Unauthorized OU – Zuuk Mediterranean Kitchen Aventura Mall
Zuuk Mediterranean Kitchen Aventura Mall Zuuk Aventura LLC, FL Issue Zuuk is a foodservice establishment that operates restaurants in Aventura and Miami. Zuuk Aventura (Aventura Mall) posted signs that have an OU symbol. The Orthodox Union does not certify Zuuk. The Orthodox Union is implementing corrective actions.
Unauthorized OU – Woodard’s Chocolate; Woodard’s Water Crackers; Bogaerts Chocolate
Woodard’s Chocolate; Woodard’s Water Crackers; Bogaerts Chocolate Brand Woodard’s; Bogaerts Product Chocolate Bars (any); Water Crackers (any) Company The Baskets Group, Toronto ON Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify any Woodard’s Chocolates, Bogaerts Chocolates and Woodard’s Water Crackers. Some of these products bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
O/K Kashrus Alert – WOW Airlines
WOW Air, based in Iceland is displaying an unauthorized OK kosher symbol on their menus for flights departing from Tel Aviv. These meals are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective Actions are being taken.
O/U Kosher Alert – Tropiway Fufu Flour
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Tropiway products. Some Tropiway Fufu Flour products bear an unauthorized OU. Corrective actions are being implemented. If you see this product in the marketplace with an OU symbol, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org.
Rav Binyomin Taub – The Ridge Steakhouse – Monsey
The Ridge Steakhouse which was previously under the hashgacha of R’ Zushe Blech Z”L will iy”h continue to be under the Hashgacha of Rav Binyomin Taub. Every standard of Kashrus previously in place will remain in place under Rabbi Taub.
Alert – Sparta Gourmet Brand Kalamata Olives
February 1, 2018 Sparta Gourmet Brand Kalamata Olives Please be aware that Sparta Gourmet brand kalamata olives, produced in Greece, and distributed by Vordonia Enterprises, New York, bear an unauthorized STAR-K. The STAR-K does not certify this product. Corrective action is being taken.
Kashrus Alert – Red Bird Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Puffs
13 Shevat 5778 – January 29, 2018 Brand Red Bird Product Name Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Puffs Company Piedmont Candy Company Lexington, NC 27292 Issue Mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol A limited amount of Red Bird Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Puffs were mistakenly labeled with a plain OK symbol, instead of the required […]
Unauthorized Star-K – Mand ‘Or Almond Milk
Mand’Or Brand Almond Milk, imported by Almond Art USA bears an unauthorized Star-K and is not under the Star K certification. In addition, the products contain ingredients, including grape juice, from sources that are unknown to the Star K.
Kashrus Alert – Dee’s Nuts – Mistaken OK
9 Shevat 5778 – January 25, 2018 Brand Dee’s Nuts Company Dee’s Snacks Jacksonville, FL 32211 Issue Mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol A limited number of the following products sold by Dee’s Snacks were mistakenly labeled with a plain OK symbol, instead of the required OK D. These products are kosher and dairy, as […]
From The COR of Detroit: Sara Lee Breads
Sara Lee Corp has chosen to remove Kosher certification from the following products… Sara Lee Honey Wheat 72945-60136 Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat 72945-60134 Sara Lee White w/Whole Grain 72945-70544 Sara Lee Artesano 72945-61241
From The COR of Detroit: Splenda Iced Tea Concentrate
Splenda Iced Tea Concentrate, which was enclosed as a free sample in some boxes of Splenda Sweetener packets, bears an O/U-D (dairy) due to dairy ingredients.
From The COR of Detroit: Quaker Instant Oatmeal
Some Quaker Instant Oatmeal boxes of 20 count packets, that normally bear an O/U or O/UD symbol, contain a free packet of new Green Apple Fig Instant Oatmeal with Anitoxidants that is NOT O/U certified, and therefore, these boxes do not bear an O/U. The packets in these boxes of the normally certified flavors, however, […]
From the COR of Detroit: Clementines
Jaffa/AMC Clementines from Israel in 5 lb bags are now being sold at many Costco stores and, as a product of Israel require Terumos and Maaseros taken.
