Nespresso Hechsher 2024 – Pesach and Year Round
From The Kokf-K: Novacart Baking Cups and Molds
A Kof-K certificate for Novacart was erroneously issued indicating that the following items are Kosher certified for Pesach… Optima Baking Molds CBM Series Cardboard Baking Cups Optima Baking Molds PM OP Baking Molds The above items are certified as Kosher for year-round usage, but not for Pesach.
From The COR: Sardo Seasoned Artichoke Hearts
Sardo Seasoned Artichoke Hearts bears an unauthorized COR 77 symbol This product is NOT Kosher.
Summer Halachos 2023 from Rabbi Eidlitz
From The O/U: Baybury Brother Sauces
The O/U does NOT certify Baybury Brothers products. Some of their products bear an unauthorized O/U mark.
Nespresso Hechsher – Pesach and Year Round
From The cRc: Albaik Tahini
Please be advised that Albaik brand Tahini is no longer certified Kosher by the cRc. Packages that have the expiration date of November 23, 2024 and prior are still certified Kosher under the cRc.
From The COR of Detroit: New Kosher Sodas
The following new sodas are now Kosher… Starry Lemon Lime (from Pepsi) Mountain Dew Pitch Black Soda (contains grape juice and is acceptable only when bearing a K or a recognized Kosher symbol or when bearing the letters XG in the middle of the second line of the inkjet code on the bottom of the […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Bell Peppers From Israel
Bell Peppers (red, yellow and orange) from Israel are now being sold in many local stores, including Kroger and Trader Joe’s and at this time are forbidden to be eaten due to the Shemitta restriction of “sefichin”. (they do not have kedushas shevi’is and may be disposed of). Be careful to check the fine print […]
From The Vaad Harabanim of Greater Seattle: Island Crust Cafe in Seattle
Due to a Kashrus violation, Island Crust Cafe on Mercer Island (Seattle) is closed immediately until further notice. If you have purchased anything today, the Vaad of Seattle warns that it may not be kosher and they advise against eating it.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Fruitavia
Fruitavia brand now certifies Fruit Platters and Sorbet (contains: pineapple, grapes, cantaloupe, honeydew, pomegranate, mangos, kiwis, apples, oranges)
Summer Halachos 2022
OU Slurpee List 2022
Kosher Slurpee List May 26, 2022 The OU certifies a number of Coca-Cola syrups that are used in Slurpee. To purchase Slurpees, it is necessary to verify two things: Is the syrup made by Coca-Cola, and is the specific syrup OU certified? Irrespective of store claims, one can only be certain that a Coca-Cola […]
From The Kosher Certification Service (Rabbi Eli Frankel): Tomato Jerky from Mooney Farms
Plant-Based Tomato Jerky, produced by Mooney Farms, Chico, Ca., carries a non-authorized Kosher symbol of Kosher Certification Service (Rabbi Eli Frankel).
When a store repackages Kosher food….
As a Kosher Consumer, one must always check for the hechsher! Here is a story that happened this week. Chani recently went shopping at a local Costco to go pick up some of the kosher Empire chicken breasts. She noticed that some of the packages were repackaged by Costco and labeled Kosher, but did not […]
From The O/U: Newly Certified – AD Flakes
AD Bell Pepper (Flake, Granules, Powder) and AD Carrot (Flakes, Granules and Powder) are now certified kosher by the O/U.
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Brand New for ’22 KosherQuest Shopping and Dining Guide!
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Kroger Hearty Vegetable Ready to Serve Soup
Kroger Hearty Vegetable Ready To Serve Soup in an 18.8 oz. can is still pictured online with an O/U symbol, but, in fact, the actual product does NOT bear and O/U. This product lost its Kosher status over a year ago, but the picture online has not been updated.
From the COR of Greater Detroit: Gold Medal Flour – No Longer Yoshon
GOLD MEDAL ALL PURPOSE FLOUR and BREAD FLOUR with “KC” in code, which in past years has been always Yoshon, has changed status, and product that will be packaged beginning Sep. 9 next week (Better If Used By date March 21, 2023) will no longer be Yoshon. [Source: Star-K and Yoshon.com]
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From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Bone Suckin’ Sauces
The O/U certifies several Bone Suckin sauce products. The certified products bear the O/U symbol. As a result of recent production changes, some Bone Suckin’ products no longer bear the O/U symbol. Consumers should be careful to look for the O/U symbol when purchasing this product.
From The Kof-K: Tammy’s Kitchen Chicken Cacciatore
Tammy’s Kitchen Chicken Cacciatore contains non-kosher white wine and was mistakenly labeled with a Kof-K. this product is NOT Kosher!
From The KIB: Rito Food
Rito Foods manufactures a Cocoa Spread with Hazelnuts. This product has the reliable kosher supervision of Balkan Kosher. There was an error on the packaging, as the hashgacha logo did not include “d” for dairy. This product is indeed dairy, as one of the ingredients is whole milk powder.
From the Star-K: Newly Certified – Crunchsters Snacks
Crunchsters Snacks are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
Rabbi Eidlitz’s Pesach Products 2021 – Zoom Shiur
From The KLBD: Don Anecio Balsamic Vinegar
Don Anecio Balsamic Vinegar, sold in the U.S. in retail and bulk packaging has been erroneously labeled as Kosher, certified by the KLBD. This product is NOT certified Kosher by the KLBD and should be considered as a non-Kosher product.
From The O/K: Peppers from Israel
Some peppers from Trader Joe’s have a label that reads “Produce of Israel.” The kosher consumer should be aware of this so that they can follow the proper procedure for separating trumos and maasros before consuming this product. Consult your Rav with further questions on this topic.
From The O/K: Arctic Zero
A limited number of the following Arctic Zero products have been mislabeled with a plain O/K: Cherry Chocolate Chunk 5/27/22 Brownie Blast 07/22, 07/08/22 Cookie Dough Chunk 09/04/22 These products are certified as Kosher DAIRY.
Recommended Kosher Symbols 2020 – תשפ״א
Here is our wallet-sized printable card of common recommended Kosher Symbols. Print yours out today!