From The cRc: B&W Bagged Salad (Baby Arugula) in Niles, Il
Please be aware that the B&W brand of bagged salads is selling bags of Baby Arugula with an unauthorized Florida K logo. This product is being sold at Jerry’s Fruit and Garden in Niles, Il and should not be used unless a thorough checking is done, according to the halachas of checking for bugs.
From The Kof-K: Fairway Bakeries
Due to Covid -19 restrictions, KOF-K Kosher Certification of Fairway Bakeries has been temporarily suspended. Fairway hopes to resume its kosher program on or about June 1. Consumers are always advised to check for a valid Kosher certificate prior to purchasing.
From The Scroll K of Denver: King Soopers Bread and Buns
Due to a change in packaging, King Soopers breads and buns (including brands such as Good Dough, King Soopers, Krogers, Private Selection and Simple Truth) are certified kosher ONLY when the Scroll K symbol is printed in the ink-jetted production code. Any packaged of the above-mentioned items without the Scroll K symbol are NOT certified […]
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Best Yet
Best Yet brand Pineapple Choice Chunk in Natural Juice, Pineapple Choice Slices in Natural Juice and Pineapple Crushed in Natural Juice are now certified kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Gourmanity
Gourmanity brand Smoked Paprika (hot and sweet) are now certified kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Natural Value
The following products, manufactured by Natural Value, are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision… Canned Coconut Water with Pulp canned Coconut Water without Pulp Coconut Juice with Berry Flavor Coconut Juice with Coffee (Espresso) Coconut Water with Mango Coconut Water with Pineapple
From The Star-D: Newly Certified – Deschutes Brewery Modified Theory
Tarocco Orange Vanilla, manufactured by Modified Theory, is now certified Star-D (DAIRY)
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Deschutes Brewery
The following Deschutes Brewery products are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision… Jubelale Lil Squeezy Juice Ale Luna Jo Cold Brew Coffee Lager Mirror Pond Pale Ale Obsidian Stout Pacific Wonderland Lager Red Chair Slightly Exaggerated IPA Wowza lo-Cal Hazy Pale Ale Also newly certified by Deschutes Brewery, under the brand name Modified Theory […]
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Yeorvelah
Yeorvelah brand Fresh Beef is now certified kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Butterfinger
Butterfinger brand Creme and Baking Bit are now certified kosher under O/UD (dairy) supervision.
From The cRc: Pesach News – Bottled Mineral Water
The cRc policy on buying Bottled Mineral Water on Pesach is: All water is acceptable for Pesach if free of carbonation, flavors, vitamins or other sensitive ingredients (like caffeine and calcium citrate). However, the following ingredients are not an issue for Pesach: calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, magnesium oxide, magnesium sulfate, potassium bicarbonate, potassium chloride and […]
From The KIB: Stores A Jew May Purchase from Immediately After Pesach
The following is a list of stores that a Jew may purchase from immediately after Pesach… 7-Eleven 99 Cent Store Albertsons BevMo Big Lots Bristol Farms Coffee Bean Costco CVS Dollar Tree Erewhon Food4Less Fresh & Easy Gelson’s Jetro/Restaurant Depot Jon’s K-Mart Nuts & More Petco Petmart Ralphs/Kroger Rite Aid Sadaf Safeway Sam’s Club Smart […]
From The KIB: Pesach News – Lipton Chicken Consume at Smart & Final
Lipton Chicken Consume was found at Smart & Final in the Pesach section with only a Badatz Kosher symbol, Kosher year round, but without a Pesach designation. This was an error on the part of the store (putting it in with the Pesach products) and is a common error in many grocery stores. Please be […]
From The O/U: For Pesach – Barney Basics Almond Flour
The O/U tells us that Barney Basics brand Almond Flour is Kosher L’Pesach with no special Pesach symbol required.
From The O/U: Pesach News – Amaranth and Peanuts
Amaranth and Peanuts are not used by Ashkenazim on Pesach.
