From The O/K: Mahi Sauces
Mahi sauces, made and sold in England, bear an unauthorized O/K on their labels. This company and their products are NOT certified by the O/K.
From The Beis Din of Johannesburg – Goodness Me Chocolate Chips`
Goodness Me brand Chocolate Chips are erroneously labeled as Pareve. They are, in fact, dairy.
From The Beis Din of Johannesburg – PNP Instant Oats 500 g.
PNP Instant Oats 500 g. is Kosher dairy. However, the 750g is Kosher Pareve. Though the correct Beis Din logo is printed, the front of the packaging is identical, and therefore this may cause confusion with current stock on the shelves. PNP is in the process of changing the packaging for the dairy oats.
From The Beis Din of Johannesburg – Cape Dried Fruit Packers Wasabi Peanuts
Cape Dried Fruit Packers Wasabi Peanuts are are erroneously labeled as Pareve. They are, in fact, dairy.
From The Beis Din of Johannesburg – The Kitchen Chocolate Pudding
The Kitchen brand Chocolate Pudding is erroneously labeled as pareve. It is, in fact, dairy.
From The Beis Din of Johannesburg – Safari Snack Mix
Safari Snack Mix something Fruity is erroneously labeled as Pareve. This product is, in fact, dairy.
From The COR of Greater Detroit – Spring Valley brand Cheese Blintzes
Spring Valley Cheese Blintzes – O/U dairy – are made in both Cholov Yisroel and non-Cholov Yisroel versions. Only those packages that state “Cholov Yisroel” on the label re actually Cholov Yisroel. Each package must be checked individually.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch “Churros” Cereal
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch “Churros” Cereal is O/UD (dairy equipment) certified even without the O/U symbol on the package.
From The COR: Simply Nature Organic Breads
Most Simply Nature Organic Breads at Aldi are no longer manufactured by a Kosher certified company and no longer bear the Kosher Check symbol.
From the O/U: Happy Baby Organics “Clearly Crafted”
Happy Baby Organics “Clearly Crafted” Baby Food Jars are no longer O/U certified due to changes in production and new jars, therefore, no longer bear the O/U symbol. Jars that still bear the O/U were produced before this change. Check each label. (Note: The new jars, without the O/U, state “Clearly Crafted” on the front […]
From The KIB: Honey for Rosh Hashanna
Pure, unflavored honey is Kosher without Hashgacha.
From The O/K: Kosher Express Restaurant in Fair Lawn, NJ
The O/K advises that as of end of day on September 20th, 2019, Kosher Express, located on Morlot Ave. in Fair Lawn, NJ will no longer be certified by O/K Kosher certification.
From The Star-K: Rosh Hashanna Reminders
The following are relevant facts and information related to Rosh Hashanna foods… a.) Dates: It is recommended to open and do a visual inspection on a few out of each container. If no insects are seen, one can assume the rest are insect-free. b.) Figs: Open each one and check carefully for infestation (wasps, bees, […]
From The RCC: Tel Aviv Grill Calabasas in Woodland Hills, Ca.
The RCC now gives their Kosher supervision to Tel Aviv Grill Calabasas in Woodland Hills, Ca.
From The RCC: Paprika Restaurant in Los Angeles
The RCC (Rabbinical Council of California) is now giving their Kosher supervision on Paprika Restaurant on Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles.
From The O/K: Montes brand Andinetas Mix
Montes brand Andinetas Mix (Chocolate Flavored Gems), sold as Sam’s Club locations in Mexico, have been mistakenly labeled with a plain O/K symbol. These products contain milk and are certified Kosher DAIRY.
From The RCC – Santa Monica Glatt Market
The Rcc informs us that as of Sunday, September 15, 2019, Santa Monica Glatt Market will no longer be under the Kashrus Certification of the RCC. No Kashrus violations were found.
From Atlanta Kosher Commission: General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Churros
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch Churros is currently kosher and DAIRY, without the O/U on the box.
From the Star-K: Shatnez in Oven Mitts
Cuisinart brand oven mitts, product of China, with label stating “100% Polyester Filling” contain a shatnez filling. They are not pure polyester as they contain wool and linen. In general, oven mitt fillings should be checked for shatnez, especially if they are made in China. Silicone mitts without a filling do not require checking.
From The O/K: Snapple
A limited number of Snapple Diet Cranberry Raspberry 6 packs (16 oz. bottles) were mistakenly printed with the O/K Kosher symbol on the outer cartons. This product is NOT kosher certified and the actual bottles do NOT bear the Kosher symbol.
From The O/U: Splenda with Sample Pod Concentrates
The O/U certifies Splenda sweetener as an O/U Pareve product. Some Splenda bags include sample Iced Tea Concentrate drink pods and Strawberry Watermelon Concentrate Drink Pods, which are certified by the O/U as O/Ud (dairy). The outer bags are labeled with both an O/U symbol and an O/Ud symbol. The O/U symbol pertains to the […]
From the cRc: Golden Crown Yellow Rice (with Saffron)
Golden Crown Yellow Rice (with Saffron), distributed by International Golden Foods, Inc., was mistakenly labeled as cRc Kosher. This product contains non-Kosher chicken fat and is NOT kosher.
From The cRc: Iceberg Garden Salad (Prewashed)
Prewashed brands of Iceberg Garden Salad that normally bear Kosher certification, such as Fresh Express (Star-K), Dole, Kroger and Aldi’s Little Salad Bar (O/K), have been found recently without the Kashrus symbol on some bags. This is due to increased infestation levels in some batches, or to non-approved processing lines. Every bag should be checked […]
From The cRc: Blueberries
While regular fresh blueberries must be rinsed well in water and a cursory inspection for maggots is required, ORGANIC BLUEBERRIES have been found to be very infested and the cRc recommends that they should be avoided altogether. U-pick farms are using fewer pesticides than commercially sold berries. Therefore, the cRc recommends that berries from U-pick […]
From The O/U: Borenstein Vegetable Lasagna
The label on Borenstein’s Vegetable Lasagna states 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/K: Supremo Italiano Mozzarella Cheese Loaf
Supremo Italiano Mozzarella, sold by Restaurant Depot, bears an unauthorized O/K symbol on the back label. This product is NOT certified by the O/K Kosher certification.
From The cRc: Leonidas – Fresh Belgian Chocolate
The cRc certifies as kosher some varieties of Leonidas – Fresh Belgian Chocolates but the majority of products are NOT kosher certified. These chocolates are being sold at the James Richardson Duty Free Stores at Ben-Gurion Airport in Israel with a sticker on the back of the various boxes that states all products in the […]
From Earthkosher: Goji Berries
EarthKosher has informed us that they have received and verified reports of consumers finding insects in packages of dried goji berries. At this time, dried goji berries should not be consumed even when bearing the EarthKosher symbol. However, the following lots of goji berries, packaged and sold by Navitas Organics ARE ACCEPTABLE… 250 1906301, 2501907001, […]
From The Star – K: Safir Canned Tomatoes with Tomato Juice & Basil
Safir Canned Tomatoes with Tomato Juice & Basil , a product of Tunisia, bear an unauthorized Star-K sticker.
From The O/U: Gefen Sour Cherries
The O/U certifies Gefen Hungarian Sour Cherries as an O/UP (kosher for Passover) product. Some cherries from a particular batch were found to have tolayim (worms). This product is being withdraw from the marketplace.