Kosher Updates
New Products from the OU
- News Article posted on Fri July 16th, 2010
New Products from the OU
From All American Pharmaceutical & Natural Foods Corporation, Billing, MT
Brand: Kre-Alkalyn, OU
From American Italian Pasta Company
Brand: AIPC Lasagne, OU Excelsior Springs, MO
From Bonomelli, Italy
Brand: Polenta Valsugana
Instant Polenta
From Emerald Foam Control LLC, Cheyenne, Wyoming:
Brand:Emerald
Acepol 106, OU
Acepol 7197, OU
Acepol 7364, OU
Acepol 77, OU
From Emerald Seed Products, Ltd
Brand: Emerald Seed
Fenugreek, OU
Fenugreek Phyto Extract, OU
Fenugreek Seed, Cracked, OU
Fenugreek Spice, OU
Flaxseed, Premium Whole, OU
From Eurofusion, S.A. Panama
Brand: Aquacai
Aquacai-Pure Water, OU
From General Mills, Minneapiolis, MN
Brand: SPF: Muir Glen
Chunky Tomato Sauce, OU
Diced Tomatoes with Basil and Garlic, OU
From GPOD of Idaho, Shelley, ID
Brand: GPOD
GPOD Bulk 50 lbs. Carton Potatoes, OU
Brand: Junior
Junior #2 Bulk Potatoes, OU
Brand: The Great Potato
The Great Potato Bulk 50 Lbs. Carton Potatoes, OU
From Grainworks, Inc., Canada
Brand: Grainworks
Barley Flour, OU
Bean Romano Flour, OU
Beans Ancient Ancestor, OU
Beans Calypso, OU
Beans Kidney, OU
Beans Navy, OU
Beans Yellow Eyed, OU
Buckwheat, Light Flour, OU
Cereal 7-Grain, OU
Corn Meal, Blue, OU
Couscous, OU
Fava Beans, OU
Hemp, Shelled, OU
Millet Flour, OU
Oat Flakes, Regular Rolled, OU
Peas, Green Whole, OU
Potato Flakes, OU
Quinoa Flour, OU
From Hemisphere Beverages, LLC, Durham, NC
Brand: ZOBO
All Natural Hibiscus Drink - Ginger Flavor, OU
All Natural Hibiscus Drink - Lemon/Lime Flavor, OU
All Natural Hibiscus Drink - Original Flavor, OU
All Natural Hibiscus Drink - Pineapple Flavor, OU
All Natural Hibiscus Drink - Strawberry Flavor, OU
All Natural Hibiscus Drink - Vanilla Flavor, OU
From Keystone Grain Ltd., Canada
Brand: Keystone Grain
Cranberry Beans, OU
Flax, Brown, OU
Kidney Beans, Light Red, OU
Natto Beans, OU
Sunflower in Shell, OU
Sunflower Kernels, Confection, OU
From Meyer zu Venne Gmb H & Co., KG, Germany
Brand: Waffel Meyer Wafer
Cones for Ice Cream, OU
From Nature’s Path Foods, Canada,
Brand: EnviroKidz
Amazon Frosted Flakes Cereal, OU
Fruity Burst Crispy Rice Bar, OU-D
Leepin Lemur, OU
Organic Koala Crisp Cereal, OU
Peanut Butter Panda Puffs Cereal, OU
Brand: Lifestream
Fig+Flax Waffles, OU
HempPlus Waffles, OU
Optimum Power Waffles, OU
Snergy Waffles, OU
Brand: Nature’s Path
Flax Plus Vanilla Almond Granola, OU
GingerZing Granola, OU
Heritage Bites Cereal, OU
Optimum Rebound Cereal, OU
Organic Dark Chocolate Chip Chococonut Granola Bars, OU-D
Organic Sweet & Salty Peanut Buddy, OU-D
Organic Yogurt Lotta\' Apricotta, OU-D
Pomegran Plus Granola, OU
Whole O\'s, OU
From Nest Collective, Emeryville, CA
Brand: Super Puffs
Super Greens – Spinach & Apple OU
Super Oranges – Mango & Sweet Potato, OU
Super Purples – Blueberry & Purple Sweet Potato, OU
Super Reds – Strawberry & Beet, OU
Super Yellows – Banana & Peach. OU
