Kashrus Corner

Last week, a daughter of Rav Sholom Ber Sorotzkin who heads Kollelim Ateres Shlomo was married. Attending the chasenah were Rav Aaron Leib Shteinman...

A lawsuit filed in May alleges that Hebrew National, the famous manufacturer of hot dogs and other products throughout the United States, is not...

There was a time that Stolichnaya was Russia’s best known kosher certified product, but Russia is rapidly emerging as a new center of kosher...

The final numbers are in, and here is how the OU Kosher Consumer Relations Department responded to thousands of questions in the month leading...

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council Kashrus Updates Please be advised that TRADER JOE'S CHOCOLATE CHIPS are no longer certified Pareve. They are certified...

The Badatz Eida Chareidit has announced exactly which places are under its kashrus supervision in the Kever Rashbi area and other northern cities ahead...

A new hashgacha is making its way onto Israel’s kashrus scene, Badatz Rabbanei Kehillos HaChareidim. The kashrus is based in Kiryat Gat, headed by...

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council Kashrus Updates cRc Coffee Policy for Pesach: Coffee beans that are plain, unflavored and are not...

Coffee throughout the ages has played an important and often critical role in people’s lives and daily operation. Be it in the halls of...

Attached is an extensive and detailed list of alcoholic beverages, which can be used as a guide when purchasing alcoholic drinks for Purim and any...

There have always been differences of opinion in the Eida Chareidit as well as different factions, with some favoring the moderate approach synonymous with...

The dati leumi community has decided to launch its own hashgacha, a hechsher that intends to compete with the top-of-the-line chareidi hechsher, Badatz Eida...

In Eretz Yisrael the Chief Rabbinate is the official word on kashrus policies, impacting imports that are imported via official channels. For example, one...

STAR-K Certification’s heartfelt condolences extend to those who have lost loved ones in the recent horrific tragedy of the capsized cruise ship, Costa Concordia....

Moving past Chanukah and all the frying, it's time to buckle down for winter. Here is a great chicken dish for a cold Shabbos...

By Rabbi Sholem Fishbane Kashrus Administrator of the Chicago Rabbinical Council Kashrus Updates Please be advised that the following flavors of Snapple 11.5 cans made by Dr....

Not your typical salad. Definitely a worthwhile dish for chanukah when frying is the name of the game. Can also be served as an...

On Monday, 2 Kislev (November 28), OK Kosher Certification held its 13th annual international Mashgiach Conference in Chovevei Torah in Brooklyn, NY. Over 150...

The Ministry of Health’s Food Division conducted routine tests on oils to verify the integrity of the product, including olive oil. Tests were conducted...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Eida Chareidis has published a message to the tzibur ahead of Rosh Hashanah stating loud and clear there are only two facilities with...

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,...

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...

Someone brought to the Monsey Shatnez Laboratory six baseball caps. Among them was a Chicago Bears cap made in the Dominican Republic of 100%...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

The Volover Rov has released the following Kashrus alert in regards to the recent controversy with worms found in sardines. This story was first...

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...