Newly Certified from the O/U: Peppic Spices
The following products, manufactured by Peppic are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision… Coarse Salt Grinder Himalayan Pink Salt & Black Pepper Grinder Nutmeg Powder Star Anise Powder Green Pepper
From The Star-K: Carolina Brown Rice
Star-K certified bags of Carolina brand brown rice with a best by date of September 2021 were found to be infested in Lakewood, N.J. area stores. The infestation was traced to the distribution chain. Consumers should not use this product. They are urged to return the rice to the store for a full refund.
From The O/K: Nuts.com Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans (Sugar Free)
A limited amount of Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans (Sugar Free) sold by Nuts.com were mistakenly printed with a plain O/K symbol. This product is certified Kosher dairy and correctly lists dairy ingredients.
From The O/K: Mahi Sauces
Mahi sauces, made and sold in the UK, bear an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on their labels. This company and their products are NOT certified Kosher by O/K Kosher Certification.
From The London Beis Din: Whitley Neill Gins
Whitley Neill Gins (Lemnograss& Ginger and Rhubarb & Ginger) are NOT Kosher when purchased in the UK. Bottles purchased in the USA, Canada or Israel bearing the KLBD logo are kosher certified.
From The Beis Din of South Africa: Season’s Harvest Cauliflower & Broccoli
As new suppliers have been added to this brand, the Beth Din advises consumers to avoid these products until further notice.
From The O/K: MW Polar brand Flat Fillets Anchovies
MW Polar Flat Fillets Anchovies bear an unauthorized O/K symbol. This product is NOT certified by O/K Kosher Certification.
From The O/U : Borenstein Vegetable Lasagne
The label on Borenstein brand Vegetable Lasagna say s “O/ U Glatt Kosher and O/U pareve. The ingredient panel correctly lists dairy ingredients. Consumers should be alerted by any contradiction in the labeling and examine the contents of the meal before eating.
From The O/U: Reddy Raw Frozen Artichoke Hearts
The O/U does NOT certify Reddy Raw Frozen Artichoke Hearts. Some boxes bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/K: Klein’s Naturals Dried Mango
Klein’s Natural Dried Mango products with the following best-by dates: 9/23/20 9/26/20 10/24/20 have been found to have a high rate of infestation. Consumers are encouraged to do a visual review of dried mango products at this time.
From The O/U: Season Asian Harvest Baby Corn
Season Asian Harvest Baby Corn is missing the O/U symbol. This product is certified kosher under O/U supervision. The O/U symbol has been inadvertently omitted from the label. The product is certified kosher even without the O/U symbol appearing on the label.
From The O/U: Fruitfull Frozen Pecan Dessert
Fruitfull Frozen Pecan Dessert is missing the “D” designation for dairy. The O/U certifies Fruitfull Frozen Pecan Dessert as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product contains dairy, as indicated in the ingredients statement. Some labels bear an O/U pareve symbol.
Newly Certified From The Star-K – Port Royal Canned Tropical Fruit Cocktail
Port Royal brand Canned Tropical Fruit Cocktail in Light Syrup is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
Newly Certified From The Star-K – Starline Global Trade Raw Pistachios
Starline Global Trade brand Raw Pistachios is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
Newly Certified: Star-K – Royal Pagoda
Royal Pagoda brand Canned Cut Baby Corn in Brine is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision
Newly Certified: Star-K – Vertullo Imports
The following products, manufactured by Vertullo Imports are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision… Genuine Brewed Rice Vinegar – Plain Gourmet Rice Vinegar Seasoned Yuzu Ponzu Citrus Soy Sauce
Newly Certified: Star-K – Key
Key Food Stores co-Operative Pickles, Kosher Dills are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
Newly Certified: Star-D – Seiman Schlussel Chocolate Covered Waffle
Leiman Schlussel Chocolate Covered Waffle Filled with Chocolate with Peanut Cream is now Kosher certified under Star-D supervision. This product is dairy, non-Cholov Yisroel. This includes lots bearing codes 05,07,08/2019; 01,02/07/2019.
Newly Certified: Star-D – Korean Premium Yuzu Jam
Korean Premium Yuzu Jam, manufactured by Foodberry Co. is now certified kosher and dairy (non-Cholov Yisroel) under Star D supervision.
Newly Certified: Star-K – Yuzu Juice (Citron Juice)
Yuzu Juice, manufactured by Foodberry Co. is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision. This product is pareve.
From The cRc: Golden Crown Yellow Rice
Golden Crown Yellow Rice (with Saffron), distributed by International Golden Foods, Inc. has an unauthorized cRc logo. This product contains non-Kosher chicken fat and is NOT kosher despite the fact that there is a cRc logo on the label as well as being labeled as a vegan product. The product has been removed from supermarket […]
From The Star-K: Mott’s Apples ‘n Dip
Mott’s Apples ‘n Dip bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. The apples are Kosher certified but the package includes a container of caramel dip which is NOT kosher certified.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission – Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins new Non-Dairy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frozen Dessert and Non-Dairy Chocolate Extreme Frozen Dessert bear a Star-D symbol due to dairy equipment and may be eaten AFTER meat, but not with meat. In addition, the following Baskin-Robbins ices and sorbets bear a Star-D symbol due to dairy equipment and may be eaten after meat: […]
From the Atlanta Kosher Commission: Circle-V Symbol
The Circle-V symbol is nearly identical to the more recent symbol used to indicate that a product is vegan. This has caused much confusion for kosher consumers so the Vaad HaIr of St. Louis is modifying its kosher symbol to OVK inside an oval shape. Consumers may notice the new symbol on store products.
From The Council of Detroit Rabbis: Ibake Products
All iBake products, including Filo Dough, Katafi and Baklava, are no longer under Kof-K Kosher Supervision as of Sept. 27, 2019, even when bearing the Kof-K symbol.
From The Council of Rabbis of Detroit: King Arthur and Robin Hood All Purpose Flour
Specific lots o King Arthur Unbleached All Purpose Flour (5 lbs. & 25 lbs.) and Robin Hood All Purpose Flour (5 lb.) have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. Details are available at (866) 797-9178 (or kingarthurflour.com) and at (888) 569-6728 (robinhood.ca/en/contact-us).
From The Council of Rabbis of Detroit: Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix
Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix, in an 8 oz. shaker container mistakenly bears a Plain O/U without a “D” (dairy” designation. This product is, in fact, dairy and lists buttermilk in the ingredients.
From the Council of Rabbis of Detroit: Chef’s Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drops
Chef’s Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drops, with O/U pareve certification, is no longer available at Restaurant Depot. This product has been replaced with Chef’s Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, which is certified as O/UD (dairy) and lists butterfat in the ingredients.
From the Council of Rabbis of Detroit: Lieber’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Some bags of Lieber’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips were found to contain mini, light-colored chip mixed with the regular, darker chocolate chips. These chips are Kosher pareve coffee chips that were packed in the semi sweet bags due to an error in production.
From The Kof-K: Heckers Flour
Please be advised that due to improper handling during distribution, bags of Heckers All Purpose Flour (5 lb. bags), with Best Buy dates Dec. 04 2020 and Dec. 05, 2020 should be sifted prior to use. This alert does not apply to other bag codes or in areas outside of New York and New Jersey.