From The O/U: Pesach News – The Following Items are not Considered Kitniyos, but may require special checking due to contamination from Chometz
Due to possible Chometz contamination in the following items (i.e. grow right next to chometz crop etc.), the following items should be used on Pesach only with a proper Pesach certification… Anise Carob Chia Seeds Coriander Cottonseed Cumin Guar Gum Locust Bean Gum Safflower Saffron
From The O/U: Pesach News – Kitniyos
According to the O/U, the following items are considered Kitniyos… Beans Buckwheat Caraway Cardamom Corn Edamame Fennel Seeds Fenugreek Flaxseed (Linseed) Green Beans Hemp Seeds Lentils Millet Mustard Peas Poppy Seeds Rapeseed Rice Sesame Seeds Soybeans Sunflower Seeds Teff
From The O/K: Sallie Mishaan’s Gourmet Kaak in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Please be advised that effective immediately, Sallie Mishaan’s products are no longer certified as Pas Yisroel until further notice.
From The Scroll K of Denver: Pesach Alert – J&J Low Fat Cottage Cheese in East Side Kosher Deli (Denver)
Some containers of J&J Low Fat Cottage Cheese (Green and white 16 oz. container) with the Date on the bottom of 4/22/2020, may have been sold in the Pesach section of the East Side Kosher Deli. This item is NOT marked Kosher for Pesach and is NOT Kosher for Pesach. All J&J Low Fat Cottage […]
From The Kosher Information Bureau: Pesach News – Vaping
According to Rav Sterhbach, vaping is considered in the category of food (eating) and therefore, because of non-Kosher flavoring, vaping all year round is problematic from a Kashrus standpoint, and also may contain elements which may also be Chometz – an issur on Pesach. That is why he feels that this product needs proper Hashgacha […]
From The Kof-K: Pesach News – Joyva
The Kof-K does NOT certify Joyva products as Kosher for Pesach.
From The Star-K: Pre – Packaged Salad for Pesach
The Star-K pre-packaged bags of salad require the Star-KP symbol for Pesach use.
From The O/U: Pesach News – Kirkland Signature Frozen Atlantic & Wild Salmon
Kirkland Signature FRozen Atlantic & Wild Salmon is under the O/U and Kosher for Pesach. This product should first be rinsed with water before using for Pesach.
From The Star-S P: Non-Kitniyos Products for Pesach (Kosher L’Pesach for both Sephardim and Ashkenazim)
The following are some of the products certified by the Star-S (Pesach foods for Sephardim) that are Kosher L’Pesach for both Sephardim and Ashkenazim… All Chalak Beit Yosef L’Sephardim when bearing the Star-SBeit Yosef label (Bierig Brothers (boxed veal), Glatt Ranch (boxed beef), M&D Glatt (boxed lamb and veal) and Regal Foods (boxed beef) De […]
From The Kashrus Information Bureau: Disposable Gloves for Pesach
The NorthShore University HealthSystem system currently uses disposable gloves that have oat powder added to the inside to help maintain moisture on the hands of the employees who wear these gloves many hours a day. The oat powder is assumed to be Chometz and edible and therefore Jewish healthcare workers should not use these gloves […]
From The Kosher Information Bureau: Pesach News – Bottled Water
Unflavored, Purified Water generally does not require certification for Pesach. However, when containing a Citric Acid, such as Kirkland brand, which lists “calcium citrate” in its ingredients, the water should NOT be used without reliable Pesach certification. Unflavored water, with other minerals added, do NOT require certification for Pesach.
From The KIB: Hand Sanitizers and Hand Soaps on Shabbos
According to Rabbi Heineman of the Star-K in Baltimore, one can use Hand Sanitizer as well as Liquid Foam (pump) Soap on Shabbos and Yom Tov.
From the Star-K: Pesach Alert – Hand Sanitizers
Due to the current Coronavirus concerns, this year, the Star-K allows any Hand Sanitizer may be used. It should be purchased before Pesach.
From the KIB: Pesach Alert – Oat Milk
Oat Milk is now commonly available and should NOT be confused with Soy Milk, as Oat milk is Chometz. Check in the current Kashrus Conscience for Pesach to see which Soy Milks are not contaminated from Oat Milk machinery.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified for Pesach – Exodus
Exodus brand Hopped Cider and Beef Jerky are now under Star-K supervision for Pesach.