From The O/K: VH Sauces
Please be advised that Conagra Brands has decided to remove O/K Kosher certification from the VH Sauces products listed below. (any remaining products that bear the O/K symbol are Kosher certified)… VH Chinese Cherry Dipping Sauce VH Chinese Garlic Hoisin Stir-Fry Sauce VH Chinese General Tao Stir-Fry Sauce VH Chinese Honey Garlic Cooking Sauce VH […]
From The O/U: Hannaford Herb Chicken Quinoa Blend
The O/U does NOT certify Hannaford Herb Chicken Quinoa Blend. Some packaging are labeled with an unauthorized label.
From The COR: Dollarama BBQ Peanuts
Dollarama BBQ Peanuts bears an unauthorized COR symbol. This product is NOT Kosher even when bearing a COR symbol.
From The Kof-K: GoLightly Sugar Free Just Chocolates Hard Candy
GoLightly Sugar Free Just Chocolates Hard Candy has been mistakenly labeled Kof-K DE. This product is, in fact, Kof-K dairy as they contain butter, as listed in the ingredient panel.
From The Scroll K of Denver: Sprouts Market Corner Bread
Preprinted bags of Sprouts Market Corner Breads bearing the Scroll K symbol are Kosher certified. Bags that are NOT printed with the Scroll K symbol on the plastic but have a label with the Scroll K symbol on it are mislabeled and are NOT Kosher certified.
From Atlanta Kosher Commission: Kroger Breads
Some Kroger Pareve Breads bear labels that read “May contain (and a list of ingredients) including milk”. This bread is, in fact, pareve. The following Kroger breads are Certified when Bearing the Scroll K… Challah 8 Slice San Francisco Style Sourdough 8 Slice Italian Country 8 Slice Chia Cracked Rye 8 Slice Honey Spelt 8 […]
From The COR: Baker’s Selection du Boulanger
Baker’s Selection du Boulanger Cookies & Cream, Coconut Cream and Caramel Crunch Mini Donuts were inadvertently labeled without a “dairy” designation. These products are Dairy and Kosher certified by the COR.
From The O/U: Dongsheng Bok Choy: Soybean Sprout
The O/U Kashru Organization does NOT certify Dongsheng Foods IQF Baby Bok Choy Sliced and IQF Yellow Soybean Sprout because of Bedikas Tolayim concerns. Some labels of the 40 lb. boxes bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Jimmy’s Popcorn
The O/U does NOT certify Jimmy’s Popcorn in the Netherlands. Some containers bear an unauthorized O/U mark.
From The Star-K: Baw BK Restaurant in Brooklyn
Raw BK Restaurant, located at 462 Avenue P in Brooklyn, N.Y. is no longer under Star-K supervision. The certification was valid through January 5, 2018.
From The Union of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa: Rolo Ice Cream
Rolo Ice Cream, certified Kosher by the Union of Orthodox Synagogues of Johannesburg, South Africa, is incorrectly market as Pareve, when, in fact, this product is Dairy.
From The O/U:: Kirkland Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
Some Costco brochures feature an image of a Kirkland Signature Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese with an O/U symbol. The actual product does NOT bear an O/U symbol and this product is NOT certified by the O/U.
From The KLBD: This Juicy Water
The following products, manufactured by This Juicy Water now contain grape and are therefore NOT Kosher… NK Lemons & Limes NK Oranges & Lemons NK Raspberries & Apples
From The KLBD: Nairn’a Gluten Free Easy Porridge
Naim’s Gluten Free Easy Porridge has changed formulation and is now approved Kosher Dairy by the KLBD.
From The Star-K: H-E-B Extra Strength Gas Relief Softgels
G-E-B brand Extra Strength Gas Relief soft-gels, distributed in G-E-B supermarkets in Texas, bears an unauthorized Star-K. The product contains gelatin and is NOT Kosher.
From The Union of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa: St. Joseph’s Fish
Please be advised that St. Joseph’s Fish is NOT Kosher.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Jack Rabbit Barley
Jack Rabbit Barley has been found to be insect infested in some runs and should not be used without carefully checking the product. In general, one should check barley before use, as it can sometimes contain bugs or worms. Consumers who store barley or other grains for extended amounts of time are advised to store […]