From The Star-K: Arumai brand Spice Mixes
Arumai brand Spice Mixes, distributed by Babco Foods International bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol. These products are NOT certified Kosher by the Star-K. Some products, including Pulav Masala spice mix, contain dairy ingredients as well.
From The Kosher Information Bureau: Bell Peppers From Israel
Please be aware that there have been numerous reports from all over the country of different colored Bell Peppers from Israel being sold in both regular and Kosher (Jewish) markets. Be sure to check the labels carefully on each bell pepper that you purchase to be sure that it does not come from Israel, as […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Royal Indian Style Basmati Rice
Royal Indian Style Basmati Rice Wood Fired Tandoori Flavor bears an unauthorized OV symbol.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Good Humor Cone Products
Good Humor King Cone made in Portugal and Good Humor Oreo Cone made in Mexico, which were recently imported into the U.S., are NOT Kof-K certified and do NOT bear the Kof-K symbol. Now, these products are beginning to be produced in the U.S. with Kof-K certification. Therefore, for a short period of time these cones […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit – Mountain Dew Spiked Lemonade and Spiked Raspberry Lemonade Soda
Mountain Dew Spiked Lemonade and Spiked Raspberry Lemonade Sodas are Kosher (Note: Not to be confused with “Spike” Energy Drink, which is NOT approved).
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Jerusalem of Gold Milk Chocolate Coins and Medallions
Jerusalem of Gold Milk Chocolate Coins & Medallions with O/U-D (dairy) do not state Cholov Yisroel on the label, and are, in fact, NOT Cholov Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Oberlander Chanukah and Dreidel Cookies
Oberlander Chanukah and Dreidel Cookies with the lot numbers of 05090117 through 07113017 are NOT Yoshon, even though the label states “Yoshon”, due to a mix up by the distributor of the flour being used. Packages with earlier and later lot numbers are Yoshon, if stated so on the label.
From The cRc: Yahara Bay Distillers
Please be advised that, effective immediately, Yahara Bay Distillers in Madison, Wi, is no longer certified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council. This includes all Yahara Bay products, as well as Rokker Vodka. Products currently bearing the cRc logo are Kosher-certified.
From The COR: Wegmans Black Bean Hummus
Wegmans Black Bean Hummus was labeled without a “dairy” designation. This product is Dairy and Kosher certified.
From The COR: Derlea Gourmet Garlic Spread
Derlea Gourmet Garlic Spread was inadvertently labeled without a “dairy” designation. This product IS dairy and Kosher certified.
From The KIB: Red, Orange and Yellow Peppers at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joes is selling red, yellow and orange peppers from Mexico,, Canada and Eretz Yisroel all mixed together. They seem to have color codes designated for each of these countries. Please be very cautious when purchasing these peppers and ask the management for clarity if necessary. Numerous other stores are beginning to carry bell peppers from Eretz […]
From The O/U: Sogno Toscano Artichokes
The O/U does NOT certify Sogno Toscano Canned Artichokes (a foodservice item). Some labels were inadvertently printed with and O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Malt-O=Meal Berry Colossal Crunch with Marshmallows
The O/U certifies Malt-O-Meal Berry Colossal Crunch as an O/U pareve product. However Berry Colossal Crunch with Marshmallows are NOT certified by the O/U. Some packaging of Berry Colossal Crunch with Marshmallows was printed with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/K: Natural Cravings
A limited amount of Natural Cravings Dark Chocolate Covered Acai & Blueberry and Natural Cravings Dark Chocolate Covered Pomegranates were incorrectly labeled with an O/KD (dairy) symbol. These products are NOT KOSHER.
From The O/K: Keto
All Perfect Keto products bear an unauthorized O/K symbol. This company is NOT Certified by O/K Kosher Certification.
From The O/K: Myers Way
The Myers Way Collagen Protein bears an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on the packaging. This product is NOT certified by O/K Kosher Certification.
From Rabbi Elazar Frankel – Trader Joe Organic Black Bean Rotini
Trader Joe Brand Organic Black Bean Rotini is NOT under the kosher supervision of Rabbi Frankel. This product carries an unauthorized Kosher certification symbol.
From The O/U: Five 5 Fish Tuna
The O/U does NOT certify Five 5 Fish products. This product is sold in France and bears an unauthorized O/UP symbol.
From The O/U: Pearls Taco Infused Olives
The O/U certifies Musco Family Taco Infused Olives as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients panel. Some labels of this product were printed with a plain O/U, without the necessary “D” (dairy) designation.
From The O/K: Natural Whole Nut
A limited amount of Natural Whole Nut Beautiful Mix, packed for Yellow Market, bears a plain O/K symbol instead of the required O/KD (dairy). This product is certified Kosher and dairy as per the ingredient panel.
From The RCC: Meshuga 4 Sushi
Effective Friday, December 1, 2017, Meshuga-4-Sushi restaurants are NO longer certified Kosher by the RCC.
From The O/U: Taco Infused Olives
The O/U certified Musco Family Taco Infused Olives as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients panel. Some labels were printed with a plain O/U, without the “D” (dairy) designation.
From KSA: Awaken Nutrition
The Agape product from Awaken Nutrition is Kosher certified and is now being manufactured under the direct and complete supervision of the KSA.
From The Star-K: Arumai Spice Mix
Arumai brand Spice Mixes bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol. These products are NOT certified by the Star-K. These products are sold in many ethnic markets in the New Jersey area and other locations.
Kosher Alert: Correction – Dave’s Killer Bread
Dave’s Killer brand bread “Raisin The Roof” is NOW certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
Correction: Kosher Alert – Kahula
At this time KAHLUA IS NO LONGER KOSHER ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, EVEN WHEN BOTTLED IN MEXICO.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Bell Peppers
The COR reports that some red, yellow and orange bell peppers from Israel are being sold in different locations around the country. It is always a good idea to check the label on peppers before purchase to be sure that they are not, in fact, from Israel as they pop up in stores from time to […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: The OV Symbol
The OV symbol (a V inside of an O) is the Kashrus symbol for the Vaad Hair of St. Louis. Unfortunately, a number of other companies and organizations use the same of similar symbol to indicate vegan or vegetarian status. Some examples are Campbell’s “Well Yes” soups (NOT Kosher) and Fresh Finds French Fried Onions […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Read Bean Salads
The COR of Greater Detroit reports that Read brand Classic 3 Bean Salad and Read brand Classic 4 Bean Salad in 15 oz. cans are still O/U certified even though the O/U symbol was omitted in error.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
The COR reports that Lawry’s Seasoned Salt (Original in 12 oz. containers) with a “Special Price of $2.49” promotion is still O/U certified even though the O/U symbol was inadvertently omitted.