Kashrus Alerts
Pesach Updates (Buyers Beware, Shemitah Wine and Almond Flour)
Buyers Beware: It is prudent to check each item for Pesach certification even when purchased from Pesach sections. Many items look similar as year-round or may not belong in that section. A wine which usually carries an acceptable certification is currently being sold in local King Soopers with the following notice: As many kosher wines..
KitchenAid French Door Refrigerator Sabbath Mode Issue
The following alert was issued by Star-K: It has come to our attention that some KitchenAid KRFF577KPS 26.8 Cu. Ft. Standard-Depth French Door Refrigerator with Exterior Ice & Water Dispenser units have a malfunctioning Sabbath Mode. This issue has been identified in recently purchased units. To determine if you own an affected unit, enter Sabbath..
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,..
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.
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.
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..