From The COR: Martin’s Family Fruit Farm Dehydrated Apple with Caramel Dream
Martin’s Family Fruit Farm Dehydrated Apple with Caramel was inadvertently labeled without a “dairy” designation. This product is under COR Kosher supervision and is DAIRY.
From The O/K: Sunbest Jordan Almonds
A limited amount of Jordan Almonds, under the Sunbest brand name were mistakenly labeled with an O/K Kosher symbol. This product is NOT approved by the O/K.
From The O/K: Toasted Corn Nuts
A limited amount of Toasted Corn Nuts were mistakenly labeled with an O/K Kosher symbol. The following brands were affected: Adams Fairacre Farms – Lot: 84120 Bed Bath & Beyond – Lot: 83821 Walmart – Lot: 8195953 Decicco & Sons – Lot: 84067 Fairview Food Bazaar – Lot: 84289 Mitsuwa Marketplace – Lot: 84319 McQuade’s Marketplace – Lot: […]
From The O/U: Zarrin Stuffed Grape Leaves
The O/U does NOT certify Zarrin Stuffed Grape Leaves. Some cans are labeled with an unauthorized O/U marking.
Star K Alert – Appliance Light Bulbs
Please note for all Star-K certified Sabbath Mode appliances, the Star-K strongly advises not to replace the incandescent bulb that came with the appliance (i.e. refrigerator, oven) with the newer LED bulbs. The Sabbath Mode feature may not operate correctly with a bulb type that is different than the one supplied by the manufacturer.
From The O/K: Cocoa Metro
Cocoa Metro Organic Belgian Cocoa Powder and Cocoa Metro Organic Belgian Drinking Chocolate bear an unauthorized O/K symbol on the packaging. These products are NOT certified by O/K supervision.
From The O/U: BJ’s Wholesale Club
BJ’s (Berkley & Jensen and Wellsley Farms) has discontinued the OU Kosher certification of their Cocktail Beef Franks in Pastry. This product bearing the O/U in , in fact certified Kosher by the O/U. The new product will not bear the O/U symbol. Be sure to check the label of this product before purchasing, especially when […]
From The Va’ad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle – Krispy Kreme Update
The Seattle Vaad would like to inform the community that the equipment failure at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on 1st Ave. S. in Seattle has now been resolved. The Vaad has taken the necessary steps to ensure the establishment again meets the required Kashrus standards. As of May 23, 2017, the Krispy Kreme (at this location […]
From The O/K: Pita King in West Palm Beach, FL
Please be advised that as of May 22, 2017, Pita King in West Palm Beach, FL is no longer certified by the O/K Kosher certification.
From The O/K: 7-Select Vanilla Crème Cookies
A limited amount of 7-Select Vanilla crème Cookies (sold in 7-Eleven stores) mistakenly bear a plain O/K symbol instead of the required O/KD (dairy) symbol. This product is certified Kosher and dairy under O/K supervision.
From The O/K – New York’s Delicacy
New York’s Delicacy Smoked Salmon, Champagne & Orange flavor bears an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on the packaging. This product is NOT Kosher.
From The Vaad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle – Krispy Kreme
Due to a breakdown of machinery, the donuts now being sold at Krispy Kreme (1900 1st Ave. S. in Seattle, WA) were produced in another location and are NOT certified Kosher. This situation will remain until further notice.
From The Scroll K: Orthodox Chews Salt Water Taffies
Salt Water Taffies produced by Orthodox Chews are NOT Scroll K certified. This product bears an unauthorized Scroll K symbol.
From The UMK: Crazy Cups
Double Donut Apple Strudel Cider Single Serve Cups distributed by Crazy Cups bears an unauthorized UMK symbol and is NOT certified by the UMKosher.
From The O/U: Secrets of Tea
The Orthodox Union does NOT certify Secrets of Tea products. Their Babies’ Magic label bears an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Ciao Bella Gelato
The Orthodox Union does NOT certify Ciao Bella Blackberry Cabernet Sorbetto. This product bears an unauthorized O/U symbol..
