Kashrus Alerts


Walmart ‘Freshness Guaranteed’ Coconut Creme Pie missing Dairy designation

This is a corrected version of an alert which was previously issued. Product: ‘Freshness Guaranteed’ Coconut Creme Pie Issue: Some ‘Freshness Guaranteed’ (a Wal-Mart brand) Coconut Creme Pie sold at Wal-Mart stores have been labeled with the Scroll K symbol, erroneously omitting the DAIRY designation. These products are certified Scroll K – DAIRY.  Corrective action has been taken.

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Walmart Coconut Creme Pie missing Dairy designation

Product: Walmart Coconut Creme Pie Issue: Some “Walmart Coconut Creme Pie” sold at Wal-Mart stores have been labeled with the Scroll K symbol, erroneously omitting the DAIRY designation. These products are certified Scroll K – DAIRY.  Corrective action has been taken.

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Sugar Snaps and Snow Peas, Whole Wheat re: Challah

Sugar Snap Peas and Snow Peas now require washing. Other Peas do not require checking or cleaning. Produce sold in retail bags marked ‘Washed (or Triple-Washed), Ready-to-Eat’: No checking or further washing is required. Bulk (loose)/ Raw / Unwashed: Follow these steps: Prepare a basin of detergent solution, using at least 2 tablespoons of detergent..

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Sabbath Mode of GE Model JB258 (and possibly other models) electric oven

The following public service announcement regarding GE Electric ovens was issued by STAR-K: While GE appliances are not certified by STAR-K, we are providing this guidance as a service to consumers who may own this model. In the course of recent STAR-K appliance lab testing, it has come to our attention that the GE Model JB258 electric oven has..

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Sunny Fruit Organic Figs

The following was issued by Star-K: Packages of Sunny Fruit Organic Figs, commonly sold at Costco, bearing a STAR-K symbol, have been found to have a high rate of infestation. Corrective action is being taken. STAR-K recommends checking all figs, even those bearing a reliable certification. TO PROPERLY CHECK FIGS: open each fig and carefully..

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