From Northern Star Co., Minneapolis, MN
Brand: Diner’s Choice
20169-15570 Rich Country Mashed Potatoes, OU-D
20169-16500 Mashed Potatoes, OU-D
20169-21400 Sour Cream & Chive Mashed Potatoes, OU-D
20169-21700 Mashed Sweet Potatoes, OU-D
20169-22227 New Potato Wedges, OU
Brand: Northern Star
20169-12590 Quartered Red Skin Wedges, OU
20169-15050 White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, OU-D
20169-15110 Southern Style Diced, OU
20169-15120 American Home Fries, OU
20169-15170 Red Skin Diced, OU
20169-15230 Red Skin Sliced, OU
20169-15770 Deluxe Mashed Potatoes, OU-D
20169-18750 Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, OU-D
From Rockin Products, LLC., Old Greenwich, CT
Brand: Rockin Water
Apple Rockin Water, OU
Cherry Rockin Water, OU
Grape Rockin Water, OU
Orange Rockin Water, OU
From Rockstar Inc., Las Vegas, NV
Brand: Rockstar
Energy Drink, OU
Sugar Free Energy Drink, OU
From Shin Nihon Chemical Co., Ltd., Japan
Brand: Shin Nihon
Fungal Lactase Freeze-Dried Intermediate, OU
From Stengel Oils, Milbank, SD
Brand: Stengel Oils
Flaxseed Oil, OU
Flaxseed Oil Organic, OU
Sunflower Oil, OU
From Stengel Seed & Grain Company, Milbank, SD
Brand: Stengel Seed and Grain Co.
Organic/Conventional Barley (Whole, Pearled, Hulled), OU
Organic/Conventional Flaxseed, Brown, OU
Organic/Conventional Lentils, Green, OU
Organic/Conventional Peas, Green, OU
Organic/Conventional Wheat, OU
From Untapped Energy LLC., Franklin Lake NJ
Brand: Untapped Energy,
All Natural Energy Shot, OU
From Wholesome Sweeteners Inc., Sugarland, TX
Brand: Wholesome Sweetene Fair Trade Raw Cane Sugar, OU
Organic Dark Brown Sugar, OU
Organic Light Brown Sugar, OU
Organic Turbinado Sugar, OU
Raw Cane Sugar,
June New Products
- News Article posted on Mon June 21st, 2010
New Products from the OU
Concord Confection Co. in Canada has been recertified by the O/U. Double Bubble gum and their other products are recommended when bearing the O/U on the wrapper.
From 3rd Generation Enterprises, NJ, Brand: Top Pop
Black Cherry, OU
Cola, OU
Ginger Ale, OU
Orange, OU
From Apple and Eve, Port Washington, NY
Brand: Apple and Eve
Fruitables - Apple Harvest, OU
Fruitables - Berry Berry, OU
Brand: Northland
Dark Naturals Cranberry Pomegranate Raspberry, OU
Dark Naturals Pomegranate Blueberry Acai, OU
Dark Naturals Superfruit Mixed berry - Light, OU
Brand: Sesame Street
Fruitables - Apple Carrot, OU
Fruitables - Pear Peach, OU
From Cintron Beverage Group LLC, Phil.,PA,
Brand: Cintron
Green Tea W/Ginseng & Honey - Original, OU
Mango Green Tea, OU
Peach Green Tea, OU
Watermelon Strawberry, OU
From Dandong Shengde Foodstuff Co., Ltd, China
Brand: Shengde CIQ: 2107000565
Frozen Salmon Fillets/Portions, OU
Salted Anchovies, OU
From Decas Cranberry Products Inc., Carver, MA
Brand: Fruitaceuticals
Blucrans, OU
Grapecrans, OU
Omegacrans, OU
Pomacrans, OU
From Evergreen Sweeteners, Inc., Aventura, FL
Brand: Evergreen Sweeteners
Corn Starch, OU
Dextrose, OU
Granulated Sugar, OU
