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Author: Yisroel Pollock

From The OU: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

OU KASHRUTH ADVISORY March 12, 2026 REESE’S PIECES Peanut Butter Candy Brand REESE’S Product REESE’S PIECES Peanut Butter Candy Company The Hershey Company Issue REESE’S PIECES Peanut Butter Candy has been reformulated to Pareve (from dairy). Consumers can identify the reformulated product as it will not include Milk in the ingredient panel or the allergen […]

Unauthorized OU: Select Frozen Haddock

Kosher Alert Selection Frozen Haddock Product: Selection Boneless Skinless Haddock Fillets Company: Metro Brands (Montreal, Quebec H1C 1V6) Issue: Unauthorized Use of OK Selection brand Boneless Skinless Frozen Haddock Fillets bear an unauthorized OK. This product is not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

From the OU: Ice Cream Kiosks and Stores

OU KASHRUTH ADVISORY February 6, 2026 Kashrus Advisory: Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Stores Issue The Orthodox Union certifies many brands of ice creams and frozen yogurts sold in factory sealed containers. The Orthodox Union, however, does not currently certify any ice cream or frozen yogurt store or kiosk. Sometimes, stores or kiosks display an […]

Folger’s Decaffeinated Coffee – Not Recommended for Pesach

Important Correction!! Please note that the information regarding Folgers decaffeinated coffee on pages 18 and 34 of the printed magazine is incorrect. The product has undergone a reformulation and is therefore not recommended for use this Pesach 2026, as per the OU. This has been corrected in the online version of the magazine.

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 […]

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 […]

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