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
From the KSA: Hint Mint – No Longer Certified
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 OK: Sunshine Hummus (formerly Vish) – No Longer Certified
Please be advised that Sunshine Hummus (formerly Vish) located at 59 E. 8th St, NY 10003, is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification.
From the OK: Sami’s Makolet – No Longer Certified
12 Nissan 5779 – April 17, 2019 Please be advised that as of April 16, 2019, Sami’s Makolet, located at 511-515 N. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles CA, is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification.
From The Star K: Umalaxmi Organics and Tribal Medicinals
Please note that the status of all products from Umalaxmi Organics and Tribal Medicinals, based in India, have changed from Pareve to Dairy. The products are certified Star-D (dairy), non Cholov Yisroel.
From The RCC: Darna Restaurant in Woodland Hills, CA
The RCC has informed us that they have re-certified Darna Restaurant in Woodland Hills, CA.
From The RCC: Darna Restaurant in Woodland Hills, Ca
Please be advised that Darna Restaurant in Woodland Hills, Ca. is now under new ownership and is no longer certified Kosher by the RCC.
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: Roseli Salsa Para Pastas De Primera
The O/U does NOT certify Roseli Salsa Para Pastas De Primera. The unauthorized O/U symbol was rmoved from packaging in August 2018.
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.
From The Kof K: Lovely Candy Brand Apple Caramels
Lovely Candy Brand Apple Caramels contains dairy ingredients and is certified Kof-K dairy. A limited amount of packaging was incorrectly printed with a Kof-K pareve symbol.
From The cRc: Nori Sheets
Due to reports that non-Kosher crustaceans are occasionally being mixed into plain Nori Sheets, as well as shared oven lines with non-Kosher product, the cRc recommends only buying Nori with a reliable Kosher symbol. As the Nori Sheets will have a reliable symbol there is no longer a need to check each sheet against the […]
From The Star-K: Our House Canned Vegetables
Our House canned sweet potatoes in #10 cans (industrial size) bear an unauthorized stamped Star-K. This product is NOT certified and the symbol is NOT authorized.
From the BD: Sauce-A-Licious
The manufacturers of Sauce-A-Licious Burger & Chip Sauce has incorrectly labeled this product with a BD sticker that says “pareve.” This product, in fact, contains dairy ingredients. The use of the BD logo on this product was unauthorized and the company has been cautioned regarding their error and have rectified it. Note: If you have […]
From the O/K: My Brother Bobby’s Salsa
Effective immediately, My Brother Bobby’s Salsa is no longer certified by O/K Kosher Certification.
From the OK: Vish – No Longer Certified
Please be notified that as of March 1st, 2019, Vish located at 103 N. 3rd St, Brooklyn 11249 is no longer under OK Kosher supervision.
From the BD: Sauce-A-Licious Burger & Chip Sauce
The manufacturer of Sauce-A-Licious Burger & Chip Sauce has incorrectly labelled the product with a BD sticker that says Pareve. It, in fact, contains dairy ingredients. The use of our logo on this product was unauthorised and the company has been cautioned regarding their error and have rectified it. However, if you have used this product […]
Unauthorized OU: Gursoy Cocoa Hazelnut Spread
The Orthodox Union does not certify Gursoy Cocoa Hazelnut Spread. This product is labeled with an unauthorized OU mark and contains dairy ingredients. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Unauthorized OU: Great Value Cranberry Light Juice
The Orthodox Union does not certify Great Value Cranberry Light Juice. A small quantity of containers were labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Unauthorized OU: Fronte Balsamic Vinegar
The Orthodox Union does not certify Fronte Balsamic Vinegar. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Mocha Mix – Dairy Equipment – A Letter from the OU
Thank you for contacting the OU. The Mocha Mix Creamer is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment). What does DE mean? Parve products made with heat on dairy equipment may be eaten after meat, but not with meat. Some kashrus agencies use a DE symbol, but […]
Mocha Mix – Now Dairy Equipment
Mocha Mix is now certified OU-D. It is produced on dairy equipment and does not contain dairy. It may not be cooked or eaten together with meat, but can be served immediately after a meat meal. Rich’s Coffee Whip remains 100% Pareve.
Unauthorized OK Symbol: Red Straw Tea Bar – Los Angeles
Red Straw Tea Bar locations (Westfield Century City, and Cypress Village Shopping Center) are displaying an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol on menus. These establishments are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification.
From the Kof-K: Mislabeled LIDL Tortilla Chips
A limited number of 6oz White Bean Nacho Tortilla Chips, distributed by LIDL US, LLC, was mistakenly labeled as KOF-K PARVE. In fact, it contains DAIRY ingredients and is certified as KOF-K DAIRY and must be treated as DAIRY. Corrective actions are being taken.
Star-K Alert: French Kosher Bakery – Great Neck
February 13, 2019 French Kosher Bakery French Kosher Bakery located at 579D Middle Neck Rd., Great Neck, NY, is no longer STAR-K certified.