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12-21-10 Update

Colombina Candy
Coastal Bay Confections Crystal Fruit Drops are animal free and designated Clean.

Lay's --The following products contain porcine (pork)
DORITOS®

3RD DEGREE BURN™ Scorchin' Habanero Flavored Tortilla Chips
BLAZIN' & BUFFALO RANCH® Flavored Tortilla Chips
Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips
Reduced Fat COOL RANCH® Flavored Tortilla Chips 
Reduced Fat Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips
Spicy Nacho Flavored Tortilla Chips
Toasted Corn Tortilla Chips 
BAKED! DORITOS® Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips 
Nacho Cheese 100 Calorie Mini Bites Flavored Tortilla Chips 
Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips 6 Count Singles 
Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips 12 Count Singles
To see a complete list of products without porcine visit,
http://www.fritolay.com/your-health/us-products-made-without-porcine-enzymes.html

11-28-10 Update

Cumberland Packing Corp.

Sugar in the Raw contains no animal by-products and is designated, Clean.

10-7-10 Update

Wyandot Snacks

Aldi's Snacks (Chips, Tortilla Chips, Cheese Snacks, etc.) made by Wyandot are designated, Clean

9-17-10 Update

Great Lakes Cheese Company

Alid's Brand Happy Farms Cheeses are made by Great Lakes Cheese Company.  All of the processed cheese singles and spreads are made with enzymes from swine and calf and are designated, Unclean.

The Natural Cheeses are made with Chymosin and are designated, Clean.


8-27-10 Update

Master's Gallery Foods

Jewel Processed Cheese Singles are now designated Unclean due to cross-contamination with equipment used to make products containing pork ingredients.

ALL of their Natural Cheeses are made in a different plant and don't have any pork ingredients and are designated CLEAN.

CVS

CVS Brand Ibuprofen is made with both beef and pork ingredients.  It is designated, Unclean.


7-31-10 Update

Sorbee In
t.

Country Time Hard Candy is animal free and designated Clean


5-28-10 Update


(Perfetti) Van Melle


Mentos Candy & Chewing Gum containing Carmine are designated Unclean.
Information is pending on the products without Carmine that contain Mono-Dyglycerides.
We will update this page once we have it
.

5-21-10 Updates (Updated 5-28-10)


Johnson & Johnson Update
s:

McNeil & Pfizer are now under the umbrella of Johnson & Johnson. 
Benadryl Dye Free Allergy contains Gelatin from pork and is designated Unclean.
Benadryl Ultra Tabs Allergy contains animal(various) by-products and are designated Unclean.
Children's Dye Free Allergy Liquid contains Glycerin from animal(various) and vegetable sources. It is designated Unclean.

ALL of Benadryl is designated UNCLEAN until further notice.  None of them are certified kosher and all of them contain one or more of the following ingredients:  Gelatin, Glycerin, Magnesium Stearate or Stearic Acid, all of which can be from pork. The source information is unavailable per the company, but we are still in the process of obtaining additional information
. Addendum:  The 2010 McNeil Kosher list is posted on the Other Products Page.

Zyrtec-D Tablets are Clean.


The following are unclean
:
For Adults : Zyrtec Liquid Gels (Pork Gelatin)
For Children : Children Zyrtec Chewable (Carmine)


5-10-10 Updates


Borden Update
s:

The
ir Cheese Singles may contain gelatin from pork and due to cross contamination they are designated UNCLEAN.

The Natural Cheeses are pork-free and are produced in a different plant.  They are designated CLEA
N.

3-5-10 Update


Aldi's Updates
:

Breakfast Best's Cereals have been discontinued. Aldi's Cereals are now supplied by Millville. All of their cereals that contain GELATIN and/or MARSHMALLOWS are UNCLEAN.

Millville Trail Mix Bars are Clea
n

2-16-10 Update


Sara Lee/Metz Baking Company Update


According to Sara Lee all of their fresh breads are made with mono-diglycerides from vegetable/animal sources.  They stated that they are unable to give information as to the source of the animal.  We are changing the status of Mother's Bread, and all breads made by Sara Lee to UNCLEAN
.

