From The RCC: Hatikvah Grill in Sherman Oaks, Ca
Hatikvah Grill in Sherman Oaks, Ca. is under new ownership and is no longer certified by the RCC.
From The RCC: Napoli Pizza in Valley Village, CA
Napoli Pizza in Valley Village, Ca, which was under the hashgacha of the RCC, has been sold and hence forth will operate as a non-Kosher entity.
From The O/K: Cosmo’s
Cosmo’s Hot Stuffed Cherry Peppers with Prosciutto & Provolone mistakenly bear an O/K symbol. This product is NOT Kosher.
From The KSA: Hebrew Beer (Shmaltz Brewing)
KSA – Kosher Supervision of America advises us that Hebrew Beer (Shmaltz Brewing Co.) is no longer Kosher certified. This is not due to any Kashrus violations.
From The COR: Trader Joe’s Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips
Trader Joe’s Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips in a 9 oz. bag – O/U Pareve, mistakenly contains Kosher dairy cheese puffs in some bags with Sell by dates of 08/10/21 and 08/11/21. These bags have been recalled.
From The KIB: Rito Food
Rito Foods manufactures a Cocoa Spread with Hazelnuts. This product has the reliable kosher supervision of Balkan Kosher. There was an error on the packaging, as the hashgacha logo did not include “d” for dairy. This product is indeed dairy, as one of the ingredients is whole milk powder.
From The O/U: SweetKiwi Frozen Yogurts
The O/U does NOT certify any SweetKiwi products. Some SweetKiwi Frozen Yogurt and Greek Yogurt products bear an unauthorized O/U marking. These products are sold in the Maryland, DC and Virginia areas.
From The O/U: Wilton Sweet Center Caramel Filling
The O/U certifies Wiltion Sweet Center Caramel Filling as an O/UD (dairy) product. Some labels bear a plain O/U, without the “d” designation.
From The O/U: Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Insta Bake Baking Mix
The O/U certified Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Insta Bake Baking Mix as an O/Ud (dairy) product. This product contains dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. There are some containers that are missing the “d” designation. Corrective actions have been taken.
From The cRc: Tums
Please be aware that some of the new Tums Naturals contain carmine (a non-kosher red pigment from crushed cochineal insects) and is, therefore, not kosher. The kosher consumer should be careful to check each Tums container to see if there is a kosher symbol on the label.
From The cRc: Naturally and Artificially Flavored Caramel Cappuccino Drink Mix by LIDL
Naturally and Artificially Flavored Caramel Cappuccino Drink Mix by LIDL bears an unauthorized cRc logo. Its kosher status is unknown by the cRc and as it contains dairy and other ingredients which are kosher-sensitive, the kosher consumer should not assume it is kosher.
From The O/K: Z-Beltz, Fizz Bottles
Various THC-containing candy products are being distributed bearing an unauthorized O/K symbol. These products are NOT certified by O/K Kosher certification. The O/K currently does not certify any recreational THC products.
From The O/K: Mucca Restaurant in Los Angeles
Effective immediately, due to kashrus violations, O/K Kosher has terminated their kosher certification of Mucca Restaurant in Los Angeles (Pico Blvd.).
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 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 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
From The Star-K: A Perfect Pesach Villa in Orlando, Fl.
`The Star-K only certifies the “A Perfect Pesach” villa program in Orlando, Fl. Star-K does NOT oversee any other kashering services in Orlando, Fl.
From The COR: Quaker Bananas A& Cream Instant Oatmeal
Quaker Bananas & Cream Instant Oatmeal was incorrectly labeled without a “dairy” designation. This product is dairy and Kosher certified.
From The Beis Din of S. Africa: Cape Dried Fruit Packers Caramel Cashews
According to the Cape Town BD, Cape Dried Fruit Packers Caramel Cashews is no longer Kosher certified. Existing stock bearing the Bes Din sign should not be used.
From The Beis Din of S. Africa: Lipton Iced Tea
Lipton Iced Teas, manufactured in S. Africa are no longer approved and existing stock should not be used. This includes bottles, tins and tetrapaks.
From The Beis Din of S. Africa: Clover Tropika Ice Lollies
Clover Tropika Ice Lollies are incorrectly labeled as pareve. The following flavors are, in fact, dairy: Mango Peach Orange Pineapple
From The Star-K: Aryan International Glycerin
100% Organic Glycerine, being sold by Aryan International of India, with only a Star-K symbol on the label is NOT AUTHORIZED. Glycerin from Aryan International is required to display the Rabbi’s Hebrew Signature in addition to the Star-K symbol in order to be properly certified.
From The O/U: Food Club Rice Medley with Herbs
The O/U does NOT certify Food Club Rice Medley with Herbs. Some boxes bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: La Nicosia Bread
The O/U does NOT certify any La Nicosia bakery products. Some dairy breads were placed in bags that bear an unauthorized OU symbol.