RCC – Checking Romaine Lettuce Guide
The RCC released a guide to checking Romaine Lettuce for bugs. Here is the link to view the guidelines on the RCC website. http://rccvaad.org/easy-wash-guide-romain-lettuce/
Samsung Ovens Alert – Star-K
April 13, 2016 SAMSUNG OVEN ALERT We have been advised that some STAR-K certified Samsung ranges may have a Sabbath Mode that does not work properly. If you own one of these ranges, click here for instructions: Please note that you still need to put your oven into Sabbath Mode before Shabbos or YomTov, […]
From The Beth Din of Johannesburg For Pesach: Chickens for Pesach
All Kosher chickens purchased from PnP for Pesach must bear the Pesach label. The Beth Din of Johannesburg has been informed that some non Pesachdik stock has found it way into the Pesach section at PnP Norwood . These packages are NOT Kosher for Pesach if they do not bear the Pesach label.
From The KSA For Pesach: Pericone Juice
Pericone Juices, certified by KSA, will have available a Kosher for Pesach run. These flavors include tangerine, orange, lemon and grapefruit.
From The KSA For Pesach: Pete’s Ground Coffee
Pete’s Ground Coffee, certified by the KSA, is fine for Pesach use without the “P” designation. This is true for both regular and decaf.
Pesach News: Dr. Brown Soda in Los Angeles
Dr. Brown Soda did a special Pesach run this year in Los Angeles exclusively for Gelson’s Markets. Check your local Gelson’s stores in L.A. for this item.
From The O/U For Pesach: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
All Extra Virgin Olive Oil, CERTIFIED BY THE O/U, is recommended for both year-round use and for Pesach use (even without a special “P” designation).
From The KLBD For Pesach: Grecotel Olympia Riviera (Greece) and Viva Marina (Portugal) Pesach Programs
This is to inform the public that, contrary to previous advertisements, the following Pesach programs , run by the Ibenbaum family of Maagalim Tours (Maaglei Nofesh) will NOT be under the Hashgacha of the London Beis Din and Rav Akiva Osher Padwa of Mishmeres Hakashrus London: Grecotel Olympia Riviera in Greece (Pesach 2016) Viva Marina […]
Pesach: Flax and Hemp
Flax and hemp (whole grains only) may be used on Pesach. They should be purchased from manufacturers that do not process Chometz grains also. These grains should also be carefully checked before Pesach for any residue.
From The O/U For Pesach: Rice Milk – Kiyniyos, no Chometz
Some Rice Milk may contain an enzyme that is derived from barley (Chometz), therefore, only the following brands of Rice Milk have been approved by the O/U as original rice milk with no Chometz (they are Kitniyos): Rice Dream Enriched (unsweetened original) Harris Teeter RiceSense Enriched Full Circle Hy-Vee Meijer Nature’s Place Shop Rite Market […]
From The O/U For Pesach: Kedem Grape Juice without Sulfites
The O/UP certifies Kedem fresh pressed Grape Juice with no sulfites. This product needs a KFP certification.
From The Star K For Pesach: Dried Fruit
The following Dried Fruit, certified by the Star K, are acceptable for Pesach use with NO Kosher For Pesach certification needed: Gocmez Apricots Happy Apricots Sunny Fruit Apricots & Figs
From The O/U For Pesach: Quinoa
The O/U certifies the following Quinoa for Pesach use, ONLY with the O/UP certification (needs Pesach certification): Setton Pereg Earthly Choice Goldbangs Natural Earth (Star KP) La Bonne In addition, Pereg makes O/UP quinoa flour.
From The Star K For Pesach: Ancient Harvest Quinoa
The Star K certifies Ancient Harvest Inca Red Grains, Tricolor Grains Harmony Blend, White Grains Traditional and White Quinoa 50 lb. Bulk Bag year long as well as for Pesach. This product is acceptable for Pesach use with no Kosher for Pesach certification.
From The O/U For Pesach: Kirkland Frozen Atlantic Salmon
Kirkland brand Frozen Atlantic Salmon may be used on Pesach with no special “P” designation and without washing. However, Kirkland brand Frozen Wild Salmon must be washed first, before use on Pesach.
From The Star K, O/U and cRc For Pesach: Washing Raw Meat & Fish
The Star K, O/U and cRc all say to was all raw meat and fish, with no special “P” designation, before using on Pesach.
From The O/U For Pesach: Welch’s/Manischewitz 100% Grape Juice
This year Welch’s, in conjunction with Manischewitz, will once again be producing their 100% Grape Juice.
From The O/U For Pesach: Baby Carrots
The following brands of O/U certified Peeled Baby Carrots are acceptable for use on Pesach without special Kosher For Pesach certification: Albertson’s, Bugs Bunny, Bunny Luv, Grimway Farms and Safeway.
From The O/K For Pesach: Agave Syrup
Goya and Health Garden brand Agave Syrup are certified O/KP
From The Star K For Pesach: Pure Stone Counter Tops
According to the Star K, only PURE STONE counter tops may be Kashered for Pesach.
From The O/U & cRc For Pesach: Composite Stone (i.e. quartz counters)
According to the O/U and cRc, composite stone (quartz, granite, marble etc.) counter tops, which is made mostly of stone, but is held together with resin, can be Kashered. As a rule, materials such as metal, wood, stone, natural rubber, plastic (if needed), and fabric can be Kashered.
From The Star K for Pesach: Parchment Paper
The following brands of Parchment Paper, under Star K supervision year-round, are acceptable for use on Pesach with no “P” designation required: Master Baker Chef Lebon Wilton
From The Star K for Pesach: Vinprom Brandy
Vinprom Brandy (Apple, Apricot, Pear and Plum) require no “P” (Pesach) designation.
From The O/U for Pesach: Paper Cups & Plates
According to the O/U, ALL Paper Cups and Plates are acceptable for use on Pesach without a special Kosher for Pesach certification for both hot and cold foods.
From The Star K for Pesach: Paper Cups & Plates
According to the Star K, Paper Cups and Plates are acceptable for Pesach (without a KFP certification) ONLY for cold foods/drinks. For use with hot foods/drinks, a Kosher for Pesach certification is required.
From The Star K For Pesach: Paper Cupcake Holders
According to the Star K, Paper Cupcake Holders ALWAYS need a Hechsher year-round and for Pesach, a Kosher for Pesach certification is needed. No Hashgacha is needed is needed for foil cupcake holders.
From The Star K For Pesach: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
According to the Star K, only the following brands of Extra Virgin Olive Oil are acceptable for use on Pesach: Pompeiian, Stantos Stefano, Cora Botticeli, Bella Vina and Spectrum.
From The O/U for Pesach: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
According to the O/U, ALL Extra Virgin Olive Oil is recommended for use on Pesach without certification (for Pesach and year -round).
From The Star K For Pesach: Balsamic Vinegar
Star K certified Acetum Balsamic Vinegar does NOT require a “P” (Pesach) designation for use on Pesach.
For Pesach: Spices
Processed spices and seasonings all require a special Pesach certification (KFP). Whole spices are fine for use on Pesach without a Kosher for Pesach certification.