Kashrus Alerts


Quinoa Infestation Alert

There has been an alarming number of cases where quinoa was found to be infested. The infestation seems due to improper storage at some stage in packing or storing.  We therefore recommend the following: Quinoa that is at least a year before its expiration (or ‘best by’) date does not require checking. If it is..

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Infestation of Organic Broccoli Slaw

After months of research, the cRc continues to find a high amount of insect infestation in organic broccoli slaw. We therefore are no longer recommending using organic broccoli slaw without a reliable hashgacha but continue to recommend non-organic broccoli slaw (which we are continuing to monitor as well).

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King Soopers Bread & Buns

Due to many questions regarding this ongoing issue, we are re-issuing this alert for the benefit of the public.  Due to a change in packaging, King Soopers breads and buns (including these brands: Good to Dough®, King Soopers®, Kroger®, Private Selection®, Simple Truth® ) are certified kosher only when the Scroll K symbol is printed..

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Status of Oreo Sandwich Cookies

FROM THE OU: WHAT IS THE STATUS OF OREO® SANDWICH COOKIES? DO THEY CONTAIN ACTUAL DAIRY INGREDIENTS? At the present time the following Oreo® Sandwich Cookies do not contain dairy ingredients, although they are manufactured on dairy equipment: ·        Original Oreo® Sandwich Cookies ·        Oreo® Double Stuf Sandwich Cookies ·        Oreo® Original Mega Stuf Sandwich..

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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.

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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..

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