From the COR (Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit) – Meijer brand Oils
Meijer brand Canola, Canola Blend, Corn and Vegetable Oils used to bear an O/U on their labels, but no longer do and may have changed to a non-Kosher supplier. The COR is in the process of verifying the status of these products.
From The O/K: Jubilee
Jubilee Honey Roasted Cashews, Jubilee Pure Milk Chocolate Almonds and Jubilee Pure Dark Chocolate Almonds, sold at Jubilee Market Place locations ere mistakenly labeled with a plain O/K symbol, instead of the required O/K D (dairy). These products are Kosher and dairy.
From The KIB: Great Value Canola Oil No Stick Cooking Spray
Great Value brand Canola Oil No Stick Cooking Spray has an O/K on the label that does not appear as the standard O/K symbol (it is a bit different in appearance). However, after contacting the O/K Kashrus organization, they confirmed that this product is, in fact, under their Hashgacha.
From The cRc: Unflavored Orange Pekoe or Green Tea Leaves
Unflavored Orange Pekoe or Green Tea Leaves (including matcha) or tea bags are acceptable without Hashgacha if they contain no other ingredients. Flavored or herbal tea leaves or bags require Kosher certification. Earl Grey with bergamot oil is acceptable without Hashgacha, but Earl Grey tea with bergamot flavor requires Kosher certification. All of the above […]
From The cRc: Polar Water Chestnuts
Polar Water Chestnuts are produced in various manufacturing facilities, some Star K Kosher certified, some not. Consumers are urged to check each can label for reliable Kosher certification symbol indicating that the product was produced in a Kosher certified facility.
From The cRc: Lunch Buddies
Lunch Buddies brand diced peaches in plastic cups, sold at Aldi’s, bears an unauthorized Star-K. This product contains grape juice of unknown origin and should not be used.
From The cRc: Golden Flake Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips
The O/U certifies Golden Flake Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips as an O/U dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients. Some 5 oz. packages were labeled with a plain O/U symbol.
From The cRc: Cava Foods
Please note that Cava Foods Caramelized Onion Hummus bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. This product is NOT Kosher certified and is being recalled. Only the following Cava Foods products are certified when bearing the Star K or Star D (dairy) symbol: Traditional Hummus Organic Traditional Hummus Red Pepper Hummus Greek Yogurt Hummus
From The cRc: Tribe Hummus
The cRc reports that the O/U currently certifies all varieties of Tribe hummus. Tribe is launching a new “Flavor Shot” product line. Tribe Flavor Shot products are sold separately from the hummus and are meant to be mixed into the hummus. The Flavor Shot products are NOT currently certified by the O/U and do not […]
From The KLBD: B Raw Cakes
The following flavors of B Raw Cakes are now certified Kosher pareve under the KLBD. This product is Gluten Free. No KLBD logo is necessary… Chocolate Chocolate Raspberry Lemon Blueberry Orange Pineapple Raspberry Strawberry
From The Scroll K of Denver: Benecol Light and Original
Benecol Light and Original (formerly O/U pareve), a cholesterol-lowering margarine product, in removing the last 5 grams of trans fat, reformulated the product’s added buttermilk to the mix. While it is now labeled O/UD (dairy), consumers who have been purchasing the product as pareve for years can easily make the mistake of assuming it is […]
From The KLBD: Nairn’s Gluten Free Easy Porridge
Nain’s Gluten Free Easy Porridge, certified Kosher under KLBD supervision, has changed formula and is now approved as a “Dairy” product.
From The O/K: Jubilee Gummy Bears
Jubilee Gummy Bears, sold at Jubilee Market Place locations, were mistakenly labeled with an O/K Kosher symbol. This product is NOT Kosher..
From The O/U: Best Choice Refried Beans
The O/U does NOT certify Best Choice Refried Beans. This product is NOT Kosher and some labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The Star-K: Swiig brand Get Flexible Dietary Supplements
Please note that Swiig Brand “Get Flexible” Dietary Supplements, distributed by Simple Again bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol on labels displayed on some internet based retailer websites. This product is NOT Kosher. The actual product label currently available in the marketplace does not bear a Star-K symbol.
From The Star-K: Arumai brand Spice Mixes
Arumai brand Spice Mixes, distributed by Babco Foods International bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol. These products are NOT certified Kosher by the Star-K. Some products, including Pulav Masala spice mix, contain dairy ingredients as well.
From The Kosher Information Bureau: Bell Peppers From Israel
Please be aware that there have been numerous reports from all over the country of different colored Bell Peppers from Israel being sold in both regular and Kosher (Jewish) markets. Be sure to check the labels carefully on each bell pepper that you purchase to be sure that it does not come from Israel, as […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Tic Tacs
Tic Tacs are now O/U certified when bearing the O/U symbol.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Natural Cravings
Natural Cravings Dark Chocolate Covered Acai & Blueberry and Natural Cravings Dark Chocolate Covered Pomegranate mistakenly bear an O/K symbol on some packaging. These products are NOT Kosher.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Royal Indian Style Basmati Rice
Royal Indian Style Basmati Rice Wood Fired Tandoori Flavor bears an unauthorized OV symbol.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Good Humor Cone Products
Good Humor King Cone made in Portugal and Good Humor Oreo Cone made in Mexico, which were recently imported into the U.S., are NOT Kof-K certified and do NOT bear the Kof-K symbol. Now, these products are beginning to be produced in the U.S. with Kof-K certification. Therefore, for a short period of time these cones […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit – Mountain Dew Spiked Lemonade and Spiked Raspberry Lemonade Soda
Mountain Dew Spiked Lemonade and Spiked Raspberry Lemonade Sodas are Kosher (Note: Not to be confused with “Spike” Energy Drink, which is NOT approved).
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Jerusalem of Gold Milk Chocolate Coins and Medallions
Jerusalem of Gold Milk Chocolate Coins & Medallions with O/U-D (dairy) do not state Cholov Yisroel on the label, and are, in fact, NOT Cholov Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Oberlander Chanukah and Dreidel Cookies
Oberlander Chanukah and Dreidel Cookies with the lot numbers of 05090117 through 07113017 are NOT Yoshon, even though the label states “Yoshon”, due to a mix up by the distributor of the flour being used. Packages with earlier and later lot numbers are Yoshon, if stated so on the label.
From The cRc: Yahara Bay Distillers
Please be advised that, effective immediately, Yahara Bay Distillers in Madison, Wi, is no longer certified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council. This includes all Yahara Bay products, as well as Rokker Vodka. Products currently bearing the cRc logo are Kosher-certified.
From The Kof-K – Halo Top Ice Cream
Halo Top brand makes dairy and non-dairy ice creams supervised Kosher by the Kof-K. This product comes in a variety of calorie selections.
From The COR: Wegmans Black Bean Hummus
Wegmans Black Bean Hummus was labeled without a “dairy” designation. This product is Dairy and Kosher certified.
From The COR: Derlea Gourmet Garlic Spread
Derlea Gourmet Garlic Spread was inadvertently labeled without a “dairy” designation. This product IS dairy and Kosher certified.
From The KIB: Red, Orange and Yellow Peppers at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joes is selling red, yellow and orange peppers from Mexico,, Canada and Eretz Yisroel all mixed together. They seem to have color codes designated for each of these countries. Please be very cautious when purchasing these peppers and ask the management for clarity if necessary. Numerous other stores are beginning to carry bell peppers from Eretz […]
From The O/U: Sogno Toscano Artichokes
The O/U does NOT certify Sogno Toscano Canned Artichokes (a foodservice item). Some labels were inadvertently printed with and O/U symbol.