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From The COR of Detroit: Zeman’s Rye Bread

Zeman’s Rye Bread, sold from Friday January 24 through Monday, January 27 may not be Yoshon.  Beginning Tuesday, January 28, it will again be Yoshon.   All other Zeman’s products are Yoshon except for the following, that are NOT Yoshon… All Whole Wheat products All Oatmeal products (cookies, honey-Oat bread, challah and rolls) All French/Puff Pastry […]

From The O/U: Bustan NY Restaurant

The O/U does not certify Bustan NY, a NYC restaurant.  Bustan’s use of the O/U mark on some Bustan menus is unauthorized.  Bustan statements that may indicate that meats served in Bustan comply with O/U kosher certification standards for restaurants are also unauthorized by the O/U.  

From The O/U: Bonne Maman Creme Avellana y Cacao

The O/U certifies Bon Maman Crema de Avellana y Cacao (Hazelnut and Cocoa Cream) as an O/UD (dairy) product.  An importer in Mexico labeled this product with a Spanish label and a plain O/U mark (without the “D” designation).  

From The O/K: Nuda Tequila

The following Nuda Tequila products bear an unauthorized O/K on all product labels.  O/K Kosher certification does not certify this company or any of their products… Nuda Tequila Silver Nuda Tequila Anejo Nuda Tequila Extra Anejo Nuda Tequila Reposado Nuda Royal Premium Extra Anejo

From The O/K: Cousin Johnny’s Meatballs

Cousin Johnny’s Meatballs in Beef Ragu, sold in Australia, bear an unauthorized O/K.  The O/K kashrus organization does not certify this company or any of their products.  

From The O/U: Rold Gold Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Twists

The O/’U certifies Rold Gold Auntie Anne’s Cinnamon Sugar Flavored Pretzel Twists as an O/UD (dairy) product.  This product contains dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredients and allergen statements.  Some packaging bears a plain O/U without the “D” (dairy) designation.  

From The O/U: Terra Vita Oils

The O/U does not certify any Terra Vita oil products.  Some Terra Vita oils are labeled with an unauthorized O/U.  

From The Star-K: Cucina Viva Frozen Artichoke Hearts

4 pound packages of frozen Cucina Viva Quartered Artichoke Hearts, produced in Turkey and distributed by European Imports (a Sysco Co.), bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol. Star-K does not certify artichoke hearts due to insect infestation.  

From The KLBD: Honey

Due to an industry-wide honey shortage, companies ae supplementing regular honey with Honeydew (also referred to as Forest Honey or Pine Honey). While regular honey is produced by bees collecting nectar from flowers, Honeydew honey is made by bees collecting a sweet substance secreted by aphids (tiny insects that live on tree branches).  The Kashrus […]

From The cRc: Nulu Bourbon Whiskey

Some bottlers of Nulu Bourbon Whiskey, produced by PCS Distilling Co., have been found bearing a sticker with the cRc logo.  Nulu Bourbon Whiskey is NOT certified by cRc and the kosher status is unknown.

From The Kof-K: Durham Pecan Gummy Bears

Various Gummy Bears produced by Durham Pecan Co., being sold at Food Lion locations, bears an unauthorized Kof-K.  These items are not Kosher.  Flavors include Summer Freedom Bears, Summer Freedom Rings and Sherbet Gummi Ice Pop.  

From The COR of greater Detroit: Ricola Throat Drops

The following varieties of Ricola Throat Drops, when sold in bags or boxes, are recommended by the cRc (Chicago Rabbinical Council)… Original (Natural) Herb Honey Herb Lemon Mint Lemon Mint (Sugar Free) These items are recommended only when sold in bags or boxes with no marking required.  They are not recommended when sold in stick-packs.  

From The COR of greater Detroit: Popsicles

Popsicle brand Orange, Cherry and Grape Ice Pops currently in stores have a mixture of some packages made in the U.S. that bear a Kof-K DE (dairy equipment) and some made in Italy that have no hechsher.  This product was also found in some local Kosher stores.  Check each package carefully for a hashgacha.  

From the COR of greater Detroit: Bell Peppers from Israel

Red, yellow and orange bell peppers from Israel will soon begin appearing in U.S. supermarkets and require taking of Terumos and Maaseros.  Consumers should carefully check the fine print on the package or the sticker on individual peppers sold loose for the country of origin.  Often the same brand has some peppers from Israel and […]

From The O/K: Golda Gourmet Foods

Golda brand Gourmet Foods have produced various pastry products that bear an unauthorized O/K.  O/K Kosher does not certify this company or any of their products.

From The O/U: Sunny Fresh Light and Fluffy ESL (Liquid Eggs)

The O/U certifies Light and Fluffy ESL (Liquid Eggs) O/UD (dairy) products.  The products contain dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements.  Some packaging was printed with an O/U symbol, without the D (dairy) designation.  

From The O/U: Plant Junkie Restaurant

The O/U does not certify Plant Junkie, a restaurant located in lower Manhattan.  Some marketing materials were sent out stating that they obtained Kosher certification, and the O/U mark is on that marketing material.  The use of the O/U mark is unauthorized.    

From The cRc: Royo Bread Brachos

The CRC has received inquiries about their Royo Bread as far as to what brachos should be made.  They tell us that the bracha on the bread is Hamotzi (as it does include some grain requiring the bracha) and Netilas Yadayim & Birchas Hamazon as well.   One slice of bread includes roughly a K’zayis of […]