12-12-09 Updates (12-17-09
)

Cadbury-Adams (Updated 12-17-09
)

Trident Layers (All Varieties)       Pork Ingredients    Unclean
Trident Cool Rush (All Varieties) Pork Ingredients     Unclean
Stride Gum  (All Varieties)          Glycerin, Vegetable     Clean
Bubblicious  (All Varieties)          Non-animal                Clean
Dentyne Blast (All Varieties)        Gelatin, Beef             Clean
All Other Trident Gums are pork free.                          Cle
an

12-3-09 Update
s

Supervalu In
c. (*Updated 12-12-09)

Shopper's Value Chees
es contain Gelatin (Pork) and is designated Unclean.  It is sold at Jewel, Cub Foods, Save A Lot and other grocery chains.

*Shopper's Value Block Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese  Non-Pork  Clea
n

10-15-09 Update
s

Hershe
y's

ALL
of Jolly Rancher hard candies contain an unclean artificial/natural ingredient.  The source of the ingredient is proprietary.   They are designated Unclean.

A
LL Bubble Yum Bubble Gum shares the same equipment with products that contain unclean food additives/ingredients.  They are designated Unclean.

The status
of Good&Plenty and Good&Fruity has been updated.  These products bear the 'Ko' kosher symbol but they are made with Gelatin from PORK.  The Ko will allow chemically processed pork gelatin in products that they certify kosher.  These products are designated Unclean.  If you see a box with an OU symbol on it disregard it.  It's a misprint.

9-19-09 Update
s

Kellogg'
s

Kellogg Fruit Snacks contain both beef and pork gelatin and are designated Unclean
.

Popeye
's

The following products are Uncle
an:
Chicken Mini (Pork)
Loaded Chicken Wrap (Pork)
Big Easy Chicken Bowl (Pork)
Big Easy Chicken Sandwich (L-Cysteine)
Mild Chicken Deluxe Sandwich (L-Cysteine)
Spicy Chicken Deluxe Sandwich (L-Cysteine)
Chicken Sausage Jambalaya (Pork)
Smothered Chicken (Pork)
Chicken Etouffee (Pork)
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy (Pork)
Red Beans and Rice (Pork)
Green Beans (Pork)

The shortening used for frying is made of beef tallow and soybean oil.

Information is pending on the rest of their menu
.

Peps
ico

Rice & Roni (Aldi's) Creamy Four Cheese, Parmesan Chicken, Country Cheddar and Pasta Roni Chicken Quesadila (Which has been discontinued) contain meat (beef/pork) and seafood (shellfish) and are designated Unclean.

They have a line of products called Near East Products that are certified kosher by the OU
.

Uncle Ray's, LLC (Aldi
's)

The followi
ng Clancy's Products made by Uncle Ray's, LLC bearing the letter J (which is an extra letter representing their company) in the date code located on the upper right corner of the bag are designated Clean:

Regular & Ripple Potato Chips
Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips
Bar B Q Potato Chip
s

NO
TE:  Aldi's Clancy's products are made by several companies, so check the date code before buying.


9-11-09 Updat
es

McDonald
's

McDonald's French Fries contain a natural flavoring made from beef and are fried in vegetable oil.  They are designated Clea
n.

Miller-
Coors

Does not use any animal by-products in their brewing process, nor are there any animal sources used in their packaging. Miller branded products of Lite, MGD, MGD Light, MGD 64 and Sparks, as well as Watertown Hop Products are certified kosher by the Organized Kashruth (K).  The All Coors branded products are certified kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU
).

Heineken
USA

There are no animal products used in the beer as ingredients, nor are they used in the filtration process. Heineken can be considered Vegan friendly. The production process, installation of, and products produced by Heineken Nederland Supply all comply to the Kosher criteri
a.

