7 Av 5771
August 7, 2011
The following kashrut alerts were released by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel Kashrut Enforcement Unit, bulletin number 022, dated today.
Meat Alert
Meats and poultry processed under the Ohf Ohr label are advertised as being under the hashgacha of the Ohr Yehuda Rabbinate. This is not the case. Legal action is being taken against the company located in the Old Ohr Yehuda Industrial Zone.
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Telfrost Veal Alert
Due to a technical glitch, shoulder of veal solder in vacuum packaging under the Telfrost label (barcode 7290011740733 – manufacture code 5303) are labeled as glatt (chalak) Beit Yosef when in actuality, the meat is kosher, but not glatt. Corrective action is being taken.
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Party Plannering Alert
The Chof HaCarmel Rabbinate reports the ‘Ayen Mem Etgarim B’Teva’ Company is advertising kosher events, arranged by a Mr. Roy Zukerman despite the fact it does not have a hechsher from the local rabbinate.
In addition, the “Chava Etgarim B’Teva” hall/facility operated by the same company in Binyamina does not have hashgacha from the local rabbinate, and as such, is not authorized for use for weddings registered by the Chief Rabbinate.
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Ices Alert
From information gathered by the Ashdod and Haifa Rabbinates along with the Badatz Eida Chareidit, it has been learned that ices sold under the ‘Decorative’ label (by My Food A. Ziper Company) are not under the hashgacha of the agencies mentioned.
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OK Alert – Heirloom Farms
The alert pertains to pasteurized pomegranate and cranberry juice sold under the Heirloom Farm name, manufactured in Turkey and imported by Opal International; (manufacture date 25.11.10 – date of expiration 25.05.12) does not have a hechsher from the OK despite the OK kosher/parve appearing on the label. The beverage also lacks approval from the import division of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.
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Yachin Broad (Ful) Bean Alert
Yachin brand canned ful beans (barcode 7290000208404) are infested with insects. The Jezreel Valley Rabbinate conducted an inspection and revealed the alarming situation, prompting the alert.
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Haifa Rabbinate Alert –Har Yallelet Taninim
The hall located in the Little Switzerland area of Har Carmel does not have a hashgacha, and even operates on Shabbos. The facility is not kosher and not authorized for conducting weddings registered by the Chief Rabbinate.
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Olive Oil & Techina Alert
The Zaitoona Company, located in the Nachal I’ron (Wada Ara) area is selling olive oil and Techina marked “kosher under the Chief Rabbinate of Israel National Kashrus” on the label. In actuality, the company does not have kashrus and the claim is simply bogus.
The rabbinate does give a hechsher to the Zaitana Company and to avoid confusion, a hologram will be affixed to the legitimate product in coming days to avoid confusion.
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Regarding the Rental of Equipment & Dishes
The Chief Rabbinate reminds agencies giving a hechsher on catered events that two sets of flatware must be provided to accommodate meat and fish dishes since realities of such events do not permit washing flatware between courses.
Mashgichim are requested to enforce this regulation to accommodate menus offering a fish appetizer followed by a meat meal. This applies to restaurants and catering facilities alike.
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Badatz N’vei Tzion
Cow brains imported by the ‘Eshpar Basar’ Company with labels of approval from the Chief Rabbinate’s import division have conflicting information, stating “koshered” and “not-koshered” as per the previous Chief Rabbinate alert. Those who used the product do not have to kasher their vessels.
Most of the cow brains imported with Chief Rabbinate approval are not koshered, hence the need for the explanation in this case. This product was koshered as per the badatz agency.