Alerts

2016 Alerts
December...............................................................................................................................................

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Accelerated Freeze Drying Co., Ltd.
December 29, 2016

Accelerated Freeze Drying Co., Ltd., of Bangalore, India, is no longer certified by Star-K due to Kashrus violations.
For more information contact [email protected] or call 410-484-4110.

Warrior Whey Protein Powder
December 09, 2016

Warrior Whey Protein Powders in Vanilla and Chocolate, manufactured by Arizona Custom Blends Manufacturing, Tempe, Arizona, mistakenly bear a STAR-K D symbol.
The product is dairy, Cholov Stam and should bear the STAR-D symbol.
Corrective measures have been implemented.
For more information contact [email protected] or call 410-484-4110.

November...............................................................................................................................................

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Tomer Brand Meat
November 14, 2016

There is a new line of meat from Tomer, which is certified by Triangle K and Rabbi Elimelech Lebowitz. Please note that this meat is non-glatt and is not on STAR-K's list of recommended meat products. It is sold at various outlets including Costco and Wegmans.
At Wegmans in the Baltimore area it is displayed next to glatt Kosher meat, and it is very easy to confuse the two products.
For more information contact [email protected] or call 410-484-4110.

Wegmans in Baltimore Area
November 10, 2016

Please note the following regarding Wegmans supermarket in Owings Mills, MD:
Chickens are being sold with the following in-store statement: "Our Kosher rotisserie chickens are made with kosher ingredients using dedicated equipment and utensils. However, there is no rabbinical supervision."
Please be aware that Jewish law stipulates that all meat and poultry items require rabbinical supervision throughout, including the cooking process.
For more information, contact STAR-K at [email protected] or call 410-484-4110

September...............................................................................................................................................

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Oleofats Inc. Coconut Oil
September 14, 2016

Effective immediately, coconut oil manufactured by Oleofats, Inc., of Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, is no longer certified by STAR-K due to Kashrus violations.
Corrective action is being taken. For more information, contact STAR-K at [email protected] or call 410-484-4110.

August...............................................................................................................................................

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California Delight Precooked Corn on the Cob
August 19, 2016

A single lot of California Delight Precooked Corn on the Cob is being recalled due to infestation issues.
The affected lot, expiration 08-15-17, has been found to be infested and it is being removed from the shelves. Consumers may return the product to the store for a refund.

July...............................................................................................................................................

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Peachwave Frozen Yogurt Stores
July 22, 2016

Please be advised that Peachwave Frozen Yogurt stores are not certified by the STAR-K. The use of the STAR-K symbol in the stores is unauthorized. Corrective action is being taken.

Nature's Kitchen/East Coast Fresh Carrots from Israel
July 08, 2016

Please be advised that packages of fresh cut carrots and products containing fresh carrots, distributed by East Coast Fresh of Savage, Maryland, with a sell by date of July 17, 2016 or earlier bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol. These are products of Israel and Terumos & Maasros must be taken. The above applies to both retail packages sold under the brand name of Nature’s Kitchen and wholesale containers with a label that states “packed by East Coast Fresh.”
Corrective action is being taken.

June...............................................................................................................................................

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Sabbath Mode Updates
June 30, 2016

To view current Sabbath Mode alerts go to www.star-k.org/sabbath-mode-updates

Nature's Sunshine Pau D'Arco
June 27, 2016

Please be advised that Nature’s Sunshine Pau D’Arco (Stock # 504-2 with a Hebrew label) bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. It is a gelatin capsule product and is not kosher. The product was distributed in Israel. Corrective action is being taken.

Aviso importante : La marca Nutrilite - Iron Folic Plus Tablets (tabletas de hierro y ácido fólico), con número de producto (que aparece debajo del código de barra) A-5924-VZ, distribuido por Amway/Access Business Group de Buena Park, CA USA en Venezuela lleva un sello NO autorizado de la star-K (estrella K). El producto contiene concha de ostra . Se están tomando medidas correctivas al respecto .

