From The KSA: Pure Sea
Pure Sea brand Hot Smoked Whitefish bears an unauthorized KSA Kosher symbol. This item is NOT Kosher certified.
From The O/K: The Nut House 2 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
The Nut House 2 (located at 1703 Kings Highway in Brooklyn, N.Y.) is displaying an unauthorized O/K symbol on their open display bins. The O/K Kosher does NOT certify this establishment or their products.
Golden Road Brewing – Check for Dairy Drinks
It was brought to our attention that some products from Golden Road Brewing such as the Hazy La Ipa contain lactose in the ingredients and are dairy. They may not be enjoyed with meat or after meat.
From The cRc: Jewel in Evanston, Il.
Please note that, due to a management change, the cRc will no longer be certifying the Deli Counter at Jewel (Howard St. in Evanston , Il). It will be under the O/U certification as of June 1,2020. While the Deli Counter will become certified under the O/U, the prepackaged and grab and go in front […]
From The cRc: B&W Bagged Salad (Baby Arugula) in Niles, Il
Please be aware that the B&W brand of bagged salads is selling bags of Baby Arugula with an unauthorized Florida K logo. This product is being sold at Jerry’s Fruit and Garden in Niles, Il and should not be used unless a thorough checking is done, according to the halachas of checking for bugs.
From The Kof-K: Fairway Bakeries
Due to Covid -19 restrictions, KOF-K Kosher Certification of Fairway Bakeries has been temporarily suspended. Fairway hopes to resume its kosher program on or about June 1. Consumers are always advised to check for a valid Kosher certificate prior to purchasing.
From the KIB: Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Stores
We received the following letter from the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf… For the past 57 years, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has been a kosher offering/destination for Guests in the Los Angeles area. We have long been committed to providing food and beverage offers that delight and inspire our Guests, including the Orthodox […]
From The Scroll K of Denver: King Soopers Bread and Buns
Due to a change in packaging, King Soopers breads and buns (including brands such as Good Dough, King Soopers, Krogers, Private Selection and Simple Truth) are certified kosher ONLY when the Scroll K symbol is printed in the ink-jetted production code. Any packaged of the above-mentioned items without the Scroll K symbol are NOT certified […]
Be careful when shopping online!
Many people are turning to food deliveries during these times. One needs to be careful to check the labels of food they order to make sure they received actual kosher food. Sometimes the website puts wrong information as in the picture below, and sometimes the item that is delivered is not certified.
From The O/K: Sallie Mishaan’s Gourmet Kaak in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Please be advised that effective immediately, Sallie Mishaan’s products are no longer certified as Pas Yisroel until further notice.
From The KIB: Hand Sanitizers and Hand Soaps on Shabbos
According to Rabbi Heineman of the Star-K in Baltimore, one can use Hand Sanitizer as well as Liquid Foam (pump) Soap on Shabbos and Yom Tov.
From The O/K: La Choy products
A limited amount of La Choy Bean Sprouts, La Choy Chop Suey Vegetables and La Choy Fancy Mixed Vegetables in one specific size: 14 oz. cans, were mislabeled with the O/K symbol. These products are NOT kosher – lots affected begin with 21019. All other sizes, when bearing the O/K symbol, are Kosher certified.
From The O/K: Blazing Bagels in Redmond, Wa.
