From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Sara Lee
Atlanta Kosher Commission shares that a number of Sara Lee Bread products will soon be discontinuing their certification. Be sure to check each package of Sara Lee Bread before purchasing. If you want these products re-certified, call Sara Lee and let them know. (800) 984-0989
From The COR: Lynch Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Please be advised that Lynch brand Creamy Horseradish carries a COR Dairy logo in which the “Dairy” designation is small and hard to read. Consumers should be aware that the product is indeed DAIRY.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Skinny Pop Cheddar Popcorn Products
The COR of Greater Detroit brings to our attention the fact that Skinny Pop Aged Cheddar Popcorn states cRc Dairy and is dairy, while Skinny Pop White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn states cRc Pareve, and is, in fact, Pareve.
Rabbi Eidlitz – Bug Checking 101
Just in time for Sukkos and of course year round, we just released a video shiur on the basics of how to check fruits and vegetables for bugs. This important shiur covers the entry level understanding of what to be aware of, and how to make sure you are following the proper Kosher guidelines to […]
From The O/K: Jell-O
Kraft Heinz has decided to change the Kosher status of the Jell-O Cheesecake Instant Pudding & Pie Filling as well as Jell-O Cheesecake Reduced Calorie Instant Pudding & Pie Filling. The new packaging bears the O/KD (dairy) symbol as required. Any remaining products bearing a plain O/K symbol remain pareve.
From The Beis Din Of South Africa: Toblerone Chocolates
Originally, the Beis Din of South Africa had received information that the holding company of Toblerone, Mondelez International, had moved it production facilities and a question had arisen as to whether its ingredients and processes had changed in a way that would compromise its Kashrus. The Beis Din of South Africa has personally investigated this […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Nany Sauces
All Nany Sauces, from Beersheva, Israel, bear an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol.
From the Atlanta Kosher Commission: Fine Line Cauliflower Floerts
Fine Line brand Cauliflower Florets bear an unauthorized O/U on some of their boxes. The OU does NOT certify Fine Line Cauliflower Florets.
From The COR of Detroit: Krinos Manouri Cheese
Krinos brand Manouri Cheese, imported from Greece by Krinos Foods in New York, bears an unauthorized symbol of Badatz Toronto. This product is NOT certified by Badatz Toronto. This product is being distributed by Krinos throughout the U.S., especially in the Midwest.
From The COR of Detroit: Kemach Noodles
Kemach brand Bow Tie Egg Noodles (large) with code 5/16/18 and Kemach Minestrone Soup Mix with code N7172A have been found to contain insects in some bags and should be inspected carefully before use by the Kosher consumer. This can be done by spreading the product across a white paper plate and looking for signs […]
From the COR of Detroit: Cough Drops
Luden’s, Rite Aid, Walgreens & CVS brands of Throat Drops/Cough Drops bear an O/UD (dairy) due to dairy equipment, not due to dairy ingredients.
From the COR of Detroit: Kellogg’s Cereals & Nutri-Grain Bars
Almost all Kellogg’s Cereals & Nutri-Grain Bars that currently bear a “K” are now O/U certified. Products with a plain “K” are certified O/U pareve and products with a KD or KDE are certified O/U dairy or O/U dairy equipment respectively. In coming months the O/U symbol will replace the “K” on new packaging of […]
cRc – Pas Yisroel Status
The cRc states that Bay’s English muffins, and Mission Tortilas are not Pas Yisroel.
From the Atlanta Kosher Commission: Supreme Chocolatiers
The Atlanta Kosher Commission reports that Supreme Chocolatiers brand Chocolate Gummi Bears bears an unauthorized O/U on some of their packaging. The O/U does NOT certify Supreme Chocolatiers Chocolate Gummi Bears.
From Atlanta Kosher Commission: My Kush Cakes
The Atlanta Kosher Commission reports that My Kush Brownies bear an unauthorized O/U symbol. The O/U does NOT certify My Kush Cakes Brownies.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission – Redmond Instant Mashed Potatoes
The Atlanta Kosher Commission reports that Redomond Instant Mashed Potatoes have released some packages that bear an unauthorized O/U. The O/U does NOT certify Redmond Instant Mashed Potatoes.
