From The OU: 365 Frozen Berry Blend
365 Frozen Berry Blend bears an OU symbol. Please note that this berry blend contains blackberries. The berries were inspected per FDA regulations. FDA regulations are not necessarily consistent with OU kosher standards. Pursuant to OU kosher standards, blackberries should be checked for tolayim and may be consumed under certain conditions. To learn more, please […]
OU Passover: Dannon Yogurt
Dannon has produced some varieties of yogurt certified for Passover when bearing the OUDP symbol. Some 4-packs of yogurt contain a combination of year round OUD (Not Kosher for Passover) yogurts and OUDP (Kosher for Passover) yogurts. Consumers are advised to only use the OUDP yogurts for Passover. The Not Kosher for Passover yogurts do […]
Unauthorized OU: Dom Reserve Salad Shrimp
The Orthodox Union does not certify Dom Reserve North Atlantic Salad Shrimp. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
From the OU: Health Wise Protein Chips – Missing D
The Orthodox Union certifies Health Wise Barbecue Protein Crisps and Health Wise Ranch Protein Crisps as OU D products. These products contain dairy ingredients, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some bags were printed with an OU symbol, without the D – Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.
From the RCC: Hatikva Grill No Longer Certified
Hatikva Grill , 14054 Burbank Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 is no longer under RCC supervision.
From the cRc: No Longer Certified – Traverse City Whiskey Co
March 26, 2018 Please be advised that effective immediately, Traverse City Whiskey Co., Traverse City, MI, is no longer certified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council. This includes all Traverse City Whiskey Co. products. Only products purchased before March 26, 2018, are certified kosher when bearing a cRc logo.
From The OK: Terminated Certification – Delice Bakery
As of March 28, 2018, OK Kosher has terminated kosher certification of Delice Bakery (both locations). Delice Bakery 8583 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90035 7122 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90036 This is effective immediately due to kashrus violations during Pesach production.
From The OK: No Longer Certified – Elegant Event Los Angeles
As of March 22nd 2018, OK Kosher has discontinued kosher certification of Elegant Event (9030 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles).
From the OK: Kashrus Advisory – Lin’s Kosher Chinese Kitchen
Please be advised that Lin’s Kosher Chinese Kitchen at 244 S. Main Street, Manville NJ has decided to discontinue kosher certification. March 29, 2018 is the final day under kosher supervision
Rabbi Eidlitz – Quick Kashrus Insight #3 – Pesach Issues in Common Foods 2018
Rabbi Eidlitz – Quick Kashrus Insight – Coffee and Tea 2018
From The MK: HARISSA (RED PEPPERS) DELIEUZE BRAND
The MK wishes to inform the public that HARISSA (RED PEPPERS) DELIEUZE BRAND are being sold with a fraudulent MK symbol. These products are not kosher certified. Corrective action has been taken.
From the Kof-K: Alert on Streit’s Dark Chocolate Caramel Pecan Clusters
March 19 2018 Streit’s Dark Chocolate Caramel Pecan Clusters contain milk and butter and was mistakenly labeled as Kof-K pareve. This product is certified Kof-K Dairy and Kosher for Passover. Corrective action has been taken.
Rabbi Eidlitz- Quick Kashrus Insight – Matza and Wine
Rabbi Eidlitz – Pesach Products Shiur 2018 – Part 1
Blanchard & Blanchard Artichoke – OK – P
Blanchard & Blanchard Artichoke bottoms are available certified O/Kp.
Jaffa Oranges
Mehadrin Tnuport and O/U are now jointly certifying Jaffa Oranges exported to North America and Canada when bearing the O/U. All Terumos & Maasoros have been taken
Beetology – OU- P
Beetology is O/Up certified
Sea Castle Seaweed – OU – P
Sea Castle, Roasted Seaweed Snack is O/Up certified
OU- Alert – Five Tuna – Not Kosher For Pesach
O/U alert: Five 5 Fish Tuna cans, in France bear an unauthorized OUp.
Virgin Coconut Oil – OU
Virgin (unrefined, cold-pressed) coconut oil with an OU is acceptable for Pesach without a “P”. (no added ingredients)
Oxigen Water – OU-P
Oxigen water is certified O/U and fine for Pesach
Matzahgram – RCC
Matzohgram (http://matzohgram.com/) is Matza with a color printed Seder plate.
Pesach Beers
Two types of beer are available for this Pesach. Ginger Tipple from Belgium O/Kp 2. Meadan Amber Date Ale and Special Date Ale. (Chug Chasam sofer)
Rabbi Eidlitz – Speaking Schedule and Supermarket Tours
March 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM – Ralphs La Jolla – 8657 Villa La Jolla Dr. March 6, 2018 at 7:30 – Anshei Emes 1490 South Robertson Blvd March 7, 2018 at 7:00 PM – Ralphs Valley Village – 12921 Magnolia Blvd March 11, 2018 at 9:30 AM – Young Israel Century City March 12, […]
Ferrara Pan Alert
Many packages of mislabeled Ferrara Pan candies have been found in local stores. Even if the outside of the package states “Product of the USA” and shows the kashrus symbol, you still need to check the individual small boxes to make sure they have the UMK hechsher. Many of them say “Product of Mexico” and […]
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Kashrus Alert- Unauthorized KOF-K Look-a like
KOF-K has been informed that there is Meat is being sold in South and Central America bearing a symbol that closely resembles KOF-K symbol and is unauthorized and fraudulent. The “look- a like” KOF- K–symbol is prominently displayed on the packaging. The KOF-K is aggressively trying to trace the origin of this meat packer and […]
OU Kashrus Alert – Fitness Cereal Non-Certified Promotional Insert
Non-Certified Promotional Insert The Orthodox Union certifies Nestlé’s Fitness Cereal bearing an OU-D symbol. Some boxes of Fitness Cereal manufactured in Mexico include a promotional Fitness Bar that does not bear the OU symbol and is not certified by the Orthodox Union. Corrective actions are being implemented
OU Kashrus Alert – Carvinna Canned Tuna Chunks in Brine
The Orthodox Union does not certify Carvinna Canned Tuna Chunks in Brine. Some cans bear an unauthorized OU symbol. This product is sold in Indonesia and Australia. Corrective actions are being implemented.