| The IOG Research Committee PRODUCT UPDATES 2007-2008 |
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| July 10, 2008 Update McKee Foods LITTLE DEBBIE Marshmallow Treats contain Kosher Gelatin made from beef. They are designated Clean. June 7, 2008 Updates Domino's Dominos Pizza/Cheese uses L-cysteine and Pork/Beef Enzymes. (Unclean) DiGiorno DiGiorno Frozen Cheese/Chicken Pizzas use enzymes from microbial and animal (goat/lamb) sources. (Clean) ConAgra Butterball Turkey Bacon is pork free. (Clean) Their Sausages are made with pork casings. (Unclean) TwinLab TWINLAB’s Fibersol contains gelatin from beef and the MCT (medium chain tri-glyceride) is made from coconut oil. (Clean) Applegate Farms (Edited on 6-8-08) Applegate Farms turkey bacon does not contain pork or pork by-products, but it is processed on the same equipment used to make pork products. Due to cross contamination it is Unclean. Their Cocktail Franks, Big Apple Hot Dogs, Dry Cured products and their Pork Sausages contain pork. (Unclean) May 2, 2008 Updates Dunkin Donuts Update Note: Please check the products at the Regular and Kosher Dunkin Donut Shops due to the fact that most Kosher Certifying Organizations have deemed Duck as Kosher fowl, but the IOG has it designated as unclean fowl, because it is from the swan family. The L-Cysteine used in their products is from AVIAN(Duck Feathers). Both Duck and Geese are Unclean. All Cake Donuts and Bagels are Unclean. April 27, 2008 Updates McNeil Consumer Healthcare The McNeil Consumer Healthcare List has been updated. Please discontinue usage of the old list. Some products from the old list are no longer Clean (or kosher). April 8, 2008 Updates Red Baron Pizza All of Red Baron Pizzas are designated Unclean due to L-Cysteine, Carmine/Cochineal. April 1, 2008 Updates Del Monte Del Monte Fruit Chillers (All Varieties) are Unclean. They are unclean due to Carmine/Cross Contamination. March 12, 2008 Updates Tootsie Roll Co. Tootsie Rolls are now being made with microbial whey. No pork derived ingredient is used in this product anymore. They are designated Clean Junior Mints are still being made with Gelatin derived from pork are designated Unclean. Double Bubble Bubble Gum is now being made with ingredients that they can not guarantee are not pork derived. The old stock dated prior to July 2007 is Clean, all stock after this date are designated Unclean. Home Run Inn Pizza The Home Run Inn Deep Dish Frozen Pizzas contain L-Cysteine and are designated Unclean. January 11, 2008 Updates Kellogg Update All Kellogg Products containing marshmallow additives are made with Type A (Pork) Gelatin. All of the items listed below are designated Unclean. Kellogg’s Marshmallow Froot Loops Cereal Kellogg’s Smorz Cereal Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats Squares (All Varieties) Kellogg’s Special K Protein Snack Bars (All Varieties) This also includes all new cereals on the market made by Kellogg that contains marshmallows. The following Kellogg Products contain Type B (Beef) Gelatin. All of the items listed below are designated Clean. Kellogg’s Frosted Pop-Tarts (All Varities) Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats Cereal Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats Cereal All Kellogg Fruit Snacks containing gelatin, the source is beef. Plain (unfrosted) Pop-Tarts do not contain gelatin. The pre-gelatinized wheat starch is derived from wheat and does not contain any gelatin. ============================================ November 28, 2007 Updates/Revised 12-07-07 Bar S Turkey Breakfast Sausage is Non-Pork and is designated Clean Dole Jar Fruit Contains Cochineal and is designated Unclean Betty Crocker Au Gratin Potatoes is Non-Pork and is designated Clean Brach’s Candy All products containing Gelatin are designated Unclean The Gelatin is made from pork McDonald’s Sesame Seed Buns contain L-Cystein and are designated Unclean Chef Boyardee Pizza Kit contains Cheese made from pork and is designated Unclean Scott Petersen Deli Roast Beef has a Gelatin Glaze made from pork and is designated Unclean Con Agra Marie Callender's Beef Pot Pie contains Gelatin made from pork and is designated Unclean Walmart BakeShop Products (Per their representative, they can not guarantee that Lard is never used in their products. They stated to look for products that state that they are animal free to be safe) Note: (This applies to Sam's Club also pending more information) September 12, 2007 Update White Castle Update: White Castle Buns are made with L-Cysteine that is manufactured by a company called Caravan Ingredients, Inc. Their L-Cysteine is certified kosher by the Orthodox Union. We contacted the O.U. via email several times and received a response stating that the source of the L-Cysteine manufactured by Caravan Ingredients is proprietary and that they are not authorized to provide that information. They also stated that L-Cyteine is considered kosher, even if it’s made from animal or human hair, and therefore, even kosher L-Cysteine may come from human or animal hair. July 19, 2007 Updates Hormel Update: Jennie-O original and extra lean turkey bacon no longer contains pork, the products have been reformulated to omit the pork ingredients. Also the Jennie-O turkey breakfast sausage item number 3927200758 located in the fresh meat section does not contain pork. The casing is collagen derived from either beef or sheep. These products are designated Clean. Jewel Fresh Bakeshop Update: The Jewel Louisiana Crunch Cake UPC 412 is manufactured in a kosher dairy and is certified by the Orthodox Union. Brach's Update: All of Brach's candies containg gelatin are designated Unclean. June 30, 2007 Updates Yoplait/Colombo (updated 07-19-07) Yoplait/Colombo yogurts contain beef gelatin and are certified kosher dairy (KD) except for those that contain carmine/cochineal. Carmine/Cochineal is a red coloring derived from an insect that is not Clean. Please read all labels and make sure that this ingredient is not in the product.. June 1, 2007 Updates Frito-Lay: The Frito Lay Company has a detailed listing of all of their products that are certified kosher by both Triangle K and the Orthodox Union as well as listings of products that are pork (porcine) free, gluten free, MSG free, products containing peanuts, etc. To obtain this information please visit their site at: http://www.fritolay.com/fl/flstore/cgi-in/dietary_choices.htm Cheetos Flamin’ Hots and Nacho Cheese Doritos contain pork (porcine) enzymes and are designated unclean. April 28, 2007 Updates Ragu Update: All Ragu Sauces containing Cheese are Unclean due to pork- derived ingredients. Ragu Sauces containing meat; the meat is always beef. Please read all labels and check for cheese when buying these products. Motrin IB ibuprofen Products Update: Please read the label for all Motrin IB ibuprofen products to see if they contain the following ingredients: Magnesium stearate is derived from beef. (Clean) Gelatin is derived from 30% porkskin and 70% bone. (Unclean) Polysorbate 80 contains ingredients that may be derived from beef stock, pork, corn and petroleum. (Unclean) NOTE: The McNeil Kosher Products List will be updated soon. |
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