Powdered Sugar, OU
High Fructose Corn Syrup, OU
Invert Sugar, OU
Sucrose, OU
Sweetener Blends, OU
From Michael’s Seafood Inc., Miami, FL
Brand: Michael\'s Gourmet Delicacies
Smoked Atlantic Salmon, OU
From Milagro B.B., Netherlands
Brand: Milagro
Fullcream Milkpowder 26%, OU-D
Lactose, OU-D
Skimmed Milkpowder, OU-D
Whey Powder, OU-D
From Moet Hennessy USA, Scotland
Brand: Ardbeg
Single Malt Scotch Whiskey -10 Year Old, OU
Brand: Glenmorangie
Single Malt Scotch Whiskey - Astar, OU
Single Malt Scotch Whiskey - Original, OU
From Nutrabella Inc., San Mateo, CA
Brand:Bellybar Boost
Baby Needs Chocolate, OU-D
Berry Nutty Cravings, OU-D
S\'More to Love, OU-D
From Polar Corporation, Worcester, MA
Brand: Polar Classics
Black Cherry Soda, OU
Diet Root Beer, OU
Root Beer, OU
Vanilla Cream Soda, OU
From Ponce de Leon Industries, Hillsboro, NJ
Brand: Omega-3 Water
Water-Berry, OU
Water-Citrus, OU
From Prometheus Springs, LLC, Coral Gables, FL
Brand: Prometheus Springs
Lemon Ginger Capsaicin Spiced Elixir, OU
Lychee Wasabi Capsaicin Spiced Elixir, OU
Pomegranate Black Pepper Capsaicin Spiced Elixir, OU
From Pure Food SIA, Latvia
Brand: Pure Food SIA
Apple Filling for Confectionery, OU
Black Currant Jam-Energy Reduced, OU
Blueberry Jam-Energy Reduced, OU
Cherry Preserve, OU
Cranberry Jam-Energy Reduced, OU
Forestberry Jam-Energy Reduced, OU
Lingonberry Preserve, OU
Raspberry Filling for Confectionery, OU
Strawberry Filling for Confectionery, OU
From S.I.T.I. Marakech, 40000, Morocco
Brand:Mighty Leaf Tea
Chamomile Citrus, OU
Himalayan Peak Darjeeling Organic, OU
Jade Organic, OU
Marrakesh Mint, OU
Organic Hojcha, OU
White Lolus, OU
New Products May 2010
- News Article posted on Tue May 18th, 2010
New Products
Seattle’s Best Iced Coffee bearing the KD on the can is reliably certified by Rabbi Charlap
From the OU
Fizzical Fruit From Half Moon Beverages, Tomkins Cove, NY.
Blood Orange Sparkling Water, OU
Pomegranate Sparkling Water, OU
Raspberry Sparkling Water, OU
Hateva from Hateva, Newark, NJ
Almond Pudding - Chocolate, OU
Almond Pudding- Vanilla, OU
Sunkist from Maverick Brands, Palo Alto, CA
100% Valencia Orange, OU
Blackberry Juicy Water, OU
Orange Cream, OU-D
Pomegranate Sunshine, OU
Strawberry Watermelon Juicy Water, OU
From New Era Foods, New Era, MI,
Good Taste Brand
100% Pumpkin, OU
Cut Green Beans, OU
Green Beans, OU
Red Beans, OU
New Era Brand
Black Eyed Peas, OU
Cut Wax Beans, OU
Italian Cut Green Beans, OU
Lima Beans, OU
Vegetarian Beans, OU
From Paramount Farms, Inc., Lost Hills, CA
Cal-Pure Brand
Pistachio Kernels Salted-Dry Roasted, OU
Pistachio Kernels Unsalted-Raw, OU
Pistachio Pieces Salted-Dry Roasted, OU
Pistachio Pieces Unsalted-Raw, OU
Pistachios In Shell Unsalted-Raw, OU
Golden Orchards Brand
Pistachio Kernels Unsalted-Dry Roasted, OU
Pistachio Pieces Salted-Dry Roasted, OU
Pistachios Diced Unsalted-Dry Roasted, OU
Pistachios In Shell Unsalted-Raw, OU
Paramount Farms Brand
Pistachio Kernels Salted-Dry Roasted, OU
