December 30, 2007 |
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Kashruth notice from OU
Kashruth Alert: GFS Non Dairy Creamer
Products: Non Dairy Creamer
Company: Gordon Food Service- Grand Rapids, MI
Issue: This product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the
ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently
omitted. Consumers should be aware that "Non Dairy Creamers" may, and
often do, contain dairy ingredients. |
December 14, 2007 |
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Kashruth notices from OU
Kashruth Alert: Gourmet Hot Cocoa Pot and Frother Set
Products: Gourmet Hot Cocoa Pot and Frother Set (with cocoa and
marshmallows)
UPC #005160755555
Company: Samme Hudson Inc.-China
Issue: This product, sold in Linens-N-Things retail stores, bears an
unauthorized OU symbol and is being withdrawn from the marketplace.
Kashruth Alert: Earth's Best Organic Dinner Variety Pack
Brands: Earth's Best Organic
Products: Dinner Variety Pack (For Babies 6 Months & Older)
containing:
1. Sweet Potato and Chicken
2. Summer Vegetable
3. Vegetable Turkey
4. Rice & Lentil
UPC #0-23923-51293-1
Company: The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. - Melville, NY
Issue: Some cases of this product have been distributed with an
unauthorized OU symbol on the outer tray. The individual jars within
the tray are correctly labeled. Consumers spotting this product are
requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email
at kashalerts@ou.org. |
November 19, 2007 |
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Kashruth notice from OU
Kashruth Alert: Nestle La Lechera Flakes
Products: La Lechera Flakes (UPC: 501059-204270)
Company: Nestle CPW Mexico S. de RL. de C.V.
Issue: This product's Spanish Label distributed in Mexico contains a
non-certified cappuccino bar, but the outer box bears an OU-D symbol.
Only the cereal is certified as OU-D. Orthodox Union policy requires
the removal of the OU symbol when a non-certified sample is inserted
into the package. |
November 9, 2007
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Kashruth notices from OU
Kashruth Alert: Skittles & Starburst Variety Pack
Products: Skittles and Starburst Variety Pack (UPC# E20493)
Containing:
Skittles Original Fruit
Skittles Sours
Starburst Original Fruit
Starburst Mixed Fieldberries
Starburst Sours
Company: Effem Inc. - Bolton, Ontario
Issue: This Canadian product erroneously bears an unauthorized OU-D
symbol and is not certified kosher by the Orthodox Union. |
October 16, 2007
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Kashruth notices from OU
Kashruth Alert: Ruby Kist Cranberry Raspberry Juice Cocktail
Brand: Ruby Kist
Products Cranberry Raspberry Juice Cocktail
Importer: תומר ײבוא ושיװק מזון בע״מ (Tomer Importer Ltd.)
Issue: This product's Hebrew label (as applied by the Israeli
importer) bears an unauthorized OU representation. The product is
being withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting this product
are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via
email at kashalerts@ou.org. |
September 24, 2007
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Gatorade
Kashrut.com notes that Gatorade has started using a clear label on
some of its beverages. The label is marked with a conspicuous,
stand-alone letter K on the side, a label designator for the company.
The product is NOT certified kosher. |
August 28, 2007
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Kashruth notices from OU
Kashruth Advisory
Blue Bunny FrozFruit
Brands: Blue Bunny
Products: Assorted FrozFruit Products
Company: Well's Dairy- Le Mars, IA
Issue: Some pareve products are correctly labeled on the outer box,
but contain wrappers bearing no symbol, or -D. All dairy products are
correctly labeled as -D on the outer box and wrappers.
All Frozfruit products, including the pareve items, bear a notice
regarding milk content. This is due to the concern of microscopic
airborne milk particles that could affect individuals with extreme
milk allergies.
The status of the products is shown below.
