From Kosher Information Bureau: Pomelos at Costco
Many have reported seeing Pomelos at Costco stores from Israel. Please note that when these Polmelos packages have an O/U on the label, Terumos and Maasros have already been taken.
From The KSA: Romero’s Tortillas
Romero’s brand Tortillas are certified kosher-pareve by KSA. Inadvertently, a small amount of Tortilla products bear the words KSA Kosher and “Pas Yisroel” affixed to the label. These products are Kosher-Pareve, however, they are NOT Pas Yisroel.
From The Council of Greater Detroit: Bush’s Best Vegetarian Baked Beans
Bush’s Best Vegetarian Baked Beans in Tangy Sauce with Brown Sugar & Spices in the 16 oz. can mistakenly does NOT bear an O/U on the label, but does bear the O/U symbol on the upper lid. This product is Kosher and O/U certified.
From The O/K – Andersen Dairy
Andersen Dairy retail Milk products were mistakenly printed with a plan O/K symbol instead of the required O/K D (dairy). These products contain milk a clearly stated on the label.
From The Council of Greater Detroit: Friendly Farms Almond Milk
Friendly Farms Almond Milk in 64 oz. refrigerated containers, sold at Aldi, bears a plain O/U on most varieties, and those are pareve. However, Friendly Farms Organic Almond Milk and Coconut Milk are made by a different manufacturer and they bear O/UD (dairy), due to dairy equipment (Note: this may vary in different regions)
From The Council of Greater Detroit: PIckwell Farms Frozen Broccoli with Cheese Sauce & Frozen California Medley with Cheese Sauce
Pickwell Farms brand Frozen Broccoli with Cheese Sauce and Frozen California Medley with Cheese Sauce, sold at Save A Lot, bear an unauthorized O/U. These products are NOT Kosher.
From The Heart K: Eilat Bakery in Los Angeles
Eilat Bakery on Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles is selling products bearing an unauthorized Heart-K Kosher symbol.
From The Star-D: Newly Certified – Fat Snax
Fat Snax brand Double Chocolate Chip Cookie is now certified Kosher under Star-D (dairy) supervision
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Cactus
Cactus brand Organic Water (Lime, Papaya and Watermelon flavors) is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Council of Greater Detroit: Acclaim Gourmet Marsala Cooking Wine
Acclaim brand Gourmet Marsala Cooking Wine mistakenly bears an unauthorized O/U. This product is NOT Kosher.
From The O/K: La Choy Bean Sprouts, Chop Suey Vegetables and Fancy Mixed Chinese Vegetables
La Choy Bean Sprouts, Chop Suey Vegetables and Fancy Mixed Chinese Vegetables in 14 oz. cans are produced at a non-Kosher facility and are NOT Kosher. Some 14 oz. cans, with lot numbers beginning with 21019, were mistakenly labeled with the O/K symbol. All other sizes, when bearing the O/K symbol are correctly labeled and […]
From the Council of Greater Detroit: Welch’s Grape Juice
Welch’s Grape Juice with a plain “K” is not an Orthodox supervision and should not be considered Kosher. Only specially produced bottles of Welch’s-Manischewitz Kosher Grape Juice with an O/U on the label are acceptable.
From the Council of Greater Detroit: Ducktrap River of Maine Herrine
Ducktrap River of Maine Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce in 12 oz. jars with a plain O/U and a sell-by date of July 29, 2020, have been recalled because of undeclared milk in the product, due to an incorrect label. These jars actually contain Herring Center Cuts Cream Style, which contains cream and milk […]
From The O/U: Oreo Sandwich Cookies
At the present time the following Oreo Sandwich Cookies do NOT contain dairy ingredients, although they are manufactured on dairy equipment: Original Oreo Sandwich Cookies Oreo Double Stuf Sandwich Cookies Triple Double Oreo Sandwich Cookies Oreo Original Mega Stuf Sandwich Cookies Mini Original Oreo Sandwich Cookies Chocolate Oreo Sandwich Cookies Golden Oreo Sandwich Cookies Golden […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Hannah Caramelized Onion Dip
Hannah Caramelized Onion Dip is missing the “D” (dairy) designation on its packaging. The O/U certifies Hannah Caramelized Onion Dip as an O/UD (dairy) product.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Kirkland Dark Chocolate Chips
Kirkland Dark Chocolate Chips (in the white pouch), which is being phased out is DE. New Kirkland Dark Chocolate Chips in the red pouch, contain milk fat and are dairy.