Pistachio Kernels Unsalted-Raw, OU
Pistachio Meal Unsalted-Raw, OU
Pistachio Pieces Unsalted-Raw, OU
Pistachios in Shell Salted-Dry Roasted, OU
Pistachios in Shell Unsalted-Raw, OU
Sunkist Brand
Pistachio Kernels Salted-Raw, OU
Pistachio Meal Salted-Dry Roasted, OU
Pistachio Pieces Salted-Raw, OU
Pistachios Diced Unsalted-Dry Roasted, OU
From Sar-Pes Beverages, LLC, Golden BeachFL
Dream Shot Brand
Lullaby Lemon-Shot, OU
Snoozeberry-Shot, OU
From Sweet Leaf Tea, Austin, TX
Sweet Leaf Brand
Diet Citrus Green Tea, OU
Lemon Ice Tea, OU
Mint & Honey Green Tea, OU
Raspberry Tea, OU
From Teany Beverages, New York, NY
Teany Brand
Energy Green Tea with Guarana, OU
Green Tea with Ginseng, OU
Vanilla Berry Hibiscus, OU
White Tea with Pomegranate, OU
From Visko Teepak, Belgium
Visko Teepak Brand
Wienie-Pak RP, OU
Wienie-Pak Smash, OU
Chimichuri
New Products - May
- News Article posted on Tue May 11th, 2010
New Products
From Attiki Bee Culturing Co.
Attiki -- Greek Honey, OU
Feno -- Greek Honey, OU
Minoan -- Greek Honey, OU
From Bothwell Cheese, Canada
Accelerate Ages Cheddar, OU-D
Colour Cheddar, OU-D
Mozzarella Full Fat, OU-D
Whey, OU-D
From Haitoglou Bros, MA
Macedonian Tahini, OU
From Cintron Beverage Group,
Cintron Citrus Mango Liquid Energy, OU
Cintron Grapeade Grape Flavored Beverage, OU
Cintron Green Tea W/ Ginseng & Honey – Original, OU
Cintron Iced Tea – Lemon, OU
Cintron Original Liquid Energy, OU
Cintron Raspberry Iced Tea W/ Ginseng & Honey, OU
From Nano Food Ltd., Israel
Nano Energy Smart Shot – Mixed Berry Flavor, OU
Nano Energy Smart Shot – Orange Flavor, OU
From Indiana Sugars, Inc., Gary. IN
Indiana Sugars Powdered Sugar 10x, OU
Indiana Sugars Powdered Sugar 12x, OU
Indiana Sugars Powdered Sugar 6x, OU
From Rising Beverage Company, Los Angeles, CA
Activate Antioxidant Berry, OU
Activate Energy Lemon Lime, OU
Activate Vitamin Fruit Punch, OU
From Sunil Agro Exports Limited, India
Sun Oil Agro Gherkins In Acetic Acid, OU
Sun Oil Agro Gherkins In Brine, OU
Sun Oil Agro Gherkins In Vinegar, OU
From Teasalia Springs Company, Ecuador
Guitig Sparkling Spring Mineral Water, OU
Guitig Spring Mineral Water, OU
Tesalia Natural Spring Mineral Water, OU
From Wilkins-Rogers, Inc, Elicot City, MD
Spanglers
522500 Enriched Soft Wheat Flour 100#, OU
540160 Enriched Cake Flour, OU
550450 Grade A Pastry Flour 50#, OU
560600 Wheat Bran 50#, OU
560600 Wheat Germ 50#, OU
From Zico Beverage, LLC, Hermosa Beach, CA
Zico Lima Citron Pure Premium Coconut Water, OU
Zico Natural Pure Premium Coconut Water, OU
Zico Pomberry Pure Premium Coconut Water, OU
From 7Select, Dallas, TX
7Select Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream, OU-D
7Select Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream, OU-D
From Angus Dundee Distillers PLc, United Kingdom
Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, OU
*Certification includes 10 yrs old, 14 yrs old, 16 yrs old, 21 yrs old, 33 yrs old, Peaty Tang and 31 yrs old reserve.
