From The KIB: Pita Bu Restaurant in Malibu
Chabad of Malibu (Rabbi Cunin) has taken over running and the hashgacha of what was Fish Grill on Pacific Coast Highway across from the Malibu pier. It is now called Pita Bu, with an Israeli cuisine.
From The aKc (Atlanta Kosher Commission): Lidl Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Pods
Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Pods by Lidl are certified as cRc Dairy. The dairy designation was mistakenly left off the packaging.
From The aKc (Atlanta Kosher Commission): Bomb Pops
All flavors of the Original Bomb Pop that are marked as O/UD are currently Dairy Equipment and can be consumed after meat. This was confirmed by the O/U on 5/24/23
From The aKc (Atlanta Kosher Commission): Colgate Disposable Toothbrushes
All Colgate Wisp Mini Toothbrushes are made using pork gelatin and are not recommended.
From NW Kosher: La Bri Osh French Chocolate Croissants
Although La Bri Osh French Chocolate Croissants are labeled “Pareve”, in fact they are DE (dairy equipment).
From The cRc: Pereg Basmati Brown Rice Bug Infestation
A bug infestation has been found in Pereg brand Basmati Brown Rice in bags designated Best by Dec. 23, 2023 and Best by Sep 28 2024.
From The Star-K: Shahia Stuffed Vine Leaves
Please be advised that cans of Shahia Stuffed Vine Leaves, produced in turkey and distributed by Lipari Foods with a production code after 4/30/2020, bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol.
From The O/U: Hard Cheeses
The O/U reminds us about the rule of refraining from consuming meat after eating certain types of cheese. In Yoreh Deah 89:2, the Remo writes: “And there are those who are strict and do not consume meat after eating cheese (source: Mordechai and Beis Yosef in the name of Maharam: v. tur Yoreh Deah 90), […]
From The cRc: Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Pods by Lidi
Please be advised that Caramel Cappuccino Coffee Pods by Lidi is certified as cRc Dairy but the dairy designation was inadvertently omitted on the packaging.
From The cRc: Food Establishments in Minneapolis that are no longer certified by the cRc
Effective as of May 1, 2023, the cRc no longer certifies the following Minneapolis food establishments: Basil Breadsmith – Edina, Minnetonka and St. Paul Cinnabon in Mall of America Prime Kosher Catering Sato Fusion Certification for the above establishments has been taken over by Minnesota Kosher, now under the leadership of Rabbi Yechezkel Greenbers. Consumers […]
From The cRc: Rita’s of West Ridge in Chicago
The cRc welcomes Rita’s of West Ridge (location: 5940 North Lincoln Ave. in Chicago) as certified Kosher. All products are certified dairy, Cholov Stam.
From The cRc: Nature Blessed Sliced Strawberries
Please be advised that Nature Blessed Sliced Strawberries (distributed by Coloma Frozen Foods) bear an unauthorized cRc logo.
From The O/U: Bothwell Gift Boxes
Bothwell Gift Box with 3 types of Cheese contain both Kosher and non-Kosher in the same package. Two of the varieties of cheese are Kosher and bear the O/U. One variety is NOT Kosher and does NOT bear the O/U. The outer box does NOT bear an O/U. Consumers should not assume Kosher certification of […]
From the O/U: Luxury Meat of Florida
Luxury Meat of Florida is NOT O/U certified (and has never been). They have been falsely representing their meat as O/U Kosher certified on Facebook. Consumers who may have purchased this meat should contact their personal Rav regarding the Kosher status of their utensils and appliances.
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.