FrozFruit Strawberry OU
FrozFruit Banana and Cream OU-D
FrozFruit Chunky Mango Bar OU
FrozFruit Chunky Pineapple OU
FrozFruit Chunky Tropical OU
FrozFruit Coconut OU-D
FrozFruit Lemon Fruit Bar OU-D
FrozFruit Lime Fruit Bar OU
FrozFruit NSA Chunky Raspberry OU
FrozFruit NSA Chunky Strawberry OU
FrozFruit Pina Colade OU-D
FrozFruit Strawberries & Cream OU-D
FrozFruit Superfruit Pomegranate-Cherry OU
FrozFruit Superfruit Raspberry Acai OU |
August 24, 2007
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Kashruth notices from OU
Kashruth Alert
Planters Sesame Nut Mix
Brands: Planters
Products: Sesame Nut Mix (UPC #2900001127)
Company: Kraft Foods North America- East Hanover, NJ
Issue: This product correctly bears an OU symbol and is certified
pareve. The product label erroneously lists milk as an ingredient. |
June 27, 2007
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Kashruth notices from OU
KASHRUTH ALERT
Hello Kitty Gummy Vitamins
Brands: Hello Kitty
Product: Gummy Vitamins (UPC # 077283044595)
Company: Spectra Merchandising International, Inc. - Chicago, IL
Issue: This product, distributed in Target Stores and via internet
sales, bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is being withdrawn from the
marketplace. Consumers spotting the mislabeled product are requested
to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at
mailto:kashalerts@ou.org .
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KASHRUTH ADVISORY
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries
Brands: Pillsbury
Product: Toaster Strudel Pastries (All Varieties)
Company: General Mills- Minneapolis, MN
Issue: Due to ongoing changes in production, selected varieties of
these products will no longer bear the OU symbol effective
immediately. Eventually all varieties of these products will stop
being certified and labeled kosher. All products that bear the OU
symbol are certified by the Orthodox Union. As always, the public is
encouraged to check for the OU symbol on every product that is
purchased. |
May 16, 2007
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Alert: Pool parties at the Houston Jewish
Community Center (JCC)
Pool parties at the Houston Jewish Community Center (JCC) are not
certified kosher by the Houston Kashruth Assn. (HKA). |
May 10, 2007
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Announcement: HKA resumes kosher
certification of Madras Pavilion
Effective May 10, 2007, the Houston Kashruth Association (HKA) has
resumed its kosher certification of
Madras Pavilion, Kirby location. Guidelines have been established to
avoid a reoccurrence of the situation that resulted in suspension of
certification. |
May 8, 2007
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Alert: Madras Pavilion
Madras Pavilion, Kirby location, is NOT kosher effective 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, 2007, due to an accident. Houston Kashruth Association (HKA) is working with Madras Pavillion to correct the situation as soon as possible. Notice of the reinstitution of kosher supervision by the HKA will be sent upon completion of kashering.
Call 832-656-8194 if you have any questions. |
April 25, 2007
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Alert: Baked Goods at Randall's Dairy Ashford and
Memorial Store
Effective Immediately, the following information applies to the
Randall's Dairy Ashford and Memorial Store. Breads are no longer under
HKA supervision. Self-serve sweets are HKA dairy. All prepackaged
sweets, cookies and cakes must have an HKA dairy sticker on them. |
March 29, 2007
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Announcement: Update on Kosher for Passover
Milk
This is an update to the March 15 HKA Bulletin. Note the following
revised information about the date and code of kosher for Passover
milk.
The following milk products for the brands listed below will
be kosher for
Passover for 2007:
White milk (this excludes chocolate, strawberry etc.), all sizes, with
the
expiration date of April 15 and with KP-07 next to the expiration
date.
Bordens, Poinsetta, Rice, Wholesome Foods, Foodfair, Market Pantry,
Lilly
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March 15, 2007
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Announcement: Kosher for Passover
All kosher fresh meat and poultry cut or packaged at the following
stores are kosher for Passover, certified by the Houston Kashruth
Associatiion, and do not require any special certification: Kroger
#313, Randall's Meyer Park and Beldens.
