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August 25, 2010
Recently it has been discovered that red/purple cabbage may be infested with small white bugs. The insects might not be noticed during a casual check of the cabbage, but if the leaves are removed from the head and checked carefully (before the leaves are washed), the bugs can easily be seen standing or crawling on the inside of the leaves.
The insects have been found in cabbage checked in New York, Baltimore, and Chicago, but the exact extent of the infestation or the reason for its sudden appearance is not yet understood.
We therefore recommend that until further notice one should only used red/purple cabbage in one of the following two ways:
- It is purchased pre-washed and pre-shredded (i.e. bagged cabbage).
- The leaves are removed from the head and each leaf is rinsed thoroughly under a stream of water.
To the best of our knowledge, green cabbage is not affected by this infestation.
We will continue to monitor the issue and inform the public if the infestation ends and/or if there are alternative washing methods which are sufficient.
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August 10, 2010
When shopping at stores not under kosher certification, consumers must be very careful that the foods they purchase are certified kosher by a reliable agency or rabbi. Just being found in the “kosher aisle” or on a “kosher display” do not necessarily guarantee that the foods are indeed kosher.
Don’t rely on the store personnel to determine the kosher status of the foods you bring into your home.
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August 10, 2010
There are many ice cream and frozen yogurt stores selling products that were manufactured under hashgacha. However, in most cases, the individual retail stores are not certified by any reliable kosher agency or rabbi.
Whenever one intends to make a purchase at one of these locations it is very important that a thorough inspection is made to ascertain the actual kosher status of each purchase. This must be done each time a purchase is made.
It is advisable to patronize stores under a reliable kosher certification whenever possible.
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Sweetwater Spice Company has several products that bear an unauthorized cRc. None of their products are certified by the cRc. Please contact the cRc at info@crcweb.org if you have seen any of their products in your area bearing the cRc on the label.
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Many consumers are under the impression that various locations of Red Mango stores around the country, including Chicago and Evanston, are certified by the cRc. Please be aware that the cRc certification given to any product being sold at these stores is only valid for product in its original factory sealed containers. Once the packaging is opened the cRc kosher certification of that product is no longer valid. The cRc does not presently certify any of the Red Mango stores.
This same principle applies to other similar stores selling ice cream and frozen yogurt. As always, the cRc suggests that the consumer patronize establishments that are fully certified by a reliable kosher agency or Rabbi.
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It has come to our attention that certain frozen yogurt stores under the “Yoz” name are selling product claiming to be certified by the cRc. As best as we can determine, the cRc does not certify the frozen yogurt mix that they are selling and we definitely do not certify any of their stores. Additionally, the Yoz website lists their frozen yogurt as being certified by the cRc. This is also not true.
Attempts are being made to correct the situation.
Alerts from Other Agencies
August 11, 2010
The following alert was sent out by the OU:
C.J Vitner – Freeport, IL,
Triple Cheese; Hot Wings and Blue Cheese;
and Crunchy Curls y Limon Potato Chips
These products bear an unauthorized  symbol and are not kosher. The products are being withdrawn from the marketplace.
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August 2, 2010
The following alert was sent out by the OU:
Brand: Northern Catch
Product: Salmon Fillets in Cajun Spice Sauce, Salmon Fillets in Lemon Sauce, Salmon Fillets in Dill Sauce and any other variety.
Company: Aldi Inc., Batavia IL
Issue: These products mistakenly bear an unauthorized  symbol and are not kosher. They are being withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting these products are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org
Any questions or comments regarding this alert should be sent directly to the OU at kashalerts@ou.org
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From Diamond K - TUMS KOSHER LABELING
The recently redesigned TUMS label inadvertently omits the "DIAMOND-K" Kosher symbol from its packaging. The Company has taken steps to have the Kosher designation placed back on its label. However, it may take several months until all existing packaging is depleted. All products which appear on our Letter of Kosher Certification remain Kosher Certified whether or not the "DIAMOND-K" symbol appears on the label. Click here to view letter.
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For clarification on why some symbols are recommended and others are not, you may read the article on our website titled Understanding the Reliability of Kosher Agencies. Following is a link to a list of some recommended symbols Directory of Reliable Kashrus Agencies and their symbols.
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