

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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 .

Aqua Farms - Premium Atlantic Salmon

April 01, 2011

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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.

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

March 31, 2011

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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.

Jaffa Gold Apple Nectar - Primor Orange Nectar

March 25, 2011

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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).

King Star Foods - Chicken Flavor Soup and Onion Soup

March 24, 2011

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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.