From The Klbd: The Raw Chocolate Co.
The following select products, made by the Raw Chocolate Co. are now certified by the Klbd (pareve) without a logo. Bar Goji Berry & Orange Bar Pitch Dark Bar Vanoffe Chocolate Goji Berries Chocolate Raisins Acai Powder Cacao Butter Cacao Nibs Cacao Powder Chia Seeds Coconut Palm Sugar Goji Berries Goji Berry Powder Hemp Protein […]
From The O/U: Wonka – Laffy Taffy Grape Flavor
The O/U certifies Laffy Taffy produced in the U.S (only). Some packaging on the smaller pieces (3 x 7/8 x 1/4) is inadvertently missing the O/U symbol. They are still certified Kosher even without bearing the O/U symbol.
From The Klbd: Thunder Toffee Vodka
Thunder Toffee Vodka is now certified Kosher under the Klbd only when bearing the Klbd logo. This product is pareve.
From the Klbd: Cofresh Dry Roasted Peanuts
Cofresh Dry Roasted Peanuts are now dairy and are no longer Klbd certified.
From the Klbd: Olbas Blackcurrant Pastilles
Olbas Blackcurrant Pastilles now contain gelatin and there not Kosher.
From The Beth Din of Johannesburg: Ina Paarman Sundried Tomato Pesto
Ina Paarman Sundried Tomato Pesto is no longer under the supervision of the Beth Din of Johannesburg and no longer bears the logo of the Beth Din. The product’s ingredients have been changed and is no longer Kosher. Old stock that still bares the Beth Din logo on its packaging may be still be used.
From The cRc: Today’s Temptations, Biondillo’s, Papa Filin, Z Best
The following companies have produced packages of their products bearing an unauthorized cRc logo. the cRc does not presently certify any products under any of the following companies… Today’s Temptations (including, but not limited to Bread Crumbs) Biondillo’s Papa Filin Z Best
From The cRc: Oh Nuts
Certain packages of products under the “Oh Nuts” brand bear an unauthorized cRc logo. The cRc does not presently certify any products under the “Oh Nuts” brand.
From The COR: Orbit Cookies
The following Orbit brand Cookies were inadvertently labeled without a “dairy” designation. These products are Dairy and under COR supervision… Mimi Heart & Teddy Bear Sugar Cookie Platter Spring Mini Sugar Cookies Mini Sweet Heart Sugar Cookies
From The O/K: Goya
Goya Foods is distributing Goya Berry Blend bearing an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on the packaging. O/K does NOT certify this product.
From The O/U: Roundy’s Balsamic Vinegar
The O/U does NOT certify Roundy’s Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. Some labels were printed with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/K: Dylan’s Candy Bar
Dylan’s Candy Bar is selling Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookies and other products with an unauthorized O/K symbol.
From The Beth Din of Johannesburg: Fruit Tree
Please be aware that “Fruit Tree”, a fruit juice manufacturer, has made a batch of grape juice that erroneously bears the Beth Din logo. The product is NOT KOSHER.
From The UMK: Ferrara Pan Candies
Lemonhead, Red Hots, Atomic Fireball etc. that do not bear the UMK symbol are NOT acceptable. Please check the label before purchasing any of these products.
From The O/U: Kind Bars
Many varieties of Kind Bars have been reformulated without milk and now bear a plain O/U. There are now O/U and O/UD products of the same varieties on store shelves. Kosher consumers should check the labels on these bars carefully, as some of the same products and Dairy and some are now Pareve.
From the O/U: Trader Joe’s Chocolate Brooklyn Babka
Trader Joe’s Chocolate Brooklyn Babka is now O/U pareve certified. This product is Pas Yisroel and Yoshon.
From the cRc: Kosher Korner in the Garden Fresh Market in Northbrook, IL.
Please note that the cRc certified Kosher Korner in the Garden Fresh Market, located at 275 Skokie Blvd. in Northbrook, Il. has closed.
From The O/K: Edible Arrangements in Woodmere , N.Y
Edible Arrangements at 958 Broadway in Woodmere, N.Y is under new ownership and is NO LONGER UNDER O/K CERTIFICATION.
From The COR: King David Pizza
The COR announces a newly certified restaurant in downtown Toronto. King David Pizza (inside Mount Sinai Hospital) is located at 600 University Ave. in Toronto and is now certified under the COR.
From The COR: King David Laffa Grill
The COR announces the opening of a newly certified restaurant. King David Laffa Grill is located at 5999 Bathurst St. in Toronto and is certified by the COR.
From The COR: President’s Choice Deluxe Savoury Snack Mix
President’s Choice Deluxe Savoury Snack Mix was inadvertently labeled without a “dairy” designation. This product is dairy and Kosher certified by the COR.
From The O/K: Sabiedriba Sardines – New Product
The O/K now certifies Sabiedriba Sardine products.
From The O/K: Aromatics Tea Leaves – New Product
The O/K now certifies Aromatics Tea Leaves.
From The O/K: Athena Brand – New Product
The O/K now certifies Athena Brand fruit & Vegetable Smoothies.
From The O/K: Baltic Dairy – New Product
The O/K now certifies Baltic Dairy.
From The O/K: Nature’s Promise Hazelnut Spread
The O/K Kosher symbol was inadvertently placed on some labels of “Nature’s Promise Hazelnut Spread” with Cocoa & Skim Milk.
From The O/K: Nature’s Garden Wasabi Choco Mix
Nature’s Garden brand Wasabi Choco Mix was mistakenly labeled with the O/K symbol instead of the O/KD (dairy), as this is a dairy product.
From The cRc: E.J.’s Pizzaria
The cRc advises that until further notice, the foods containing flour at E.J.’s Pizzeria in Chicago are not to be considered Yoshon.
Gin Update From KF (Kosher Federated in England)
In general, unflavored gin, not from a wine source, does not require a Hechsher. Please note why the KF removed its Hechsher from Tanqueray Gin in the following email… FEDERATION OF SYNAGOGUES 65 Watford Way, London NW4 3AQ Tel: (+44) 020 8202 2263 Fax: (+44) 020 8203 0610 E-mail: info@kfkosher.org Website: www.kfkosher.org Kashrus Board EMAIL: […]
Star K: Baskin Robbins Pink Bubble Gum Ice Cream
While Baskin Robbins Pink Bubble Gum Ice Cream has never had the Star K certification (as most other Baskin Robbins flavors have), Baskin Robbins has re-formulated their Pink Bubble Gum Ice Cream and is now certified Kosher under the Star D.