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.  If you see this product with an O/U symbol, please provide details to kosher@ou.org.

From The O/U: Italpasta brand Macaroni & Cheese

The O/U does NOT certify Italpasta 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/K:L NY Bagel Café & Deli

NY Bagel Café & Deli, located at 501 Kings Highway in Brooklyn, NY is displaying an unauthorized O/K kosher certificate.  This establishment is NOT certified by the O/K kashrus organization.

From the O/K: Lira Balsamic Vinegar

Lira brand Balsamic Vinegar bears an unauthorized O/K kosher symbol on its label.  This product is NOT certified by O/K kosher certification.

From The cRc: Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets Sugar Free Caramels

The cRc (Chicago Rabbinical Council) certifies Dr. John’s Healthy Sweets Sugar Free Caramels as cRc dairy (cholov stam).  Some of the Vanilla Swirl and Chocolate Swirl packaging only has the regular cRc kosher logo where the word “dairy” next to the logo was inadvertently left off.  This product IS dairy as listed in the ingredients […]

From The O/U: Fiber One

Due to reformulation, some Fiber One Bars no longer bear the O/U symbol.  As always, consumers should check each product before purchasing and eating to verify the presence of a kosher symbol.

Unauthorized OU: Abu-Lafia Pita

Abu-Lafia Pita Brand Abu-Lafia Pita Product Pita bread Company Abu-Lafia Pita, Montreal CA Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Abu-Lafia Pita. Some Abu-Lafia bags bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

From the Star-K: Joy Cone – Now Star-D

STAR-K ALERT May 9, 2019   Joy Cone Alert     Please be advised that with the introduction of dairy products on their pareve lines, some Joy Cone products are now certified STAR-D Dairy and will be labeled STAR-D.   The STAR-D Dairy symbol appearing on the labels of: Sugar Cones, Waffle Cones, Waffle Bowls […]

From the CRC: Organic Broccoli Slaw Infestation

After months of research, the cRc continues to find a high amount of insect infestation in organic broccoli slaw. We therefore are no longer recommending using organic broccoli slaw without a reliable hashgacha but continue to recommend non-organic broccoli slaw (which we are continuing to monitor as well).

Unauthorized OU: California Classic Italian Dressing

OU Kosher Alert Brand: California Classic Product: Family Style Italian Dressing & Marinade Issue: Unauthorized OU. The Orthodox Union does not certify California Classic Italian Style Dressing & Marinade. Some bottles were labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented. The product contains non-kosher cheese and is being recalled.   Rabbi Reuven […]

From the RCC: The Grill Spot – No Longer Certified

Please be advised that effective Sunday May 5, 2019 ( א’ דר”ח אייר) The Grill Spot restaurant ( 3904, 17334 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316) will no longer be certified by the RCC.  Rabbi Nissim Davidi 

Permitted Store List Omissions: Ralphs/Krogers

Ralphs and Krogers were inadvertently left off the list of stores where one is permitted to purchase Chometz after Pesach. One may purchase Chometz from Ralphs and Kroger stores. They have been added to the previous post.

List of stores where Chometz is allowed to be purchased after Pesach

A JEW MAY BUY FROM THE FOLLOWING STORES IMMEDIATELY AFTER PESACH:  7-Eleven 99 cent store Albertsons BevMo Big Lots Bristol Farms Coffee Bean Costco CVS Dollar Tree Erewhon Food4Less Fresh & Easy Gelson’s Jetro/Restaurant Depot Jon’s K-Mart Nuts & More Petco Petsmart Ralphs/Krogers Rite Aid Sadaf Safeway Sam’s Club Smart & Final Smith’s  Target (in […]

From The O/U: Better Made Potato Chips

The O/U certifies Better Made Potato Chips (plain) as an O/U Pareve product.  Some Cheddar and Sour Cream Chips, which are certified as O/UD (dairy), products were mistakenly packed in 10 oz. plain potato chip bags.  The effected product has a use date of Aug 10, 2019, a UPC code of 041633063048 and the following […]

From The O/U: Bibo Barmaid

The O/U does NOT certify any Bibo Barmaid products.  Some of Bibo Barmaid boxes containing flavor pouches were labeled with an unauthorized O/U symbol.

From The cRc: Earth Burger

The website www.yeahthatskosher.com, under the headline “Vegan Fast Food Chain ‘Earth Burger’ Goes Kosher in San Antonio, Tx” states that Earth Burger is located at 2501 Nacogdoches Rd. in San Antonio, Texas and is kosher certified by the cRc.  Please note that while the cRc certifies the Earth Burger location at the Mall of America […]

From The Kof K: J. Higgs Brand Cornies

A limited number of J. Higgs brand Cornies Chili Cheese Flavored Corn Chips was mistakenly labeled with an unauthorized Kof-K.  The company does produce Kof-K certified products but this specific item is not certified.

×