From The O/U: Simply Popcorn
The O/U does NOT certify Simply Popcorn’s Popcorn in bags. Some bags bear an unauthorized O/UP (kosher for Passover) designation. This product is mostly sold in Massachusetts.
From The O/U: Arnold Whole Grains Multigrain Bread
The O/U certified Arnold Whole Grains Healthy Multigrain Bread as an O/U-DE (dairy equipment) product. Some bags are miss the “DE” marking. The bread, however, is certified by the O/U as an O/U-DE product.
From The O/U: Sysco H&R Flour
The O/U certifies Sysco All Purpose H&R Flour as an O/U product but NOT as an O/UP (Kosher for Passover) product. Some 50 lb. bags bear an unauthorized O/UP marking.
From The Kof-K: C. Wirthy Butter Herb Salmon
C. Wirthy Butter Herb Salmon was mislabeled as Kof-K Pareve. This product contains dairy as stated in the Ingredient Panel and is a dairy product.
From The Star-K: B&G Gherkins
B&G Gherkin Pickles have been found to contain insect infestation in jars with these codes and should not be used (printed on the side of the lid): #25021 – Best By Feb 25 2023 #09031 – Best By Mar 09 2023 #24061 – Best By Jun 24 2023 Consumers with other lots of this brand […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Prewashed Brands of Iceberg Lettuce
Prewashed brands of Iceberg Lettuce Salads that normally bear Kosher certification, such as Fresh Express (Star-K), Dole (O/K), and Kroger, Aldi’s Little Salad Bar and Walmart’s Marketside store brands (O/K), may be appearing without the Kosher symbol over the next few weeks due to increased infestation levels in the growing areas. Cabbage/coleslaw products may also […]
From the Star-K: California Delight Rice Noodles
California Delight Rice Noodles with lot code 0781 has been found to be infested and should not be used.
From The O/U: Nezka
The O/U does NOT certify NEzka products. Some Nezka labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Theo’s Feta Cheese
The O/U does NOT certify Theo’s Feta Cheese. Some labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From the O/U: Wellsley Farms Blueberry & Chocolate Waffles
The O/U certifies Wellsley Farms Blueberry & Chocolate Waffles as O/UD (dairy). Some labels were printed with a plain O/U mark, without the “D” (dairy designation).
From The O/K: Keebler/Funables
A limited number of Keebler/Funables On-th-Go Variety Packs were labeled with the O/KD symbol by mistake. While the Keebler product is Kosher, the Funables gummies are NOT Kosher.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Pomegranates sold at the Grove in Southfield, Ill
Pomegranates, sold this week at The Grove in Southfield, Ill that bear a yellow sticker stating “#3440” with no country of origin listed, are from Israel and require taking of Terumos and Maaseros.
From The O/U: Chocolate Moonshine
The O/U does NOT certify any Chocolate Moonshine products. Some of their products bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The Kof-K: Yama Moto Yama Sushi Nori Seaweed Sheets
Yama Moto Yama Original Roasted Sushi Nori Seaweed 30 Sheets needs additional inspection for tola’im for the following “Best Before” codes (located on the back of the bag): 07 02 2023A 21 01 2023A 25 01 2023A
From The Kof-K: Baker’s Corner Keto Baking Mix (Aldi)
Baker’s Corner Keto All-Purpose Baking MIs, sold in Aldi Supermarkets, contains buttermilk powder and whole milk powder and was mistakenly labeled with a plain Kof-K (without dairy designation). This product is certified Kof-K dairy.
When a store repackages Kosher food….
As a Kosher Consumer, one must always check for the hechsher! Here is a story that happened this week. Chani recently went shopping at a local Costco to go pick up some of the kosher Empire chicken breasts. She noticed that some of the packages were repackaged by Costco and labeled Kosher, but did not […]
From The KIB: Bugs in Barley
There have been many recent reports of bug infestation in bags of barley. This is especially true of the Jewish companies (ie Gefen, Ungars etc.). One must be careful to check barley before using. The method for this is to dump the bag of barley into a bowl (preferably white) and cover with water. Let […]
From The O/U: Laffy Taffy Laff Bites
Although most Laffy Taffy candies are O/U certified, Laffy Taffy Laff Bites contain gelatin and are NOT O/U certified. They do NOT bear an O/U symbol. A Candy Favorites website that lists both as Kosher is incorrect.
From The O/U: Mamtakei Leda
The Orthodox Union does NOT certify any products from Mamtakei Leda Company. Some Mamtakei Leda products were labeled with a sticker that bears an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The COR (Canada): Longo’s Bake Your Own Butter Croissants
Longo’s Bake Your Own Butter Croissants was incorrectly labeled without a DAIRY designation. This product is DAIRY and Kosher certified by the COR.
From The Star-K: GE Sabbath Mode Ovens
Effective January 1, 2022, GE began marketing their Sabbath Mode ovens WITHOUT Star-K certification. Certified ovens purchased and delivered prior to January 1, 2022, remain certified. Consumers seeking to purchase cooking appliances compatible with Shabbos and Yom Tov are advised to select models certified by a reliable Kashrus organization.
From The O/K: The Great American Health Bar in New York
The Great American Health Bar, located at 35 West 57th St. in New York, is displaying the OK Kosher symbol on their website and menu materials. This establishment is NOT certified by O/K Kosher Certification.
From The O/K: Villa Cape Wines
Villa Cape 2018 vintage wines, which have the importer’s name on the label listed as Israco International Food Brands Marketing Ltd. bear an unauthorized O/K symbol. Villa Cape 2021 vintage wines bear an unauthorized O/K symbol – O/K Kosher did NOT certify any productions in 2021.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: 7-Select Chocolate and Vanilla Pudding
7-Select Chocolate and Vanilla Pudding, sold at 7-Eleven stores, contain milk and cream, but mistakenly bear a plain O/U symbol, without the “D-dairy” designation.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Wellsley Farms Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Wellsley Farms Mini Cinnamon Rolls, sold at BJ’s, contains milk, but mistakenly bears a plain O/U (without the “D – dairy” designation).
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Further Food Collagen
Various Further Food Collagen products bear an unauthorized O/K symbol. These products are from an animal source and and NOT Kosher.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Wildly Organic/Wilderness Family Naturals Goji Berries
Wildly Organic/Wilderness Family Naturals Goji Berries mistakenly bear the EarthKosher symbol on some packaging. Note: All brands of Goji Berries should be avoided due to serious infestation issues.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Bucky Badger Popcorn
Bucky Badger Popcorn products bear an unauthorized KSW symbol (Kosher Supervisors of Wisconsin/Wisconsin Kosher).
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Kolikof Bowfin Caviar
Kolikof Bowfin Caviar bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Florajen Probiotics
Various Florajen Probiotics products bear an unauthorized O/K symbol.