From The O/K: New Products for Pesach – Agave Nectar Sweetener
Some new Agave Nectar products this year that are reliably Kosher for Pesach (with special Pesach certification only) are… Associated Wholesale Grocers (O/KP) Food Emporium (O/KP) Roundy’s Simply Roundy’s Organic Agave Nectar (O/KP) Sophia Foods (O/KP) Western Family Foods (O/KP)
From The Star-K: Updates for Pesach – Ancient Harvest Quinoa
The following products from Ancient Harvest Quinoa are approved for Pesach use this year when bearing the Star-K symbol and a “Best By” date of 2/01/19 through 2/28/19. A Kosher for Passover statement on the label is NOT necessary… Ancient Harvest White Grains Traditional Quinoa, Organic (12 oz. box and 27 oz. pouch) Ancient Harvest […]
New Products for Pesach – Zayit Olive Oil
Zayit Extra Virgin Olive Oil (17 and 34 oz.) are reliably certified Kosher for Pesach.
From The O/U: New Product for Pesach – Pereg
The following products, manufactured by Pereg, are now certified Kosher for Pesach under O/UP supervision… Baby Quinoa (Kafiwa) Gourmet Coconut Flour in Slider Bag Almond Meal/Flour in Slider Bag Gourmet Classic Flavored Matzo Crumbs & Full-Flavored Matzo Crumbs Gourmet White, Red & Tri-Color Quinoa Spices and Seasonings (Bar-B-Q Mix, Basil, Black Pepper, Fine Sea Salt) […]
From The O/U: New Product for Pesach – Natra Taste
Natra Taste Gold Zero Calorie Sweetener is now certified Kosher for Pesach under O/U supervision.
From The O/K: Emma Potato Gnocchi
Emma Potato Gnocchi and Mini Potato Gnocchi bear an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on the packaging. These products are not certified Kosher by the O/K.
From Rabbi Chaim Leib Schneider: Chai House Dining Kitchen in San Jose, Ca.
As of March 1, 2017, Chai House Congregate Dining Kitchen in San Jose, Ca., is no longer certified by Rabbi Chaim Leib Schneider.
New Products for Pesach – Hod Golan
Hod Golan Ultra-Thin Sliced Turkey (honey glazed breast) and Mexican Smoked Turkey Breast (oven roasted) are now reliably certified Kosher for Pesach.
From The O/K: New Products for Pesach – Health Garden
Health Garden Organic Raw Agave Sweetener is now certified Kosher for Pesach by the O/KP.
New Products for Pesach 2017 – Haddar
Haddar brand Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Bars with Cocoa Nibs, Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Bars with Cranberries and Crostini “Toasts” are reliably certified Kosher for Pesach.
From The Kof-K: New Products for Pesach – Foodman’s
Foodman’s Matzolah Matzo Granola is now certified Kosher for Pesach under Kof-K supervision.
From The Star-K: New Products for Pesach – Ceres
Ceres Secrets of the Valley (Peach, Mango, Medley of Fruits) Juices are now certified Kosher for Pesach under Star-KP supervision.
New Products for Pesach – Benz’s Gourmet
The following Benz’s Gourmet products are now certified Kosher for Pesach 2017 … Horseradish (sweet & sharp) Kishka Bubby’s Rolls Mehudar Gefilte Fish Rolls (no oil, no pepper, no potato starch) Gourmet Nova (3 oz., 6 oz. and 3 lb. trays) Sliced Smoked Sable Herring (pickled, pickled cream, Dijon, salmon schmaltz, matjes oil)
New Products for Pesach – Batyam
Batyam Cottonseed Oil (96 oz.) is reliably certified Kosher for Pesach 2017.
From The O/U: New Products for Pesach – All Natural
All Natural Absolutely Gluten-Free Flatbread is now O/UP.
From The O/K: Pesach Alert – FS Sanka Decaffeinated Instant Coffee
FS Sanka Decaffeinated Instant Coffee individual packets, labeled O/K, packaged in boxes labeled O/KP are Kosher for Pesach and permissible for use on Pesach.
From The O/K: Pesach Alert – Fresh Direct
Fresh Direct brand freshly ground smooth Peanut Butter and freshly ground smooth Almond Butter mistakenly bear the O/KP symbol. This product is Kosher Pareve, but is NOT Kosher for Pesach.
From The O/U: Pesach Alert – Deb El
Deb El pasteurized Liquid Egg Whites, containing Triethyl Citrate is mislabeled “O/UP” on the outside box. Individual cartons bear only an “O/U”. Deb El Pasteurized Liquid Egg Whites without Triethyl Citrate are acceptable for Pesach use. Be sure to check the ingredient panel.
From The Kof-K: Pesach Alert – Mikee’s Apricot Candied Chicken Sauce
Mikee’s Apricot Candied Chicken Sauce, bearing lot number L1615C and labeled “Kosher for Passover”, in fact, by accident contains 5% Kitniyos.
From The Star-K: Pesach Alert – Terra de Lyssa Organic Infused Olive Oils
Terra de Lyssa Organic Infused Olive Oils bear an unauthorized Star-KP. These oils are NOT authorized to bear the Star-K and are NOT Kosher for Pesach.
From The Star-K: Pesach Alert – Palmero Olive Oil
Palmero Olive Oil with a Star-KP are still in some stores. This product is NOT certified by the Star-K and are NOT Kosher for Pesach.
From The O/K: Nature’s Garden
A limited amount of Nature’s Garden Kid’s Rainbow Trail Mix is still being sold in Maine, bearing the O/K Kosher symbol. This product is NOT Kosher.
From The Star-K: Bgreen Food Soy Sauce
Bgreen Food Soy Sauce bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. This product is not Kosher certified and is produced in a non-Kosher certified facility.
From The O/U: Willi Pickled Mixed Vegetables
The O/U does NOT certify Willi Food Pickled Mixed Vegetables. This product was imported and distributed in Israel with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Mrs. Freshley’s Snowballs
The O/U does NOT certify Mrs. Freshley’s Snowballs. Some of the 4/25 oz. packaging bears an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Rocky’s Beverages Ginger Beer
The O/U does NOT certify any Rocky’s Beverages products. A symbol that is confusingly similar to the O/U, appears on some cartons of Ginger Beer Bottles.
From The O/U: Piknik Ranch Dressing
The O/U certified Piknik Ranch Dressing as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product contains dairy, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some Ranch Dressing was packaged in small portion-packs with a plain O/U, without the “D” (dairy) designation.
From The O/K: Frutae Grape Pulp
Frutae was certified by O/K Kosher for many fruit pulp products. Doce Vida Frutae Grape Pulp was never certified. This product bears an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on the packaging.
From The O/K: Cacoa Barry
A limited number of packages sold in the U.S. were mistakenly printed with the O/K (pareve) symbol instead of the correct O/KD (dairy) symbol. This product is dairy, as stated on the label.
From The OU: Bertolli Balsamic Glaze
The O/U does not certify Bertolli Balsamic Glaze. Some bottles are labeled with an unauthorized O/U. This product is primarily sold in Mexico (and possibly other locations).