Kashrus Alerts
Infestation of Goji Berries
From the cRc (Chicago): The cRc, along with other kashrus agencies, have been finding a high number of insects in dried goji berries. Until further notice, dried goji berries are not recommended, even when bearing kosher certification.
Some King Soopers Bread without Scroll-K Certification
All the previously named P$$$t brand items were recently re-branded Good to Dough. The Good to Dough White Bread, Wheat Bread, Hot Dog Buns, Hamburger Buns are usually made with The Scroll K supervision & labeled as such. Currently, due to some production difficulties, the White Bread, Wheat Bread, Hot Dog Buns, Hamburger Buns will..
KitchenAid Refrigerators
In certain models of KitchenAid refrigerators with a STAR-K certified Sabbath Mode, after a power failure, the refrigerator recovers, but is not in Sabbath Mode. Even if the display reads “SAB,” a light turns on when the door is opened. The models that are affected are KRFF507ESS, KRFF507EBL, KRFF507EWH, and KRFF707ESS. If you have one..
Insect infestation found in iceberg lettuce
Please be advised that there has been an increase in reports of infestation in fresh iceberg lettuce. For pre-washed bagged iceberg lettuce, we now recommend checking 20% of the bag. If no insects were found, you can use the rest of that bag without further checking. If insects were found, check the entire bag. Alternatively,..