Pesach News: Dr. Brown Soda in Los Angeles
Dr. Brown Soda did a special Pesach run this year in Los Angeles exclusively for Gelson’s Markets. Check your local Gelson’s stores in L.A. for this item.
From The O/U For Pesach: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
All Extra Virgin Olive Oil, CERTIFIED BY THE O/U, is recommended for both year-round use and for Pesach use (even without a special “P” designation).
From The OK: Wellsley Farms
Wellsley Farms 9″ Chocolate Cream Cheese, 9″ Cookies and Cream and 9″Raspberry Cream Cheese were mistakenly labeled with the OK Kosher symbol and not the O/KD (dairy designation) Kosher symbol. These products contain dairy ingredients as stipulated in the ingredient and allergen panels and are dairy.
From The Star K: Barzini’s Supermarket in New York
Please be advised that Barzini’s Supermarket, located at 2451 Braodway, New York, N.Y. has been selling non-Kosher products labeled “Star K Kosher” with Barzini’s brand name. Star K has not certified this store and the labels are unauthorized.
From The Star K: Bosch Oven Alert
Please note the following about the Bosch HBLP651LUC, HBLP651RUC and HBLP651UC built-in double ovens: There is a problem with the Sabbath Mode in the LOWER OVEN ONLY. The upper oven works correctly in Sabbath mode. You are asked to contact Bosch-usa-questions@bshg.com or call Bosch customer service at 900 944-2904 if you own one of these […]
From The O/U: Honest Kids
Effective April 1, 2016, the following Honest Kids brand beverages will contain non-certified grape juice and will no longer be certified by the O/U. Products bearing the O/U symbol were produced prior to the change and remain certified by the O/U.: Berry Berry Good Lemonade Goodness Grapeness Appley Ever After Super Fruit Punch Tropical Tango […]
From The KLBD: Kirkland Potato Crinkle Cut Chips
Kirkland Signature Crinkle Cut Sea Salt Crisps are now available in Cotsco with the newly certified KLBD Pareve logo.
From The KLBD For Pesach: Grecotel Olympia Riviera (Greece) and Viva Marina (Portugal) Pesach Programs
This is to inform the public that, contrary to previous advertisements, the following Pesach programs , run by the Ibenbaum family of Maagalim Tours (Maaglei Nofesh) will NOT be under the Hashgacha of the London Beis Din and Rav Akiva Osher Padwa of Mishmeres Hakashrus London: Grecotel Olympia Riviera in Greece (Pesach 2016) Viva Marina […]
From The Star K: Alpine Valley Breads
Star K announces that all Alpine Valley Bread products baked after 3/16/16 are certified Pas Yisroel. Products with the number Q076 or higher on the plastic bag fastener were baked after 3/16/16. Alpine Valley bread is available at Costco and other major retailers nationwide.
Pesach: Flax and Hemp
Flax and hemp (whole grains only) may be used on Pesach. They should be purchased from manufacturers that do not process Chometz grains also. These grains should also be carefully checked before Pesach for any residue.
From The O/U For Pesach: Rice Milk – Kiyniyos, no Chometz
Some Rice Milk may contain an enzyme that is derived from barley (Chometz), therefore, only the following brands of Rice Milk have been approved by the O/U as original rice milk with no Chometz (they are Kitniyos): Rice Dream Enriched (unsweetened original) Harris Teeter RiceSense Enriched Full Circle Hy-Vee Meijer Nature’s Place Shop Rite Market […]
From The O/U For Pesach: Kedem Grape Juice without Sulfites
The O/UP certifies Kedem fresh pressed Grape Juice with no sulfites. This product needs a KFP certification.
From The Star K For Pesach: Dried Fruit
The following Dried Fruit, certified by the Star K, are acceptable for Pesach use with NO Kosher For Pesach certification needed: Gocmez Apricots Happy Apricots Sunny Fruit Apricots & Figs
From The O/U For Pesach: Quinoa
The O/U certifies the following Quinoa for Pesach use, ONLY with the O/UP certification (needs Pesach certification): Setton Pereg Earthly Choice Goldbangs Natural Earth (Star KP) La Bonne In addition, Pereg makes O/UP quinoa flour.
From The Star K For Pesach: Ancient Harvest Quinoa
The Star K certifies Ancient Harvest Inca Red Grains, Tricolor Grains Harmony Blend, White Grains Traditional and White Quinoa 50 lb. Bulk Bag year long as well as for Pesach. This product is acceptable for Pesach use with no Kosher for Pesach certification.
From The O/U For Pesach: Kirkland Frozen Atlantic Salmon
Kirkland brand Frozen Atlantic Salmon may be used on Pesach with no special “P” designation and without washing. However, Kirkland brand Frozen Wild Salmon must be washed first, before use on Pesach.
From The Star K, O/U and cRc For Pesach: Washing Raw Meat & Fish
The Star K, O/U and cRc all say to was all raw meat and fish, with no special “P” designation, before using on Pesach.
From The O/U For Pesach: Welch’s/Manischewitz 100% Grape Juice
This year Welch’s, in conjunction with Manischewitz, will once again be producing their 100% Grape Juice.
From The O/U For Pesach: Baby Carrots
The following brands of O/U certified Peeled Baby Carrots are acceptable for use on Pesach without special Kosher For Pesach certification: Albertson’s, Bugs Bunny, Bunny Luv, Grimway Farms and Safeway.
From The O/K For Pesach: Agave Syrup
Goya and Health Garden brand Agave Syrup are certified O/KP
From The Star K For Pesach: Pure Stone Counter Tops
According to the Star K, only PURE STONE counter tops may be Kashered for Pesach.
From The O/U & cRc For Pesach: Composite Stone (i.e. quartz counters)
According to the O/U and cRc, composite stone (quartz, granite, marble etc.) counter tops, which is made mostly of stone, but is held together with resin, can be Kashered. As a rule, materials such as metal, wood, stone, natural rubber, plastic (if needed), and fabric can be Kashered.
From The Star K for Pesach: Parchment Paper
The following brands of Parchment Paper, under Star K supervision year-round, are acceptable for use on Pesach with no “P” designation required: Master Baker Chef Lebon Wilton
From The Star K for Pesach: Vinprom Brandy
Vinprom Brandy (Apple, Apricot, Pear and Plum) require no “P” (Pesach) designation.
From The O/U for Pesach: Paper Cups & Plates
According to the O/U, ALL Paper Cups and Plates are acceptable for use on Pesach without a special Kosher for Pesach certification for both hot and cold foods.
From The Star K for Pesach: Paper Cups & Plates
According to the Star K, Paper Cups and Plates are acceptable for Pesach (without a KFP certification) ONLY for cold foods/drinks. For use with hot foods/drinks, a Kosher for Pesach certification is required.
From The Star K For Pesach: Paper Cupcake Holders
According to the Star K, Paper Cupcake Holders ALWAYS need a Hechsher year-round and for Pesach, a Kosher for Pesach certification is needed. No Hashgacha is needed is needed for foil cupcake holders.
From The Star K For Pesach: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
According to the Star K, only the following brands of Extra Virgin Olive Oil are acceptable for use on Pesach: Pompeiian, Stantos Stefano, Cora Botticeli, Bella Vina and Spectrum.
From The O/U for Pesach: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
According to the O/U, ALL Extra Virgin Olive Oil is recommended for use on Pesach without certification (for Pesach and year -round).
From The Star K For Pesach: Balsamic Vinegar
Star K certified Acetum Balsamic Vinegar does NOT require a “P” (Pesach) designation for use on Pesach.