Kosher Alerts

From BD_CHALAV googlegroup: Kosher Consumer Organisation Survey

2013-06-30

30 JUNE 2013  - 22 TAMMUZ 5773 Good day Chalav Yisroel Community, The Kosher Consumer Organisation (KCO) is an independent body, which serves to empower and mobilise the kosher consumer. We are curr

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From BD_CHALAV googlegroup: Fresh Milk

2013-07-05

5 JULY 2013  - 27 TAMMUZ 5773 SOME POINTS TO CONSIDER: The “21 day extended shelf life” on Montic milk applies only when the bottle hasn’t been opened and remains refrigerated below 4 degrees,

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Genuine Foods - Chalav Yisrael milk and products

2013-07-26

26 JULY 2013  - 19 AV 5773 New Manufacturer of Chalav Yisrael products, Genuine Foods • Genuine Foods milk is FRESH (not long-life), PASTEURISED, and CHALAV YISRAEL, under the supervision of the J

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Genuine Foods - Chalav Yisrael milk and products

2013-07-28

28 JULY 2013  - 19 AV 5773 New Manufacturer of Chalav Yisrael products, Genuine Foods • Genuine Foods milk is FRESH (not long-life), PASTEURISED, and CHALAV YISRAEL, under the supervision of the J

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From BD_CHALAV googlegroup: Genuine Foods now sells Milk On Tap

2013-08-01

1 AUGUST 2013  - 25 AV 5773 Genuine Foods now sells Milk On Tap. Bring your own container and get 1 litre for R9, 2 litres for R18 or 5 litres for R45. We also sell glass milk bottles. Our milk is C

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Produce of Israel

2013-09-02

2 SEPTEMBER 2013  - 27 ELUL 5773 Grains, fruits, and vegetables (and their extracts) that grow in the halachic boundaries of Eretz Yisrael are subject to many extra kashrut laws due to the kedusha (

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Reminder to make Eruv Tavshilin on Wednesday

2013-09-03

3 SEPTEMBER 2013  - 28 ELUL 5773 This year, the second day of Rosh Hashana falls on Friday. We are not permitted to prepare foods on the first day of Yom Tov (Thu) for the second day of Yom Tov (Fri

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Kashrut Update - Various

2013-09-03

3 SEPTEMBER 2013  - 28 ELUL 5773 Cote d'Or Mignonettes product of Poland is NOT kosher certified. We understand that all imports into SA are now from Poland. Please check labels carefully. (Product

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From BD_CHALAV googlegroup: Genuine Foods factory shop now has a telephone number

2013-09-12

12 SEPTEMBER 2013  - 8 TISHREI 5774 The Genuine Foods factory shop now has a telephone number: (011) 028 0606. Shop 5, Chestnut Hill Corner Birt and Durham Streets, Raedene. ************************

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Job Opportunity in Kashrut Department - Kashrut Inspector

2013-09-17

17 SEPTEMBER 2013  - 13 TISHREI 5774 EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS SKILL REQUIREMENTS MISCELLANEOUS TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS Closing date for applications is

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Woolworths Monk Fish Fillets - Not Kosher

2013-09-25

25 SEPTEMBER 2013  - 21 TISHREI 5774 Woolworths Monk Fish Fillets erroneously bears the Beth Din logo. This is not a kosher fish. Corrective action has been taken. **********************************

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Yogoorus in Melrose Arch NOT under Beth Din supervision

2013-10-01

1 OCTOBER 2013  - 28 TISHREI 5774 "Yogoorus" frozen yoghurt store in Melrose Arch is NOT under Beth Din supervision. They are displaying, and showing consumers a photocopy of an internal Beth Din le

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Kashrut Alert - Slush Puppie

2013-10-07

7 OCTOBER 2013  - 3 MARCHESHVAN 5774 Due to a change in formulation, Slush Puppie is no longer kosher certified, with immediate effect. ******************************************

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Crepe & Latte / Relish - no longer under supervision

2013-10-11

11 OCTOBER 2013  - 7 MARCHESHVAN 5774 Crepe & Late (milk) and Relish (meat) in Melrose Arch have been sold and are no longer under Beth Din supervision with immediate effect. ***********************

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THE PIZZA STORE - RESTAURANT / TAKE AWAY (MILK - CHALAV YISRAEL)

2013-10-21

21 OCTOBER 2013  - 17 MARCHESHVAN 5774 Shop 51 Morning Glen Shopping Centre Cnr Kelvin Drive & Bowling Avenue Gallo Manor Phone:  011 656-4002 Hours: ******************************************

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2013-12-12

12 DECEMBER 2013  - 9 TEVES 5774 Yoshon Bulletin No. 2 --- 12 December 2013 / 9 Teves 5774 --- has been published. Go to "Kashrut Information / Yoshon / YOSHON BULLETIN #2" or simply CLICK HERE for

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General Kashrut Update

2014-01-10

10 JANUARY 2014  - 9 SHEVAT 5774 Checkers Balfour Park butchery no longer stocks Mehadrin Commission red meat. All red meat is Beth Din Mehadrin. Chickens are Mehadrin Commission (with Mehadrin Comm

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NOTICE TO PUBLIC RE BOEREWORS CASINGS

2014-01-28

28 JANUARY 2014  - 27 SHEVAT 5774 Due to a shortage of supply of Mehadrin boerewors casings internationally, the Beth Din has approved the use of non-Mehadrin casings to be used for the production o

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Yoshon Update - Pick n Pay Gallo Manor

2014-02-13

13 FEBRUARY 2014  - 14 ADAR I 5774 Please note that Pick n Pay Gallo Manor kosher bakery is no longer keeping Yoshon, until further notice. For previous Yoshon Bulletins visit the UOS website and se

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Strawberries

2014-02-20

20 FEBRUARY 2014  - 21 ADAR I 5774 After extensive testing and the application of relevant halachic principles, the Beth Din has revised the checking/cleaning methods for strawberries. There are thr

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