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.
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
Recommended Kosher Symbols 2020 – תשפ״א
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