From the cRc: Inspired Organics Spinach
August 8, 2019 Please be advised that Inspired Organics, Organic Cut Spinach with lot # S1905291 printed on the pouch, has been found to be infested and may not be used even though it bears the cRc logo. Corrective actions are being taken.
Sunfood Superfood Goji Berries – Infestation
EarthKosher has received and independently verified reports of consumers finding insects in packages of dried goji berries, to include the following lots of goji berries sold by Sunfood Superfoods. These lots bear the EarthKosher symbol and are not certified: Lot# 190701 (8oz) and 190628 (1lb). Packaging is being updated.
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter – the LIGHT one – Pareve
I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Brand I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Product 28% vegetable oil spread, “the LIGHT one” Issue The Orthodox Union certifies I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter 28% vegetable oil spread, “the LIGHT one” as an OU Pareve product. Some lids mistakenly bear an OU D symbol instead of a […]
Unauthorized OU: Le Tanou Restaurant, France
Le Tanou Restaurant Company Le Tanou, Antibes France Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Le Tanou restaurant in France. They are displaying the OU symbol without authorization. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Unauthorized OU: Kroger Sherry Cooking Vinegar
Kroger Sherry Cooking Vinegar Brand Kroger Product Sherry Cooking Vinegar Company The Kroger Company, Cincinnati OH Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Kroger Sherry Cooking Vinegar. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Kashrus Alert: Eli Kosher Catering – Spain
It has been brought to our attention that ELI KOSHER CATERING of MADRID, SPAIN has been advertising Kosher meals under the supervision of The Orthodox Rabbinical Council of BC (Kosher Check). Please be aware that Kosher Check does NOT certify Eli Kosher and any letter indicating such is a forgery. http://www.koshercheck.org/news-and-articles/kosher-alert-eli-kosher-catering
Unauthorized OK: Moe’s Ice Cream Truck in Deal
Moe’s Ice Cream Truck, doing business in and around Deal, Long Branch and Neptune in New Jersey is displaying an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol on the outside of the truck. OK Kosher does NOT certify this vendor or the products it serves.
From Earthkosher: Goji Berries
EarthKosher has informed us that they have received and verified reports of consumers finding insects in packages of dried goji berries. At this time, dried goji berries should not be consumed even when bearing the EarthKosher symbol. However, the following lots of goji berries, packaged and sold by Navitas Organics ARE ACCEPTABLE… 250 1906301, 2501907001, […]
From The Star – K: Safir Canned Tomatoes with Tomato Juice & Basil
Safir Canned Tomatoes with Tomato Juice & Basil , a product of Tunisia, bear an unauthorized Star-K sticker.
From The O/U: Gefen Sour Cherries
The O/U certifies Gefen Hungarian Sour Cherries as an O/UP (kosher for Passover) product. Some cherries from a particular batch were found to have tolayim (worms). This product is being withdraw from the marketplace.
From The O/U: Harris Teeter Cranberry Black Cherry Juice
The O/U does not certify Harris Teeter Cranberry Black Cherry Juice Cocktail. Some labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The Vaad of Greater Detroit: Sabra Dipping Co. Guacamole with Tostitos Rolls Tortilla Chips
Please be aware that Sabra Guacamole with Tostitos Rolls Tortilla Chips does NOT bear the O/K and Rabbi Weissmandl certification that appear on most other Sabra Dipping Co. products and is NOT recommended.
From the Vaad of Greater Detroit: Sabra Food Products, Norwood, Ma
Sabra Food Products (manufactured by International Food Products, Inc), including Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Tahini Sauce, Tabouli, Black Bean & Wheat Pilaf, Grape Leaves, Cracked Wheat Salad and Mediterranean Salad bear an unauthorized KVH kosher symbol. PLEASE NOTE: Sabra Food Products from Norwood, Ma is NOT affiliated with Sabra Dipping Co., White Plains, N.Y., which remains […]
From The O/U: Food Club Tomato Clam Juice
The O/U does NOT certify Food Club Tomato Clam Juice Cocktail. Some labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Gerber Apple Banana with Oatmeal Cereal
The O/U will no longer certify Gerber Apple Banana with Oatmeal Cereal as a result of changes in production. The certified Apple Banana with Oatmeal Cereal has an O/U symbol and the non-certified product does NOT. Consumers should look for the O/U symbol prior to buying this product.
From The O/U: Fratelli Mantova Ghee Clarified Butter Spray
The O/U certifies Fratelli Mantova Ghee Clarified Butter Spray as an O/U D (dairy) product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some labels bear a plain O/U symbol without the “D” designation.
From The O/U: Kake Kreations
The O/U does NOT certify any Kake Kreations products. Some of their products, sold in California, bear an unauthorized O/U mark.
From the O/U: Apple & Eve 36 Count Variety Pack
The O/U certifies many varieties of Apple & Eve juices. The certified products are labeled with an “O/U” symbol. Some of the 36 Count Variety Pack Juices are NOT certified by the O/U. The non-certified variety packs do not bear an O/U symbol, and states “made in Canada.” The non-certified variety packs are sold in […]
From The O/U: Chef K Ginger Punch
The O/U does NOT certify any Chef K products. Some Chef K Ginger Punch bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Art of Tea Vanilla Berry Truffle
The O/U certifies Art of Tea Vanilla Berry Truffle Tea as an O/U D (dairy) product. This product contains dairy, as indicated on the label. Some labels were printed with a plain O/U symbol, without the “d” designation.
From The O/U: Farmacom Colageno Hidrolizado
The Orthodox Union does NOT certify Farmacom Colageno Hidroliado (hydrolyzed collagen). Some of the packaging bears an unauthorized O/U symbol. This product is sold in Mexico.
From The O/K: The Ktchn Restaurant in Los Angeles, Ca.
The Ktchn Restaurant, located in Los Angeles, Ca., is no longer certified by O/K Kosher Certification.
From The O/K: Princess Nur Viennese Finger Biscuits and Classic Tea Biscuits
Princess Nur Viennese Finger Biscuits and Classic Tea Biscuits bear an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol
From The Star-K: Whirlpool Double Oven Alert WOD51, WOD77, WOD97, WODA7
The Star-K is recommending not to put both (upper and lower) Whirlpool Double Wall Ovens Models WOD51, WOD77,WOD97 and WODA7 on Sabbath Mode at the same time. To ensure proper functioning , select the Sabbath Mode feature for only the ONE oven you will be using on Yom Tov (or on Shabbos as permitted halachically).
From The O/K: Princess Nur
Princess Nur Viennese Finger Biscuits and Classic Tea Biscuits, sold at Fruteria La Hacienda in N. Miami Beach, bear an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol. This company and their products are NOT certified by the O/K.
From The O/U: Fresh Dairy Amish Butter
The O/U does NOT certify Fresh Dairy Amish Butter. Some of this butter was labeled with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Malt-O-Meal in Israel
The O/U certifies some (but not all) Post Malt-O-Meal cereals. The products that are certified have an “O/U” symbol printed directly on the box. Royal Imports, an importer in Kfar Hanina, Israel, is importing products and placing stickers with an O/U symbol on those products, whether or not the products are in fact certified by […]
From The O/U: Avo King Avocado Products
The O/U does NOT certify Avo King avocado products. Some of the labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Italpasta Macaroni & Cheese
The O/U does NOT certify Italpasta brand Macaroni and Cheese. Some shipping boxes for this product have a sticker with an unauthorized O/U symbol. The individual 7.5 ounce packages do not bear the O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Giant Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
The O/U does NOT certify Giant brand Mozzarella Sticks, sold in Giant supermarkets. Some boxes bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.