Pesach Alert: Matza Ashira
Caution should be used when buying Matzos to be sure that they are not Chometz or in the category of “Matzah Ashira.” Some examples of this are Grape Matzo, Grape Bit Crackers, Egg Matzo, Egg Matzo Crackers, Egg Matzo Snack Bits, Chocolate Covered Egg Matzo and Tam Tam Crackers. These items are only permissible for […]
From The O/U: Leaf & Stem Naturals Toothpaste
Leaf and Stem Naturals Toothpaste is NOT acceptable for Pesach.
Pesach Alert: Check Packaging
Be careful to check packages of Kosher-For-Pesach items in the stores for the Pesach certification. Some non-Pesach Kosher products have similar packaging to those products that are Kosher for Pesach and can be easily confused.
From The O/UP: Newly Certified for Pesach – Yehuda
Yehuda brand Zero-Fat, 50 calorie Watza Crackers and Gluten Free Cinnamon Matzo Squares are now certified Kosher for Pesach by the O/U.
From The O/UP: Newly Certified for Pesach – Tuscanini
The following products, manufactured by Tuscanini are certified Kosher for Pesach by the O/U… Aged Mozzarella Cheese Smoked Provolone Caciota with Herbs Aged Caciota with Truffles
From The Badatz Beit Yosef: Newly Certified for Pesach – Tishbi Preserves
Tishbi brand Fig/Cabernet, Apricot/Riesling and Cherry/Shiraz Preserves are now all certified Kosher for Pesach under the Badatz Beit Yosef supervision.
From The O/UP: Newly Certified for Pesach – Telma Kariot
Telma Kariot brand cereals are now supervised Kosher for Pesach under O/U supervision.
From The O/UP: Newly Certified for Pesach – Sea Castle
Sea Castle brand Sardines and Seaweed Snacks are now certified Kosher for Pesach under O/U supervision.
From The O/UP: Newly Certified for Pesach – Manischewitz
Manischewitz brand Frozen Gefilte Fish (pre-sliced) is now certified Kosher for Pesach under O/UP supervision.
From The O/UP: Newly Certified for Pesach – Gefen
The following products from Gefen are now certified O/UP, Kosher for Pesach… Fusilli & Lasagne Chow Mein Noodles Coconut Chips (original and chocolate) Fruit Pie Filling (apple and cherry) Dried Cranberries Frozen Gnocchi Spice Grinders (peppercorn blend, whole peppercorn, minced garlic, sea salt)
From The ORB of Florida: Newly Certified for Pesach – Chosen Cold Brew Coffee
Chosen brand Cold Brew Coffee is now certified Kosher for Pesach under ORB (Florida) supervision.
From The Star-KP: Newly certified for Pesach – Benz’s Gourmet
The following products manufactured by Benz’s Gourmet are now certified Kosher for Pesach under O/UP supervision… Bubby’s Rolls Mehudar Gefilte Fish Rolls (no oil, no pepper, no potato starch) Sliced Smoked Sable Herring (pickled, pickled cream, Dijon, salmon, schmaltz, matjes oil, jalapeno) Salmon Gefilte Fish Roll Chunk Light Tuna (5 oz. cans)
From The O/UP: Newly Certified for Pesach – Beetology
Beetology brand Vacuum packed Beets are certified Kosher for Pesach under O/UP supervision.
From The KAJP: Newly Certified for Pesach – B’gan
B’gan brand now makes the following new products for Pesach, under KAJP supervision… Gluten Free Pizza Crust (frozen) Pancakes Margarine Topping and Creamer Passover French Fries (Shoestring and Straight Cut)
From The Star-KP: Newly Certified for Pesach – Aufschnitt Jerky
Aufschnitt brand Jerky is newly certified Kosher for Pesach under Star-KP supervision.
