From The O/U: Eska Sparkling Lemon Drink

The O/U no longer certifies Eska Sparkling Lemon Drink.  It is NOT certified and NOT Kosher for Pesach, even when bearing an O/UP.  The product is kitniyos and not Chometz.  This product is being sold at Costco in Canada.  

From The O/U: Eskla Sparkling Lemon Drink

The O/U no longer certifies Eska Sparkling Lemon Drink.  It is NOT certified and NOT Kosher for Pesach, even when bearing an O/UP.  The product is kitniyot and not Chometz.  This product is being sold at Costco in Canada.

From The O/K: Sun Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins

Sun Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins (5 oz. bags, 10X0.5 oz boxes per bag) – the inside boxes are mislabeled with the O/KP (Pesach) symbol while the outside bag correctly has the plain O/KD symbol.  This product is certified Kosher dairy and NOT certified for Pesach.  

From The MK: How To Kasher a Nespresso Machine for Pesach

Here are the steps to Kashering a Nespresso Machine for Pesach (Note:  These steps are NOT intended for milk frothers or machines that use milk.  It is ONLY for machines that make pure black coffee and are pareve… Clean the outside of the machine using a new sponge and a cleaning agent (soap, liquid detergent […]

From The O/U: Kashering a Keurig Coffee Maker for Pesach

For those who kasher plastic:  (those who do NOT kasher plastic should put away their coffee maker for Pesach)…  Clean the coffee maker and do not use for 24 hours Remove the K-cup holder and perform hagalah (boiling in water) or iruy (pouring boiling water over it) on the K-cup holder. Run a Kosher for […]

From The KIB: Frozen fish for Pesach

The following O/U certified frozen fish portions are acceptable for Pesach.  Please note these refer to raw frozen fish portions, not smoked, spiced or seasoned… Atlantic Salmon Blue Circle Atlantic Salmon Canadian Fishing Company Sockeye Salmon Fillet Changing Seas Atlantic Salmon Fillet Costco Tilapia Full Circle Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillets, Keta Salmon Fillets Gourmet […]

From the Vaad Harabanim of Greater Seattle: Island Crust Cafe

Island Crust Cafe in Mercer Island (Seattle) is NO LONGER CERTIFIED AS KOSHER by the Vaad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle.  The owner has publicly announced his intention to reopen the restaurant without ANY Kosher certification.  Many people, both those who live locally and those who live elsewhere, have eaten in this restaurant over the many […]

From the Kof-K: Pretzel Pzazz

Pretzel Pzazz flavored pretzels (Sour Cream & Chive and Buffalo Blue Cheese) have been mistakenly labeled with a Kof-K pareve symbol.  These products contain milk and are certified Kosher DAIRY.  

From The O/K: Tops Flavored Bouillon

Tops Chicken Artificially Flavored Instant Bouillon and Bouillon Cubes and Tops Beef Artificially Flavored Instant Bouillon and Bouillon Cubes were mislabeled with the O/UP symbol.  These products are certified Kosher pareve, but NOT for Pesach.  

From The KIB: Kosher Krispy Kreme in California and Nevada

The following are the current locations of Kosher Krispy Kreme donut stores in California and Nevada… CALIFORNIA: 2305 Otay Lakes Rd. in Chula Vista (KSA) 1231 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica  (KSA) 121 Curtner Ave. in San Jose (Vaad of Northern Ca.) 1575 Sullivan Ave. in Daly City (Vaad of Northern Ca.) 2146 Leghorn St. […]

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 Star-K: Cosmo’s Olives

Please be advised that Cosmo’s brand Pitted Oil Cured Olives, produced in Morocco, bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol and are NOT certified by the Star-K.  

From The O/K: Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins – Mini Snacks

The Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins Mini Snacks (5 oz. bags, containing mini snack boxes) mistakenly bear an O/K-P symbol on individual boxes.  The product’s outer bag is CORRECTLY labeled with an O/K D (dairy) symbol since this product is certified Kosher dairy, EXCLUDING Passover use.  

From The COR of Greater Detroit: Ricola Cough Drops Update

Only the following varieties of Ricola Couygh/Throat Drops are recommended by the cRC (Chicago Rabbinical Council).  They do NOT require a certification sticker: Original (Natural) Herb, Honey Herb and Lemon Mint (regular and Sugar Free).

From The COR of Greater Detroit: Tums Update

Only those Tums products that bear a Kosher symbol are acceptable.  Most of the cdertified products bear a Diamond K Pareve symbol: however, Tums Chewy Delights contain milk and is marked as Star-D dairy.   Some containers of Tums assorted Berries Extra Strength 750, Tums Assorted Fruit Extra Strength 750 and Tums Peppermint Ultra Strength 1000 […]

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 Star-K: Wolf Cooktops

It has come to the Star-K’s attention that there is a potential halachic issue with some Wolf cooktops that have the auto-ignite feature.   When a burner is on, opening or closing a drawer or cabinet door near the cooktop might extinguish the burner flame, which will automatically reignite. The manufacturer has informed the Star-K that […]