Morgan F
oods

The Cream of Mushroom Soup is pork free and is made with all kosher ingredients.  It is designated Cle
an

Anheuser-B
usch

Budweiser Chelada and Bud Light Clamato Chelada contain Mott’s Clamato® which contains a small amount of clam broth.  They are designated Unclea
n.

Canada Dry Mo
tt's

Clamata (All Varieties) contain clam broth and are designated Unclea
n.

7-16-09 Updates


Ricos Nacho Cheese Sau
ce

Their Nacho Cheese Sauce contains enzymes from porcine (pork) and lamb.  It is the Nacho Cheese Sauce used at Kerasotes theaters.  It is designated Unclea
n.

Kosher Updat
e:

The OU and OK do not use chemically-modified pork gelatin or enzymes, but they do accept L-Cysteine from human hair as long as it wasn’t obtained from a religious ceremony.  So when purchasing items bearing these kosher symbols always check to see if L-Cysteine is in the ingredient legend.  If it is the product is Unclea
n.

7-3-09 Updates


Wrigley's Products

All Wrigley's pro
ducts, which includes the following:  ALL Wrigley’s Gum, ALL LifeSaver Candies & Mints, ALL Orbit products, EXTRA, and others, are designated UNCLEAN, because they are produced on the same equipment with their products containing pork gelatin (Altoids Gum & Mints, Extra Polar Ice Gum, Orbits Mist Gum, LifeSavers Gummis and Starburst GummiBursts) except for the following:  Skittles and Starburst Fruit Chews, which are made in another facility where cross-contamination doesn't occur and are designated CLEAN.

Here is a listing of Gums that are Clean.

Oak Leaf Confections (Must bear the OU symb
ol)
Ball O Fire Gum  
Bingo Gum   
Bubble Brights Gum   
Eyeball to Eyeball Gum   
Frost Bites Chewing Gum   
Fun Fruit G
um

Bubble King Br
and
Gum Ba
lls

Elite Br
and
Bazooka
Must Chewing G
um

Bloom
y’s
Dubble Bubble Gum bearing
an OU

We are in the process of researching the Gums we have on our list again made by Hershey's and Cadbury-Adams.  Once we have information on these products we will post it here first.

See below under Butterball for an additional updat
e.

6-25-09 Updates


La Mas
Raca
Flour tortillas contain L-cysteine and are designated uncle
an.

Restaurant Stat
ement
Below is our restuarant statement.  Researching restaurants is something that the committee has discontinued for many reasons, the main one being the difficulty in obtaining information and the fact that unclean products are sold and cooked with those that may be clean. We will for the time being leave the restaurant information we have gathered thus far on our website, but it will be removed at a later date.  Thank you to everyone who supports and assists us in this endeavor to serve the Most High and keep his laws.

                    
    Research Committee Restaurant Statement

In our quest to give you the most accurate information available to us we find that it is profoundly evident that cross-contamination of foods served in restaurants with ingredients that are unclean, i.e. pork, bacon, ham, shell fish, etc. is inevitable.  Therefore, it is incumbent upon each of us to eat at his or her, own discretion.  We cannot in good faith say that food in a restaurant where unclean ingredients/foods are prepared and served is Clea
n.

6-18-09 Updates: (Amended on 6-21-09)


Trader Joe`s Foods (6-21-09)


Most of their Sausages contain pork casings and are designated Unclean .  We are in the process of getting additional information.  In the meantime, check the labels for the type of casing being us
ed.

Sam`s
Club 

Svenhards` Swedish Bakery Asst. Danish contains Plant derived ingredients and is designated Cle
an

Gefen (Kenover Marketing Co
rp.)
  
Gelatin (All Varieties) (OU)p is made with Non-animal ingredients and is designated Cle
an

Elyon (Golden Fluff Incorp.)
 
Gelatin (All Varieties) (OU)p is made with Kolatin, which is a gelatin made from the hides and skins of clean cattle. It is designated Clean.


