OU Kosher Clarification – OU Passover Guide, Nutrisource
In the 2017 edition of the OU Guide for Passover (page 100) Nutrisource Benefiber is listed as approved for those who are ill. The correct name for this product is Nutrisource Fiber. It should be noted that a product called Benefiber, manufactured by Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) contains wheat dextrin (as listed in the ingredients […]
Kashrus Alert RCC – Zaitoon Bakery – Unauthorized RCC
Please be advised that attached product “ Gyughi Lavash” manufactured by Zaitoon Bakery 3243 San Fernando Rd. LA, CA 90065 bears an unauthorized RCC symbol. The RCC never certified this manufacturer . Action is being taken to stop this fraud ASAP.
Alert: Mislabeled meat at Vons
Alert: In a recent Vons circular there was an advertisement for “kosher” brisket for $6.99 a pound. A kosher consumer in a Los Angeles area Vons noticed that the meat was in the regular Vons packaging and was labeled kosher with no hashgacha on the package. After investigating and meeting with the manager of […]
Pesach Site is up and ready
Kosherquest has just published a new Pesach Magazine for 2017. Click on the links to see the magazine and all Pesach related news. As always, subscribe to Kosherquest to stay up to date in the world of Kashrus.
OU Kosher Alert: Unauthorized Symbol
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Gell Singh products. Gell Singh Salsa de Soja sold in Argentina (and possibly elsewhere) bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
OK Kosher Alert: Unauthorized Symbol
19 Teves 5777 – January 17th 2017 Brand Perfotek Product Name Hydrolyzed Collagen +Peptides Perfotek Hydrolyzed Collagen +Peptides (all sizes) bears an unauthorized OK kosher symbol on the packaging. This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.
Vaad of Phoenix
Kashrut Alert: Mozart Cafe at ASU As of today, Friday, January 6th, Mozart Cafe, located at Memorial Union in ASU, is no longer certified by the Vaad HaKashruth of Phoenix.
Newly Updated Dining Guide Magazine
The Kashrus Conscience Magazine – West Coast Dining Guide 2016 is now updated online with many important changes that are not in the print version. Click on the image to read it today.
Israel Kashrus Alert
An alert mashgiach kashrus in Ashkelon prevented the continued distribution of fat that R”L contained chelev d’oraissa. The item is packed and marked ”שומן בקר בוקס תפזורת קפוא – מוכשר” and distributed by Ohf Yerushalayim Mehadrin LTD. The label has a date of manufacture of 21.07.2016 (July 21, 2016) and it contained fat from the […]
Costco Meat Alert
From the COR: ועד הרבנים דעטראיט Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit KASHRUS ALERT Costco has introduced a new line of meat from Tomer Kosher Foods which is certified by Triangle K and Rabbi Elimelech Lebowitz. Please note that this meat is non-glatt and is not recommended. (Although Rabbi Lebowitz’s symbol resembles that of […]
Water Urns and Pump Pots
Water Urns and Pump Pots The cRc is in the process of researching whether one may add cold water to hot water urns and pump pots on Yom Tov. A number of these devices claim that it is permitted to add water, and thus far, our testing has shown that – in certain devices – […]
OK Kosher Establishments List Rosh Hashana 5777
This is the list of the OK certified food establishments.
O/U Pas Yisroel List
Here is the OU list of Pas Yisroel products.
Slurpee List
Stacy’s Cafe Delish – North American Kosher
RCC – Checking Romaine Lettuce Guide
The RCC released a guide to checking Romaine Lettuce for bugs. Here is the link to view the guidelines on the RCC website. http://rccvaad.org/easy-wash-guide-romain-lettuce/
Kahlua No Longer Certified – KMD Mexico
The KMD (Kashrut Maguen David) of Mexico has informed us that effective April 1, 2016 Kahlua liqueur is no longer produced under their certification.
K-COR Detroit Pesach Updates
SHWARTZ APPLE JUICE is available in both Pesach and non-Pesach versions. Some non-Pesach jars were mistakenly sold in the Pesach section at One Stop Kosher Food Market. Please check each jar carefully for the Pesach marking on the back label. LIEBER’S WHOLE PURPLE PLUMS in heavy syrup, in 30 oz. cans, is not Kosher for […]
Samsung Ovens Alert – Star-K
April 13, 2016 SAMSUNG OVEN ALERT We have been advised that some STAR-K certified Samsung ranges may have a Sabbath Mode that does not work properly. If you own one of these ranges, click here for instructions: Please note that you still need to put your oven into Sabbath Mode before Shabbos or YomTov, […]
West Coast Kosher Guide
2016 Pesach Tours and Lectures
Pesach Alerts
Pesach Magazine – Coming Soon
Passover Information
KEHILLA KOSHER MERGES WITH OK KOSHER
בס”ד November 5, 2015 News Release OK Kosher and Kehilla Kosher (Los Angeles) today announced their decision to merge the two organizations. The merger agreement was approved by the respective corporate boards with support of the community rabbinic advisory board of Kehilla Kosher. Kehilla Kosher welcomes the opportunity through this merger to further its service […]
Tishrei Updates
Falafel Grill is NO LONGER KOSHER (Chabad) 5611 Kanan Road Agoura Hills (818) 991-8799 ——————– Raphys and Kosher Bazaar are no longer certified by Kehillah. Kehilla bakeries except for muffins are Yoshon. Kehilla only certifies as Yoshon items from their bakeries but not items in the restaurants.
From The O/U: Dine Away
Plastic cups and plastic plates manufactured by Dine Away Co. are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From The O/U: Glad, Kingsford
12X120 Aluminum Foil, Aluminum Steam Pans and Non-Stick Heavy Duty Grilling Foil (18″), manufactured by Glad and Kingsford Co. are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From Israel: Shmitta Update
The following chart is a list of Shemitta dates for fruit and vegetables from Eretz Yisroel… Fruit Almond (dry) – Avoid from beginning of Sept. 2015 until middle of Sept. 2016 Almond (green) – Avoid from Beginning of May 2015 until middle of May 2016 Apple – Avoid from middle of May 2015 until middle […]
Arizona K
Arizona K 2110 East Lincoln Drive Phoenix, AZ 85016 Tel: (602) 944-2753 Cell: (602) 540-5612 Fax: (602) 749-1131 E-mail: chabadaz@cox.net Web: www.chabadaz.com Rabbi Zalman levertov, Kashrus Administrator