From The COR of Greater Detroit: Baskin-Robbins “Non-Dairy” Ice Cream & Sorbet Flavors
Baskin-Robbins “Non-Dairy” Ice Cream & Sorbet Flavors, including Non-Dairy Cookies ‘n Creme, Non-Dairy Mint ChocoChunk, Daiquiri Ice and Lemon Sorbet, are certified Star-D Dairy. The Star-K has confirmed that these products should be considered Dairy and NOT only Dairy Equipment (DE).
From The COR of Greater Detroit: New Sodas Kashrus Status
The following new sodas are Kosher and pareve (no symbol required)… Dr. Pepper Creamy Coconut (regular and Zero Sugar) Mountain Dew Voo Dew 2024 Mystery Flavor (regular and Zero Sugar) 7-Up St. Pomegranate & Cherry (regular and Zero Sugar)
From The O/U: Patis Bakery
Effective November 4, 2024, all Patis Bakery locations are no longer Yoshon.
From The COR of Detroit: The Grove Dark Chocolate Bridge Mix
The Grove (Detroit) Dark Chocolate Bridge Mix sold in the last two weeks is labeled as pareve, but actually contains dairy (non-Cholov Yisroel) items. These packages can be identified by a mixture of lighter and darker colored items and should be returned to the store for a full refund.
From The Star-K: Smart Yid
Smart Yid Co. in Lakewood, N.J. now manufactures Sabbath Mode products under Star-K supervision.
From The EarthKosher: Brewli
Please be advised that the tea products sold by Brewli of Newton, MA are not certified by EarthKosher at this time. These products should not be used even when bearing the EarthKosher symbol.
From The O/K: Sedano’s Supermarkets
The Sedano’s Supermarkets location at 1255 West Flagler St. in Miami is labeling bakery products with an unauthorized O/K symbol. O/K Kosher does not certify any Sedano’s locations or products.
From The O/U: Nature Nate’s
Effective immediately, Nature Nate’s has been terminated by O/U supervision, due to Kashrus violations. All products, even when bearing the O/U symbol are not certified.
From The O/U: Aldi Muffins
The O/U certifies Apple Cinnamon Mini Muffin and Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffin O/UD (dairy). The products contain dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some packaging was printed with only an O/U symbol, without the D (dairy) designation.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Kordas’ Breads, Rolls and Buns from Metropolitan Baking Co
Kordas’ breads, rolls and buns from Metropolitan Baking Co. that bear the K-COR symbol are Pas Yisroel (Note: Kordas’s Greek Style Pita Bread and Kordas’ English Muffins are NOT K-COR certified).
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Trader Joe’s Organic French Rolls and French Baguette
Trader Joe’s Organic French Rolls and French Rolls and French Baguettes that bear MK certification (Montreal) are Pas Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Natural Ovens Bakery Keto-Friendly White Bread
Natural Ovens Bakery Keto-Friendly White Bread with an O/U ink jetted on the individual wrapped loaves (at Costco) is Pas Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Simply Nature Knock Your Sprouts Off Sprouted 7 Grain Bread
Simply Nature Knock Your Sprouts Off Sprouted 7 Grain Bread, sold at Aldi with an O/K symbol is Pas Yisroel. However, bags that bear an O/U or Kosher Check symbol are NOT Pas Yisroel.
From The O/U: Spilman Treats
The O/U does not certify Spilman Treats products. The label’s statement that the product is under the supervision of “The Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America” is not authorized by the Orthodox Union.
From The O/U: Cleveland Mayonnaise Chipotle Mayo
The O/U does not certify Cleveland Mayonnaise Chipotle Mayo, a dairy product. Some Chipotle Mayo containers are labeled with an unauthorized O/U mark.
From The O/U: Kraft String Cheese
Lactalis Heritage Dairy has decided to remove O/UD kosher certification from Kraft Natural Cheese String Cheese products and transition to another Kosher certifying entity and its kashrus standards.
From The O/U: Bertolli Condimento Basamico Bianca and Aceto Balsamico Di Modena
The O/U does not certify Bertolli Condimento Balsamico Bianca and Aceto Balsamico Di Modena. Some Spanish-German labels (sold in Europe)bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/K: Matt’s Bakery Cookies
Matt’s Bakery Cookies that bear a plain O/K symbol are Pas Yisroel. Those, however, that bear O/KD (dairy are NOT Pas Yisroel.
From The Kof-K: Food For Life Ezekiel Sprouted Grain Breads
Food For Life Ezekiel Sprouted Grain Breads with the Kof-K symbol are Pas Yisroel. The Pocket Bread, however is NOT Pas Yisroel.
From The O/U: S. Rosen’s Breads, Buns and Rolls (sold at Costco)
The following S. Rosen’s Breads, Buns and Rolls with an O/U (available at Costco) are Pas Yisroel… 100% Healthy Multi Grain Bread 9 Grain Bread Sour Dough Bread Country White Bread
From The Earth K: Trader Joe’s Holiday Egg Challah
Trader Joe’s Traditional Holiday Egg Challah with an Earth K symbol is Pas Yisroel as stated on the label.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Trader Joe’s brand Holiday Egg Challah
From The O/U: Trader Joe’s brand Chocolate Babka and Half Moon Cookies
Trader Joe’s brand of Chocolate Brooklyn Babka and Half Moon Cookies that bear the symbol O/U pareve are also Pas Yisroel.
From The Star-K: Appliance Alert
A few months ago, Star-K received reports from consumers that certain Thermador integrated refrigerators and freezers did not maintain proper cooling temperatures when set in Sabbath Mode. These appliances included T30IR, T30IF, T36IR and T36IF. Thermador has developed a solution to this cooking problem. Unfortunately, it will not be available to consumers before the Yamim […]
From The Star-K: Quinoa Update
The Star-K recommends that ALL Quinoa be checked prior to usage, even when there is a hechsher on the package. Infestation issues arise from improper storage, which is beyond the control of any hashgacha. Most recently, Simpli brand White, Tricolor or Red quinoa, with Use-By dates May-June 2026 were found to be infested.
From The Star-K: Golden Raisins Alert
Recent extensive testing by many kashrus agencies has shown an increased infestation issue specifically in Golden Raisins. The Star-K has not found a practical way for consumers to check them. Therefore, the Star-K is recommending that golden raisins not be used, regardless of the source, until further notice. At this time, this alert does not […]
From The O/K: Pinas Locas Quetzaly
Pinas Locas Quetzaly in Spring Valley, N.Y. is displaying an unauthorized O/K certification mark on various materials representing their establishment. O/K certification does not certify any of this company’s locations or products.
From The cRc: Sonoma Far in Shelby, Indiana
Effective immediately, due to Kosher violations, Sonoma Farm, located in Shelby, Indiana, is no longer certified Kosher by cRc and will not bear the cRc logo.
From The Star-K: Northeast Quartered Artichoke Hearts
Cans of Northeast Quartered Artichoke Hearts bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol (note: Affected products are large foodservice #10″ cans). Star-K does not certify artichoke hearts due to insect infestation.
From The CRC (Central Rabbinical Congress): Kleinhouse Coffee
The New High-Quality Coffee from Kleinhouse Coffee, produced under the CRC, contains micro-ground pieces of coffee beans that are roasted but not cooked. Therefore, one should be careful when using this coffee on Shabbos to ensure compliance with the prohibition against cooking on Shabbos. Each person should consult their Rabbinic Halachic authority.