From The O/K: San Miguel
Multiple products are being sold under the San Miguel brand bearing an unauthorized O/K trademark. O/K Kosher does NOT certify any San Miguel products, except for Alcaparras (Capers).
From the OK: Jewish Rye Deli Style Bread
3 Teves 5780 – December 31, 2019 Brand: Private Selection Product Name: Jewish Rye Deli Style Bread Company: The Kroger Company, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Issue: Unauthorized Use of OK Kosher Symbol Private Selection Jewish Rye Deli Style Bread, sold at Kroger owned supermarkets, bears an unauthorized OK D symbol. OK Kosher Certification does NOT certify this product. OK Kosher does […]
From the COR: Kashrus Alerts 12/30/19
KASHRUS ALERTS December 30, 2019 A Service of the COR of Greater Detroit POST HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS CEREALS in several varieties have changed from OU-D (dairy ingredient – whey) to plain OU (pareve), and many stores now have a mixture of older product with OU-D, and newer product with plain OU. Check each box […]
From the OK: Gourmet Marsala Cooking Wine
December 31, 2019 Gourmet Marsala Cooking Wine Brand: Acclaim Product: Gourmet Marsala Cooking Wine Company: Marathon Packing, San Leandro CA Issue: Product mistakenly bears an unauthorized OU and is not kosher. Corrective action is being implemented.
From the OK: Eilat Bakery, Los Angeles
28 Kislev 5780 – December 26, 2019 Company: Eilat Bakery, Los Angeles, CA 90035 Issue: Unauthorized Use of Heart-K Symbol Eilat Bakery, located at 5060 W Pico Blvd and 9060 W Pico Blvd, is selling products bearing an unauthorized Heart-K kosher symbol. This company and their products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Action: Corrective actions are being […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Garden Lite
Many Garden Lites “Veggies Made Great” products now carry a Triangle K and are no longer recommended.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commiussion: Marzano Spaghetti Sauce
Marzano Spaghetti Sauce is certified by the O/U as an O/U pareve product. Some labels with an O/U symbol were used for a spaghetti sauce that contains non-kosher beef. The labels for the Kosher and non-Kosher products look alike except for the ingredients statement. Consumers should look at the ingredients statement and verify whether or […]
From The Star-K: Barley, Brown Rice & Quinoa Alert
Brown Rice sold in the Northeastern USA has been found to be infested due to issues in the distribution chain and storage. According to continued research by the Star-K, this issue is more widespread than previous thought. Affected batches were found in markets from NY to Maryland. The Star-K research is ongoing and they will […]
From The O/U: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal
The sleeve on the 2 pack of Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal only bears a plain O/U symbol. Each individual box, correctly bears an O/UD (dairy) designation. The product, at this time, does NOT contain actual dairy, but is processed on dairy equipment.
From The COR (Detroit): Trader Joe’s Chocolate Brooklyn Babka and Half Moon Cookies
Trader Joe’s Chocolate Brooklyn Babka and Trader Joe’s Half Moon Cookies, bearing O/U pareve are still Pas Yisroel but are no longer Yoshon.
From The COR (Detroit): Produce from Israel
The COR reports that red, yellow and orange peppers from Israel are beginning to appear in U.S. stores. This is a Halachic problem because of Terumos and Maasros. They are being sold at Kroger, Walmart, Holiday Market and other stores around the Detroit area (and elsewhere in the U.S.). Some of the brands that are […]
From The O/K: Sprouts Market in Phoenix, Az.
The following products are being sold at Sprouts Farmers Market in Phoenix, Az. that bear an unauthorized O/K symbol: Sprouts Cut Leaf Spinach Sprouts Cut Corn Sprouts Broccoli Cuts Sprouts California Blend Sprouts Brussels Sprouts Sprouts Mixed Vegetables These above products are NOT certified by O/K certification.
From The O/K: Klein’s Naturals
Please be advised that a limited number of display cases for Klein’s Naturals Dark Chocolate Almonds sold at Costco were mistakenly labeled with an O/KP symbol. Individual product bags are correctly labeled with a plain O/K symbol, kosher pareve for year round use only.