Fresh poultry and meats in their original packaging, are kosher for
Passover, and are certified by the kashruth organization which
certifies them at the packing house.
Uncooked corned beef and all packaged deli meats and processed poultry
(such as roasted turkey) require kosher for Passover supervision.
The kosher deli at Kroger #313 Meyer Park store will be prepared for
Passover and will reopen for business on Monday or Tuesday, March 19
or 20.
The kosher deli at Randalls Meyer Park store will be prepared for
Passover and will reopen for business on Monday, March 26.
Shefa Bakery and Cafe will be prepared for Passover, and will be open
during Chol Hamoed. Shefa Bakery Passover products will be available
at the bakery on Beechnut from the Thursday before Passover, at
Randalls Meyer Park and at Kroger #313.
The following milk products for the brands listed below will be kosher
for Passover for 2007:
White milk (this excludes chocolate, strawberry etc.), all sizes, with
the expiration dates of April 14 and 15 and with P-07 next to the
expiration date.
Bordens
Poinsetta
Rice
Wholesome Foods
Foodfair
Market Pantry
Lilly |
March 10, 2007
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Houston Pecan Passover
Products
Houston Pecan has items specially packaged for Passover 2007 that are
available for purchase at their store. These items are certified kosher for
Passover at Houston Pecan when bearing the HKA Passover sticker attached to
the bag:
Apples
Apricots, Turkish
Nectarines
Peaches
Pears
Prunes
Pecans, halves only
Walnuts - large pieces and small pieces
Almonds - whole natural, sliced natural, slivered blanched
Pistachio - raw
Pistachio- rst
Pine nuts
Hazelnuts |
February 25, 2007
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ALERT: TCBY Yogurt
Several cities around the United States have a TCBY yogurt store,
selling soft serve yogurt and other products. None of these stores
were ever under the certification of the cRc, but for a period of
time, the yogurt base was under the supervision of the cRc.
However, while the stores are still in operation, the manufacturer of
that product is no longer in business. Some stores are using a yogurt
base under various other supervisions, but none are presently
certified by the cRc. It is the responsibility of the individual
consumer to inspect the kosher status of this and other products
before each purchase. |
April 7, 2006
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Houston Pecan Clarification
To clarify the announcement sent yesterday:
Pecan halves sold by Houston Pecan are available and kosher for Passover when
bearing an HKA-Passover sticker. Pecan pieces are not under HKA supervision for Passover, but are acceptable
for the rest of the year.
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April 7, 2006
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Kosher for Pesach Milk
Please see the announcement for Kosher l'Pesach Milk.
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April 7, 2006
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ALERT: Suzie's Grill
Suzie's Grill will not be selling food for Passover that has been certified by HKA.
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April 6, 2006
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ALERT: Houston Pecan
The pecan pieces sold at Houston Pecan are not supervised for Passover and
should not be used.
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April 6, 2006
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Pesach Update for Wish Bakery
Wish Bakery is under HKA supervision year round. Although Wish Bakery will be
open during Pesach, it is not Kosher for Pesach |
March 31, 2006
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Shefa Bakery and Cafe for Pesach
Shefa Bakery and Cafe is currently kosher for Pesach under HKA supervision. Catering menus can be picked up or faxed.
Shefa will be open Chol Hamoed Pesach from 7am to 8pm. |
March 27, 2006
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Pesach Products
The following local caterers will have Kosher for Passover food,
prepared under HKA supervision:
Martine Levine
Jenny Tavor
Nosher's
In addition, Suzie's Grill will be offering smoked turkey and brisket
for Passover under HKA supervision. The purchaser is cautioned,
however, that Susan Goldstein may be selling other items for Passover
from her house that are not under HKA supervision. Be sure to sure to
ask.
Shefa's Bakery is being kashered for Passover. Passover products will
be available there, as well at local groceries. Chometz products
(prepackaged) will still be available this week.
Houston Pecan Co. will be offering nuts and dried fruit for Passover.