May...............................................................................................................................................

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Joy Cone Chocolatey Dipped Ice Cream Cones
May 02, 2016

Please be advised that Chocolatey Dipped Ice Cream cones, manufactured by Joy Cone, Hermitage, PA, bear an unauthorized STAR-K Pareve symbol. The cones are Dairy, non-Cholov Yisroel. Star-K has taken corrective action.

April...............................................................................................................................................

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Samsung Oven Alert
April 13, 2016

We have been advised that some STAR-K certified Samsung ranges may have a Sabbath Mode that does not work properly. If you own one of these ranges, see here for instructions:
https://www.star-k.org/articles/articles/kosher-appliances/appliance-memos/3679/information-on-samsung-ranges/
Please note that you still need to put your oven into Sabbath Mode before Shabbos or YomTov, even if you have installed a "ShabbosSwitch".

LG Oven Alert
April 07, 2016

LG OVEN ALERT We have been advised that for all LG STAR-K certified ovens, closing the door turns the oven on immediately. Please consider these ranges, both gas and electric, de-certified until further notice. In order to avoid this issue, install a “ShabboSwitch” available at your local bookstore or online. Any method of keeping the plunger switch on the frame of the oven depressed will work. If using tape, make sure it can withstand the heat of the oven. (Duct tape may not work.) If you own one of these ovens, and wish to receive updates, send an email to [email protected].

Bosch Alert #2
April 04, 2016

Please note the following about the Bosch HBLP651LUC, HBLP651RUC, and HBLP651UC built-in double ovens. There is a problem with the Sabbath Mode in the lower oven only. The upper oven works correctly in Sabbath Mode.
Please contact [email protected] or call Bosch customer service at 800-944-2904 if you own one of these models. Please provide your name, phone number, and email address, so that the company can coordinate service. Bosch will schedule a service appointment to repair the affected models free of charge. The manufacturer is working on a fix. Updates will be posted on our website.

Barzini's Supermarket
April 01, 2016

Please be advised that Barzini's supermarket, located at 2451 Broadway, New York, NY, has been sellling non-kosher products labeled Star-K kosher with Barzini's brand name. Star-K has not certified this store, and the labels are unauthorized. Star-K has taken corrective action.

March...............................................................................................................................................

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Bosch Cooking Products UPDATE
March 16, 2016

Please note the following about the Bosch HGI8054UC and HGIP054UC models of slide-in gas ranges: The oven’s heating source shuts off immediately when the door is opened and re-ignites when it is closed, even when the oven is in Sabbath Mode.
Consumers are advised not to open or close the oven door on Shabbos or YomTov while the oven is on.
If you own one of these models, please contact [email protected] or call Bosch customer service at 800-944-2904. Please provide your name, phone number, and email address, so that the company can coordinate service. Bosch will schedule a service appointment to repair the affected models free of charge. The manufacturer is working on a fix to be provided, hopefully, before Passover. Updates will be posted on our website.

February...............................................................................................................................................

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Edible Arrangements
February 01, 2016

Edible Arrangements, Olney, MD, Store #695, No Longer Certified Please be advised that effective immediately, Edible Arrangements, Store #695, of Olney, MD, has decided to discontinue Kosher certification at this location.

January...............................................................................................................................................

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Baltimore: Dunkin Donuts
January 04, 2016

Dunkin Donuts stores, located at 1508 & 7000 Reisterstown Rd, Baltimore, are under the certification of Rabbi Sholom Salfer as cholov stam. For those who keep Cholov Yisroel, yet eat powdered milk, it is important to note that many of the doughnuts and other food items contain real milk. The milk (i.e., whole, 2% and skim) used in the coffee served at these two eateries is Cholov Yisroel (excluding cream or half and half.) Please see the full list posted at each of the two stores or by clicking here

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