O/U Kosher Slurpee List
Kosher Slurpee List 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 syrup is used by […]
New From The AKA
By Atlanta Kosher Commission on Feb 07, 2018 11:39 am The New Diet Coke flavors are OU certified: Feisty Cherry Ginger Lime Twisted Mango Zesty Blood Orange Pre-Pesach Classes: The AKC is offering a limited number of first-come first-serve pre-pesach classes for groups. Please call the AKC to book a pre-pesach class: 404-634-4063 […]
New Diet Coke Flavor Update – O/U
The New Diet Coke flavors are OU certified: Feisty Cherry Ginger Lime Twisted Mango Zesty Blood Orange
Sara Lee Corporation – Products No Longer Certified
This company has chosen to no longer have kosher certification on the following products: Sara Lee Honey Wheat 72945-60136 Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat 72945-60134 Sara Lee White w/ Whole Grain 72945-70544 Sara Lee Artesano 72945-61241 This is in no way in a result of any infraction or violation and the company is in […]
Kof-K Dairy – GoLightly® Sugar Free Just Chocolates Hard Candy
GoLightly® Sugar Free Just Chocolates Hard Candy Product has been mistakenly labeled KOF-K DE. they are in fact KOF-K Dairy as they contain butter as per the ingredient panel. Corrective actions have been taken. For questions and concerns please contact the KOF-K Kosher Supervision 201 837 1967
Unauthorized OU – Zuuk Mediterranean Kitchen Aventura Mall
Zuuk Mediterranean Kitchen Aventura Mall Zuuk Aventura LLC, FL Issue Zuuk is a foodservice establishment that operates restaurants in Aventura and Miami. Zuuk Aventura (Aventura Mall) posted signs that have an OU symbol. The Orthodox Union does not certify Zuuk. The Orthodox Union is implementing corrective actions.
Unauthorized OU – Woodard’s Chocolate; Woodard’s Water Crackers; Bogaerts Chocolate
Woodard’s Chocolate; Woodard’s Water Crackers; Bogaerts Chocolate Brand Woodard’s; Bogaerts Product Chocolate Bars (any); Water Crackers (any) Company The Baskets Group, Toronto ON Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify any Woodard’s Chocolates, Bogaerts Chocolates and Woodard’s Water Crackers. Some of these products bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
O/K Kashrus Alert – WOW Airlines
WOW Air, based in Iceland is displaying an unauthorized OK kosher symbol on their menus for flights departing from Tel Aviv. These meals are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective Actions are being taken.
Coca Cola Freestyle Machines – O/U
Coca Cola Freestyle Machines enable the consumer to mix a variety of soft drink flavors to his/her own personal choice. All flavors available in the freestyle machines in the United States and Canada are products of the Coca Cola Company. We confirm that they are all produced under the certification of the Orthodox Union and […]
O/U Kosher Alert – Tropiway Fufu Flour
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Tropiway products. Some Tropiway Fufu Flour products bear an unauthorized OU. Corrective actions are being implemented. If you see this product in the marketplace with an OU symbol, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org.
Rav Binyomin Taub – The Ridge Steakhouse – Monsey
The Ridge Steakhouse which was previously under the hashgacha of R’ Zushe Blech Z”L will iy”h continue to be under the Hashgacha of Rav Binyomin Taub. Every standard of Kashrus previously in place will remain in place under Rabbi Taub.
Alert – Sparta Gourmet Brand Kalamata Olives
February 1, 2018 Sparta Gourmet Brand Kalamata Olives Please be aware that Sparta Gourmet brand kalamata olives, produced in Greece, and distributed by Vordonia Enterprises, New York, bear an unauthorized STAR-K. The STAR-K does not certify this product. Corrective action is being taken.
Kashrus Alert – Red Bird Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Puffs
13 Shevat 5778 – January 29, 2018 Brand Red Bird Product Name Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Puffs Company Piedmont Candy Company Lexington, NC 27292 Issue Mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol A limited amount of Red Bird Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Puffs were mistakenly labeled with a plain OK symbol, instead of the required […]
Unauthorized Star-K – Mand ‘Or Almond Milk
Mand’Or Brand Almond Milk, imported by Almond Art USA bears an unauthorized Star-K and is not under the Star K certification. In addition, the products contain ingredients, including grape juice, from sources that are unknown to the Star K.
O/U New Products
Here are the latest newly certified products from the OU. Ocean Spray Pomegranate Craisins, Whole Sweetened Dried Cranberries and 1/8 Diced Sweetened Dried Cranberries Organics Carrot Chips and Peeled Baby-Cut Carrots Signature Farms Cellow Whole Carrots Spice Foods Chicken Super Spice, Beef Super Spice and Fish Super Spice Zeztos Sizzlin’Sriracha Broad […]
Kashrus Alert – Dee’s Nuts – Mistaken OK
9 Shevat 5778 – January 25, 2018 Brand Dee’s Nuts Company Dee’s Snacks Jacksonville, FL 32211 Issue Mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol A limited number of the following products sold by Dee’s Snacks were mistakenly labeled with a plain OK symbol, instead of the required OK D. These products are kosher and dairy, as […]
2017 Shopping and Dining Guide
cRc – Pas Yisroel Status
The cRc states that Bay’s English muffins, and Mission Tortilas are not Pas Yisroel.
