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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.
Passover Topics
- Shiurim of Passover
- Mechirat Chometz
- Gebrokts – Not Just a Half-Baked Idea
- Chametz Sheavar Alav haPesach: The Supermarket Controversy
- Getting to Know Your Matzah
- What Could Be Hiding in My Romaine?
- What is Kitniyot?
- Which Foods are Chametz?
Preparing for Passover
- Kashering for Passover
- The Chef’s Table- Healthy Passover Pleasures
- Tevilat Keilim
- Hints for Pesach Cleaning


