From The O/U: Fromage Gourmet/Cheesepro Products
Due to Kashrus violations, the O/U and Rabbi Badad have immediately terminated the certification of all products of this company. These products should NOT be used, even when bearing the O/U and Rabbi Badad’s logos and should be returned for a refund.
From The O/U: Member’s Mark Strawberry Tea Cakes
Member’s Mark Strawberry Tea Cakes, sold at Sam’s Club, is an O/U dairy product. Some labels were mistakenly printed with a plain O/U symbol without the “D” designation.
From The DK (Dallas Kosher): Orchard Fresh Spicy Snack Mix
Orchard Fresh Spicy Snack Mix from Hines Nut Co. contains dairy ingredients and is certified DK (Dallas Kosher) dairy. Some labels mistakenly bear a DK Pareve symbol.
From The UMK: Ferrara Candies
Ferrara candies (Lemonheads, Red Hots, Atomic Fireball etc.) that do not bear the UMK (United Mehadrin Kosher) symbol are now manufactured at a non-supervised plant and are NOT acceptable. Each package should be checked for UMK symbol.
From The O/K: Chambord Desserts
Chambord Desserts’ Pumpkin Pie mistakenly bears the O/K symbol instead of the required O/KD (dairy) symbol. This product contains dairy (as stated in the ingredient panel) and is certified Kosher and dairy.
Sabra Hummus
Sabra Recalled Hummus dips for possible Listeria contamination. The company representative has said “We’re recalling this product out of an abundance of caution.” The company has identified Listeria monocytogenes at one of its manufacturing facilities, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a press release. However, the bacteria has yet to be found in […]
From The O/U: Prince Tahini
Prince Tahini products bear an unauthorized O/K symbol on the packaging. The company website also contains an unauthorized O/K Passover symbol. This company and their products are NOT certified by O/K Kosher certification.
From The O/U: Gefen Chulent Bean Mix
Some bags of Gefen brand Chulent Mix with the UPC#710069035003 and with a Best By dates ranging from 8/18 to 10/18 were found to contain insects. The O/U and Gefen requested that possibly affected product should be withdrawn from the marketplace and corrective actions are being implemented. Under proper storage conditions, it is unusual to […]
From The O/K: Yozen Frogurt
Yozen Frogurt Inc. has placed the O/K Kosher symbol on promotional materials relating to their products. This store and their products are NOT certified by O/K Kosher Certification.
From The O/U: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Heinz has produced a new line of BBQ Sauces and some of them have the word “fish” underneath the O/U symbol. One should be careful not to use this product with meat or chicken.
Star – K – Wegmans in Baltimore Area
Chickens in Wegmans in Baltimore are being sold with the following in-store statement: “Our Kosher rotisserie chickens are made with Kosher ingredients using dedicated equipment and utensils. However, there is no Rabbinical supervision.” Please be aware that Jewish law stipulates that all meat and poultry items require Rabbinical supervision throughout, including the cooking process. For […]
Alert From Yeshiva World News from Eretz Yisroel – Ohf Yerushalayim Mehadrin
An alert Mashgiach Kashrus in Ashkelon prevented the continued distribution of fat that R”L contained Chelev D’Oraissa. The item is packed and marked “Shuman Bakar” and distributed by Ohg Yerushalayim Mehadrin LTD. The label has a date of manufacture of 7/21/16 and it contained fat from the hindquarter that was not properly treibered. The Jerusalem […]
From the COR – Famous Laffa Kosher at the Promenade in Ontario Canada
Please be advised that Famous Laffa Kosher in the Promenade in Ontario, Canada has closed.
From The COR – Livia Pickled Mushrooms & Spicy Pickled Mushrooms
Livia Pickled Mushrooms & Spicy Pickled Mushrooms is not Kosher even when bearing a COR 685 symbol.
From The COR – Baytana Bakery
Please be advised that Kosher certification for Baytana Bakery has been terminated. All products with the COR 548 symbol should be considered not Kosher.
From The COR – Primo Thick & Zesty Romano Cheese & Basil Pasta Sauce
Primo brand Thick & Zesty Romano Cheese & Basil Flavor Pasta Sauce have inadvertently labeled some of these packages as a plain COR. This product is DAIRY and was labeled without the “dairy” designation.
From The Star-K – Oleofats
Effective immediately, coconut oil, manufactured by Oleofats, Inc of the Philippines, is no longer certified by the Star-K due to Kashrus violations.
Israel Kashrus Alert
An alert mashgiach kashrus in Ashkelon prevented the continued distribution of fat that R”L contained chelev d’oraissa. The item is packed and marked ”שומן בקר בוקס תפזורת קפוא – מוכשר” and distributed by Ohf Yerushalayim Mehadrin LTD. The label has a date of manufacture of 21.07.2016 (July 21, 2016) and it contained fat from the […]
From The O/U – Planter’s Almond Lover’s Medley
The O/U certifies Almond Lover’s Medley as an O/U pareve product. Some labels for the 2 lb 5 oz. containers were inadvertently printed without the O/U symbol. Corrective actions have been implemented.
From The O/U – Lazzaroni Amaretti Cookies
The O/U does NOT certify Lazzaroni Amaretti Cookie Snaps. Some bags were printed with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U – Hannaford Frozen Spinach
The O/U does NOT certify Hannaford Frozen Spinach. Some packaging was printed with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U – Kroger Collard and Turnip Greens
The O/U does NOT certify Kroger Canned Chopped Collard Greens and Canned Chopped Turnip Greens. Some labels were printed with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
New Mexico Markets (Dec 2019)
[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Santa Fe Albertsons some Kosher foods, frozen Empire poultry. 3001 S. St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe (505) 992-8663 Cliff’s Liquor Store (some Kosher wines) 675903 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe (505) 988-1790 Kaune Food Town Small, upscale store with a variety of Kosher items throughout the store (can include hard cheeses) 511 Old […]
From The O/K: Setton Farms Crème Brulee Mix
A limited amount of Setton Farms Crème Brulee Mix mistakenly bears the O/K symbol instead of the required O/KD (dairy) symbol. This product contains dairy and is certified Kosher dairy.
From The O/U: Fromage Gourmet Cheese
Due to Kosher violations, the O/U and Rabbi Badad have immediately terminated the certification of Fromage cheeses. Products bearing Kosher certification should NOT be used and should be returned for a refund.
From The O/U: Supremo Italiano Cheese
The O/U does NOT certify Supremo Italiano Mozzarella cheese. Some boxes were printed with an unauthorized O/U mark.
Costco Meat Alert
From the COR: ועד הרבנים דעטראיט Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit KASHRUS ALERT Costco has introduced a new line of meat from Tomer Kosher Foods which is certified by Triangle K and Rabbi Elimelech Lebowitz. Please note that this meat is non-glatt and is not recommended. (Although Rabbi Lebowitz’s symbol resembles that of […]
Water Urns and Pump Pots
Water Urns and Pump Pots The cRc is in the process of researching whether one may add cold water to hot water urns and pump pots on Yom Tov. A number of these devices claim that it is permitted to add water, and thus far, our testing has shown that – in certain devices – […]
From The COR: Baytana Baklava
Baytana Baklava (all types) is not Kosher until further notice. This includes even when the product bears a COR 548 symbol.
From The O/U: Honey
Please be aware the “Forest honey”, “Honeydew Honey” and “Beechwood Honey”, general refer to honey produced by bees that have consumed the nectar from aphids. They should be avoided. Some honey blends contain these varieties, which would be identified on the product’s ingredients label. Please check your honey to ensure that these varieties are not listed. […]