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KASHRUS ALERTS by Rabbi

kashrus aLerts by Rabbi Beryl

Beryl Broyde

Broyde

January 31, 2023  A Service of the COR of Greater Detroit

THE FOLLOWING NEW SODAS ARE KOSHER even without any Kashrus symbol, in both regular and Zero Sugar:

• STARRY LEMON LIME from Pepsi

• MOUNTAIN DEW PITCH BLACK soda [Limited Edition]. (See below regarding Pitch Black Energy.)

• MOUNTAIN DEW VooDEW 2022 MYSTERY FLAVOR [Limited Edition]

New MOUNTAIN DEW ENERGY PITCH BLACK ENERGY DRINK [Limited Edition] contains grape juice, and is acceptable only when bearing a K or a recognized Kosher symbol, or when bearing the letters XG in the middle of the second line of the inkjet code on bottom of the can. This also applies to other flavors of Mountain Dew Energy and to Mountain Dew Kickstart drinks, which contain grape juice.

ONLINE SHOPPING REMINDER: When shopping online for grocery delivery or curbside pickup, always check the actual label on each item when the order is received. This is essential because many online descriptions or pictures give inaccurate or outdated information regarding the product’s Kosher status. In addition, the store may substitute non-Kosher or non-approved products if the requested item is not available.

One recent example: Great Value [Walmart] regular Tomato Ketchup is pictured online with an OU symbol, but the actual product in the store and that is delivered does not bear an OU.

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS LABELED WITH A D ARE MADE ON DAIRY EQUIPMENT (“DE”), and may be eaten after meat but not together with meat:

• NABISCO PREMIUM SALTINES - OU-D - all varieties [Credit to Kashrut.com]

• TRADER JOE'S HOT CHOCOLATE STICKS - DARK CHOCOLATE - OU-D

• PAMELA’S WHENEVER BARS - Blueberry Lemon, Cranberry Almond, Raisin Walnut & Spice - OUD (Note: Some packages mistakenly bear a plain OU without the D.)

• CHOCOLOVE DARK CHOCOLATE BARS - Scroll K -Dairy - Those varieties that do not list dairy ingredients [check for butter oil or cream] should be considered DE.

TALENTI GELATO AND SORBETTO FROZEN DESSERT PRODUCTS, which were previously certified by the OU, are now certified by the Kof-K. (The company is using up old packaging with the OUD.) The Kof-K is certifying many Talenti Dairy-Free Sorbetto products as DE; see Kof-K certificate. Note that Dairy-Free Sorbetto Layers Coconut Chocolate Cookie is certified Dairy, not DE. [Credit also to Kashrut.com]

TUMS PRODUCTS UPDATE:

• Only those Tums products that bear a Kosher symbol are acceptable. Most of the certified products bear a Diamond K Pareve symbol; however, Tums Chewy Delights contains milk and is marked as Star-D Dairy.

• Some containers of Tums Assorted Berries Extra Strength 750, Tums Assorted Fruit Extra Strength 750, and Tums Peppermint Ultra Strength 1000 are made by non-certified manufacturers and do not bear a Kosher symbol. Check each container.

• Tums Naturals Black Cherry & Watermelon variety contains carmine color, which is made from non-Kosher cochineal beetles, and therefore bears no Kosher marking.

• Tums Chewy Bites are not certified and bear no Kosher marking.

• RICOLA COUGH / THROAT DROPS: Only the following varieties are recommended by the cRc (Chicago Rabbinical Council). They do not require a certification sticker: Original (Natural) Herb, Honey Herb and Lemon Mint - regular and Sugar Free

SUPREMO ITALIANO canned ARTICHOKE HEARTS from Restaurant Depot bears an unauthorized KVH symbol.

JIM BEAM BARBECUE SAUCES - Original Barbecue, Maple Bourbon, and Smoky Barrel - are no longer certified Kosher due to a processing change, and will no longer bear a Kof-K. Products produced before January 6, 2023 bearing the Kof-K symbol are approved.

FOOD FOR LIFE EZEKIEL 4:9 CINNAMON RAISIN CEREAL: The Kof-K has temporarily withdrawn its certification of this product, even when bearing the Kof-K symbol, due to a Kashrus issue that is being investigated. The Kof-K will issue a notice when it is once again certified.

SIMPLY NATURE CREAMY ALMOND BUTTER sold at Aldi is being produced by two different suppliers, one OU certified and one not. This can result in a mixture on the store shelf, of some jars with an OU and some without. Check each jar.

WEGMANS SALT & PEPPER PISTACHIOS mistakenly bears an OK-P symbol on some bags. This product is certified Kosher and Pareve, but is not certified for Pesach

PLANTATION CANDIES of Telford, PA, under the certification of Star-K and previously under Rabbi Kaplinsky, has had its certification revoked effective immediately due to Kashrus violations. All products manufactured by Plantation Candies, even when bearing a Star-K or Rabbi Kaplinksy’s symbol (a K with the letters nun and bais inside it), should be considered NOT KOSHER

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FALLS ON ICE can and do lead to serious injuries. Make sure to shovel your walkway and sidewalk to keep you and your neighbors safe.

OLD FURNACES can omit carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and potentially deadly gas. Make sure you have working carbon monoxide detectors on all levels of your home.

COLD AIR can exacerbate heart conditions and asthma and may result in a heart attack or acute asthma attack during outdoor activities. Know the signs and symptoms of heart or asthma attacks and seek medical assistance immediately if experiencing those symptoms.

WHEN WARMING UP your car in your garage make sure the garage door is left open.