From The Union of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa – Knorr Soups
Please be aware the Knorr Chicken, Beef and Vegetable soups inadvertently appear on the list from the Beis Din of South Africa as Kosher, but these items are, in fact, NOT Kosher.
From The O/U: ShopRite Chocolate Chips
ShopRite brand Real Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet) is certified as O/U pareve and has been recalled. One lot, identified by a “Best if Used By Apr 12, 2019”, has been confirmed to inadvertently contain Dairy Chocolate Chips. The vast majority of bags from this lot contained pareve chocolate chips exclusively. A second lot, identified by a “Best If […]
From the COR of Detroit: Great Value Decorating Sprinkles Candy Coated Flavored Chocolate Chips
The COR reports that Great Value Decorating Sprinkles Candy-coated Flavored Chocolate Chips, sold at Walmart mistakenly states cRc Pareve on the label. Its correct status is cRc DE (dairy equipment). This product contains no actual milk ingredients, even though the word “milk” appears on the ingredient panel. The word “milk” on the ingredient panel is […]
From The O/U: Fine Line Cauliflower Florets
Fine Line Cauliflower Florets is NOT O/U certified. Some boixes were printed with an unauthorized O/U.
From The K-COR: Sophia Baking Co.
Pita Chips manufactured by Sophia Baking Co. are NOT Kosher, and do not bear the K-COR symbol. Only those Sophia products that bear the K-COR are Kosher (not Pas Yisroel).
From The O/U: CorNiche Chef Express Curry Paste
The O/U does NOT certify any CorNiche Chef Express products. Some packaging of CorNiche Curry Paste bears an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Supremo Italiano Olive Medley
The O/U does not certify Supremo Italiano Olive Medley Mediterranean Mix. Some labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The KSA: Ningbo Yinzhou Jiangnan Capsule
Ningbo Yinzhou Jiangnan Gelatin Hollow Capsule, Halal Hollow Capsule and HPMC Hollow Capsule are being distributed bearing a counterfeit KSA letter of certification. These items are not Kosher.
From The KLBD: Glutafin Crackers
While Glutafin Mini Crackers are now newly approved Kosher under KLBD supervision (Pareve), the Glutafin Crackers (Regular size – not mini) have had a change in formulation and are now NOT Kosher.
From the KLBD (London Beis Din): Hellmann’s Tomato Ketchup
Hellmann’s plain Ketchup (in England) is certified Kosher under KLBD supervision. However, it is important to note that there are now two new varieties of this product, Honey and Red & Green. Both of these new varieties contain wine vinegar and are NOT Kosher.
Kashrus Alert – RCC – Kosherland Bagel Shop
Kashrut Alert Please be advised that Nathan’s Kosherland Bagel Shop (1636 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024) will be closing its doors and RCC’s certification will expire this Thursday evening, AUGUST 24, 2017. The space will undergo a remodeling and reopen as a meat restaurant under new ownership. The new owners have not yet decided […]
From The RCC: Nathan’s Kosherland Bagel Shop in Los Angeles
The RCC has notified us that Nathan’s Kosherland Bagel Shop in Los Angeles will be closing its doors and the RCC certification will expire this Thursday evening, August 24, 2017. The space will undergo a remodeling and re-open as a meat restaurant under new ownership. The new owners have not yet decided if this new restaurant will […]
From The Beis Din of South Africa
Please be aware that Chipkins custard sauce is erroneously marked Pareve. This product is actually dairy.
From The O/K: Shake ‘N Bake
Shake ‘N Bake Ranch & Herb and Shake ‘N Bake Crispy Buffalo have been mistakenly labeled with the O/K pareve symbol instead of the O/KD (dairy) symbol. These products are certified Kosher and dairy, as indicated on the ingredient and allergy panel.