From Apple & Eve, Port Washington, NY
Apple & Eve Apple Juice, OU
Apple & Eve Cranberry Raspberry Juice, OU
Apple & Eve Fruit Punch, OU
Apple & Eve Orange Tangerine Juice, OU
Apple & Eve Very Berry Juice, OU
From Bloch & Guggenheimer, Inc., Hurlock, MD
Emeril’s Classic Onion Party Dip Mix, OU-D
Emeril’s Kicked Up Guacamole Party Dip Mix, OU
Emeril’s Roated Onion & Garlic Party Dip Mix, OU
Emeril’s Veggie Ranch Party Dip Mix, OU-D
From Fresh Cut Produce Concepts, Hammonton, NJ
Fresh Cut Produce Concepts
Acorn Squash Diced, Peeled, OU
Carrot Sticks, OU
Cauliflower Stem Sticks, OU
Celery Sliced, OU
Garlic Diced, OU
Onion Peeled, OU
Onion Red Diced, Sliced, OU
Radish Sliced, Trimmed, OU
Tomato Diced, Sliced, OU
From Galaxy Granola, LLC, San Raphael, CA
Galaxy Granola Cranberry Orange, OU-D
Galaxy Granola Not Sweet Vanilla Munch, OU-D
Galaxy Granola Radically Raspberry, OU-D
Galaxy Granola Vanilla Almond Munch, OU-D
From Gatorade, Chicago, IL
All Stars Berry, OU
AM-Orange Strawberry, OU
Citrus Cooler, OU
Fierce Melon, OU
Frost- Cascade Crash, OU
Fruit Punch, OU
G2 Fruit Punch-Canada, OU
G2 Fruit Punch, OU
G2 Glacier Freeze, OU
G2 Grape-Canada, OU
G2 Grape 1-5 Concentrate, OU
G2 Orange- Canada, OU
GEF LeLi RTD, OU
Lemonade, OU
Lime-Cool Fusion, OU
Orange, OU
Rain Berry- Canada, OU
Rain Lime, OU
Rain Strawberry Kiwi, OU
Rain Tangerine- Canada, OU
Strawberry Kiwi, OU
Tropical, OU
Tropical Mango, OU
X Factor Orange with Tropical Fruit
5 to 1 Concentrate, OU
From Hansen Beverage Company, Corona, CA
Hansen’s Berry Organic Junior Water, OU
Hansen’s Junior Juice Apple Juice, OU
Hansen’s Tropical Organic Junior Water, OU
From Jason Pharmaceuticals, Owings Mills, MD
Medifast
Banana Creme Blending 55, OU-D
French Vanilla Blending 55, OU-D
French Vanilla Blending 70, OU-D
Orange Creme Blending 55, OU-D
Orange Creme Blending 70, OU-D
Strawberry Creme Blending 55, OU-D
Strawberry Creme Blending 70, OU-D
From Lianyungang Mupro Fi, China
MPP CIQ:3200D00222
Calcium Propionate, OU
Disodium Phosphate, OU
Monosodium Phosphate, OU
Potassium Sorbate, OU
Sodium Diacetate, OU
Sodium Tripolyphosphate, OU
Tripotassium Phosphate, OU
From Linyi Lumeng Food Co., Ltd, China
LUMENG CIQ:3718602068
AD Burdock flakes, OU
AD Celery granulates, OU
AD Ginger flakes/powder, OU
AD Onion powder/flakes, OU
AD Pumpkin flakes/granulates, OU
From Nature\'s Select Food Group, Miami Beach, FL
Petite Select Beef Barley, OU-Glatt
Petite Select Mango Jambo, OU
Petite Select Pasta Bolognese, OU-Meat
Petite Select Shepherd’s Pie, OU-Glatt
From Niagara Bottling, LLC, Ontario, CA
Niagara Drinking Water, OU-P
From Olam Brazil Ltda, Brazil
Olam Brazil Cashew Nuts-Dry Roasted, OU
Olam Brazil Cashew Nuts-Oil Roasted, OU
Olam Brazil Cashew Nuts-Raw, OU
From Oleofill BV, Holland
Oleofill BV Canola Oil, OU
Oleofill BV Palmoleine, OU
Oleofill BV Soybean Oil, OU
Oleofill BV Walnut Oil, OU
From the cRc:
- News Article posted on Fri July 17th, 2009
• White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake Mix manufactured by Xcell Intl. Corp. / Dean Jacobs, Lemont, Illinois, contains dairy ingredients, as stated in the ingredient panel. However, the “D - Dairy” designation was inadvertently omitted from the package. The product is indeed certified by the cRc as dairy, cholov stam.