Bags must have an HKA - Passover sticker. Product will be available
after March 28.
Coca-Cola and Diet Coke, bearing an OUP on the cap, should be
available in local grocery stores, starting the week of March 26.
Kosher for Passover milk is not yet available in grocery stores. A
separate bulletin will be released when it becomes available. |
March 24, 2006
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ALERT: Coca Cola Blak
Coca-Cola Blak (it is spelled without the c) is a new soda being introduced by the Coca-Cola Company. The soda is dairy.
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March 13, 2006
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ALERT: Randall's Chocolate Items
The chocolate cakes and cupcakes at Randall's (Meyer Park and Memorial
stores) are kosher and acceptable, even if purchased March 10 through
13. They are marked with an HKA sticker.
We apologize for any inconvenience while we investigated the kashruth
of the items from a new supplier.
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March 12, 2006
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ALERT: Bamba Snacks
Bamba Snacks from Osem Israel are made with corn and peanuts. Some packages mistakenly bear an OUP, indicating that it is kosher for Passover, even though it contains kitniyos. The product is not certified as kosher for Passover.
Corrective action is being taken.
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March 12, 2006
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Kosher for Passover Meat
All kosher meat at both Belden's and Kroger's is kosher for Passover, regardless of when purchased.
All pre-packaged kosher meat at Randall's (Meyer Park store) is also kosher for Passover, regardless of when purchased. Meat cut and processed in the Randall's (Meyer
Park) butcher shop (typically has a pink HKA tag on it) is kosher for Passover when marked with an expiration date of 3/14/06 or later.
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March 10, 2006 (Updated 3/13/06)
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ALERT: Randall's Bakery Chocolate Cakes
Due to a change in suppliers for Randall's bakeries (both Meyer Park and Memorial
stores), chocolate layer cakes, chocolate cup cakes, chocolate round cakes and similar items where the cake (not the icing) is chocolate are not recommended. There are no HKA stickers on these items.
This does not affect the kashruth of other Randall's bakery items.
An update concerning the chocolate items will be sent out as soon as available.
Items purchased through Thursday, March 9 with the HKA sticker are acceptable.
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February 22, 2006
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Mission Tortillas
Previously, consumers were able to determine if specific Mission
Tortillas were kosher by the plant code on the packaging. Mission
Tortillas has modified its packaging to include the CRC symbol for the
products that are supervised. Please rely on the symbol instead of the
plant code to determine if the product is kosher. |
February 22, 2006
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ALERT: Krinos and Garden Fresh Gourmet
Krinos Imported Feta Cheese in Brine and Milk was mistakenly labeled
Kof-K Pareve. The Kof-K does not certify any feta cheese products for
Krinos.
Corrective measures are being taken.
Some products from Garden Fresh Gourmet, Ferndale, MI, bear an
unauthorized OK. The OK does not certify any of their products. |
January 19, 2006
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ALERT: Puff-Ins
Both Puff-Ins cafe locations (Galleria and Downtown Tunnel) have
closed. The products may still be found in local supermarkets, and are
still under HKA supervision. |
January 11, 2006
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ALERT: JCC 70th Anniversary
The Jewish Community Center's 70th Anniversary dessert reception on
Saturday, January 14 is not under HKA supervision. |
December 30, 2005
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ALERT: Fortant Wine
Fortant wine comes in both kosher and non-kosher varieties. The kosher
variety has a brownish-purple label with a large OU on
the front. The non- kosher variety is labeled in blue and does not
have the OU.
Some of the local stores sell both varieties side by side. Consumers
are cautioned to check the label, rather than just rely on the brand
name. |
December 27, 2005
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ALERT: Dr. Praeger's Pizza
Bagels and Veggie Burgers
Brand: Dr. Praeger's
Products: Pizza Bagels and Pizza Veggie Burgers
Company: Ungar's Food Products, Elmwood Park, NJ
Issue: These certified products contain dairy ingredients as listed on
the ingredient panel, but the dairy designation has been inadvertently
omitted. Some packages mistakenly bear an OU-Pareve statement.
