From The O/U: Sysco Reliance Shortening
Sysco Reliance brand Clear Soybean Frying Shortening (35 lb.) is certified as O/U, NOT Kosher for Pesach. The product mistakenly bears an O/U-P symbol and is NOT certified for Pesach. This is a food service item.
From the KCL: Organic Girl Lettuce
The Kashrus Council of Lakewood, N.J. informs us that their Mashgichim have checked bags of “Organic Girl” leafy vegetables and have found them to be very heavily infested with Tolaim. We encourage kosher consumers to carefully check any leafy vegetable product that they purchase from this brand.
From The Beis Din of S. Africa: Fresh Earth Cheese Flavor Seed Crackers
Fresh Earth Cheese Flavor Gluten Free Seed Crackers erroneously bears a BD kosher logo. This product, in fact, is NOT kosher certified.
From The Beis Din of S. Africa: Choc O Break Magic and Romany Cream Mint
Choc O Break Magic and Romany Cream Mint are no longer certified kosher under the supervision the the Beis Din of S. Africa.
From The Beis Din of S. Africa: Coach House
Coach House products are no longer certified kosher under the Beis Din of S. Africa supervision. The current stock on the shelves, with the BD logo are reliable.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Tic Tac Gum Candies
Tic Tac Gum Candies, which look similar to the mint candies and are sold in the same type of dispenser containers and NOT kosher and bear no Kosher symbol.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Tic Tac Frosty Mints
Tic Tac Frosty Mint mints bears an O/UD on some containers. The “D” designation is a mistake, as this product is pareve.
From the Atlanta Kosher Commission: Tic Tac Mint Candies
Tic Tac Mint Candies are produced at many plants and in many flavors and are NOT all kosher. Each individual container should be checked for reliable certification (a small O/U on the top left of the 1 oz. containers).
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Tootsie Dots Assorted Fruit Flavored Gumdrops
Tootsie Dots Assorted Fruit Flavored Gumdrops in small Mimi Boxes (“Mini-Dots”), do not bear an O/U on their individual boxes, but they are nonetheless certified O/U and pareve, even if the outer bag of the variety pack bears an O/UD. The “D” is due to the other Tootsie candies in the variety pack).
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Spice King Grilled Steak & Burger Seasoning
Spice King Grilled Steak & Burger Seasoning bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. The ingredient panel lists “beef fat.” This product is NOT certified by the Star-K.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Go Veggie Vegan Creme Cheese
Be aware that the OV on Go Veggie Vegan Creme Cheese does not represent the hashgacha of the Vaad of St. Louis, but rather identifies the product as Vegan.
From The cRc: Lucerne Farms non-dairy Coffee Creamer
Lucerne Farms brand multiple varieties of 32 oz. non-dairy Coffee Creamer is missing the “D” (dairy) designation. This product is dairy as it contains sodium caseinate (a milk derivative) as stated in the ingredient panel. According to the FDA, this ingredient can legally be labeled “non-dairy”, however, according to Halacha, it is actually dairy. Multiple […]
From The O/U: Season Sardines
Season brand Sardines was previously certified as an O/UP product (Kosher for year round use as well as Pesach). However, due to Covid-19 related issues, this product is now produced as a non-kosher item and the O/U has been removed. There may be O/U and non-O/U products available on your supermarket shelves simultaneously. Products bearing […]
From the O/K: Boulevard Restaurant in Encino, Ca.
Boulevard Restaurant, located at 16610 Ventura Blvd. in Encino, Ca. is no longer under the supervision of the O/K.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Gerber Sitter 2nd Foods
The O/U will no longer certify Gerber Apple Banana with Oatmeal, Apple Mango Rice and Apple Banana Oatmeal Cereals because of changes in production. The certified jars that were certified as O/U prior to these changes have an O/U symbol and the non-certified products do not. Consumers should be careful to look for the O/U […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Season’s Broccoli and California Medley
Season’s Choice Frozen Broccoli Florets and Season’s Choice Frozen California Medley, products of Mexico and sold at Aldi, bear an MK that is NOT the “MK” symbol of Montreal or Manchester and is not recommended.
