Alerts

May172013
Kosher Alert: Bubbie’s Biscotti – Belgian Chocolate S’mores Brand:Bubbies Biscotti  Product:Belgian Chocolate S’mores  Issue:The product was inadvertently labeled with a COR 243D. This product is not kosher.  Resolution:Corrective action is being taken to ensure correct...
Feb272013
Kosher Advisory: Strub's Kosher for Passover Pickles Brand:Strub's Pickles Product:Half Sour Kosher New Dill Pickles in Original Brine Issue:The product is kosher for Passover but lists mustard seed in the ingredient panel which is kitniyot. This product does not...
Feb132013
Kosher Alert: Prosperity Foods/ Crown Nut Co Pure Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds – COR logo missing Dairy Designation Brand:Prosperity Foods/Crown Nut Co Product:Pure Milk Chocolate Almonds  Issue:The product was inadvertently labeled without a ‘dairy’ designation on the COR logo, however it does indicate milk in the product name. This product is...
Feb82013
Yoshon Advisory re CheeriosWe have just received a report that General Mills started incorporating new crop oat flour into the “Cheerios cereals” as early as November 2012.  We are trying to obtain actual dates.   Until we...
Jan312013
Kosher Alert: Termination of Kosher Certification for Le Mille Feuilles PatisseriePlease be advised that effective January 31, 2013 Le Mille Feuilles Patisserie (COR 1081) Located at 3507 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario, is no longer under COR certification....
Jan152013
Kosher Alert: Termination of Kosher Certification for Sepha Catering Ltd.SEPHA CATERING LTD  located at 860 Wilson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario...
Dec192012
Kosher Alert: Planters Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds – COR logo missing Dairy Designation Brand:Planters  Product:Milk Chocolate Covered Almonds  Issue:The product was inadvertently labeled without a ‘dairy’ designation on the COR logo, however it does indicate milk in the product name. This product is dairy. ...
Nov272012
Kosher Advisory: Joes Tasty Travels Praline Nuts – Misprint on Ingredient PanelBrand:Joe's Tasty Travels Products: Toasted Praline Buttery Almonds Toasted Praline Buttery Peanuts Praline Deluxe Nut Mix Issue: These products list butter and milk ingredients on the label's ingredient panel. These products...
Nov22012
Insect Infestation in BarleyOctober 31, 2012Please be advised that COR Mashgichim have found instances of infestation of small worms both off-white and black in barley. Other organizations (CRC and Star-K) have sent out alerts to...
Oct252012
Kosher Alert: Holyland Pita No Longer YoshonCompany:Holyland Pita BakeryBrand: Holyland PitaProducts: White and Whole Wheat Pita Issue:The bakery has decided to discontinue with the Yoshon program. Therefore, any pita that is manufactured after October 17, 2012...
Oct102012
Kosher Alert: Derlea Sundried Tomato Spread & Derlea Tuscan Herb Spread Sold in the United States – Missing Dairy DesignationCompany:Derlea Brand Foods Inc.Brand: Derlea FoodsProducts: Sundried Tomaro & Herb Spread, 7.2 oz jarTuscan Herb Spread, 7.2 oz jar Issue:These products were inadvertently labeled without a ‘dairy’ designation.  This only effects...
Sep62012
Kosher Advisory: Eatzees Glatt Kosher Meat & Deli ClosedCompany: Eatzees Glatt Kosher Meat & Deli Issue: Eatzees Glatt Kosher Meat & Deli, formerly located at 800 Steeles Ave West, Vaughan, Ontario inside FreshCo has now closed....
Aug202012
Kosher Advisory: No Frills Praline Almonds - Misprint on Ingredient PanelCompany:No Frills Brand: No FrillsProducts: Praline Almonds 350 gram container Issue:This product lists butter and milk ingredients on the label's ingredient panel. This product in fact does not contain any dairy...
Aug92012
Italian Home Bakery No Longer Under COR CertificationCompany: Italian Home Bakery Limited Brand:Italian Home Bakery Products: Breads, Buns Issue:This company is no longer under COR certification Notes:The COR kosher symbol has been removed from product packaging. Older...
