Please call our office for information on any kosher symbols in question. 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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Several varieties of frozen fruits and vegetables under the “Nature’s Blessed” label, packed by Coloma Foods, Coloma, Michigan, bear an unauthorized cRc. They include Brussel Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Raspberries and Asparagus.
These products, although kosher in character, were not checked for insects. The cRc does not recommend any attempt be made to check these products, other than the cauliflower, for insects as it is very difficult to properly do so by anyone not trained to check for these types of insects.
Other vegetables packed by Coloma Foods bearing the cRc, other than those listed above, are kosher certified for year-round use but they are not certified kosher for Passover.
Other fruits bearing the cRc are kosher for year-round use and are also acceptable for Passover if they are not cooked, are only sweetened with sugar and do not contain any other additives.
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The kosher status of the following industrial flavors from Fontana Flavors has changed as listed:
- MR1038L is now not kosher
- M1015D1 is now dairy
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Effective March 1, 2010, all products manufactured by Aqua Thick of Muscatine, Iowa, are no longer under certified by the cRc even when bearing the cRc on the label.
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Effective March 1, 2010, all products manufactured by BBF & L of Mundelein, Illinois, under the Harvest Better label are no longer certified by the cRc even when bearing the cRc on the label.
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Sunkist Orange Float and A & W Root Beer Float were erroneously listed as approved on a cRc kosher certificate and the cRc website. These particular Sunkist and A & W products are not under cRc certification.
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Several KC Masterpiece, Hidden Valley, and HV Manufacturing brands of sauces and marinades will no longer be certified and the OU symbol has been removed. As always, consumers are urged to verify the presence of the OU symbol when purchasing products.
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Pepsi products that are certified kosher for Passover by the cRc have a “cRc P-10” on the cap of each bottle. Some of the wrap-around labels on 2 liter bottles of Pepsi products bear a “KP”. These are not certified by cRc, but may be certified by other local Kashrus organizations. Consumers should check with their local Vaad Hakashrus to confirm the Kosher for Passover status of these products.
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Please be aware that a special run of chocolates from Zelda's was prepared for The Ark. As the ingredient panel shows, it contains dairy ingredients. The "D" was inadvertantly left off of the cRc logo.
This product is indeed dairy and is cholov stam. This applies only to the run for The Ark.
Several different varieties of Ice Cream under the Harris Teeter label had the dairy – “D” designation inadvertently omitted on the label. The product is indeed dairy, cholov stam.
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Due to changes in formulations, products of Performance Process, Mundelein, Illinois, previously classified as “Kosher for Passover” are now only “Chometz Free” as listed on their kosher letter of certification.
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Effective immediately, all products manufactured by Dakota Valley, Willow Lake, South Dakota, are no longer certified by the cRc, even when bearing the cRc. Products packaged under the “Peanotz” label include roasted nuts, soybeans and corn.
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The Following Kosher Alert was sent out by the 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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