The following alert is an update to the previous article regarding sardines, which Kashrus agencies claim are infested with Anisakis Worms. The Vaad Hakashrus of Flatbush has been researching Anisakis infestation in the stomachs of sardines. We have been testing sardines from several countries. The following position is the result of our findings and reflects our [...]

YWN was sent the following Kashrus alert, with a request to publish it. We have reached out the Kashrus organization making this claim, and they confirmed that they have in fact disseminated this alert. They told YWN that they have tested over 100 cans of sardines before coming to their conclusion, that it is impossible to [...]

It has become evident that when the OU Kashrus Department visits Orthodox communities through its Harry H. Beren ASK OU Outreach program, the reaction in those neighborhoods is amazing. Following the shiurim and the panel discussions, audiences in the hundreds surround the rabbanim, mob them, shake their hands, and ask more questions before the noted [...]

Kashrus Updates January 28, 2011 By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org   www.twitter.com/crckosher  Please note that the Kosher Reflections Café at the Illinois Holocaust Museum at 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL has been closed. Due to kashrus violations, Survivor Industries, Oxnard, CA is no longer under KOF-K Kosher Certification. The following Ricola items [...]

Moscow, Russia – The Moscow Brewing Company Moskovskaya Pivovarennaya Kompaniya, a manufacturer of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, has been certified kosher by Chief Rabbi of Russia Berel Lazar. At the request of the company’s management, experts from the Kashrut Department of the Chief Rabbinate of Russia studied the production technology and ingredients used in [...]

This week, a group of kollel members from the Satmar community of Kiryas Joel visited OU headquarters. Their purpose was “to learn kashrut in depth,” declared one of their hosts, Rabbi Abraham Juravel. “They were here learning how to apply the book learning of Yoreh Deah to real life situations at factories that are OU [...]

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org/ www.twitter.com/crckosher 7-Eleven is introducing a new sugar free Slurpee flavor called Peach Dragonfruit. Please be aware that this flavor is dairy – cholov stam. There is also a new flavor called Mountain Ded White Out which is actually Sour Lime. All Mountain Dew flavors are kosher [...]

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org/ www.twitter.com/crckosher Effective immediately, River Ranch Fresh Foods, LLC is no longer under Star-K Certification. The company has been purchased by Taylor Farms, CA. This should not be confused with Taylor Farms, MD, which is under Star-K Certification. The following brands are affected by this change: Fresh1/Fresh ‘n [...]

The AKO Executive Committee has reason to believe that there are large liquor companies in the United States which may be owned in whole or part by Jews. They are concerned that such companies may not have arranged for the sale of their chametz (mechiras chametz) during Pesach. These companies primarily manufacture bourbon, cordials, and [...]

September 8, 2010  By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council http://www.crcweb.org/ www.twitter.com/crckosher Please be advised that Cedar Breadcrumbs product of Phoenicia Products Inc bears an unauthorized MK. This product is not kosher and should not be used. This product has been recalled. EXOTIC GLO DELICIOUS MANGO 100% PURE JUICE BLEND, 1 Litre with best before date code [...]