Pas Yisroel – Star-K/OU Approved Lists
Even people who do not keep Pas Yisroel during the year, often are stringent to keep it during the Aseres Yemei Teshuva. Click on the links below to see the lists of Pas Yisroel products from the Star-K and the OU. OU Pas Yisroel List 2017 Star-K Pas Yisroel List 2017
Pas Yisroel – Overview
Pas Yisroel The Gemorah in Avoda Zarah lists certain decrees of Chazal to avoid intermarriage. One of them is not eating bread baked by a non Jew as this may increase their relationship beyond what is proper. Later Chazal found that this was very difficult for most Jews who found themselves in a situation where […]
Kashrus Alert – RCC – Kosherland Bagel Shop
Kashrut Alert Please be advised that Nathan’s Kosherland Bagel Shop (1636 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024) will be closing its doors and RCC’s certification will expire this Thursday evening, AUGUST 24, 2017. The space will undergo a remodeling and reopen as a meat restaurant under new ownership. The new owners have not yet decided […]
Dole Salad Infestation Alert – From the Star-K
The Star-K has advised that due to infestation conditions of the fields, it will not be certifying any Dole Iceberg salad this week, and this will likely extend into next week. Consumers will therefore find that the newer bags of Dole Iceberg salads now in stores do not bear the Star-K symbol. This also applies […]
Las Vegas Alert – Panini Cafe
17 Av 5777 / August 9, 2017 Please be advised effective immediately, the kosher certification by The Va’ad HaKashrus of Las Vegas for Panini Cafe, 2521 S. Fort Apache Road, Las Vegas 89117, has been revoked due to kashrus violations. Starting now is the world famous MAGIC fashion trade show in Las Vegas. 85,000 people […]
Great Value Sprinkles Candy Coated Flavored Chocolate Chips
Please note that Great Value Sprinkles Candy Coated Flavored Chocolate Chips, distributed by Walmart, incorrectly states on the panel ingredients “milk.” The product has no milk ingredients, but one of its ingredients is made on Dairy Equipment. The product bears the plain cRc logo without a D or D.E. next to the logo. Corrective action […]
Passover & Kashrus Alert – ALICHA TRUFFLES
April 4, 2017 Kosher Technical Consultants: ALICHA TRUFFLES, Product of Morocco, are NOT certified as Kosher / Kosher for Passover by Rav Shelomo Machpud or Orthodox Jewish Council /Kosher Technical Konsultants. This is a totally fake product. It is being sold by Rishon Foods aka Holon Foods, Brooklyn, NY. The previous item can be cited […]
OU Kosher Advisory OU P Xylitol
Products requiring Passover certification must bear the OU-P or ‘OU Kosher For Passover’ designation. Some products, like Health Garden Xylitol, come in both OU and OU P varieties. Consumers should carefully look for the OU P designation to ascertain that the product is kosher for Passover.
Alert – O/K – Prigat Strawberry Banana Drink
8 Nissan 5777 / April 4, 2017 KASHRUS ALERT It has come to the OK’s attention that 391 TROY AVE. BROOKLYN, NY 11213 TEL: 718 756-7500 FAX: 718 756-7503 Prigat Strawberry Banana Drink (Can) UPC: 7 290001 594452 with a Best Before Date of Feb/06/18 Has been stamped erroneously as Kosher for Passover. The OK […]
Newly Certified – OU
Newly Certified Under The OU (Orthodox Union) April 4, 2017 Costco Wholesale Issaquah, WA Brand: Kirkland Product(s): Shell Eggs, OU Independent Marketing Alliance Houston, TX Brand: Bountiful Harvest Product(s): Mushrooms Pieces & Stems, OU The Pickle Juice Company Mesquite, TX Brand: The Pickle Juice Company Product(s): Pickle Juice Chaser, OU Extra Strength Pickle Juice Shot, […]
Kosher Advisory Idaho Mashed Potato Granules
Please note that the following products have been reformulated and are now dairy; Idaho Mashed Potato Granules 13.75 oz. box with UPC 1140-42310 and the 6.5 oz. box with UPC 1140-42300. The dairy products bear an OU D symbol.
OU Kosher Clarification El Sabroso Pork and Salsa
The Orthodox Union does not certify El Sabroso Pork Cracklings. This product is sometimes sold with an inserted packet of OU certified Salsa which bears an OU Symbol. Consumers should not assume that the OU on the salsa packet, which may be visible through the Pork Cracklings bag, applies to the entire product. Corrective actions […]