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, Â 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 […]
From the COR (Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit) – Meijer brand Oils
Meijer brand Canola, Canola Blend, Corn and Vegetable Oils used to bear an O/U on their labels, but no longer do and may have changed to a non-Kosher supplier. The COR is in the process of verifying the status of these products.
From The O/K: Jubilee
Jubilee Honey Roasted Cashews, Jubilee Pure Milk Chocolate Almonds and Jubilee Pure Dark Chocolate Almonds, sold at Jubilee Market Place locations ere mistakenly labeled with a plain O/K symbol, instead of the required O/K D (dairy). These products are Kosher and dairy.
From The KIB: Great Value Canola Oil No Stick Cooking Spray
Great Value brand Canola Oil No Stick Cooking Spray has an O/K on the label that does not appear as the standard O/K symbol (it is a bit different in appearance). However, after contacting the O/K Kashrus organization, they confirmed that this product is, in fact, under their Hashgacha.
From The cRc: Unflavored Orange Pekoe or Green Tea Leaves
Unflavored Orange Pekoe or Green Tea Leaves (including matcha) or tea bags are acceptable without Hashgacha if they contain no other ingredients. Flavored or herbal tea leaves or bags require Kosher certification. Earl Grey with bergamot oil is acceptable without Hashgacha, but Earl Grey tea with bergamot flavor requires Kosher certification. All of the above […]
From The cRc: Polar Water Chestnuts
Polar Water Chestnuts are produced in various manufacturing facilities, some Star K Kosher certified, some not. Consumers are urged to check each can label for reliable Kosher certification symbol indicating that the product was produced in a Kosher certified facility.
From The cRc: Lunch Buddies
Lunch Buddies brand diced peaches in plastic cups, sold at Aldi’s, bears an unauthorized Star-K. This product contains grape juice of unknown origin and should not be used.
From The cRc: Golden Flake Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips
The O/U certifies Golden Flake Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips as an O/U dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients. Some 5 oz. packages were labeled with a plain O/U symbol.
From The cRc: Cava Foods
Please note that Cava Foods Caramelized Onion Hummus bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. This product is NOT Kosher certified and is being recalled. Only the following Cava Foods products are certified when bearing the Star K or Star D (dairy) symbol: Traditional Hummus Organic Traditional Hummus Red Pepper Hummus Greek Yogurt Hummus