From the cRc:
- News Article posted on Fri July 17th, 2009
• White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcake Mix manufactured by Xcell Intl. Corp. / Dean Jacobs, Lemont, Illinois, contains dairy ingredients, as stated in the ingredient panel. However, the “D - Dairy” designation was inadvertently omitted from the package. The product is indeed certified by the cRc as dairy, cholov stam.
New Company
- News Article posted on Tue December 9th, 2008
Rachel and Shlomo Barness
Renaissance Produce and Kosher Market
8935 Towne Centre Drive #107
San Diego, CA 92122
website: www.renaissanceproduce.com
email: renaissanceproduce@yahoo.com
Tel: (858) 452-3700
Fax: (858) 452-3733
We are a new kosher market in UTC (La Jolla)...actually the only ones besides one in El Cajon (city South of San Diego)
Petach Tikvah Court Works to Prevent Distribution of Traif Wine
- News Article posted on Tue December 9th, 2008
October 30, 2008
Justice Hala Gerstel, the president of Petach Tikvah District Court, this week took a personal interest in assisting Israel’s OK kashrus officials, seeking to block the distribution of Yayin Nesech marked as kosher wine under OK supervision.
The wine is distributed under the label ‘Gilgal’, originating in Romania. The bottles display an OK supervision, but the product is not under its supervision and is not kosher. The matter came to the OK’s attention when a consumer realized there was an error in the text of the bottle’s label testifying to the wine’s kashrus. Rabbi Aaron Haskel, who head’s the OK in Eretz Yisrael was notified. Rav Haskel immediately turned to the district court in the hope of obtaining an injunction preventing further distribution of the non-kosher wine. Justice Gerstel took a personal interest in the case and issued a permanent injunction instead of a time-limited one as is customary.
She also told the OK’s attorney, Yossi Ashkenazi, to arrange for a visit to the warehouse to enable the OK to get a realistic idea just how much of the bogus wine exists. The OK is also moving ahead via legal channels against the distributor in Israel as well as informing Rabbi Refael Yochai of the Chief Rabbinate.
(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)
The hechsher (Beit Yosef) is under the supervision of HaRav Ovadia
Yosef Shlita, the former Sephardic Chief Rabbi and world renowned
Torah authority. It is recommended.
November Updates
- News Article posted on Tue December 9th, 2008
• This update, distributed by Rabbi Rafi Yochai of the Chief Rabbinate
of Israel, is sent to religious councils around the country.
1. WARNING OF TRAIF (NON-KOSHER) a raid of the Imperiat Besarit
butcher located 143 Katzenelson Street in Givatayim revealed traif
meat despite the fact the store had a kashrut supervision from the
local Rabbinate. The store was shut and the kosher certification
removed.
2. KASHRUT CERTIFICATION REMOVED: Acting on information provided by
the rabbi of Moshav Shoham, located in the Shafir Regional Council,
the kosher supervision was removed from the vegetable plant “Katifei
Yesha – Katifei Noam”. A surprise inspection revealed serious kashrut
deficiencies. The public is advised not to purchase the product which
no longer has supervision.
3. TRAIF: The Meir Yechezkel import company was apprehended trying to
bring traif meats into the Ra’anana area. In one case, he sold lamb
fat to a kosher store, exhibiting a bogus kosher certificate. No
products carrying his label should be used.
4. Import division inspectors explained that a product bearing the label “seafood chili sauce”, barcode 8850344010348, states kosher, approved by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel. The product does not have
the approval as it claims. In addition, imported chocolate cookies with vanilla filling, manufactured by Keebler Murray, America, states it is under OU supervision. The product has no approval from the Chief Rabbinate and should be removed from shelves.