Corrective action is being taken. |
December 9, 2005
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ALERT: Sugar Mountain Creamery
Effective December 11, Sugar Mountain Creamery will no longer be under
HKA supervision. |
December 5, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: UT-Austin Hillel
University of Texas (Austin) Hillel has opened a new facility.
Kitchens and food at the facility, both dairy and meat, are under HKA
supervision. |
November 28, 2005
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ALERT: Minute Maid Sodas
The following Minute Maid sodas are certified kosher/pareve. This
applies only to the sodas packed in 2 liter plastic bottles, 16oz.
plastic bottles and 12oz. cans, and not the fruit juices.
Fruit Punch
Grape Medley
Lemonade
Limonade
Mixed Berry Fruit Soda
Pink Lemonade
Raspberry Lemonade |
November 27, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Shefa Bakery & Cafe
Shefa Bakery & Cafe is now open until 7 pm Sunday - Thursday for dinner.
Please contact Shefa's for any additional information. |
November 27, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Suzie's Grill
A new kosher meat restaurant has opened. Shomer shabbos, mashgiach
timidi, pas yisrael, bishul yisrael per Rema, bet Yoseph available on
request. Phone number and hours will be posted on the website.
Suzie's Grill
5925 South Braeswood
Houston TX 77096 |
November 9, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: DGZ Chocolates
DGZ Chocolates, an HKA supervised company, is going out of the
chocolate candy business. All remaining product on store shelves is
Kosher-Dairy when the HKA logo is on the box.
DGZ will maintain a kosher chocolate fountain business - both dairy
and pareve - which people or establishments can rent for various
functions. The new phone number for the fountain business is
713-823-3808. |
November 9, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Carvel Ice Cream
The Carvel Ice Cream shop is now under HKA supervision.
Carvel Ice Cream
1560 Eldridge Parkway (@ Briar Forest)
Houston, TX 77077
281-589-9955
Store Hours:
Mon, Tues: 11:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Wed, Thurs, Sun: 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Fri, Sat: 11:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. |
October 6, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Omni Palace Banquet
Facility
The Omni Palace Banquet Facility at 12121 Westheimer is now offering
kosher receptions and events under HKA supervision. As they also have
non-kosher offerings, please be sure to ask for supervision.
Website:
www.omnipalace.com
281-921-6664 |
September 29, 2005
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ALERT: I Can't Believe It's Not
Butter-Light
Product: I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter-Light
UPC: 4060038918
Company: Unilever, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Issue: This product is not certified as kosher by the Orthodox Union.
The 15 oz multipacks were distributed with an unauthorized OU symbol
on the cardboard sleeve in which they are sold. Corrective action is
being taken.
Please note that the regular (not light) variety is certified as
kosher. |
September 5, 2005
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ALERT: KD Grill
KD Grill has closed. It will reopen soon under new management. Another
bulletin will be distributed upon reopening. |
August 17, 2005
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ALERT: Garden Vegetarian
Effective immediately, Garden Vegetarian is no longer under HKA
supervision. |
August 12, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Super Pita Bakery and
Deli
Super Pita Bakery and Deli is now open under HKA supervision as a
pareve, shomer shabbos bakery. Fresh-baked pita is currently available
and other pareve baked goods will be available starting next week.
