From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel Products
Many varieties of Snyder’s of Hanover Pretzel products bear an O/UD (dairy) symbol. The following is a partial list of some Snyder Pretzel varieties that are DE (dairy equipment) only and may be eaten after, but not with meat… Unflavored Unseasoned Pretzels Rods Pretzels Sourdough Nibblers Braided Twists – Honey Wheat Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Tic Tac Candies
Tic Tac Candies are produced at many different plants and not all of them are Kosher. Even the same flavor can be found with an O/U on some containers and no certification at all on others. Each individual container should be checked carefully for a reliable Kosher symbol. Please also be aware that new Tic […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Ferrara Candy Co.
Ferrara Candy Co. Chewy Lemonhead Fruit Mix Candies in a 5 pack package is being sold at some Dollar Trees (as well as other stores) with an unauthorized UMK symbol n the outside sitkcer label. The individual boxes themselves do not bear any Kosher marking. These candies are NOT certified and are produced in a […]
Ferrara Pan Alert
Many packages of mislabeled Ferrara Pan candies have been found in local stores. Even if the outside of the package states “Product of the USA” and shows the kashrus symbol, you still need to check the individual small boxes to make sure they have the UMK hechsher. Many of them say “Product of Mexico” and […]
From The O/U: Post Shredded Wheat
Due to changes in the production of Post brand Shredded Wheat, the O/U is no longer certifying Post Shredded Wheat. Boxes of Shredded Wheat with the O/U symbol were produced before the changes and are certified by the O/U. Post Shredded Wheat without the O/U symbol is not certified by the O/U. Post Shredded Wheat […]
From The O/U: Motola Pickles
Motola brand Cut and Seasoned Pickles, sold in Israel, bear an unauthorized O’UP marking. This product contains Kitniyus.
From The O/K: Alyssa’s Bakery
Alyssa’s Bakery has decided to change the Kosher status of all their products from Pareve to Dairy. New packaging will bear the O/KD symbol as required. Any remaining products bearing a plain “K” are pareve.
From The COR: Minute Maid Peach Punch Concentrate
Minute Maid Peach Punch Concentrate has an unauthorized COR symbol. This product is NOT Kosher even when bearing a COR 226 symbol.
From The O/K: Woodpecker Yogurt Pretzels
A limited amount of Woodpecker Natural Raspberry and Blueberry Flavored Yogurt Pretzels mistakenly bear a plain O/K symbol instead of the required O/KD (dairy). These products are Kosher and dairy, as listed correctly on the ingredient panel.
From The Star-K: Cheshni Foods Tea Biscuits
Tea Biscuits distributed by Sheshni Foods bear an unauthorized Star-K and are NOT certified Kosher. This product is sold in many ethnic market, primarily in Chicago and also in some other areas of the country.
Kashrus Alert- Unauthorized KOF-K Look-a like
KOF-K has been informed that there is Meat is being sold in South and Central America bearing a symbol that closely resembles KOF-K symbol and is unauthorized and fraudulent. The “look- a like” KOF- K–symbol is prominently displayed on the packaging. The KOF-K is aggressively trying to trace the origin of this meat packer and […]
From The O/K: Weight Watchers Chocolate Protein Stix
Weight Watchers Chocolate Protein Stix and Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Protein Stix bear an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol These products are NOT certified by the O/K certification.
OU Kashrus Alert – Fitness Cereal Non-Certified Promotional Insert
Non-Certified Promotional Insert The Orthodox Union certifies Nestlé’s Fitness Cereal bearing an OU-D symbol. Some boxes of Fitness Cereal manufactured in Mexico include a promotional Fitness Bar that does not bear the OU symbol and is not certified by the Orthodox Union. Corrective actions are being implemented
OU Kashrus Alert – Carvinna Canned Tuna Chunks in Brine
The Orthodox Union does not certify Carvinna Canned Tuna Chunks in Brine. Some cans bear an unauthorized OU symbol. This product is sold in Indonesia and Australia. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Sara Lee Corporation – Products No Longer Certified
This company has chosen to no longer have kosher certification on 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 This is in no way in a result of any infraction or violation and the company is in […]
Kof-K Dairy – GoLightly® Sugar Free Just Chocolates Hard Candy
GoLightly® Sugar Free Just Chocolates Hard Candy Product has been mistakenly labeled KOF-K DE. they are in fact KOF-K Dairy as they contain butter as per the ingredient panel. Corrective actions have been taken. For questions and concerns please contact the KOF-K Kosher Supervision 201 837 1967
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 […]