5. A couple hired a Tel Aviv caterer for their wedding who advertised
under the name “Lilach Food and Artistic Design”, telephone/fax 03-605-7566, presents a kosher certificate under the name “Kiruv L’evavot” signed by Rabbi Yossi Ben-Harush. The wedding was to take place in the HaKuma HaRe’vi’it Hall located at 8 HaCheresh Street in
Tel Aviv. The hall has no kashrut supervision whatsoever. The caterer
is not using an approved supervision. (A check of their website shows an impressive menu, including a photo of a shrimp dish -
www.mitchatnim.co.il/members/lilach/)
6. A complain led to an investigation of a pure olive oil product which was learned to be a total fraud, without any kosher supervision. Nitzat HaDuvdavan olive oil, barcode 7290003277100, produced by A.A,
distribution 2000 for Olive Oil, Nazareth. It states kosher for Passover Nazareth Rabbanut but it does not have the supervision.
7. The following information resulted from a complaint filed by employees of a Central Israel hi-tech firm. A firm called “Chavat
HaTavlin offers catered events under the name Catering Eshtol LTD, offering a kosher certificate signed by Rabbi Chanina Shapira, carrying the title of Rabbi of the Matte Yehuda Regional Council. The
Matter Yehuda Rabbinate reports they have not given any kosher supervision to this company. The operation does not have any legitimate kosher certification and it operates on Shabbat. An
additional inspection by Rabbinate officials reveal Rabbi Shapira is not affiliated with the Matte Yehuda Regional Council and therefore, the kashrut certificate being displayed is of no value.
8. Chof HaSharon Rabbinate: Meta HaPecanim is not authorized to host
wedding ceremonies.
9. Freeze Natural Ices. The factory store is located at 10 Sapir Street in Netanya. The company advertises itself as kosher and parve but has no supervision from the Rabbinate.
10. Artichoke hearts barcode 7290011587314, under the name Shenzin,
advertised as kosher mehadrin under the supervision of SKS, Rabbi David Michael Moskowitz, Av Beit Din Ashkelon. The product does not have a permit from the Chief Rabbinate and due to the general concern of insect infestation in artichoke hearts, the product should not be
served in establishments if a Rabbinate supervision.
11. The Hangover Bar in Mevassret Tzion has lost its kosher
supervision.
12. 40% fresh pineapple juice with fresh fruit chunks, barcode
8857105321231, manufactured in Thailand. It states it is supervised by
Rav Lichtenstein of the Badatz KF London. Rabbinate officials have investigated and found the product has not received supervision and the reported kashrut is bogus.
13. CLARIFICATION: Rabbi Yehuda Yissachar Stern of Ashdod, affiliated
with the Israel Youth Hostel Association, is not authorized to grant kosher supervision. Anyone visiting a youth hostel should ensure it has a legitimate local Rabbinate supervision.
14. Announcement on behalf of Rabbi Shlomo Shalush, chief rabbi of
Haifa: The Yefei Of slaughterhouse located in the Tirat HaCarmel industrial area, under the Haifa Rabbinate supervision, is operating legally and complies with all kashrut demands set forth despite some
of the rumors to the contrary.
Summer Updates
- News Article posted on Thu August 14th, 2008
* 365 Sorbets distributed by Whole Food Markets are now certified O/Kd (Kosher, dairy - Cholov Stam). Any old packaging still available in Whole Foods stores, with a plain O/K symbol, are Kosher, dairy. Signs to that effect are up on the shelves in all Whole Foods stores.
* Heaven’s Best Butter is certified by the cRc and all packaging has been corrected and this product is indeed Kosher and dairy when bearing the cRc -d logo.
* Mimicreme is an alternative to dairy cream. It can be used in sauces, gravies, pastries, puddings, confections & frozen desserts. It is non-dairy, non-soy, gluten-free and 100% vegan/Kosher.
* The following Website provides valuable information on Glatt restaurants. One must check the current Hashgacha for each restaurant. www.KosherRestaurantsGps.com.