Jul302012
OU Kosher Alert Regarding Christie Triscuit Low Sodium Roasted Garlic CrackersOU Kosher sent out the following alert which is relevant for Canadian Kosher consumers: Kashrus Alert - Christie Triscuit Low Sodium Roasted Garlic Crackers Brand: ChristieProducts: Triscuit Low Sodium...
Jun202012
Kosher Alert: David Roberts Two For The Road Scotch MintsPlease be advised that:  Company: David Roberts Food Corp.  Brand:  Two For The Road Product:  Scotch Mints, 80 g packets Issue:  Bears an unauthorized COR 564  This product is not kosher. Corrective measures have been taken.  Prod...
Jun192012
Kosher Alert: Creation Food Services - Termination of Kosher CertificationCompany:     Creation Food Services Ltd Brands:         Creation Food Services; Sally’s by Creation Products:      Frozen Unbaked products            &...
May312012
Kosher Alert: Tropical Delight - Exotics Strawberry Banana BeveragePlease be advised that: Brand:            Tropical Delight Products:       Exotics Strawberry Banana Beverage Issue:             This product...
Apr302012
Kosher Alert: Arya Home Bakery & SweetsCompany: Arya Home Bakery & Sweets Brands: Arya Bakery Products: Baked goods, breads, pastries Issue: Unauthorized COR Arya Home Bakery & Sweets Ltd. located at 2644 Danforth Ave. Toronto, Ontario has been using a “COR...
Feb222012
OU Kosher Alert Regarding Dole Products Which Contain CarmineThe Orthodox Union (OU) has sent out the following alert which is relevant to our consumers in Canada. Brand:              Dole Product:           Fruit Salad with Extra Cherries (Salade...
Feb32012
Pantry Insects in Wheat Kernels, Soft Wheat Kernels & Wheat BerriesFebruary 2, 2012 Please be advised that COR is finding infestation of pantry insects such as confused flour beetle and red flour beetle in Soft Wheat Kernels, Wheat Kernels and Wheat Berries. Infestation...
Jan92012
Holyland Pita No Longer YoshonPlease be advised that:     Company:      Holyland Pita Bakery   Brand:            Holyland Pita   Products:        White and Whole Wheat Pita  &nb...
Jan52012
Haolam and Miller's Voluntary Cheese RecallsThe World Cheese Company, producer of Haolam and Miller's kosher cheese products, issued a voluntary recall of some shredded cheese packaged in a Wisconsin plant. It is the first time in 110 years...
Dec92011
Confusion Regarding the Vaad of St. Louis's OV SymbolConsumers should be aware that there is a symbol used by some manufacturers to indicate vegetarian or vegan status that is very similar to the OV kosher symbol used by the Vaad...
Nov112011
Cancellation of Health Hazard Alert for Strubs Smoked SalmonOTTAWA, November 7, 2011 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is cancelling the alert issued on October 5, 2011. The CFIA is now advising the public that the Strubs ready-to-eat Danish...
Nov42011
Kosher Alert: Creation Food Services BourekasPlease be advised that:   Company:     Creation Food Services Ltd Brands:         Creation Food Services, Sally's Products:      Cheese Bourekas          &nb...
Oct32011
Health Hazard Alerts: Strubs Smoked Salmon and Grizzly Smoked SalmonTwo products that are kosher certified by COR have recently been the subject of separate Health Hazard Alerts by the Canadian Food and Inspection Agency. COR is now relaying this information to kosher...
Sep152011
Kosher Alert: Two For the Road Ju JubesPlease be advised that: Company:      David Roberts Food Corp   Brand:            Two For The Road   Product:         Ju Jubes, 80 g packet   Issue: &n...
Aug52011
LDF Frozen Foods Inc. – Termination of COR certificationPlease be advised that effective immediately: ­ Company:     LDF Fine Frozen Foods Inc. Brands:          LDF – COR 777 Products:        Frozen Dough products Issue:      ...
Aug52011
Kosher Alert: Smirnoff IcePlease be advised that Non -flavored Smirnoff Ice including the Smirnoff Ice and Smirnoff Ice Triple Black contain grape and are not certified Kosher. In Canada, all varieties and flavours of Smirnoff Ice...