From The BC Kosher (British Columbia, Canada): Planted Love Food Truck
The BC Kosher advises that as of April 1, 2023, Planted Love Food Truck in British Columbia, Canada, will no longer be certified Kosher by the BC supervision.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Baby/children Products Approved for Pesach from Rabbi Bess’ Booklet
The following are baby/children medicines that are commonly used and approved for Pesach use from Rabbi Bess’ Booklet… Advil Children’s Suspension – All Flavors Advil Infant’s Drops – Grape Advil Junior Strength Coated Tablets Benadryl Children’s Allergy Liquid and Dye-Free liquid (all flavors) Enfamil D-Vi-Sol Drops, Fer-In-Sol Drops, Poly-Vi-Sol Drops, Poly-Vi-Sol Drops with Iron, Tri-Vi-Sol […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: KFP Orange Juice, Half & Half and Milk in Korger’s
Kroger’s Passover production of orange juice, half & half and milk is now in stroes. These Kosher for Pesach items can be identified by the “AKC-P” stamped on the end of the inkjet.
From The Atlantic Kosher Commission: Gerbers Baby Food and Pesach
Although last year, there were some Gerber Baby Foods that were Kosher for Pesach even without a KFP, this year, NONE of the Gerber Baby Foods are Kosher for Pesach.
From The KIB: Grapefruits from Eretz Yisroel
Currently, grapefruits from Israel are being sold in Costco. Although the bag states “North America”, the tag states “Israel” and they have been confirmed to originate from Israel. These have Kedushas Sheviis and must NOT be purchased. If they were purchased, contact your Rav for guidance.
From The Star-K: Ceres Juice and Pesach
Please note that effective Dec ember 2022, the Star-K changed the status of the entire line of Ceres Juice from Star-K Kosher for Passover certification, to Star-K for year round use only. This was due to a change in a processing aid used by the manufacturer that does NOT meet Star-K’s standards for Pesach. Consumers […]
From The KIB: Heinz Tomato Ketchup for Pesach
This year a specific run of Heinz Ketchup is being produced under the Tartikov Hashgacha. This product is Kitniyos free. Last year, the Heinz Ketchup production, certified by the “KF” from London, did, inadvertently, contain Kitniyos. Any left over bottles from last year should only be used by those who eat Kitniyos on Pesach.
From The AKC: FoodPrep Solution’s White Mineral Oil
FoodPrep Solution’s White Mineral Oil was produced with an unauthorized AKC Kosher symbol on the bottle. The AKC does not certify this product.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Vaping and Pesach
Most disposable vapes and vape cartridges contain chometz and should NOT be used on Pesach.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Chosen Foods Avocado Oil and Spray
Both the Oil and Spray forms of Chosen Foods Avocado Oil and Kosher for Pesach.
From The Kosher Supervision of Wisconsin: Lavash Nagash Flat Bread
Lavash Nagash Flat Bread has an unauthorized Kosher Wisconsin Logo. This product is NOT under the supervision of Kosher Wisconsin.
From The KIB: Different Opinions Concerning Pesach From Different Kashrus Organizations
The following are different categories where the different Kashrus Organizations have different opinion as far as Pesach is concerned… KASHERING (Plastic, Formica, Epoxied Granite) The O/U says to ask your Rabbi if these materials can be Kashered. The Star-K says the CANNOT be Kashered. The cRc says they CAN be Kashered The O/K says they […]
From The O/U: Jason Gluten Free Kosher L’Pesach Panko Crumbs
Jason Brand Kosher for Pesach Panko Crumbs with a Best Buy Date of Dec 20 2023 has been found to be infested and should not be used. Consumers with other expiration codes should examine the container for holes or other obvious signs of infestation.
From The KIB: Frozen, Raw Fish for Pesach
Fish: (Raw, Frozen) – All raw fish (not coated or ground) is best purchased with a Kosher for Pesach Hechsher (due to possible kitniyos glazing etc.). However, in the absence of certified for Pesach fish that is easily available, ALL fresh or frozen fish (except for ground) are acceptable even without a special Pesach Hashgacha, […]
From The KIB: Verde Valle White Rice
Verde Valle White Rice is authorized for use on Pesach ONLY for those who eat Kitniyos. This product is certified by OneKosher Internacional in Mexico.