Blazing Bagels, with the following locations in Washington State: Sodo – 911 1st Ave. S. Seattle, Wa. Blakely – 2510 NE Blakeley St. Seattle, Wa. Bellevue – 10812 Main St. Bellevue, Wa. Redmond – 6975 176th Ave. NE Redmond, Wa. are displaying an unauthorized O/K symbol on their menus. These establishments and their products are […]
From The Scroll K of Denver: Ferrara Candy
Ferrara Candy Co. products made in Mexico, except for Atomic Fireballs and Jaw Breakers, are NOT certified b y UMK. Some products bear an unauthorized UMK symbol and are produced in a non-Kosher facility. They include: Lemonhead Lemon Candy (40.5 oz. containers, 150 pieces, at Kroger and other stores) and Chewy Lemonhead Fruit Mix Candies […]
From The COR (Detroit): Shoham Pomegranates
Shoham brand Pomegranates are produce from Israel and require taking of Terumos and Maaseros. The hoham pomegranates sold at One Stop Kosher Food Market beginning March 2 have had Terumos and Maaseros taken. Shoham pomegranates are also being sold at other stores in Detroit, including Holiday Market, Market Fresh and others and require taking of […]
From The BC (Kosher Check): No Sugar, Vegan Pure and Vegan Way
Please be advised that products sold by the No Sugar Co. and Vegan Way Nutrition under the brands No Sugar, Vegan Pure and Vegan Way are NOT certified Kosher by the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of BC (Kosher Check)
From The O/U: Foodhold Brussels Sprouts
The O/U does NOT certify Foodhold Frozen Cut Brussels Sprouts. Some bags bear an unauthorized O/U symbol. This product is sold in several supermarkets, including Giant and Stop & Shop.
From The cRc: Rice Infestation
The cRc advises that brown rice has recently been found to have infestation issues, mainly on the East Coast. The cRc’s checking has found that brown rice in the Midwest is free of problems. However, Carolina brand brown rice has been found to have infestation issues even in the Midwest. Consumers are advised not to […]
From The Star-K: Jonathan Lord Bakery
Please be advised that Jonathan Lord Bakery in Bohemia, N.Y. is no longer certified by the Star-D certification.
From The O/U: Real Tastes Good Collagen Dark Chocolate Cherry & Caramel Nut
Real Tastes Good Collagen Dark Chocolate Cherry & Caramel Nut bears a mistaken O/U symbol. This product is no longer available in the marketplace with an O/U symbol.
From the O/U: Reis & Ivy’s Frozen Yogurt Kiosks
The O/U does NOT certify Reis & Ivy’s Frozen Yogurt kiosks. These kiosks are automated dispensers that serve frozen yogurt and toppings. The kiosks feature an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Namikura Miso
The O/U does NOT certify any variety of Namikura Miso. Some bags bear an unauthorized symbol. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide details to kosherqu@ou.org
From The O/U: Kroger Sweet & Mesquite BBQ Chips
The O/U certifies Kroger Sweet & Mesquite BBQ chips as an O/U pareve product. Some sweet & Mesquite BBQ 17 oz. bags were mistakenly used for Cheddar & Sour Cream Chips, an O/UD dairy product.
From The O/U: Greeno Frozen Artichokes
The O/U does not certify Greeno Frozen Artichokes. Some Greeno Frozen artichokes bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis
Just a reminder: The Vaad Hoeir of St. Louis has recently changed their Kosher symbol logo. It used to be a Circle-V, however, the symbol that indicates a product is Vegan is almost identical, so avoid confusion, the St. Louis Vaad has created a new logo to indicate items that are Kosher under the St. […]
From The O/K: Arctic Zero
Arctic Zero’s new packaging (leaf design) mistakenly bears a plain O/K symbol, instead of the required O/KD (dairy). The following flavors and batch codes are affected (codes are stamped on the bottom of the pints): Salted Caramel: 012022, 012122 Cookie Shake: 012222, 013022, 021822 Purely Chocolate: 012322, 021922 Chocolate Peanut Butter: 912422 Hint of Mint: […]
From The Kof K – Fudjo Chocolatey Fudge Bar 2.5 ounce
Fudjo Chocolatey Fudge Bars (2.5 oz.) was mistakenly labeled as Kof K DE (dairy equipment) instead of the required Kof K dairy. this product contains milk, as clearly stated on the label and is certified Kosher dairy.
From the Kof K – Streit’s
Streit’s Minestrone Canned Soup with a “Best By Date” of January 2023 is not Yoshon certified until after Pesach 5780. Al other Streit’s products certified under the Kof K are certified as Yoshon.
From The Scroll K of Denver – Krispy Kreme
Please be advised that effective immediately, Krispy Kreme locations in Colorado are no longer under Rabbinic Kosher supervision.
From The KLBD: Ben & Jerry’s Cookie Dough Chunks
Ben & Jerry’s Cookie Dough Chunks is certified KLBD dairy, however current packaging has been mislabeled with a KLBD Pareve logo.