From the Atlanta Kosher Commission: Carian’s Bistro Chocolates
The O/U does NOT certify any Carian’s Bistro Chocolates. Some boxes bear an unauthorized O/U symbol. This product is sold through Amazon.
From The Star-K: GE Sabbath Mode Ovens
It has come to the attention of the Star-K, that GE mistakenly removed a critical piece of information from some Star-K certified oven manuals. In these models of GE, Hotpoint and Crosley models, Sabbath Mode does NOT control the light inside the oven (as it should). The light WILL turn on if you open the […]
From The Scroll K of Denver: La Choy
A limited amount of the following La Choy products were issued with an unauthorized O/K Kashrus symbol: La Choy Bean Sprouts (14 oz. can) La Choy Chop Suey Vegetables (14 oz. can) La Choy Fancy Mixed Vegetables (14 oz. can) Lots affected begin with 21019. All other sizes, when bearing the O/K symbol, are under […]
From The O/K: San Miguel
Multiple products are being sold under the San Miguel brand bearing an unauthorized O/K trademark. O/K Kosher does NOT certify any San Miguel products, except for Alcaparras (Capers).
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Garden Lite
Many Garden Lites “Veggies Made Great” products now carry a Triangle K and are no longer recommended.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commiussion: Marzano Spaghetti Sauce
Marzano Spaghetti Sauce is certified by the O/U as an O/U pareve product. Some labels with an O/U symbol were used for a spaghetti sauce that contains non-kosher beef. The labels for the Kosher and non-Kosher products look alike except for the ingredients statement. Consumers should look at the ingredients statement and verify whether or […]
From The Star-K: Barley, Brown Rice & Quinoa Alert
Brown Rice sold in the Northeastern USA has been found to be infested due to issues in the distribution chain and storage. According to continued research by the Star-K, this issue is more widespread than previous thought. Affected batches were found in markets from NY to Maryland. The Star-K research is ongoing and they will […]
From The O/U: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
The sleeve on the 2 pack of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal only bears a plain O/U symbol. Each individual box, correctly bears an O/UD (dairy) designation. The product, at this time, does NOT contain actual dairy, but is processed on dairy equipment.
From The COR (Detroit): Trader Joe’s Chocolate Brooklyn Babka and Half Moon Cookies
Trader Joe’s Chocolate Brooklyn Babka and Trader Joe’s Half Moon Cookies, bearing O/U pareve are still Pas Yisroel but are no longer Yoshon.
From The COR (Detroit): Produce from Israel
The COR reports that red, yellow and orange peppers from Israel are beginning to appear in U.S. stores. This is a Halachic problem because of Terumos and Maasros. They are being sold at Kroger, Walmart, Holiday Market and other stores around the Detroit area (and elsewhere in the U.S.). Some of the brands that are […]
From The O/K: Sprouts Market in Phoenix, Az.
The following products are being sold at Sprouts Farmers Market in Phoenix, Az. that bear an unauthorized O/K symbol: Sprouts Cut Leaf Spinach Sprouts Cut Corn Sprouts Broccoli Cuts Sprouts California Blend Sprouts Brussels Sprouts Sprouts Mixed Vegetables These above products are NOT certified by O/K certification.
From The O/K: Klein’s Naturals
Please be advised that a limited number of display cases for Klein’s Naturals Dark Chocolate Almonds sold at Costco were mistakenly labeled with an O/KP symbol. Individual product bags are correctly labeled with a plain O/K symbol, kosher pareve for year round use only.
From The O/K: Bolla Nuts and Snack Mixes
Bolla Market locations are selling various nuts and snack mix products under their own brand, Bolla, which bear an unauthorized O/K symbol. The O/K does NOT certify these products.
From The O/K: Bobbysue’s Nuts
Bobbysue’s Nuts! It’s Raining Chocolate was mistakenly printed with the O?K DE symbol instead of the required OK D (dairy). This product is certified kosher dairy and correctly lists dairy in the ingredients.