From The O/U: La Molisana Pasta

Unauthorized O/U La Molisana dark pasta contains squid ink and is NOT Kosher.  Some packaging mistakenly bears an unauthorized O/U symbol.  This product is being sold in the UK and possibly elsewhere.  

From The O/U: PuraVida Primavera Mistura Fire Roasted Vegetgables

The O/U certifies PuraVida Primavera Mistura Fire Roasted Vegetables.  The O/U is aware that recently, some insects were found in the broccoli that is part of this vegetable mix.  The OU is conducting a thorough review of this matter to determine the extent of this problem

From The Kosher Check: Salento Organics

Please be advised that various products being sold by Salento Organics, bear an unauthorized Kosher Check logo and are NOT certified Kosher by the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of British Columbia.  

From The Kof-K: Bread Alone Bakery

Due to operational changes at Bread Alone Bakery, located in Lake Katrine, N.Y.,  ONLY Breads & Rolls in sealed bags bearing the Kof-K symbol are Kosher certified. Unpackaged/Loose Breads & Rolls sold at farmer’s markets, Bread alone cafes and other venues are baked at another facility which is NOT Kosher certified.

From The O/K: Symbol legal issues

The O/K Kashrus Organization has put out the following Advisory: O/K Kosher Certification is aware that there have been several instances of companies misusing the O/K Kosher certification marking in relation to Ketogenic dietary claims, often with the word “Keto” under the O/K Kosher certification mark. We would like to assure the public that our […]

From The O/K: Knudsen Light Sour Cream 16 oz.

Knudsen Light Sour Cream 16 oz. from Kraft Heinz Foods Co. was mistakenly labeled with the O/KD symbol.  This product was never certified Kosher by O/K Kosher Certification.  

From The O/K: Knudsen

Knudsen Light Sour Cream, 16 oz. (made at plant #06-245) was mistakenly labeled with the O/KD symbol.  This product was never certified by O/K Kosher Certification.  

From The O/K: Orlando Grape Leaves

Please be advised that Orlando Grape Leaves (and grape leaves in general) should be rinsed one by one under a strong stream of water before use, as instructed on the label.  No further checking is required once the leaves are properly rinsed. Some consumers have recently reported finding evidence of infestation in Orlando Grape Leaves.  […]

From The O/U: Patis Bakery on 8th Ave. in New York

Patis Bakery on 8th Ave. in New York has been terminated from O/U certification upon mutual agreement as of May 3, 2022.  Patis Lyndhurst, Ave. M in Brooklyn and Teaneck remain under O/U certification.  

From The O/K: Meged brand

Meged brand products bear an unauthorized O/K symbol.  This company and its products are NOT certified by O/K Kosher Certification.  

From The O/U: Dole Red Grapefruit Sunrise

The O/U certifies Dole Red Grapefruit Sunrise as an O/U product.  Due to a temporary production change, some Red Grapefruit Sunrise in not certified by the O/U and is NOT labeled with an O/U mark.  The products with the O/U mark are certified and the ones without the O/U mark are NOT.  Consumers should be […]

From The KIB: Shmitta and Pesach

This year, 5782, is the Shmitta year in Eretz Yisroel, when the land is not worked and the farms lay quiet.  This is Sabbatical year for the farmers and the land.  And while, we can mostly rely on the usually trusted Hechsherim to take care of the Shmittta Halachic issues, there are certainly still situations […]

From The COR of Greater Detroit: Common Pesach Medicine list from Rabbi Bess

The following are some of the more commonly used Baby/Children products approved for Pesach use by Rabbi Gershon Bess… Advil Children’s Junior Strength Coated Tablets Advil children’s Suspension – all flavors Advil Infants’ Drops – Grape Bayer Children’s Aspirin Benadryl Children’s Allergy Liquid and Dye-Free Liquid – all flavors Benadryl Children’s Allergy Chewable Tablets – […]

From The O/U: Granny B’s Cookies

  Granny B’s Frosted Sugar Cookies contain carmine, an ingredient that the O/U treats as no-Kosher.  Some of those cookies were mistakenly labeled with an O/U symbol.  The O/U does NOT give hashgacha on these cookies.  

From The O/K: Schwartz Bakery in Los Angeles, Ca.

Due to supply chain issues, Schwartz Bakery in Los Angeles was not able to acquire Yoshon flour.  Therefore, breads (including all sizes and types of Challah, breads, rolls, bagels etc.) are NOT certified as Yoshon as of  Products baked on Thursday (3/30).  Any breads etc. produced before Thursday (3/30) are Yoshon.   The other baked goods […]