Recently, STAR-K Certification held its Eighth annual Kashrus Training Seminar for men. The successful program is limited to 25 men–Kollel members studying Yoreh Deah, as well as those in pursuit of a professional career in kosher supervision and those presently in the field who wish to fine tune their skills. Women mashgichos, who work for [...]

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council Kashrus Updates Some boxes of Manischewitz Cheese Blintzes mistakenly display the word “pareve”. This product is certified by the OU and is dairy. OK Kosher Certification would like to announce in cooperation with Athens Foods, a temporary change in certification. Athens 1 oz SPANAKIPITA 48 count club store [...]

Someone brought to the Monsey Shatnez Laboratory six baseball caps. Among them was a Chicago Bears cap made in the Dominican Republic of 100% wool. Inside the rim, a black linen canvas/tape was used as reinforcement. The cap has a tag certifying it as officially licensed by the NFL. Although some of the other hats were [...]

Kashrus Updates           By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org   www.twitter.com/crckosher cRc’s  Recommended Over The Counter Medicines The following are general guidelines for the consumption of over the counter medications.  [For more details and sources, see our article at http://bit.ly/KosherOTC, starting on the second page].  Pill medications that one swallows are permitted even if they [...]

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org/ www.twitter.com/crckosher  Baytana Bakery bearing the expiry date of August 31, 2011or earlier should not be purchased by kosher observant consumers even when bearing COR 548. Please be advised that Baby Gourmet Old Fashion Apple Crisp – Stage 3 was inadvertently labeled COR without a “dairy” designation. This product [...]

Over the years, Starbucks shops have evolved from simple coffee shops to stores that serve many kosher and non-kosher items, with the most serious non-kosher items being hot meat sandwiches. The standard daily clean-up at Starbucks includes a hot wash of all utensils and some parts of that washing are done without soap. This washing [...]

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org/ www.twitter.com/crckosher  Pesach Alerts   cRc Pesach Fair: On Sunday, April 10th, from 2 PM to 8 PM, the cRc will be presenting a Pesach Fair at Hebrew Theological College (Skokie Yeshiva) with several booths to help the community prepare for Pesach, including a Romaine lettuce checking demonstration, knife [...]

March 11, 2011  By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org/ www.twitter.com/crckosher  In advance of the upcoming Yomim Tovim the cRc would like to present the cRc Liquor List as a service to the community. This liquor information should not be used after December 31, 2011, at which time it will be reviewed and re-issued.  Beer All unflavored [...]

Many of the Kosher Miami certified  establishments have been providing Yoshon flour in their products. However, recently there has been a shortage of Yoshon flour in Miami. This will affect the ability of the establishments to continue to provide Yoshon products until Pesach. We are therefore alerting the public to inquire at  the establishment regarding  the [...]

The Volover Rov has released the following Kashrus alert in regards to the recent controversy with worms found in sardines. This story was first brought to light in an article published by YWN on February 9th. The following is the English portion of the latest statement from the Volover Rov: URGENT NOTICE Due to the many inquires regarding [...]