December 31, 2013
Mr. Omelette Caterers, of the Baltimore/Washington area, is advertising that they are certified by STAR-K Kosher Certification. In fact, they are not, and have never been, certified by STAR-K .
Corrective action is being taken.
Mr. Omelette Caterers, of the Baltimore/Washington area, is advertising that they are certified by STAR-K Kosher Certification. In fact, they are not, and have never been, certified by STAR-K .
Corrective action is being taken.
Effective immediately, the STAR-K will discontinue certification of the Kosher Phone distributed by Kosher Phone Wireless.
We have recently determined that although the vast majority of users are still unable to access the internet, it is possible to obtain limited access through a complicated and costly procedure. Due to this potential limited internet access, the Star-K has decided to discontinue certification of these phones. For those who already purchased the phone, it is still very effective and nearly all users will be unable to connect to the internet.
For those individuals who will be continuing to use the phone, please note the following important information regarding the usage of the phone. The phone requires use of a SIM card. It is an unlocked GSM phone that can operate using a SIM card from any GSM cell service provider worldwide. Bring the phone into a cell phone store to request SIM card service. Once you decide on a plan, have them set up the service. Please note that the monthly service plan provided by Kosher Phone Wireless was never under Star-K certification.
Chocolate Covered Peanuts
Honey Roasted Cashews
The above two products, manufactured by Barcelona Nut Processing Co., mistakenly bear the STAR-K Pareve symbol. These two products are currently not certified. (In fact, they are to be considered dairy).
Cans of Happy Harvest brand Candied Yams, 16 oz. size can, were labeled with the STAR-K in error. This product contains a dairy ingredient.
This product was produced by Moody Dunbar and sold in Aldi’s stores.
Corrective action has been taken. New labels will no longer bear the STAR-K symbol.
Cans of Happy Harvest Cut Sweet Potatoes, 15 oz. can size, correctly bear the STAR-K symbol and are pareve.
FoodArt, located at 435 Longfellow Ave., Bronx, NY 10474 (formerly at 1106 80th St., North Bergen, NJ 07047), is no longer STAR-D certified.
Price Chopper brand Tuscan White Bean Hummus bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. This product is not kosher. The product is being recalled.
Cambridge & Thames (C&T) Honey Roasted Peanuts mistakenly bears the STAR-K symbol. In fact, it should bear the STAR-D symbol and is Dairy/Non-Cholov Yisroel.
Effective immediately, August 30th, 2013, due to Kashrus violations, M. Shatila Gourmet Mediterranean Sweets (baklava and pastry items) is no longer STAR-D certified even when bearing the STAR-D symbol.
Effective immediately, Avenue K Deli, located at the Barclays Center, 620 Altantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217, is no longer Star-K certified.
Heaven Mills Bakery located at 5614 New Utrecht Ave Brooklyn, NY 11219 is no longer Star-K certified.
Wasabi Powder manufactured by ZF Sushi bears an unauthorized Star-K . Corrective action has been taken.
Valued Naturals Brand Assorted Salt Water Taffy distributed by International FoodSource LLC of Dover, NJ, is dairy and bears an unauthorized Star-K Kosher symbol.
Please be advised that International FoodSource LLC is no longer under Star-K Kosher Certification.
The Albert Uster Zurimix brand Marshmallow Mix, lot # 3128.3, bears an unauthorized Star-K and is not Kosher. It contains a non-Kosher ingredient that had been inadvertently labeled with a Kosher symbol from a different Kashrus agency. The product has been recalled.
The certification for Boston Cookies, Boston, MA, has been terminated. Any Boston Cookie products still found in the marketplace, even when bearing the Star-K, should be considered not Kosher. Corrective action has been taken.
Rainforest Organics Dark Chocolate Bars, manufactured for Rainforest Herbal Products, bears an unauthorized Star-K. Corrective action has been taken.
Due to numerous consumer inquiries, we have tested "Chasalat Alei Katif" Romaine Lettuce from Israel and have found thrips to be present similar to regular Romaine Lettuce heads purchased in the marketplace.
Therefore, it is recommended that this product be washed and checked like any Romaine Lettuce. (instructions below)
Consumers who wish to check romaine lettuces at home are advised to follow the procedures listed below
(Please see www.checkforinsects.com for more detailed instructions and pictorial and video tutorials)
Some varieties of Science Diet Dry Cat Foods have been reformulated and now contain wheat. This reformulation occurred after the Star-K Passover guide was distributed. Star-K urges consumers to check for chometz in the ingredient panel. If it contains chometz it should be put away and sold with the rest of the chometz.
Please be advised that Spring Bakery 121-15 Jamaica Ave. Richmond Hill, NY 11418 is no longer Star-K / Star-D certified. Any use of the Star-K / Star-D symbol is unauthorized.
NORTHEAST brand TROPICAL FRUIT SALAD IN NATURAL JUICE, distributed by Northeast Marketing Co., Lakeville, MA, bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. Corrective measures have been taken. Consumers who find other items produced by this manufacturer bearing a Star-K symbol should notify Star-K at 410-484-4110.
Please be advised that there is currently packaged, fresh organic spinach and spring mix being sold at Aldi stores with the brand name Simply Nature bearing Star-K. This product is NOT certified by Star-K and must be checked prior to use.
Corrective action is being taken.
Some models of free standing electric ranges with warming drawers or double ovens may only have a single sheet of metal separating the upper oven from the lower oven as opposed to an insulated double metal layer. This can create a kashrus problem when using one oven for meat & the other for dairy. Consumers are urged to research these ovens very carefully before purchasing.
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