Super Pita
9806 Hillcroft
Houston, TX 77096
713-723-6400 |
May 16, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: JCC Kashruth
At the JCC at S. Braeswood, the following is kosher under HKA
supervision:
- Food sold at Café at the J
- Meals on Wheels lunch program
- Shabbat dinner for Seniors
Other programs, meetings, etc. at the JCC should be assumed to be
non-kosher unless specifically noted. In those cases, a letter of
certification will be displayed at the event. In addition, events at
locations other than the JCC proper (such as Merfish teen center) are
not under supervision unless specifically noted as such. |
April 14, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Passover Milk
Please note the HKA's list
of milk that is supervised Kosher for
Passover. |
April 6, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Passover Program
Please see the announcement for a program co-sponsored by
the HKA for
Passover. |
March 28, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Shefa Bakery & Cafe
Shefa's Bakery (4530 Beechnut; 713-664-3100) will be open and have
Kosher for Passover products (under HKA supervision) available this
year. First day with the Passover products is tentatively
Tuesday, April 19. In addition to baked goods, they will also be
offering some pareve and fish
catered dishes, although not full meals. Please contact them directly
for
details. |
March 28, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Passover Catering
The following caterers will be offering Kosher for Passover food
under HKA
supervision ( be sure to specify that you want HKA certification
of the Passover food):Jenny Tavor Catering 713-669-8350
Fresh Foods (Martine Levine) 713-409-4236
Nosher's (@ JCC) 713-729-3200-x3286 |
March 28, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Houston Pecan
Houston Pecan Co. (7313 Ashcroft - #212) will be offering Kosher
for Passover nuts and dried fruits this year. Products include
walnuts, almonds, pecans and pistachios, among others. All Kosher for
Passover packages will have a special HKA label affixed to that
effect.
Items should be available starting the week of April 4. |
March 23, 2005
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ALERT: Kedem Grape Juice
Kedem Grape Juice comes in 3 varieties. These are:
1) Label indicates that the product is mevushal
2) Label indicates that the product is not mevushal
3) Label does not mention the mevushal status
The OU considers grape juice in the 3rd category to be mevushal,
although
there are other hallachic opinions. All three varieties are present in
local Houston supermarkets. They cannot be differentiated by bottle
shape or size and may be mixed even on a single grocery shelf. For
information on the proper use of non-mevushal products, consult your
Rabbi. |
March 20, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Passover Meat
All kosher raw meat sold by Belden's and Kroger's (W Bellfort & S
Post Oak
location) is kosher for Passover throughout the year.
Kosher raw meat that is still in its original, sealed packaging sold
by
Randall's (Meyer Park location) is kosher for Passover throughout the
year.
Examples of this include the chickens in the Aaron's wrapper or
brisket in its original plastic bag.
Kosher raw meat that has been cut / trimmed / ground and sold at
Randall's is kosher for Passover starting with meat packaged March 18.
An example of this would be ground beef or a cut steak. These packages
are normally marked with the HKA logo and are signed by the mashgiach. |
February 4, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Three Brothers Bakery
Three Brothers Bakery, South Braeswood location, is once again
offering Pareve Sweets in addition to their Pareve Breads and Dairy
Sweets. See list of
pareve products. |
February 2, 2005
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Alert: Empire Chickens
Chicken recalled on possible listeria
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
February 1, 2005
A Queens firm is recalling about 5,760 pounds of chicken products
because of possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's
Food Safety and Inspection Service said Monday. Schreiber Processing Corp., of Maspeth, has received no reports of
illness, the recall said. The products were produced on Aug. 10 and Dec. 5. The recalled
products are:
- 48-ounce boxes of Empire Kosher Fully Cooked Buffalo Style Wings,
Chicken
Wings Coated in Sauce, with date code 1444.
- 28-ounce boxes of Empire Kosher Fully Cooked, Breaded, Fried
Chicken, six to nine assorted pieces, with date code 0274.
Each product also bears the establishment number P-787 inside the USDA
seal of inspection. They were distributed to retail stores in California, Connecticut,
Illinois, Ohio, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts,
Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Virginia. |
January 28, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Wish Bakery
Wish Bakery is now under HKA supervision. They carry pareve and
dairy items. See Wish Bakery
List.
Wish Bakery
5724 Green Ash Drive
Houston, TX 77081 |
January 26, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Droubi's
Droubi's, 7333 Hillcroft, is now producing special limited kosher
production of pita. The kosher pita has an HKA pareve sticker applied.
