Appliance Light Bulbs
June 07, 2017
Please note for all STAR-K certified Sabbath Mode appliances, we strongly advise you not to replace the incandescent bulb that came with your appliance (refrigerator, oven) with the newer LED bulbs.
The Sabbath Mode feature may not operate correctly with a bulb type that is different from the one supplied by the manufacturer.
Contact STAR-K: info@star-k.org or call 410-484-4110.
Cape Gourmet Signature Seafood Brand Frozen Fish Fillets
April 20, 2017
Please note that CAPE GOURMET SIGNATURE SEAFOOD brand frozen NORWEGIAN ATLANTIC SALMON and NORWEGIAN COD PORTIONS, packed for United Seafood Enterprises, sold in ShopRite stores, bears an unauthorized STAR-K on the back of the package.
Corrective action is being taken.
Contact STAR-K: info@star-k.org or call 410-484-4110.
Marquis Brand Canned Tuna
March 30, 2017
Please note that MARQUIS brand canned CHUNK LIGHT TUNA, imported from China by Royal Food Import Corp., Boston, MA, states "STAR-K" on the back of the can. This statement is unauthorized as this product is not Kosher certified.
Corrective action is being taken.
Contact STAR-K: info@star-k.org or call 410-484-4110.
Maryland Beer Alert Pesach 2017
March 17, 2017
It came to our attention last year that two large beer distribution companies, who are the exclusive distributors of their brands in Baltimore, are Jewish owned. Due to numerous challenges, a proper Mechiras Chometz was not possible for this year. As a result, many brands of beer sold in our area will be “Chometz She’avar Alav HaPesach”. The problematic beer supplies will not be depleted until sometime in June. Please check our website after June 1st for an update. Until that time, the beers on the list HERE should not be purchased. All other brands are permitted.
The above information applies only to Baltimore City and Baltimore County and the other counties listed in the alert. Montgomery County is NOT affected by this alert. We do not have any information about beers sold outside of Maryland.
PLEASE NOTE: UNION CRAFT BREWERY IS PROHIBITED EVERYWHERE (EVEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY).
To assist consumers, a partial list of permitted brands can be found HERE.
Additionally, unless otherwise notified by the STAR-K, one may purchase any chometz beverages at the following stores:
Dugan’s - Only beer marked with STAR-K approval stickers
Kosher Bite
Village Wine and Liquors (Colonial Shopping Center)
Wine Loft – Only beer marked with STAR-K approval stickers
For a more detailed explanation, click here.
Bgreen Food Soy Sauce
March 14, 2017
Please note that Bgreen Food Soy Sauce bears an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. This product is not Kosher certified and is produced in a non-Kosher certified facility.
Contact STAR-K: info@star-k.org or call 410-484-4110.
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