For Pesach: Spices
Processed spices and seasonings all require a special Pesach certification (KFP). Whole spices are fine for use on Pesach without a Kosher for Pesach certification.
For Pesach From The Star K: Pompeiian Grape Seed and Avocado Oil
The Star K Pompeiian Grape Seed and Avocado Oil need no special Pesach certification for use on Pesach.
Star K for Pesach: Bagged Salads
All Star K bagged salads (Dole, Fresh Express – iceberg and cabbage) need special Pesach certification – Star KP
From The Star K: Honey For Pesach
According to the Star K, all honey requires Kosher For Pesach certification.
From The O/U: Driftwood 99% Fat Free Vanilla Flavored Lowfat Yogurt
The O/U does not currently certify Driftwood 99% Fat Free Vanilla Flavored Lowfat Yogurt. This product contains gelatin. The container are labeled with a “K” on the cup, however, some lids bear an unauthorized O/U.
From The O/U: Bicerin Originale Di Giandujotto Liqueur and Original White Liqueur
The O/U certifies Bicerin Originale Di Giandujotto Liqueur and Bicerin Original White Liqueur ONLY when bearing the O/U symbol. Miniature bottles of these products are currently being sold in stores without the O/U symbol. The O/U does not certify those miniature bottles and consumers should not assume those miniature bottles are Kosher certified products.
From The UMK (United Mehadrin Kosher): Purim Ferrara Pan Candy Alert
Be sure to check every package of Ferrara Pan candies for the UMK Hashgacha. These candies are only Kosher with the UMK symbol on the package.
From Oregon Kosher: 1 Heart Keenway
Oregon Kosher no longer certifies 1 Heart Keenway products. Consumers may see packages both with the Oregon Hashgacha and without. This product is sold at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Packaging with the Oregon Kosher symbol are under their Kosher supervision. Consumers are advised to double check for the Kosher symbol before purchasing this product.
From The KOf-K: Black Bean
Please note: Due to operational changes, effective March 15th, the following products will be marked “Kof-K dairy”: Black Bean Original Black Bean Honey Chipotle BBQ Pinto Bean Simply Pinto Pinto Bean Better Cheddar & Sour Cream White Bean Hint of Lime White Bean Nacho Cheese White Bean Restaurant Style New Packages will be marked “dairy”. […]
From The BCK/Check-K: Coconut Sugar
Be advised that Coconut Sugar sold by Philmarket International Corp. of the Philippines is no longer certified kosher by the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of British Columbia (BCK/Check-K). For more information please contact Richard Wood at (604) 731-1803 ext. 1803 or by email at Richard@koshercheck.org.
From The cRc: Yated Ne’eman Error
Please be aware that in the March 18, 2016 “Yated Ne’eman’s” feature of “What’s New in Kashrus” (page 166), there was a column shift error where thirteen items that were supposed to be listed in the “Newly Non-Recommended” list was mistakenly listed in the “Newly Recommended” list. These items start from “Napa Vodka” and end […]
From The O/K: Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
Please take notice that the Swiss Miss Hot chocolate Mix, produced by ConAgra, is only O/KD (dairy) certified for the following three sizes: 28.5 oz. Canister 2 lbs. (32 oz.) for a vending machine 1.75 lbs. (28 oz.) for a vending machine Please remember when purchasing these items to check for O/KD symbol. This kind […]
From The Star K: Bosch Gas Range
Please note the following about the Bosch HG18054UC and HGIP054UC models slide-in gas range: The oven’s heating source shuts off immediately when the door is opened and re-ignites when it is closed, even when the oven is in Sabbath Mode. The Star K is investigating whether this issue affects other Bosch gas ranges and built-in ovens, […]
From The COR: President’s Choice
President’s Choice Deluxe Savory Snack Mix was inadvertently labeled without a “DAIRY” designation. This product is Dairy and Kosher certified.
From The COR: Orbit Brand Cookies
The following Orbit brand cookies were inadvertently labeled without a “DAIRY” designation… Mini Heart & Teddy Bear Sugar Cookies Platter Spring Mini Sugar Cookies Mini Sweet Heart Sugar Cookies
From The O/K: Cream of Wheat Cinnabon Instant To-Go Cups
Cream of Wheat Cinnabon Instant To-Go Cups were mislabeled with an O/K Kosher symbol instead of an O/K-D (dairy designation) symbol. This product is dairy.
From The O/K: Yogurt Zone in Woodland Hills, CA
Various flavors of Yogurt Zone in Woodland Hills, Ca have unauthorized use of the O/K Kosher symbol.
From The O/K: Dylan’s Candy Barn Chocolate Covered Sandwich Coookies
Please be advised that Dylan’s Candy Barn Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookies has an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on its label.
From The O/K: Heights Delights
Heights Delights is re-packaging candy platters and labeling them with an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol.
From The COR: Delices de la Foret
Dark Chocolate Shavings, produced by Delices de la Foret, was inadvertently labeled without a “dairy” designation. The product is DAIRY and Kosher certified by the COR.
From The cRc: E.J.’s Pizzeria in Skokie, Ill
The flour being used at E.J.’s Pizzeria in Skokie, Ill is once again Yoshon.
From The O/K: Crumbs Bake Shop
Crumbs Bakeshop retail locations are NOT certified by the O/K or by anyone representing O/K Kosher Certification.
From The O/U: La Monegasque
The O/U certifies certain La Monegasque brand anchovy products. A new product, Rolled Anchovies in Hot Sauce is NOT certified by the O/U and bears an unauthorized O/U. This product is sold mostly in Europe (but possibly elsewhere as well) and is packaged in French language.
From The O/K: Yogurt Zone in California
Yogurt Zone is advertising in various community flyers that their products are certified by O/K Kosher certification. The O/K does NOT certify Yogurt Zone.
From The O/U: Brad’s Spreads and Jams
The O/U does NOT certify any Brad’s Organic Fruit Spreads of Jams. Some jars were labeled with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Dannon Yogurt
The O/U does NOT certify Dannon Strawberry Flavor Nonfat Yogurt and Strawberry Banana Flavor Nonfat Yogurt. A small quantity of these products were labeled with an unauthorized O/U.
From The O/U: Jolly Rancher Bites & Twizzler Bites
Be Aware: Snack size Jolly Rancher Bites and Twizzlers Bites (in the 9.1 oz. packaging), distributed by the Hershey Company, contains 3 varieties of candies: non-Kosher Jolly Rancher Bites Filled Gummies – Watermelon, Green Apple & Cherry (.7 ox size) together with 2 other “O/U” certified varieties: Twizzlers Bites Mixed Berry and Jolly Rancher Bites Soft […]
From The Klbd: Eager Cranberry Juice Drink
Eager Cranberry Juice Drink contains natural fruit sugars derived from grape and therefore the Klbd advises that it is NOT KOSHER.
From The Klbd: Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference Ice Creams
The following flavors (only), made by Sainsbury’s “Taste The Difference” Ice Cream is now certified by the Klbd as dairy: Belgian Chocolate Caramelised Orange & Cranberry Madagascan Vanilla Salted Caramel & Belgian Chocolate Toffee & Honeycomb
From The Klbd: Bassett’s Mint Favourites
Bassett’s Mint Favourites, which were certified Kosher by the Klbd as dairy, have now been reformulated as a new assortment and is now NOT KOSHER. Old stock of this product, which does not contain gelatin is still approved as dairy by the Klbd.