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114 COMMUNITY MAGAZINE Supervision Changes & Withdrawals Kitchen Aid Built-in Double Ovens , have been found to have a problem with the Sabbath Mode: when the temperature is adjusted, the time dis- play changes. The following models are affect- ed and no longer certified by Star-K: KEBK206, KEBK276, KEBS207, KEBS277, KEBS278. For more information, visit star-k.com/alerts/alerts- march2008.htm. Star-K, March 20, 2008 Baffles Snack Clusters , Cereal Foods USA is no longer certified by the Star-K. Star-K, March 20, 2008 Trader Joe’s Oriental Rice Crackers , bearing the OK symbol, contain seaweed and should not be used because the OK has found that the seaweed used in these products may have infestation prob- lems. The product is being removed from all Trader Joe’s stores, and labeling is being corrected. The OK is still investigating the matter. OK, March 14, 2008 Beech-Nut Assorted Baby Foods , Canajoharie, NY, several previously certified varieties or stages of Beech-Nut products are no longer certified kosher. The labels of these non-certified products do not bear a kosher symbol. As always, the public is encouraged to check for the symbol on every prod- uct which is purchased. OU, March 11, 2008 Fu Xing Restaurant , North Miami Beach, FL has been under surveillance for suspicious activity. KM is now actively investigating the situation. As a pre- cautionary measure the hashgacha for this location is suspended. Kosher Miami, March 3, 2008 Sea Dolphin Restaurant , Flushing, NY is no longer under VHQ supervision. VHQ,March3,2008 Broccoli , Cauliflower, Asparagus and Spinach, is no longer certified by KSA due to unforeseen insect infestation – even when the product bears the KSA symbol. All of the above products should be checked for insects prior to use. KSA, March 3, 2008 Jerusalem Cafe & Grill , Palm Harbor, FL is no longer under the supervision of Rabbi ShalomAdler. Supervised kosher catering by Jerusalem Cafe is still available by request. Young Israel Chabad of Pinellas County, Florida, February 28, 2008 Mislabeled StarbucksCoffeeLiqueur , is certifiedOUKosher and Parve even though theOUsymbol is not yet on the bottles. Note that Starbucks Cream Liqueur remains OU-D, Kosher and Dairy. OU, March 20, 2008 Mochi Rice Cracker Mix & Combination Rice Cracker , Amira, bears an unauthor- ized MK. These products are not kosher and should not be used. These products are being recalled. If you purchased these products, please call 514-739-6363. MK, March 5, 2008 Krinos Feta Cheese , bears an unauthorized Kof-K emblem. The product is not certified as kosher. The company apologizes for the error and is recall- ing the item. Kof-K, March 3, 2008 Solomon’s Ground Buffalo , Blackwing Bison Meats, Inc. Antioch, IL, was substituted for kosher meat by an outside distributor and sold in Solomon’s packaging in limited amounts. The non-kosher product (UPC #0-53390-061038-8) is identifiable when the inner plastic wrap does not contain a plastic OU seal. The meat is on a black Styrofoam tray. The Orthodox Union certifies and wholly stands by Solomon’s Ground Buffalo meat and all of Solomon’s Finest Glatt Kosher Meats (fresh and frozen) as Glatt kosher. Consumers spotting the mislabeled product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or at kashalerts@ou.org. OU, February 27, 2008 Wyke Farms Village Oak Vintage Cheddar , bears a Hebrew label applied by the Israeli importer which includes an unauthorized OU representa- tion. The product is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union in the United States at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org. OU, February 25, 2008 Mislabeled Dairy/Parve Bickel’s SourCreamandOnionPotatoChips , 3 oz.withUPC#0-71487-00320-4containsdairyingre- dients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised. OU, March 17, 2008 Stone Ridge Creamery Sherbet (Assorted Flavors): Supervalu Inc. - Eden Prairie , MN: This product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designa- tion has been inadvertently omitted. Future pack- aging has been revised. OU, March 12, 2008 Healthy Dairy Yogurt Smoothies (vari- ous flavors) , are missing the “D” next to the OK symbol. The product is certified kosher, dairy, halav stam. The word “dairy” will appear on the brand and also on the date code. Future labels are being corrected. OK, March 5, 2008 Kraft Nabisco Cream of Wheat , (4 Pack) is Pareve. The company is relabeling the product. OK, March 3, 2008 Other Alerts Kitchen Aid 48” Built-in Refrigerators , have been found to have a problemwith the SabbathMode: the interior lights go on when both the