Kashrus Conscience – Pesach Magazine 2026
The KosherQuest Beverage Guide 2026
From the KOA: New Krispy Kremes
We’re pleased to announce that the following three Krispy Kreme locations are newly certified kosher under KOA Kosher Supervision: Myrtle Beach, SCKrispy Kreme1806 N Kings HwyMyrtle Beach, SC 29577 Dallas, TXKrispy Kreme5118 Greenville AveDallas, TX 75206 Fridley (Minneapolis), MNKrispy Kreme5696 University Ave NEFridley, MN 55432 Thank you,Rabbi Isamar IsaacsonKOA Kosher Supervision
Food Additives 2025
FOOD ADDITIVES As the saying goes: “You are what you eat.” This is fine if you are aware of what you are eating and all ingredients are clearly disclosed. For the kosher consumer, the situation is very different. Many people would be quite surprised if they knew what they were really eating. Most mystery ingredients […]
December Update
December 4, 2025 Kashrus Alert Please be advised that Rawmio Mini Truffle Cake (5oz), manufactured by Windy City Organics, bears an unauthorized EarthKosher symbol. If you see this product for sale, please email kashrusadmin@earthkosher.com noting the location. Corrective action has been taken. Front packaging (example) Back packaging (example) 1750 30th Street #613, Boulder, CO 80301 […]
From Rabbi Eidlitz – Cheshvon 2025
Kosher Alerts – חשון תשפ”ו Great Value No Crust Sandwiches Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa Issue: Missing DAIRY Symbol This product is certified Kosher DAIRY; however, the packaging mistakenly identifies the product as Pareve. Note: Peanut Butter & Strawberry and Peanut Butter & Grape Jelly flavors are correctly labeled as Kosher Pareve. Corrective action is being […]
Pas Yisroel during Aseres Yimei Teshuva
אלול — Guidance for Aseres Yimei Teshuva: Pas Akum, Pas Yisroel, and Rosh Hashana By Rabbi Eliezer Eidlitz Main Ideas During Aseres Yimei Teshuva, the minhag is to be especially careful to eat Pas Yisroel. Halachic bread categories: Pas Yisroel, Pas Akum, and Pas Palter (bakery bread); Pas Palter is generally allowed year-round when equal-quality […]
Kosher Food Additives
Ingredients & Additives — What “Natural Flavoring” May Be Hiding Many ingredients are hidden by manufacturers through legal loopholes. “Natural flavoring” may simply mean a product tastes like the original source. “Artificial flavoring” often means it is not the way HKBH made it—hence, artificial. Grape juice used for flavoring or sweetening is often hidden inside […]
From The KSA: Small Cannoli Shells
Alert: Small Cannoli Shells from Supremo Italiano are dairy, not Parve as listed.
You Are What You Eat – A Consumer’s Perspective
“You Are What You Eat” — But Do You Really Know What’s Inside? “You are what you eat.” This may be fine if you know exactly what you’re eating and all the ingredients are straightforward. For the kosher consumer, however, the situation is very different. Many people would be surprised if they knew what they […]
Summer Halachos Part 3
During the summer many people travel. One often confronts some of the following שאלות: KASHRUS IN A HOTEL OR RENTAL HOUSE Metal, glass etc. utensils that normally require Tevila can be used without Tevila if owned by a non-Jew. Typically glasses in hotels and rental houses can be used without Tevila unless the house […]
Summer Halachos Part 2
HALACHOS FOR THE SUMMER (5785) – Part 2 by Rabbi Eidlitz The summer provides unique opportunities for growth in our avodas HaShem. During the summer we often can utilize Halacha in ways that do not present themselves during the year. Following are some guidelines that may help us to successfully navigate the challenges and […]
Summer Halachos Part 1
HALACHOS FOR THE SUMMER (5785) Part 1 by Rabbi Eidlitz The summer provides unique opportunities for growth in our avodas HaShem. During the summer we often can utilize Halacha in ways that do not present themselves during the year. Following are some guidelines that may help us to successfully navigate the challenges and opportunities […]
From Rabbi Eidlitz: Summer Halachos
פרשת נשא – KosherQuest Updates
פרשת נשא ADVISORY OU Kosher Advisory Beech-Nut Brand Beech-Nut Product All Beech-Nut Baby Food items Company Beech-Nut Issue The Orthodox Union is no longer certifying Beech-Nut baby foods. The products with an OU Symbol are certified, and the products without the OU Symbol are no longer certified. The marketplace may have both certified and non-certified […]
Shavuos Tidbit – Eating Meat After Dairy
SHAVUOS (eating meat after dairy) There is a מנהג to eat a dairy meal on שבועות. Some follow the Minhag of the Steipler to eat a dairy meal at night. Others prefer to have an early dairy meal during the morning, Bentch,take a break to have הסך הדעת and then wash again and have a […]
Pesach Alert From the OK: Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Pineapple
KOSHER ADVISORYTropicana Pure Premium Orange Pineapple Issue: MislabelPlease be advised that a limited amount of Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Pineapple (BB: JUN 09 25) was mistakenly ink-jetted with an OK P. This product is not kosher for Passover. Corrective actions are being taken. 3/21
Pesach Magazine 2025 – Kashrus Conscience
New! Meshuga Express Sushi in the Valley: Valley Kosher Updates
Star-K Pas Yisroel Guidelines and Quick Reference Guide
Kashrus Conscience – Tishrei 5785
Summer Halachos from Rabbi Eidlitz
Correction on Page 38 of Pesach Magazine – Tequila
In the Magazine it says that it is approved by the OK – It should read approved by the KA. The correct text is below. The following Tequila, Mezcal and Sotol are approved for use on Pesach 5784 (2024) without a special Pesach designation on the label. These products are approved by the KA Aleph […]
Nespresso Hechsher 2024 – Pesach and Year Round
Rabbi Eidlitz’s Pesach Lectures for 2024
There are two more opportunities to hear Rabbi Eidlitz this year! Rabbi Eidlitz will be giving four shiurim this year in preparation for Pesach. […]
Brand New for Chanukah!
Clarification: Nature Source Smokey Bacon Flavored Snack Mix
People reached out because they saw the OU on the Nature Source Smokey Bacon Flavored Snack Mix. It is correct. It is only bacon flavored and there is no actual bacon in it. It is pareve and under the hashgacha of the OU.
STAR-K PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – GE Model JB258 electric oven
STAR-K PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT September 27, 2023 GE Electric Range – Model JB258 While GE appliances are not certified by STAR-K, we are providing this guidance as a service to consumers who may own this model. In the course of recent STAR-K appliance lab testing, it has come to our attention that the GE Model […]
Food and Dining Guide 5784
Star-K Slurpee List
STAR-K UPDATE June 27, 2023 Kosher Slurpee Flavors The Slurpees listed below are recommended only when produced in the USA. Flavors refer to both Regular and Diet versions and are certified by either STAR-K or by reliable kashrus agencies. Since the kosher status of flavors can change at any time, STAR-K takes no responsibility when […]