Unauthorized OU: First Street Parmesan Cheese
The Orthodox Union does not certify First Street parmesan cheese packets, a foodservice item. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU-D symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Unauthorized OU: GardenCells Zigir Oil
Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify GardenCells Zigir Oil. Some bottles are labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Unauthorized OU: Price Chopper PICS Ham
Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify PICS Ham. Some packaging bears an unauthorized OU. This product is being withdrawn from the marketplace.
Chug Chasam Sofer: Unauthorized label on Maxom cookies
Company: Maxom Cookies Products: Cookies Maxom cookies, product of Russia, were labeled with an unauthorized Badatz “Chug Chasam Sofer” Bnai Brak, Israel certification. This product is NOT KOSHER.
From the OK: Lightlife Foods – Some products no longer certified.
Due to changes in production, the following Lightlife Foods products are no longer kosher: Lightlife Foods Smart Tenders Savory Chick’n Lightlife Foods Smart Menu Veggie Meatballs New packaging does not bear the OK symbol. Any remaining products bearing the OK symbol are certified.
From the New Square Kosher Council: Freeda Vitamins – not certified for Pesach
We were asked to post the quote below from the New Square Kosher Council – Rabbi Eidlitz said that many of the vitamins contain Kitniyos. “Please note that New Square Kosher Council does NOT certify any of Freeda Vitamins for Passover. Rabbi C. M. Wagshal Rabbinic Administrator New Square Kosher Council”
From the Star-K: Star-K certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil brands that are NOT Kosher for Passover
The following Star-K certified brands of Extra Virgin Olive Oil are NOT certified for Pesach. They are only certified during the rest of the year. Boundary Bend Olives Cobram Estate Kirkland Signature – when label states Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Kirkland Signature brand 100% Spanish EVOO with a Star-K is produced in a different factory […]
From the OK: Unauthorized OK on PICS Yogurt in Price Chopper
Various yogurt products sold under the PICS brand in Price Chopper Supermarkets bear an unauthorized OK kosher symbol on the foil lids. These products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.
Tnuva Feta Cheese From Costco
Please check the double packages of Tnuva Feta cheese sold at Costco. The Kosher for Passover cheese will have a Kosher For Passover label on the container. If you do not see the label or stamp, it is not Kosher for Passover.
From the Star-K: Chometz Free Cosmetics Clarification
March 11, 2021 STAR-K Chometz-Free Cosmetics STAR-K has determined that various cosmetics sold by the following companies are chometz-free: AdinaB ES-GE Heaven Scent Shaindee Please note that STAR-K DOES NOT certify any of these items for use on Shabbos or Yom Tov. Items approved as chometz-free for 5781/2021 are listed on […]
Rabbi Eidlitz’s Pesach Products 2021 – Zoom Shiur
Kashrus Conscience Magazine Clarification – Quinoa
Under Quinoa there are two typos. Perez white quinoa is supposed to say Pereg. Geebaums is supposed to say Greenbaums.
From the O/U: Wise Salsa – No longer certified
Kosher Advisory Wise Salsa (all varieties) February 10, 2021 Brands: Wise Products: Salsa (sauces – all varieties) Company: Wise Foods Inc., Berwick PA Issue: Certification stopping The Orthodox Union certified many varieties of Wise Salsas. Due to changes at Wise Foods, the Orthodox Union can no longer certify these salsas. The salsas with the OU […]
From the O/U: FinerFin Tuna – Kosher but not Bishul Yisroel
Kosher Alert FinerFin Tuna Mexicana February 25, 2021 Brands: FinerFin Products: Tuna – Mexicana flavor Company: RSM Global LLC, Orangeburg NY Issue: Not Bishul Yisroel The Orthodox Union certified various FinerFin Tuna products as OU Bishul Yisroel products. The FinerFin Mexicana variety with a code date that includes "2022" is NOT Bishul Yisroel, even though […]
From the O/U: Nestle Nerds – Not Certified by O/U
Kosher Alert Nerds (Allbrands Importer Israel) March 1, 2021 Brands: Nestle Products: Nerds Candy in Israel Company: Nestle USA, Arlington VA; Allbrands Importer Israel Issue: Unauthorized OU Sticker The Orthodox Union does not certify Nerds candies. The product packaging does not bear an OU symbol. A sticker with the Allbrands Importer Israel name wrongly states […]
Star-K Alert: Rita’s of Staten Island
March 4, 2021 Rita’s of Staten Island Mall Effective immediately, Rita’s of Staten Island Mall, Store #1370, located at 2655 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10314 is no longer certified by STAR-D Kosher Certification.
Kashrus Conscience – Pesach 2021
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Golden Road Brewing – Check for Dairy Drinks
It was brought to our attention that some products from Golden Road Brewing such as the Hazy La Ipa contain lactose in the ingredients and are dairy. They may not be enjoyed with meat or after meat.
From the KIB: Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Stores
We received the following letter from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf… For the past 57 years, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has been a kosher offering/destination for Guests in the Los Angeles area. We have long been committed to providing food and beverage offers that delight and inspire our Guests, including the Orthodox […]
Be careful when shopping online!
Many people are turning to food deliveries during these times. One needs to be careful to check the labels of food they order to make sure they received actual kosher food. Sometimes the website puts wrong information as in the picture below, and sometimes the item that is delivered is not certified.
Oh! Nuts White Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Gold Pearls were mistakenly labeled with an OKP
19 Nissan 5780 — April 13, 2020 3:40 pm A limited amount of Oh! Nuts White Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Gold Pearls were mistakenly labeled with an OKP A limited amount of Oh! Nuts White Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Gold Pearls were mistakenly labeled with an OK-P> Please be advised that A limited amount of […]
Klein’s Naturals Cranberry Mix was mistakenly printed with the OKP
19 Nissan 5780 — April 13, 2020 3:50 pm Klein’s Naturals Cranberry was mistakenly printed with the OKP Klein’s Naturals Cranberry Mix of Klein’s Naturals Brooklyn, NY 11232 was mistakenly printed with the OK-P Please be advised that Klein’s Naturals Cranberry Mix of Klein’s Naturals Brooklyn, NY 11232 was mistakenly printed with the OKP symbol. […]
From The BD (S. Africa Beis Din): Pesach News – Butter from Clover, Mooririver and Springbok
Butter from Clover, Mooririver and Springbok, both salted and unsalted, with a regular BD logo kosher logo are fine to use for Pesach.
A Five Minute Halacha Video – Tevilas Kaylim for Pesach 5780
Pesach Products Shiur 2020
Rabbi Eidlitz’s Annual Pesach Shiur goes virtual this year.
From the OK: Unauthorized Use of OK Kosher Symbol – Sweets From Heaven
Various “Sweets from Heaven” products are being sold with a sticker bearing the OK Kosher symbol. Sweets from Heaven is not certified by OK Kosher and no authorization has been given to use the kosher symbol. Corrective actions are being taken.