GE Sabbath Mode Ovens
January 06, 2022
Effective January 1, 2022, GE began marketing their Sabbath Mode ovens without STAR-K certification. Certified ovens purchased and delivered prior to January 1, 2022, remain certified.
Consumers seeking to purchase cooking appliances compatible with Shabbos and Yom Tov are advised to select models certified by a reliable kashrus organization.
Consumers who have questions or concerns about this issue can contact GE directly at 1-800-626-2005.
Kadosh Kosher Wagyu Brand Beef
November 22, 2021
It has come to our attention that a store in South Florida has been selling STAR-K certified and sealed Kadosh Kosher Wagyu Brand Beef in retail packages while also displaying the Kadosh name on other packages of meat that don't bear a STAR-K. Consumers are advised to be aware that meat items without STAR-K seals are not certified by STAR-K.
In order to protect Kosher consumers from confusion, STAR-K is discontinuing future certification of all Kadosh branded meats. For more information, please contact STAR-K at [email protected]
Morning Fresh Farms
November 18, 2021
Morning Fresh Farms frozen vegetables, distributed by Merchant Distributors (MDI) of Hickory, NC, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. Products not certified include broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, collard greens, turnip greens, Brussels sprouts, and all mixes that include any of these items. These products have not been checked for tolaim (insect infestation). Breaded okra is also not certified. Products were found in stores in the southeastern United States. Corrective action is being taken.
Kitchen Aid French Door Refrigerators
October 12, 2021
It has come to our attention that in certain models of STAR-K Sabbath Mode-certified Kitchen Aid French Door refrigerators - among them KRFC302ESS and KRSC503ESS​ - the interior lights continue to be operational even in Sabbath Mode.
To determine if your model has this issue, do the following:
1. Set the Sabbath Mode.
2. Keeping the left door and freezer drawer closed, open the right door.
a. If there is no light displaying, your unit is fine.
​ b. If you see a light, however dim, you will need to tape down both refrigerator switches and the freezer switch before Shabbos and Yom Tov. Be sure to remove the tape after Shabbos/Yom Tov.
Please contact KitchenAid at 1-800-422-1230 to report the issue and schedule service.
Garden of Life
September 24, 2021
Vitamin Code Raw Antioxidants, distributed by Garden of Life of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, bearing an expiration date that is prior to September 1, 2022, is NOT KOSHER even when bearing a STAR-K symbol. The product contains a non-kosher ingredient. Corrective action is being taken.
