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).
From The Council of Rabbis of Detroit: Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix
Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix, in an 8 oz. shaker container mistakenly bears a Plain O/U without a “D” (dairy” designation. This product is, in fact, dairy and lists buttermilk in the ingredients.
From the Council of Rabbis of Detroit: Chef’s Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drops
Chef’s Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drops, with O/U pareve certification, is no longer available at Restaurant Depot. This product has been replaced with Chef’s Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, which is certified as O/UD (dairy) and lists butterfat in the ingredients.
From the Council of Rabbis of Detroit: Lieber’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Some bags of Lieber’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips were found to contain mini, light-colored chip mixed with the regular, darker chocolate chips. These chips are Kosher pareve coffee chips that were packed in the semi sweet bags due to an error in production.
From The Kof-K: Heckers Flour
Please be advised that due to improper handling during distribution, bags of Heckers All Purpose Flour (5 lb. bags), with Best Buy dates Dec. 04 2020 and Dec. 05, 2020 should be sifted prior to use. This alert does not apply to other bag codes or in areas outside of New York and New Jersey.
From The O/K: Mahi Sauces
Mahi sauces, made and sold in England, bear an unauthorized O/K on their labels. This company and their products are NOT certified by the O/K.
From the OK: Unauthorized Use of OK Kosher Symbol – Sweets From Heaven
Various “Sweets from Heaven” products are being sold with a sticker bearing the OK Kosher symbol. Sweets from Heaven is not certified by OK Kosher and no authorization has been given to use the kosher symbol. Corrective actions are being taken.
From the RCC: Supervision Revoked – Darna Restaurant
Please be advised that Darna In the Kineret Resturant (19737 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364) is no longer under the supervision of the RCC. Rabbi Nissim Davidi Kashrut Administrator This change is now updated in the Shopping and Dining Guide.
From The Beis Din of Johannesburg – Goodness Me Chocolate Chips`
Goodness Me brand Chocolate Chips are erroneously labeled as Pareve. They are, in fact, dairy.