Jun282011
Certain Frito Lay Potato Chips Change Kosher Status from “Pareve” to “Dairy Equipment (DE)”Consumers should be advised that the following brands of COR certified potato chips will have their status changed from “pareve” to “Dairy Equipment (DE)”: -          Lay’s BBQ -          Lay...
Jun152011
Kosher Alert Update: Baytana BakeryRe: Baytana Bakery Product: Baklava Brands: Baytana Baklava, King David Baklava Please be advised that all types of baklava manufactured by Baytana Bakery produced from June 1, 2011 onwards (with expiry date of September 30,...
May202011
Kosher Alert: Baytana Bakery BaklavaPlease be advised that all types of Baklava manufactured by:  Baytana Bakery under the brand names of Baytana and King Davidbearing the expiry date of August 31, 2011or earlier should...
May62011
Kosher Alert: Baby Gourmet Old Fashion Apple Crisp Stage 3Please be advised that: Baby Gourmet Old Fashion Apple Crisp – Stage 3 was inadvertently labeled without a “dairy” designation. This product is dairy. Corrective measures are being taken...
Mar212011
Kosher Alert: Starr Culinary Delights Belgian TruffleStarr Culinary Delights Belgian Truffle Chocolate Cake frozen, 1.5 kg was labeled with an unauthorized COR 560 Dairy. This product is not kosher even when bearing COR 560 Dairy....
Mar162011
New COR Caterer Announcement:Opening of a new Meat Caterer under COR certification:TM Gourmet Catering647.868.4577...
Feb252011
Consumer Alert: SardinesOver the past few weeks, the Orthodox Union (OU) has issued several alerts to consumers regarding krill (crustacean) and worm infestation of sardines. The following links provide information regarding the nature of the...
Feb252011
Nestle Skinny Cow Vanilla SandwichesPlease be advised that some packages of Nestlé The Skinny Cow Vanilla Sandwiches were inadvertently labeled with a COR ‘DE’. This product is DAIRY. Corrective measures have been taken....
Feb242011
Spinach & Cheese Croissants Made by LDF Frozen Foods Inc. Not KosherPlease be advised that Spinach & Cheese Croissants made by LDF Frozen Foods Inc was labeled with an unauthorized COR 777. This product is not kosher even when bearing COR 777. Corrective measures...
Feb172011
Quinoa Requires Kosher For Passover CertificationAs a result of  a recent investigation, we have found it possible that quinoa’s kosher for Passover status is compromised when it grows or is processed in the proximity of certain crops. Therefore, Quinoa...
Feb152011
Post Fruity Pebbles and Post Cocoa Pebbles Promotional Treat Bar Not KosherPost Fruity Pebbles and Post Cocoa Pebbles contains a promotional treats bar that is not certified kosher. Please see the attached kosher alert for more information....
Jan242011
Infestation in PastaPosted: December 24th, 2010 Please be advised that we are receiving reports of insect infestation in various pasta products, some of which were manufactured in the past 2 to 3 months. Insects can...
Jan242011
Compliments Stone Ground Wheat CrackersPosted: January 6th, 2011 Please be advised that the following product was labeled with a COR "DE"This product is Dairy.COMPLIMENTS STONE...
Dec52010
Unauthorized COR - David Roberts Food CorpPosted: October 15th, 2010 Please be advised that the following products made byDavid Roberts Food Corpwere labeled with an unauthorized COR 564.Two for the Road...
Dec12010
Children's Liquid Tylenol & Motrin- correctionPosted: November 1st, 2010 The cRc of Chicago has sent out the following Alert.October 27, 2010Children's Liquid Tylenol and Motrin produced in the USA were known to use kosher glycerin,...
Oct42010
Maplegrove Gluten Free Boxed Pasta Maplegrove Gluten Free Boxed Pasta ...
Aug242010
Compliments brand Chocolates, Candies, Nuts - UpdatePosted: November 2nd, 2010 Please be advised that Compliments brand Chocolates, Candies, and Nuts ...
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