From The O/K: Bolla Nuts and Snack Mixes
Bolla Market locations are selling various nuts and snack mix products under their own brand, Bolla, which bear an unauthorized O/K symbol. The O/K does NOT certify these products.
From The O/K: Bobbysue’s Nuts
Bobbysue’s Nuts! It’s Raining Chocolate was mistakenly printed with the O?K DE symbol instead of the required OK D (dairy). This product is certified kosher dairy and correctly lists dairy in the ingredients.
From The Star-K: Carolina Brown Rice
Star-K certified bags of Carolina brand brown rice with a best by date of September 2021 were found to be infested in Lakewood, N.J. area stores. The infestation was traced to the distribution chain. Consumers should not use this product. They are urged to return the rice to the store for a full refund.
From The O/K: Nuts.com Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans (Sugar Free)
A limited amount of Dark Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans (Sugar Free) sold by Nuts.com were mistakenly printed with a plain O/K symbol. This product is certified Kosher dairy and correctly lists dairy ingredients.
From The O/K: Mahi Sauces
Mahi sauces, made and sold in the UK, bear an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on their labels. This company and their products are NOT certified Kosher by O/K Kosher Certification.
From The London Beis Din: Whitley Neill Gins
Whitley Neill Gins (Lemnograss& Ginger and Rhubarb & Ginger) are NOT Kosher when purchased in the UK. Bottles purchased in the USA, Canada or Israel bearing the KLBD logo are kosher certified.
From The Beis Din of South Africa: Season’s Harvest Cauliflower & Broccoli
As new suppliers have been added to this brand, the Beth Din advises consumers to avoid these products until further notice.
From The O/K: MW Polar brand Flat Fillets Anchovies
MW Polar Flat Fillets Anchovies bear an unauthorized O/K symbol. This product is NOT certified by O/K Kosher Certification.
From The O/U : Borenstein Vegetable Lasagne
The label on Borenstein brand Vegetable Lasagna say s “O/ U Glatt Kosher and O/U pareve. The ingredient panel correctly lists dairy ingredients. Consumers should be alerted by any contradiction in the labeling and examine the contents of the meal before eating.
From The O/U: Reddy Raw Frozen Artichoke Hearts
The O/U does NOT certify Reddy Raw Frozen Artichoke Hearts. Some boxes bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/K: Klein’s Naturals Dried Mango
Klein’s Natural Dried Mango products with the following best-by dates: 9/23/20 9/26/20 10/24/20 have been found to have a high rate of infestation. Consumers are encouraged to do a visual review of dried mango products at this time.
From The O/U: Season Asian Harvest Baby Corn
Season Asian Harvest Baby Corn is missing the O/U symbol. This product is certified kosher under O/U supervision. The O/U symbol has been inadvertently omitted from the label. The product is certified kosher even without the O/U symbol appearing on the label.
From The O/U: Fruitfull Frozen Pecan Dessert
Fruitfull Frozen Pecan Dessert is missing the “D” designation for dairy. The O/U certifies Fruitfull Frozen Pecan Dessert as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product contains dairy, as indicated in the ingredients statement. Some labels bear an O/U pareve symbol.
From The cRc: Golden Crown Yellow Rice
Golden Crown Yellow Rice (with Saffron), distributed by International Golden Foods, Inc. has an unauthorized cRc logo. This product contains non-Kosher chicken fat and is NOT kosher despite the fact that there is a cRc logo on the label as well as being labeled as a vegan product. The product has been removed from supermarket […]
From The Star-K: Mott’s Apples ‘n Dip
Mott’s Apples ‘n Dip bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. The apples are Kosher certified but the package includes a container of caramel dip which is NOT kosher certified.
From The Council of Detroit Rabbis: Ibake Products
All iBake products, including Filo Dough, Katafi and Baklava, are no longer under Kof-K Kosher Supervision as of Sept. 27, 2019, even when bearing the Kof-K symbol.
From The Council of Rabbis of Detroit: King Arthur and Robin Hood All Purpose Flour
Specific lots o King Arthur Unbleached All Purpose Flour (5 lbs. & 25 lbs.) and Robin Hood All Purpose Flour (5 lb.) have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. Details are available at (866) 797-9178 (or kingarthurflour.com) and at (888) 569-6728 (robinhood.ca/en/contact-us).