refrigerator and freezer doors are open at the same time. Models known to have this problem include KSSS48FTX and KSSS48FMX, but there may be others. Test your refrigerator before Shabbat or Yom Tov. For more information, visit star-k.com/alerts/alerts- march2008.htm. Star-K, March 20, 2008 GE Star K Certified Group 2 and Group 3 Ovens , will not have the Sabbath Mode fix available before Passover. Therefore, for Group 3 Built-in ovens: ZET1SM, ZET1PM, ZET2SM, or ZET2PM (made from April 2007 to date) in order to be able to open the oven door on Shabbat or YomTov, you will need to tape down the plunger switch with metallic tape. For both Group 2 and Group 3 ovens, you can raise the temperature on Yom Tov, but after doing so you must wait 30 minutes before opening the door. Opening the oven door within that 30 minute time span will deactivate a fan. This is not a problem when lowering the temperature. Remember, even in the Sabbath mode, one is never permitted to adjust the temperature on the Sabbath. Visit star-k.org/cons-appl-ge-ovenprods. htm for model numbers of Group 2 ovens. For more information, visit star-k.com/alerts/alerts- march2008.htm. Star-K, March 20, 2008 Bakeries; Pizza Shops and Restaurants , may not be able to obtain yashan flour until Passover. Due to a sudden and unexpected rise in the cost of spring wheat, bakery distributors have sold their existing spring wheat, depleting their yashan inventories. Some distributors have stopped and others may stop delivering yashan spring wheat flour. The Star-K is informing the public that some Star-K establishments will not have yashan flour available and will be forced to discontinue yashan until Passover. The Star-K will be posting signs in each establishment as soon as their yashan sup- plies have been depleted, stating that “ Yashan is no longer available.” Consumers are urged to be on the lookout for these notices as they appear. Star-K Keeping You Kurrent , March, 2008 Kindzmarauli Wine , JSC Corporation (American Importer: Dorosev & Sons), has been reported to the OK Kosher Certification as having a possible “prob- lem”.TheOKisonlyresponsiblefortheKashrutofthis wine if it bears the hologram. OK, March 14, 2008 Wise Dipsy Doodles , Wise Foods Inc., Berwick, PA, due to equipment failure, 1.25 oz Vending Machine Bags, UPC #0-41262-27064-0, Code: June1608GAB, distributed in NY, NJ, and CT, may contain non-kosher popcorn. OU, March 10, 2008 Health Alerts Westbrae Natural Organic Garbanzo Beans , Hain-Celestial in 25 ounce cans were found to contain bean weevils. The product is being withdrawn from themarketplaceandcanbereturnedtothepointofpur- chase for a refund. Kof-K, March 13, 2008 Cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano Honduras , has been associated with a Salmonella Litchfield outbreak affecting 59 people in the United States and Canada including cases in NY and NJ. Consumers should check with the place of purchase if the fruit came from this specific grower and packer. If so, consumers should throw away the cantaloupes. The FDA recommends consumers take the following steps to reduce the risk of contracting Salmonella or other foodborne illnesses from cantaloupes. Purchase cantaloupes that are not bruised or damaged. If buying fresh-cut cantaloupe, be sure it is refrigerated or surrounded by ice. After purchase, refrigerate cantaloupes promptly. Wash hands with hot, soapy water before and after handling fresh cantaloupes. Scrub whole cantaloupes by using a clean pro- duce brush and cool tap water – not soap or detergents – immediately before eating. Use clean cutting surfaces and uten- sils when cutting cantaloupes. Wash cutting boards, countertops, dishes, and utensils with hot water and soap between the preparation of raw meat, poultry, or sea- food and the preparation of cantaloupe. If there happens to be a bruised or damaged area on a cantaloupe, cut away those parts before eating it. Leftover cut cantaloupe should be discarded if left at room temperature for more than two hours. Use a cooler with ice or use ice gel packs when transporting or storing canta- loupes outdoors. FDA, March 22, 2008 Mishpacha High Gluten Flour , has been found to contain insects. The 5 lb. bags Lot #D7A17A (other lot numbers may be affected as well) should be sifted before use. If flour was already used, the rest of the bag should be checked. If insects are found, the food should not be eaten. If the flour has been used up, the food that was pre- pared can be assumed to be bug-free. All-Purpose Mishpacha flour should preferably be checked as well. Star-K Keeping You Kurrent, March, 2008 COURTESY OF KASHRUT.COM Kashrut &Health Alerts