Alerts

In response to consumer inquiries, note that H&H Bagels is NOT certified by STAR-K.
Some internet sites state that it is, but that is incorrect.

Industrial-sized #10 cans of Zorba brand Vine Leaves Stuffed With Rice, a product of Turkey, distributed by Gourmet Factory of Hauppauge, New York, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. Corrective action is being taken.

Information about the stores listed below was received after the STAR-K 5785/2025 Pesach Guide and the Baltimore Post-Pesach Store Info list went to print.

► Chometz may be purchased effective immediately from the following stores in the Baltimore Metropolitan area:

• Dollar Tree
• Fresh Market - Quarry Lake location
• Giant (no restrictions on frozen)
• Lidl
• Ollies
• Sprouts

► Chometz may be purchased from the following stores starting on May 19 (non-chometz items may be purchased right away):

• Mom's
• Sunfresh

All other information provided in the published Baltimore Post-Pesach Store Info list remains unchanged.

Jars of Jasmine Gourmet Roasted Eggplants, produced in Greece and distributed by A TO Z of Brooklyn, New York, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol.

NOTE: Product also bears another agency's certification for Passover, but that certification informed STAR-K that they have no knowledge of the production. Consumers are therefore advised not to use this product year-round or on Passover.

Corrective action is being taken.

Some cans of Trappey's Black-Eyed Peas Flavored with Slab Bacon, distributed by McCall Farms, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. The product is NOT KOSHER. Corrective action has been taken.

Bottles of of Öncü brand "Salata Sosu" salad dressing, manufactured in Turkey by Acemoğlu Gıda, were found in a kosher grocery store in London bearing an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. Corrective action is being taken.