Kashrus Alerts


Purim Kashrus Tips

As we celebrate the joy of Purim, please be mindful of the following Kashrus concerns: As always, we recommend that you check all packaged items for proper certification. When relevant, homemade food items should be identified as dairy, meat, or dairy or meat utensils as well as any other relevant kosher details. A food utensil,..

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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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