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.
From The O/K: The Ktchn – Restaurant in Los Angeles
Please be advised that The Ktchn, located on Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles is no longer certified by O/K Kosher certification.
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/U: Quaker brand 59 count Chewy Variety Package
The O/U does NOT certify Quaker’s 58 Count Variety Package. This item is only sold through e-commerce distribution channels. Some boxes, with the UPC Code 030000 56759 3 bear an unauthorized 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 COR: Sardo Antipasto Jalapenos Stuffed with Feta Cheese
Sardo brand Antipasto Jalapenos Stuffed with Feta Cheese bears an unauthorized COR. This product is NOT KOSHER even when bearing a COR 77 symbol.
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.
From the CRC: Certified Olive Oil Update
The Chicago Rabbinical Council no longer certifies any olive oil product under the brand name of Septa Sarl or Azayateen of Tunisia.
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).
From the KCS: McConnell’s Ice Cream no longer certified
The McConnell’s Ice Cream Company in Santa Barbara is no longer under the supervision of Kosher Certification Services as of May 8, 2019. Rabbi Eli Frankel