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Rav Vaye Responds Regarding New Infestation In Rice

On erev Shabbos, YWN-ISRAEL reported a kashrus alert released by Hasalat regarding a new insect infestation in rice in Eretz Yisrael. The alert was released by HaGaon HaRav Yoel Schwartz, who stated a new method of checking rice must be used to ensure the food is insect free. Rabbi Moshe Vaye Shlita responded, known and regarded by most as the world’s leading expect regarding insect infestation in foods, and he feels there is no new insect infestation in rice and no need for alarm. In ...

Israel: Kashrus Alert Regarding Rice

HaRav HaGaon Yoel Schwartz, a senior authority ensuring the high level kashrus of Hasalat greens and a well-regarded expert on insect infestation in foods has issued a warning regarding rice. Rav Schwartz reports there is a new insect infestation contaminating rice, telling Arutz-7 that packages of rice being sold in stores around the country are indeed infected with this insect. The rabbi compared it to the relatively recent find of the anisakis worm in fish, explaining we must remain vigilant ...

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Bake, grill, sauté or cook your chicken however you like it best, you can also use leftover chicken for this spicy sandwich. Times Prep time: 15 Cook time: 20 Ready time: 35 min Servings 6 Ingredients 3/4 cup buffalo sauce 6 sandwich rolls ½ cup mayonnaise 1 head butter lettuce, torn into individual leaves 1 large red onion, sliced ¼-inch thick 2 large tomatoes on the vine, sliced ¼-inch thick 6 cooked chicken breasts, sliced Directions To assemble sandwiches, ...

Kashrus Scandal In Flatbush: 'Pic N Pay' Repackaged Chicken & Placed Unauthorized OU On Label [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]

FlatbushScoop.com is reporting that the 'Pic N Pay' store located on Avenue M between East 19th Street and Ocean Avenue may be involved in some sort of Kashrus scandal. According to an alert by the OU (Orthodox Union), Pic N Pay repacked and sold chickens, placing the OU on the repackaged product. The Orthodox Union did not certify Pic N Pay and such use of the OU was unauthorized. The OU says in their statement that Pic N Pay has stopped using the OU on repackaged chicken. Further ...

Is There Eida Kashrus In Uman?

The Eida Chareidis has published a message to the tzibur ahead of Rosh Hashanah stating loud and clear there are only two facilities with its hechsher in Uman this Rosh Hashanah. The kitchen of Kehilas Chassidei Breslov Kirya Emunah Uman and kitchen located at 21-A Piushkana Street (Kollelei Orot HaNachal and Hisachdus HaAvreichim) are the only two with Eida certification for yomtov, and this providing they display teudot kashrus, original documents, not photocopies. Eida officials warn ...

STAR-K Certification Will Host Mashgicha Enrichment Program This Fall

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 various kashrus agencies, feel that it is just as important for a similar, separate opportunity to enhance the skills they have practiced in the field for ...

CRC Kashrus Alerts August 14, 2011

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 pack produced by Athens Foods, Inc., Cleveland, OH is TEMPORARILY not certified as OK dairy. ...

STAR-K Meets With Government Officials To Advocate Shabbos Compliant Water Meters

As long ago as 2008, STAR-K engineering consultant, Jonah Ottensoser, started following the articles in the news dealing with the installation of radio transmitters on water meters in various cities throughout the U.S. The device, they said, would transmit users’ exact water usage to an automated billing system, several times a day. It would do away with estimated bills, allowing users to pay for only the water they actually use, and provide an early warning notice of potentially expensive ...

Shatnez Laboratory Finds Shatnez In Baseball Cap

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 similarly marked, none had the linen reinforcement. YWN has no further information regarding possible Shatnez in baseball caps - consult you local Shatnez Laboratory, or ...

cRc's Recommended Over The Counter Medicines

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 ...

CRC Kashrus Alerts May 22, 2011

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 is dairy. Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream and Desserts, ...

cRc Guide To Starbucks Beverages

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 process challenges the kosher status of the otherwise kosher products and each product must be judged by a competent halachic authority.  When evaluating these ...

CRC Kashrus Alerts April 6, 2011

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 sharpening, hagalas kaylim, and a sofer, among others.   Kosher ...

CRC Kashrus Alerts Purim 2011

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 beers, domestic and imported, with no additives listed on the ...

Miami Yoshon Flour Shortage

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 Yoshon status of the products, before making their purchase. There will be signs posted in those particular establishments that are ...

Volover Rov Issues Kashrus Statement Regarding Sardines Infested With Anisakis Worms

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 insect infestation in the stomach (not in the flesh) of the various "gefen" fish its important to again advise the following: A. Sardines from ...

Updated Kashrus Alert Regarding Sardines Infested With Anisakis Worms

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 opinion on this matter: At an Asifas HaRabbonim last night in Boro Park we opened numerous cans of sardines from Portugal and ...