Watch Rabbi Eidlitz’s Annual Pesach Products Lecture!
Pesach Lectures by Rabbi Eidlitz
Tuesday, March 14th at 7:30 in Anshe Emes – 1490 South Robertson Blvd. Join Live or Watch on Zoom https://anshe.org/eidlitz5783 Meeting ID 843 8046 707 Passcode: 564476 March 19 in Young Israel of Century City – Contact YICC for Zoom Info.
Nespresso Hechsher – Pesach and Year Round
Over the Counter Medication Lists
La Brea Bagel: Mislabeled Cream Cheese
From the Star-K: Certification Revoked – Plantation Candies
New From Rabbi Eidlitz: Food Additives December 2022
Seattle Vaad: Island Crust Cafe Reopening
Island Crust Cafe Reopening: Thank you for your patience as we resolve the situation at Island Crust Café. Here is where we are: I can report, having been at Island Crust Café over the past two days, that a rigorous kashering of the entire facility has gone well. It is no small task, and we […]
Kashrus Conscience – New for Tishrei תשפ״ג
Summer Halachos 2022
OU Slurpee List 2022
Kosher Slurpee List May 26, 2022 The OU certifies a number of Coca-Cola syrups that are used in Slurpee. To purchase Slurpees, it is necessary to verify two things: Is the syrup made by Coca-Cola, and is the specific syrup OU certified? Irrespective of store claims, one can only be certain that a Coca-Cola […]
Common Summer Halachos
HALACHOS FOR THE SUMMER The summer is a time that many gain from the vast opportunities that it provides. During this time we often able to utilize Halacha in ways that do not present themselves during the year. Following are some guidelines that may help: · Contents: Tefilas Haderech § Birkas Hagomel § Sakanah § Kashrus in hotel § Tevilas Kailim […]
Rabbi Eidlitz’s Pesach Products Shiur – New for ’22
Kashrus Conscience – Pesach ’22
When a store repackages Kosher food….
As a Kosher Consumer, one must always check for the hechsher! Here is a story that happened this week. Chani recently went shopping at a local Costco to go pick up some of the kosher Empire chicken breasts. She noticed that some of the packages were repackaged by Costco and labeled Kosher, but did not […]
Brand New for ’22 KosherQuest Shopping and Dining Guide!
From the COR of Greater Detroit: Gold Medal Flour – No Longer Yoshon
GOLD MEDAL ALL PURPOSE FLOUR and BREAD FLOUR with “KC” in code, which in past years has been always Yoshon, has changed status, and product that will be packaged beginning Sep. 9 next week (Better If Used By date March 21, 2023) will no longer be Yoshon. [Source: Star-K and Yoshon.com]
Pas Yisroel List – 5782
For the COR: Mislabeled COR – No Name Fruit Salad – Not Kosher
No Name Fruit Salad in Fruit Juice from Concentrate Unauthorized Use of COR Symbol This product is NOT KOSHER even when bearing a COR 1 symbol. Corrective action is being taken.
From the Star-K: Natural Earth Toasted Yaki Sushi Nori – must check!
Natural Earth Yaki Sushi Nori Please be advised that .70 oz. packages of Natural Earth Toasted Yaki Sushi Nori (shown below) that bear an expiration code of Feb 11 2022 were labeled incorrectly. This lot was not checked and is not certified. Consumers who purchased this product bearing this date must check it prior […]
From the CRC: Chocolate Works S’Mores
July 9, 2021 Chocolate Works S’Mores manufactured by 5th Avenue Chocolatiere, Freeport, NY is certified as dairy by the cRc. Current packages of the product are missing the dairy designation. Corrective actions are being taken
From the OU: Several Products Alerts
Botticelli Balsamic Vinegar Brand Botticelli Product Balsamic Vinegar Company Botticelli Food Corp., Commack NY Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Botticelli Balsamic Vinegar. Some bottles bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented. June 24, 2021 Chef’s Warehouse Chocoa Crisp Strawberry Chocolate Decor Pearls Brand Chocoa Product Crisp Strawberry Chocolate […]
From the RCC: Newly Certified
NEWLY CERTIFIED BY RCC The RCC is excited to announce the following establishments are now under RCC kosher supervision: Catering for events Chillbachi Ice cream Fruitilicious Retail: Coming Soon- Valley Swirl- Ice Cream- located at 12431 Burbank Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607
Unauthorized OU: Several products from The Nutmeg Company
The Orthodox Union does not certify Carne Assada Seasoning; Burgundy Wine Marinade; French Onion Dip Mix and Saffron Rice Seasoning made by The Nutmeg Company. These products are labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol under several brand names, including brands of some kosher food stores and distributors. Every label with the unauthorized OU symbol states […]
From the CRC: Some cakes at Jewel-Osco’s Kosher Bakery not Pas Yisroel
Some OU certified 8” Ice Cream Cone Decorated cakes sold at Jewel-Osco’s Kosher Bakery(on 2485 W. Howard, Evanston, IL) inadvertently used cones that are not Pas Yisrael. These cakes were produced between Sunday June 20 and Tuesday June 22. Corrective action has been taken to ensure that only Pas Yisrael cones are used in the future.
From the Kof-K: Unauthorized Nori Sheets
Recently, possibly due to the shortage, there’s been several unauthorized Kof-K’s on Nori Sheets. They do not certified any Nori produced in China. The only Nori company certified by the Kof-K is Yamamotoyama.
From the Kof-K: Randa Bakery – No Longer Certified
Please be advised that certification for Randa Bakery in Ronkonkoma, NY has been terminated effective immediately. Any packaging without the Kof-K symbol sounds not be used as kosher certified.
No longer certified: Ssips Passion Fruit Drink
Ssips Passion Fruit Drink Brand Ssips Product Passion Fruit Drink Company Johanna Foods, Flemington NJ Issue No Longer Certified The Orthodox Union certified Ssips Passion Fruit Drink. Due to recent changes, the Orthodox Union will no longer certify Ssips Passion Fruit Drink. The certified drink bears the OU symbol, and the non-certified drink has no […]
Unauthorized OU: Carne Assada Seasoning and Burgundy Wine Marinade
The Nutmeg Spice Company Carne Assada Seasoning and Burgundy Wine Marinade Brand The Nutmeg Spice Company Product Carne Assada Seasoning and Burgundy Wine Marinade Company The Nutmeg Spice Company, Terryville CT Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Carne Assada Seasoning and Burgundy Wine Marinade made by The Nutmeg Company. These products are […]
From the OU: Bone Suckin Sauces – Must Check for OU
The Orthodox Union certifies several Bone Suckin’ sauce products. The certified products bear the OU Symbol. As a result of recent production changes, some Bone Suckin’ products no longer bear the OU Symbol. Consumers should look for the OU Symbol when purchasing products.