From The O/U: U Gottabee Nutz
The O/U does NOT certify any U Gottabee Nutz products. U Gottabee Nutz Smoky Bacon & Blue Cheese Almonds bear an unauthorized O/U.
From The Klbd (London Beis Din): Kellogg’s Special K Hazelnut & Almond Bar
Kellogg’s Special K Hazelnut & Almond Bar, which was previously listed as certified Kosher and dairy by the Klbd, is now NOT KOSHER..
From The O/K: Giusto Sapore
Giusto Sapore Sweet Stuffed Cherry Peppers mistakenly bear an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol. This product is NOT KOSHER.
From the cRc: Cabo Crunch
The cRc certifies Cabo Crunch, produced by Handfulls, as Kosher Dairy (Cholov Stam), as clearly listed on the ingredient and allergen panel. However, the dairy designation next to the cRc logo was inadvertently omitted.
From The Kof K: Golden Star Coconut Milk
An unauthorized Kof K symbol appears on Golden Star Coconut Milk. This product is NOT certified Kosher by the Kof K.
From The O/K: Bagel Time Restaurant in Miami Beach
As of May 2,2017, O/K Kosher certification has revoked its Kosher certification for Bagel Time Restaurant in Miami Beach due to Kashrus violations.
From The KIB: Insect Infestation
Due to extreme weather conditions in California, there has been an increase of infestation in all types of infestation-prone produce, including Romaine Lettuce. Trained Mashgichim have found insects in these products even after repeated washings. Extra care should be taken when washing and checking these products, and it may be prudent to avoid purchasing them […]
From Seattle-area
Albertsons on Mercer Island and Pabla in Issaquah are both closed. Bagel Oasis lost its Hashgacha.
From The O/U: Arnold’s Breads
According to their policy, the O/U does not certify dairy breads. Recently, many breads manufactured by Bimbo Bakeries USA, including some Arnold brand breads were reformulated and now contain dairy. As a result, breads that were previously certified by the O/U no longer carry the O/U symbol. Consumers should be careful to look for the O/U […]
Passover & Kashrus Alert – ALICHA TRUFFLES
April 4, 2017 Kosher Technical Consultants: ALICHA TRUFFLES, Product of Morocco, are NOT certified as Kosher / Kosher for Passover by Rav Shelomo Machpud or Orthodox Jewish Council /Kosher Technical Konsultants. This is a totally fake product. It is being sold by Rishon Foods aka Holon Foods, Brooklyn, NY. The previous item can be cited […]
Alert – O/K – Prigat Strawberry Banana Drink
8 Nissan 5777 / April 4, 2017 KASHRUS ALERT It has come to the OK’s attention that 391 TROY AVE. BROOKLYN, NY 11213 TEL: 718 756-7500 FAX: 718 756-7503 Prigat Strawberry Banana Drink (Can) UPC: 7 290001 594452 with a Best Before Date of Feb/06/18 Has been stamped erroneously as Kosher for Passover. The OK […]
Newly Certified – OU
Newly Certified Under The OU (Orthodox Union) April 4, 2017 Costco Wholesale Issaquah, WA Brand: Kirkland Product(s): Shell Eggs, OU Independent Marketing Alliance Houston, TX Brand: Bountiful Harvest Product(s): Mushrooms Pieces & Stems, OU The Pickle Juice Company Mesquite, TX Brand: The Pickle Juice Company Product(s): Pickle Juice Chaser, OU Extra Strength Pickle Juice Shot, […]
Kosher Advisory Idaho Mashed Potato Granules
Please note that the following products have been reformulated and are now dairy; Idaho Mashed Potato Granules 13.75 oz. box with UPC 1140-42310 and the 6.5 oz. box with UPC 1140-42300. The dairy products bear an OU D symbol.
OU Kosher Clarification El Sabroso Pork and Salsa
The Orthodox Union does not certify El Sabroso Pork Cracklings. This product is sometimes sold with an inserted packet of OU certified Salsa which bears an OU Symbol. Consumers should not assume that the OU on the salsa packet, which may be visible through the Pork Cracklings bag, applies to the entire product. Corrective actions […]