A mashgiach is present throughout the entire production process, from
the mixing through the packaging, with the mashgiach placing the
stickers on the pita bags. If it does not have the sticker, it should
be considered non-kosher. The kosher pita will be on sale at their
store, fresh on the days on which is baked, or frozen afterwards. It
may also be available in area supermarkets. |
January 10, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Katz Coffee
All coffee at Katz Coffee is under HKA supervision. Tea products
are not under supervision.
Katz Coffee
604 E 20th St
Houston, TX 77008
713-864-3338 |
January 3, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Now and Later Candy
Now and Later Candy is under OU supervision again. Check the package for the
OU designation.
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January 3, 2005
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Starbuck's coffee
Click here
for a guideline for consumer purchases at Starbuck's Coffee locations. |
December 13, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Sugar Mountain Creamery
Sugar Mountain Creamery is now under HKA supervision.
It is at located at 26 Braeswood Square in the Belden's shopping
center. The
phone number is 713-283-7775.
Products are frozen custard, coffee, and espresso drinks.
Products are not cholov yisrael or pas yisrael. |
November 29, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Clarification of Kashruth at the JCC
At the Jewish Community Center (JCC) on South Braeswood, Nosher’s Snack Bar and the Café at
the J are kosher and under HKA supervision. In addition, the kosher
Meals on Wheels program that operates out of the JCC is also kosher and under
supervision. Other food service at the
JCC—S. Braeswood and other locations (Merfish, for example)—is not under supervision.Special programs at the JCC in the future which may be under Kashruth
supervision will have it specifically noted in advance and by a
certificate on display at the event. |
October 21, 2004 (Updated 2/4/05) |
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ALERT: Three Brothers Bakery
Effective immediately, all sweets (cookies, cakes, pies, etc.)
purchased from Three Brothers Bakery are to be considered as dairy. Breads
produced at the South Braeswood location are still pareve. |
October 20, 2004 |
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Shefa Bakery & Cafe
Shefa Bakery & Cafe is now under HKA supervision. Shefa Bakery & Cafe provides a
selection of dairy and pareve cookies, cakes, salads, blintzes,
and other items. Please check the certificate located in the store
for dairy/pareve status. They also provide catering services for
private events. See
Shefa Bakery & Cafe Product List for more detailed list of products
sold.
Location: 4530 Beechnut (across from Beth Yeshurun)
Hours: Monday - Friday from 6:30 am - 6pm
Phone: 713-664-3100
Email:
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September 10, 2004 |
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ALERT: Kroger's Salad Bar
The Kroger's salad bar is no longer under HKA supervision. |
September 7, 2004 |
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ALERT: Mission Tortillas
As previously communicated, Mission brand soft tortillas are
certified as kosher pareve with a HO or DA in the date code,
indicating the Houston and Dallas plants. Recently, product has
started appearing in the Houston area with an SA code, indicating
the San Antonio plant. This particular plant in San Antonio is not
under certification and the product with the SA code should not be
used. |
August 25, 2004 (Updated 9/10/04) |
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ALERT: Kroger's Salad Bar and Extended Hours
Regarding Kroger's #313 Store (W. Bellfort at S. Post Oak):
1. The salad bar is now kosher and pareve under HKA supervision.
2. The kosher deli now has extended hours until 9 pm Sunday -
Thursday. |
August 3, 2004 |
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ALERT: Kahlua Liqueur
KAHLUA LIQUEUR, bottled in Mexico, is NO LONGER KOSHER CERTIFIED.
