From The O/K: Aunt Eva Cookies

Please be advised that all flavors of Aunt Eva Oatreal Cookies bear an unauthorized Kosher symbol.  These products are NOT certified by O/K Kosher certification.

From The O/K: Torani Amaretto Syrup

Please be advised that a limited number of new labels for Torani Amaretto Syrup were mistakenly printed without the “D” (dairy) in the Kosher symbol.  This product is certified Kosher and dairy.

From The cRc: Pretzilla

Most Pretzilla brand products (for example, the buns, balls, wreaths, soft pretzels etc.) are certified as cRc kosher and can be identified by the fact that they bear the cRc logo.  There are some other products (for example the twists) that are not certified as cRc kosher and therefore, correctly do not bear the cRc […]

From The cRc: Skinny Pop Popcorn

Please be aware that Amplify Foods makes Skinny Pop Aged Cheddar Popcorn with a cRc Dairy logo and Skinny Pop White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn with a cRc Pareve logo.  ONe should always check the labels carefully before purchasing these products.

From The O/U: Southeastern Grocers

The O/U does NOT certify Southeastern Grocers Orange Strawberry Banana Juice.  Some packaging mistakenly bears an unauthorized O/U symbol.

From The Kosher Maguen David of Mexico: Fresh Ixtapa

The following products, manufactured by Fresh Ixtapa-Frucitos brand are NO longer Kosher under Kosher Maguen David of Mexico… Sliced Coconut Shelled Pomegranate Kiwi Mango Melon Pineapple Slice Watermeon Fruit Snack Ji  

From Kosher Maguen David/Mexico: Maice Gourmet

The following products, manufactured by Maice Gourmet are NO longer certified Kosher by the Kosher Maguen David in Mexico… Flute Huarache Omelette Sope Tortilla Tortilla Taquera Toast with Amaranth

From The Star-K: Swiig Get Flexible Dietary Supplements

Please not that Swiig Brand Get Flexible Dietary Supplement, distributed by Simple Again of Pottstown, Pa. bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol on labels displayed on some internet -based retailer websites.  This product is NOT Kosher.  The actual product label currently available in the marketplace does NOT bear an Star-K symbol.

From The O/K: Aunt Eva Cookies

All flavors of Aunt Eva Oatmeal Cookies bear an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol.   These products are NOT certified by O/K Kosher Certification.

From Jerusalem Kosher News: Elite

Jerusalem Kosher News reports that Elite products is moving over from the Kashrus of the Eida Chareidis to Rav Westheim, UK Hechsher.  This change is already in effect on many products.  Other Elite products continue their Hashgacha under the O/U. The KIB continues to endorse the Kashrus of all Elite products.

From The Scroll K of Denver: Izzio’s

Izzio’s Cherry Almond Bread was mistakenly labeled as Scroll K certified.  This product found in the 5 Scroll K-certified King Scoopers IS Kosher certified.  I this product is found in any other establishment, it is NOT Scroll K certified.

From The O/K: Torani Amaretto Syrup

A limited number of new labels for Torani Amaretto Syrup were mistakenly printed without the “D” designation (dairy) in the Kosher symbol.  This product is certified Kosher and Dairy.

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.

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. Such changes in product status […]

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 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 […]