* Kof-K: Whole Foods has MadHava Organic Raw Agave Nectar certified VK Alef Alef and Euinox Organic Maple Flakes certified MK pareve and Teennino Maya Chai Herbal Coffee.
* NEW PRODUC T - Kof K: Truffle D’Allassandro White Oil is under the Kof-K, Their website is KosherDepot.com.
* Ralph’s supermarkets now have Kroger brand breakfast liquid Egg Whites, certified by the O/Up. Also found at Ralphs is mixed frozen Berries certified by the Heart K (these berries have NOT been checked for bugs).
* Schwartz Bakery in Los Angeles is NOT certified by the cRc. The bakery and cafe remain reliably certified by the RCC. They do carry a line of nuts certified by the cRc. They now have a line of bakery goods, a full cafe, pizza, suchi etc. This is true for both locations: 8622 West Pico and 433 N. Fairfax.
Newly Kosher from the O/U
- News Article posted on Thu August 14th, 2008
.* O/U: The following are newly certified products from the O/U:
Bay Valley Foods/Pickle
BVF Premium Kosher Dill Spears, Mild Cherry Pepper, Sliced Jalameno Pepper, Whole Jalapeno Pepper
Degraffenred Dill Fillets, Dill Hot & Spicy Spears, Dill Relish, Fancy Sweet Relish, Giardiniera, Kosher Spears
Jack in the Box RefDeli Style Filletsd
Cott Beverages Xingtea (Green Tea w/ Lenon & Honey, Mango-Sugar Free, Pomegranate - Sugar Free, Raspberry - Sugar Free, Just Plain Tea, Sweet Tea Pure Cane Sugar, Ginseng & Honey
Divine Foods Boomi Bars - all dairy (Almond Protein Plus, Cashew Protein Plus, Healthy Hazel, Perfect Pumpkin, Pistachio Pineapple)
Prana Bar - all dairy (Apricot Goji, Cashew Almond, Cinnamon Apple, Pear Ginseng)
Genisoy Protein Shakes (Chocolate, Natural Unflavored, Strawberry Banana, Vanilla)
Mlo musl Blast (Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla)
Multi-Vitamin Energy Corp Enhanced Water (Buleberry-Pomegranate, Green Tea w/ Honey & Ginseng, Mango-Passion, Tropical Punch)
Rex Wine Vinegar
Tianli
Stirrings (Bitter Lemon Soda, Ginger Ale, Tart Cranberry Soda, Tonic Water)
Wise Acre Frostbites Frozen Treats (Honey Love, Maine Maple Lemon, Jasmine Green Tea)
Newly Kosher
- News Article posted on Thu August 14th, 2008
* The following Dole products are certified O/U Kosher:
5 Fruit Blend (Peach, S’berry, Pineapple, Honeydew, Red Seedless Grapes)
Cranberries
Mango Chunks
Sliced Strawberries
Whole Strawberries
* The following Icee Bits products from J&J Snack Foods are certified O/Ud Kosher
Blue Raspberry
Cherry Burst
Cherry Cola
Cotton Candy
* The following 7 Seas Fish Co. products are certified O/U Kosher:
Cold Smoked Potlatch (Atlantic) Salmon Fillets
Cold Smoked Salmon Sides (Lox)
Fresh/Frozen Graviax
Fresh/Frozen Wild/Farm Salmon Fillets
Frozen Cold Smoked Black Cod
Sea Bass Fillets or Butterfly
Pasteurized Caviar (Salmon Roe)
Smoked BBQ Salmon Tips
Smoked Tuna Candy
Smoked Mackerel Whole
Smoked Tuna CandyJolly RA
* Whole Foods stores carry Wholly Wholesome Organic Pie Shells (whole wheat or regular), O/U certified, Cheesecake (frozen) O/U and COR and Frozen Pies O/Ud.
New Website
- News Article posted on Tue August 12th, 2008
Welcome to the KosherQuest new website! The website allows for easier searching, navigation, and accessibility than ever before. Check out the latest Kosher alerts in the alerts section, search the database to quickly find what you're looking for. If you have any suggestions for the website, feel free to tell us about them. Finally, thank you to Daniel Battat (daniel.battat@parentlocker.com) for designing and building this website.