Rabbi Nissim Hilu discontinued certification as of June 15, 2004. Kahlua, bottled in Mexico, purchased before June 15, is
acceptable. KAHLUA LIQUEUR, bottled in the United States,
continues to be NOT CERTIFIED. |
July 8, 2004 |
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Randall's Bakery
Randall's at Meyer Park is in the process of opening their Kosher
Store. The bakery is back under HKA supervision. Items are now
labeled individually with an HKA sticker. A butcher and deli, both
also under HKA supervision, are also in the process of opening. |
June 1, 2004 (Updated 7/8/04) |
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ALERT: Randall's Bakery
During its remodeling, Randall's bakery products at its Meyer Park
store are not under HKA supervision and are not recommended for
use. Bakery certification will be restored after its grand
reopening, in approximately 3 weeks. |
April 26, 2004 (Updated 10-21-04) |
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ALERT: Three Brothers Bakery product list
The
product list details the pareve products prepared by Three
Brothers Bakery under HKA supervision. Products not on the list
should be considered dairy. We have asked Three Brothers to
maintain a copy of this list at their Braeswood bakery. In
addition, the HKA will issue updates as new items are produced or
ingredients or preparation change. |
April 19, 2004 (Updated
1/3/05) |
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ALERT: Now and Later Candy
Now and Later candy (made by Farley's Candy Company) is no longer
kosher and a hechsher no longer appears on the package. Farley's
is hoping to restore certification in the future but had no
timeline. |
March 15, 2004 |
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NEW FEATURE: Kosher Symbols
The HKA website has been upgraded to include a
list of common
acceptable kosher symbols. |
March 14, 2004
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Puff-ins Pastry
All bakery products at the following shop are kosher dairy:
Puff-Ins Pastry
900 Travis
Bank One Building (In the Tunnel)
Houston, TX 77002
In addition, all coffee and hot chocolate are kosher. No
other beverages are supervised. This is in addition to the
Puff-Ins location in the Galleria. |
March 9, 2004 |
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FACT SHEET - Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets
Baked Goods
Follow this link to a useful guide for understanding the
kashruth of baked goods at the Wal-Mart Neighborhood Markets. |
February 15, 2004 |
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ANNOUNCEMENT: Kitchen Kashering
The Houston Kashruth Association is pleased to announce that we
are able to kasher kitchens. The service is free of charge, but
donations are welcome.
Contact the HKA
for more
information. |
February 4, 2004 |
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ALERT: Entenmann's Devil's Food Cake Cookies
Brand: Entenmann's Inc. (George Weston Bakeries)
Product: Devil's Food Cake Cookies
Issue: This product is not certified as kosher and does not bear
the OU symbol. Entenmann's Devil's Food Cake continues to be
certified and bears the OUD. Consumers should always check for the
OU symbol and not rely on brand recognition. |
December 30, 2003 |
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ANNOUNCEMENT
The following new hotel is now offering kosher catering supervised
by the HKA:
Hilton Americas - Houston
1600 Lamar
Houston, TX 77010
Main Phone: 713-739-8000
Catering information: Adrain Gonzalez at 713-577-6018 |
November 21, 2003 |
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ANNOUNCEMENT
A new pastry shop has opened at the Galleria. All bakery products
are certified by the HKA and are dairy. Drinks are not under HKA
supervision.
Puff-Ins Pastry
5015 Westheimer, #A1362
Houston, TX 77056
p. 713-960-7833
(Located on the ice skating rink level in the food court at the
far west end) |
November 7, 2003 |
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Certain Mission Soft Tortillas are under Texas-K
supervision, although there is no hechsher on the packaging.
Packages with a “DA” or “HO” at the beginning of the expiration
date code are kosher and pareve.
The Randall’s stores at Meyer Park, Dairy Ashford
at Memorial, and Highway 6 at Austin Parkway have unbaked pareve
fruit pies under Heart-K supervision. The pies include cherry,
apple, deep dish apple, and several other flavors. Consumers must
request unbaked, frozen pies from the bakery manager at these
stores. (NOTE: Unbaked pumpkin pies are dairy and pecan pies are
not kosher. Please be sure to check the pie box for the Heart-K
hechsher before purchasing.)
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July 23, 2003 |
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Garden Bistro Vegetarian is a dairy chinese-style
restaurant now supervised by the HKA. (On Westheimer, just west of
Fondren, 713-783-6622) |