From The O/U: Newly Certified for Pesach – Absolutely
The following Absolutely brand Gluten Free products are now certified Kosher for Pesach, under the O/UP… Raw Coconut Chews Chocolate & Cocoa Nibs Cranberry Chocolate
From The O/UP: New Certified for Pesach – Abeles & Heymann
The following products are newly certified Kosher For Pesach from Abeles & Heymann… Uncured Ultra-Thin Grilled Turkey & Smoked Turkey Breast Uncured Ultra-Thin Honey Glazed Turkey Breast Uncured Ultra-Thin Picante Turkey Breast Old Fashioned Turkey Breast and Oven Roasted
From The O/U: Kirkland Signature Frozen Atlantic & Wild Salmon
Kirkland Signature brand Frozen Atlantic & Wild Salmon is under the O/U AND Kosher for Pesach. This product should first be rinsed with water before using for Pesach.
From The Kof K: Joyva
The Kof K does NOT certify Joyva products as Kosher for Pesach.
From The Star-K: For Pesach – Ancient Harvest Quinoa
This year, ancient Harvest brand Quinoa is only approved by the Star-K for Pesach in the form of Ancient Harvest White Quinoa 50 lb. bulk bags (Organic) when bearing the Star-K symbol and a “Best By” date of 2/01/19 – 2/28/19. A “Kosher for Passover” statement on the label is NOT necessary. The Ancient Harvest White […]
From the COR of Greater Detroit: Royal Jelly in Raw Honey
Royal Jelly in Raw Honey from Healthy Organic LLC bears an unauthorized O/U on some of its containers. The O/U does not accept Royal Jelly as Kosher (some poskim rule that Royal Jelly, a secretion of bees, is not included in the permitted category of “honey”).
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Diet Coke Flavors
Coke brand (diet) Ginger Lime, Feisty Cherry, Zesty Blood Orange and Twisted Mango in 12 oz. cans are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision and bear the O/u symbol engraved into the top of the can.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Products
Many varieties of Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel products bear an O/UD (dairy) symbol. The following is a partial list of some Snyder Pretzel varieties that are DE (dairy equipment) only and may be eaten after, but not with meat… Unflavored Unseasoned Pretzels Rods Pretzels Sourdough Nibblers Braided Twists – Honey Wheat Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Tic Tac Candies
Tic Tac Candies are produced at many different plants and not all of them are Kosher. Even the same flavor can be found with an O/U on some containers and no certification at all on others. Each individual container should be checked carefully for a reliable Kosher symbol. Please also be aware that new Tic […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Ferrara Candy Co.
Ferrara Candy Co. Chewy Lemonhead Fruit Mix Candies in a 5 pack package is being sold at some Dollar Trees (as well as other stores) with an unauthorized UMK symbol n the outside sitkcer label. The individual boxes themselves do not bear any Kosher marking. These candies are NOT certified and are produced in a […]
From The O/U: Post Shredded Wheat
Due to changes in the production of Post brand Shredded Wheat, the O/U is no longer certifying Post Shredded Wheat. Boxes of Shredded Wheat with the O/U symbol were produced before the changes and are certified by the O/U. Post Shredded Wheat without the O/U symbol is not certified by the O/U. Post Shredded Wheat […]
From The O/U: Motola Pickles
Motola brand Cut and Seasoned Pickles, sold in Israel, bear an unauthorized O’UP marking. This product contains Kitniyus.
From The O/K: Alyssa’s Bakery
Alyssa’s Bakery has decided to change the Kosher status of all their products from Pareve to Dairy. New packaging will bear the O/KD symbol as required. Any remaining products bearing a plain “K” are pareve.
From The O/K: Newly Certified – Heritage Kosher Dairy
Heritage Kosher Dairy will now be producing cheeses certified Kosher under O/K supervision. This product is Cholov Yisroel.
From The O/K: Newly Certified – Fancy Cheese
Fancy Cheese company is now certified Kosher under O/K supervision. These products are Cholov Yisroel.