From The KIB: Great Value Canola Oil No Stick Cooking Spray
Great Value brand Canola Oil No Stick Cooking Spray has an O/K on the label that does not appear as the standard O/K symbol (it is a bit different in appearance). However, after contacting the O/K Kashrus organization, they confirmed that this product is, in fact, under their Hashgacha.
From The cRc: Unflavored Orange Pekoe or Green Tea Leaves
Unflavored Orange Pekoe or Green Tea Leaves (including matcha) or tea bags are acceptable without Hashgacha if they contain no other ingredients. Flavored or herbal tea leaves or bags require Kosher certification. Earl Grey with bergamot oil is acceptable without Hashgacha, but Earl Grey tea with bergamot flavor requires Kosher certification. All of the above […]
From The cRc: Polar Water Chestnuts
Polar Water Chestnuts are produced in various manufacturing facilities, some Star K Kosher certified, some not. Consumers are urged to check each can label for reliable Kosher certification symbol indicating that the product was produced in a Kosher certified facility.
From The cRc: Lunch Buddies
Lunch Buddies brand diced peaches in plastic cups, sold at Aldi’s, bears an unauthorized Star-K. This product contains grape juice of unknown origin and should not be used.
From The cRc: Golden Flake Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips
The O/U certifies Golden Flake Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips as an O/U dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients. Some 5 oz. packages were labeled with a plain O/U symbol.
From The cRc: Cava Foods
Please note that Cava Foods Caramelized Onion Hummus bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. This product is NOT Kosher certified and is being recalled. Only the following Cava Foods products are certified when bearing the Star K or Star D (dairy) symbol: Traditional Hummus Organic Traditional Hummus Red Pepper Hummus Greek Yogurt Hummus
From The cRc: Tribe Hummus
The cRc reports that the O/U currently certifies all varieties of Tribe hummus. Tribe is launching a new “Flavor Shot” product line. Tribe Flavor Shot products are sold separately from the hummus and are meant to be mixed into the hummus. The Flavor Shot products are NOT currently certified by the O/U and do not […]