From the Atlanta Kosher Commission: Nice Sweet & Spicy Trail Mix
The O/U certifies Nice Sweet & Spicy Trail Mix as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product contains dairy, as indicated in the ingredients and allergen statements. Some packages were labeled with a plain O/U symbol, without the “D” (dairy) designation.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Biena Chickpea Puffs
The O/U does NOT certify Biena brand Snacks White Cheddar Chickpea Puffs. Multi-packs containing 6 oz. bags were produced with an unauthorized O/U symbol on the outer packaging. The individual bags do not bear the O/U symbol.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Hunts Tomato products
Many Hunts products are certified by the O/K, but not all. For example: Hunt’s Tomato Sauce when sold in cans is certified and will have the O/K symbol. The variety of tomato sauces that Hunt’s sells in a cardboard carton, however, is NOT certified. Be sure to check each item for the kosher symbol before […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Sauces Containing Fish
Most Worcestershire sauces as well as some barbecue and steak sauces contain anchovies and state so in their ingredient listings. According to most Poskim, if the amount of anchovies in these sauces is at a ratio of 1/60 or less, they may be used with meat. Some Poskim, however, are more stringent. Consult your Rav. […]
From The O/U: Indigo Canned Artichokes
The O/U does NOT certify Indigo Artichokes with stems (a food service item). Some cans were labeled with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The cRc: DZA Gummy Bears
A small amount of gummie bears packages under the DZA brands bear an unauthorized cRc logo. The product is NOT kosher.
From The O/U: McCormick Perfect Pinch Salad Supreme Seasoning
The O/U does NOT certify McCormick Perfect Pinch Salad Supreme Seasoning. Some labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The Scroll-K: Izzio Sourdough Bread
Due to a production issue, Izzio’s Sourdough bread (24 oz. or 8-slice packages) with lot codes 20196 or 20197 are Kosher but NOT Pas Yisroel. The code is printed on the bread clip.
From The Kof-K: Davinci Gourmet Syrup
The Kof-K certified DaVinci Gourmet Classic Irish Cream Syrup as Kof-K Dairy. This product contains dairya s indicted in the allergen statement. Some packaging incorrectly bears a Kof-K Pareve symbol. This product IS, in fact Kof-K dairy.
From Kosher Wisconsin: Infinitea Fresh Grill in West Hills, Ca.
This is to inform the Kosher community that Infinitea Fresh Grill, located at 22950 Vanowen St. B in West Hills, Ca. has a kosher sign on their store indicating that they are supervised by Kosher Wisconsin Hashgacha. The Kosher Wisconsin organization has no connection to this establishment at all and has nothing to do with […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Ticklebelly Cookie Dough
Ticklebelly Cookie Dough, fund in Costco stores, has a visible O/U on the outside box, but not one on the individual packages. It is made in a kosher plant and the product is dairy.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: CVS brand Dairy Relief Lactase Enzyme Softgels
CVS brand Dairy Relief Lactase Enzyme Softgels bear an unauthorized Star-K. The produce is NOT Kosher. Star-K continues to certify CVS brand Dairy Relief Lactase Enzyme caplets and chewable tablets that bear the Star-K symbol.
From The cRc: Broccoli Slaw
In the past, the cRc has recommended the use of any non-organic Broccoli Slaw without any special washing or checking. However, this summer they have reported finding an extremely high level of infestation, which they believe are a result of an unusually hot season in the growing areas plus a myriad of Covid-19 related changes […]
From The Star-K: Tenli Gummy and Candy Products
Tenli brand gummy and candy products, distributed by Classic Confections and Vidal bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol. These products are NOT certified by the Star-K.