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FROM PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU Eggs are an American dietary staple because they’re a great source of inexpensive, adaptable, protein; these days some brands are also being touted as a good source of another nutrient: omega-3s. Omega-3 fatty acids are a hot topic because of their proven beneficial effects on heart and overall health. The Continue Reading »
Brunswick Sardines in Olive Oil – A consumer reported fi nding krill, a small crustacean similar in appearance to a small shrimp, in some cans of Brunswick Sardines in Olive Oil. The product code of the cans in question is 0215CB Best By Aug 2015. Sardines are a small herring and are a natural seafood Continue Reading »
Last night we tried JACK’S GOURMET DELICIOUS AND KOSHER BOEREWORS SAUSAGES. In a word- fantabulous! We were curious about Boerewors sausage so we looked them up on Wiki: Boerewors is based on an older traditional Dutch sausage called the verse worst, though it differs somewhat in its ingredients. Boerewors is made from coarsely minced beef Continue Reading »
TUMS OFTEN IS FOUND NOW WITHOUT THE DIAMOND K HECHSCHER. THE FOLLOWING LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER EXPLAINS WHY: Most Tums® variants are kosher. Tums® receives a Kosher Certificate from Diamond K Supervision. The last certificate was dated October 1, 2009 and was effective through September 30, 2010. When we made a change to the Tums Continue Reading »
Kashrus Magazine has a web site that lists non Orthodox hashgachot. We get it- we really do. Yet, on another level, we are bothered by the notion. Labels are very convenient and serve useful purposes. But labels can also be used to obfuscate. It seems to us that the purpose of listing non Orthodox supervision Continue Reading »
You might find this useful and helpful: KOSHER KEEPERS * Buy Online o 36 Container Assortment o 9 Container Assortment o 36 Container Gift Pack o 6 Container Assortment Bulk Packs Available at Costco 1227 Union Street P.O. Box 548 West Springfield, MA 01090 413.426.6711 debra@kosherkeepers.com kosher keepers are available in 8, 16, 32 and Continue Reading »
This item may have been out there for a while, but we only just discovered it! We just had to buy it! So we did. What a great treat! The box comes with three flavors: Kiwi Strawberry, Orangeade and Pink Lemonade. Below are the ingredients. Some of them really register high on the weirdosity scale, Continue Reading »
Here is what the company says about itself: The Story of America’s Favorite Kosher Beef Jerky That’s right, you’ve asked for it and it’s finally here. Not only is Holy Cow! Kosher beef jerky made from the best all natural ingredients, but it is also glatt kosher and USDA certified. One taste and you’ll say, Continue Reading »
FSIS unveils humane handling enforcement measures By Lisa M. Keefe • Meatingplace.com The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced several measures to better enforce humane handling laws for cattle slaughtered at FSIS-inspected facilities. Among the new measures the agency announced are: • Inspection personnel are instructed to condemn and promptly euthanize all non-ambulatory Continue Reading »
PHIL LEMPERT, SUPERMARKET GURU,HAS LISTED HIS WORST PRODUCT LIST. WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT FIND IT INTERESTING TO SEE WHAT GOES ON OUT THERE IN THE WIDE WORLD OF TREFE! December 23, 2010 With more than 17,000 new food products introduced to consumers annually, Phil announced his top 10 new product Hits and Misses of 2010. Continue Reading »
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