ATTEN
TION:

The status of Pizza hut pizzas has changed: (Updated 6-2
1-09)

* ALL OF THEIR SAUCES WHERE SHRIMP IS ON THE MENU MAY HAVE SHELL FISH CROSS-CONTAMINATI
ON.  (We are in the process of getting definitive information on their entire menu.  Until then avoid the restaurants where shell fish is on the menu.)
*
THE GARLIC & CHEESY GARLIC BREAD CONTAINS L-CYSTEINE AND IS UNCLEAN.
* ALL OF THE TUSCANI PASTAS, BREADSTICKS, AND GARLIC PARMESAN BONE IN WINGS WHERE SHRIMP IS ON THE MENU MAY HAVE SHELL FISH CROSS-CONTAMINATI
ON.  (STATUS IS PENDING.)

The IOG Research Committee will be posting a restaurant statement shortly. 

Thank you to everyone who assists us in this endeavo
r.

6-8-09 Updates:


Sundown Natura
ls

Kids Spiderman Multi Gummies contain pork gelatin and are designated Unclean
All products containing gelatin are designated Unclean
.

5-27-09 Updates:


Butterball Produc
ts (Updated 7-3-09)

Fresh Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage, Fresh Turkey Bratwurst, and the Fresh Hot Italian Turkey Sausage, are made with pork casings and are designated Unclean
.

(Fresh Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links are pork free and are designated Clea
n)

Spring Valley (Wal-Mart Br
and)

Fish Oil Supplement is made with gelatin from beef.  The oils are from cod, anchovy, mackerel, sardine and jack fish.  It is designated Clea
n.

General M
ills

Buggles (All Varieties) have natural flavor ingredients that are sourced from pork. 
They are designated Unclea
n.

Clyde's Do
nuts

Cl
yde's donuts contain mono-diglycerides made from soy-bean oil.  They are certified kosher by the OU, but as a reminder, make sure that the donuts you purchase do not
contain L-Cysteine; those are the only ones that are Clean
.

5-1-09 Updates: (5-9-09)


Natural Desserts Brand Products (Available in most health food stor
es)

Gel Dessert (Gelatin) is Vegan (non-animal) and gluten free and is designated Clean
Instant Pudding Mixes are Vegan and gluten free and are designated Clean
NUTRA DRINK BRAND nutrition drink is lactose and dairy free, and contains no pork derivatives, it is designated Clea
n.

conSup North America (Aldi Pro
duct)

Belmont Vanilla Cream Wafers contain mono-diglycerides made from lard (pork fat) and are designated Uncle
an

Cinnabon I
nc.

Cinnabon Inc. no longer uses L-cysteine (duck feather source) in their products.  All products are pork, lard, beef tallow, rennet and gelatin free and they are designated Clea
n

Panera B
read

Bagels (All Varieties) contain L-cysteine and are designated Uncle
an
Updated 5
-9-09 Panera Breads & Pastries contain vegetable mono-diglycerides and are designated Clean.  The Enzymes used in the cheeses are made from non-animal sources except for the Asiao, Feta & Gorgonzola chesses; the enzymes come from either calf, kid or lamb sources not pork.  They are designated Clean.

2-13-09 Updates:


We
lch's
Welch's Fruit Snacks contain gelatin made from pork.  They are designated Uncle
an.

Country Classic Da
iries
Country Classic's Cottage Cheese is made with bovine enzymes and is designated Cle
an.

Hickory
Farms
Hickory Farms Cheese products are made with microbial enzymes.  They are designated Cle
an.

Natur
eMade
NatureMade Vitamins containing gelatin are made with a Non-Bovine source which is pork.  They are designated Unclean.

1-9-09 Update:


Domi
no's
Domino's Regular Cheese Pizza contains Mozzarella Cheese made with micro-bial enzymes, and the hand tossed dough contains L-Cysteine. Because of the L-Cysteine the product is desiganted Unclean.  The source of the enzymes used in ALL the other cheeses is unknow
n.