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CRAYOLA HANUKKAH COOKIE KIT

Kosher Alert

CRAYOLA HANUKKAH COOKIE KIT

Posted on December 4, 2007

Crayola Hanukkah Cookie Kit distributed by Brand Castle, certified by the Star-K, lists dairy items in the ingredient panel. The item is, in fact, Pareve. The ingredient list is incorrect. Star-K Kosher Certification Baltimore, MD 410-484-4110 410-653-9294 – fax www.star-k.org

VODKA MADE FROM GRAPES: UH-OH!

Posted on October 24, 2007

The following is from a press release we got: Foster’s Wine Estates Announces Introduction of Boomerang Vodka Monday October 22, 11:00 am ET First Grape-Based Vodka Imported from Australia NAPA, Calif., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ — Foster’s Wine Estates announced its newest product for U.S. shelves — Boomerang Vodka, the first 100 percent grape-based vodka imported Continue Reading »

ENERGY DRINKS: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE TREFE

Posted on October 3, 2007

With thanks to Rabbi Eidlitz on the West Coast: The following energy drinks are Kosher: · Cobra Energy Drink (with OU only) · Full Throttle – all beverages · Tab Energy Drink · Vault (from Coke) – Regular and Vault Zero · Impulse Energy drink (with O/U) · Snapple Energy drink (O/K) · Red Bull Continue Reading »

KOSHER WRIGLEYS FROM EUROPE

Posted on September 3, 2007

The following update regarding Wrigleys comes from the London Federation of Synagogues Kashrus Board. Only the items listed below are approved, when manufactured in their Biesheim, Plymouth or Poznan (Poland) Factories, please check labels carefully. (These are sold in the U.S. in kosher stores only. The U.S. production is not kosher at this time). All Continue Reading »

THE OU ON STRAWBERRIES

Posted on June 19, 2007

This alert came from the OU. We offer it as is with no commentary from us. Fresh strawberries have long been recognized as being prone to insect infestation, including aphids, small mites and thrips, and should not be consumed unless prepared in a proper manner. These insects are found primarily under the green leafy crown Continue Reading »

HOLY MOLY! WARNING, AH-OO-GAH!

Posted on February 12, 2007

We found a really neat product today in the supermarket.It sure looked good.It was a packet of Broccoli with Cheese Rice Mix with Seasonings.The packet stressed the fact that it is made “WITH REAL CHEESE.” Certification was by the Star-K. Maybe…………….. A quick read of the ingredients revealed that the product, which indeed does contain Continue Reading »

HEY, IT GAVE US THE GIGGLES

Posted on December 22, 2006

Some times we read something and just get the giggles going. We admit to having a really weird sense of humor. Often what we find funny, no one else does. But, here is one that we hope will make you at least smile, if not laugh, chortle, guffaw out loud………….. Savory Snacks Chicken Bites baked Continue Reading »

WARNING, BE ON THE ALERT….

Posted on November 13, 2006

The following info comes from Rabbi Eidlitz out on the left coast: Alerts Effective immediately: Star-K has terminated certification of Tukas Gida Sanayi Ve Ticaret of Izmir Turkey due to Kashrus violations. This company produces pickled vegetables and vinegar. This product is found at the 99 cents store. Tic Tac should not be considered kosher Continue Reading »

Kosher-NY.com Launches!

Posted on November 8, 2006

Kosher-NY.com was launched on November 1, 2006, by true food lovers with the aim of creating a comprehensive resource for finding out everything one would want to know about Manhattan’s Kosher restaurants. But there’s a twist: not only is Kosher-NY available online, it is available on the go by cell phone. Please visit www.kosher-ny.com and Continue Reading »

TIMELY WARNINGS!

Posted on September 29, 2006

Sound the Klaxon horn loud and clear. Warning, Will Robinson, warning! Here are two product alerts that you need to know: Archer Farms Steak Seasoning bearing the O/U symbol, is dairy as indicated in the ingredient panel , even without the “d” on the label. The O/U will discontinue this certification. Wal Mart brand Bagels Continue Reading »