From The KIB: Grapefruits from Eretz Yisroel
Currently, grapefruits from Israel are being sold in Costco. Although the bag states “North America”, the tag states “Israel” and they have been confirmed to originate from Israel. These have Kedushas Sheviis and must NOT be purchased. If they were purchased, contact your Rav for guidance.
From The AKC: FoodPrep Solution’s White Mineral Oil
FoodPrep Solution’s White Mineral Oil was produced with an unauthorized AKC Kosher symbol on the bottle. The AKC does not certify this product.
From The Kosher Supervision of Wisconsin: Lavash Nagash Flat Bread
Lavash Nagash Flat Bread has an unauthorized Kosher Wisconsin Logo. This product is NOT under the supervision of Kosher Wisconsin.
Pesach Lectures by Rabbi Eidlitz
Tuesday, March 14th at 7:30 in Anshe Emes – 1490 South Robertson Blvd. Join Live or Watch on Zoom https://anshe.org/eidlitz5783 Meeting ID 843 8046 707 Passcode: 564476 March 19 in Young Israel of Century City – Contact YICC for Zoom Info.
From the Vaad Harabanim of Greater Seattle: Island Crust Cafe
Island Crust Cafe in Mercer Island (Seattle) is NO LONGER CERTIFIED AS KOSHER by the Vaad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle. The owner has publicly announced his intention to reopen the restaurant without ANY Kosher certification. Many people, both those who live locally and those who live elsewhere, have eaten in this restaurant over the many […]
From the Kof-K: Pretzel Pzazz
Pretzel Pzazz flavored pretzels (Sour Cream & Chive and Buffalo Blue Cheese) have been mistakenly labeled with a Kof-K pareve symbol. These products contain milk and are certified Kosher DAIRY.
From The O/K: Tops Flavored Bouillon
Tops Chicken Artificially Flavored Instant Bouillon and Bouillon Cubes and Tops Beef Artificially Flavored Instant Bouillon and Bouillon Cubes were mislabeled with the O/UP symbol. These products are certified Kosher pareve, but NOT for Pesach.
From The O/U: Kemach Soup Mix
Infestation has been found in the Vegetable Soup Mix with Mushrooms. Lot #bb09212024 h2264
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Amphora International Dried Mulberries
Amphora International Dried Mulberries were mistakenly distributed in packaging bearing an O/U symbol. This product is NOT O/U certified.
From The cRc: Albaik Tahini
Please be advised that Albaik brand Tahini is no longer certified Kosher by the cRc. Packages that have the expiration date of November 23, 2024 and prior are still certified Kosher under the cRc.
From The K-COR: Milano Bakery Bread and Rolls
Milano Bakery Bread and Rolls, K-COR certified, are currently NOT Pas Yisroel. An update will be issued when their Pas Yisroel status resumes.
From The Star-K: Cosmo’s Olives
Please be advised that Cosmo’s brand Pitted Oil Cured Olives, produced in Morocco, bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol and are NOT certified by the Star-K.
From The COR: Top Taste Fried Onions and Eastern Feast Fried Onions
Top Taste Fried Onions and Eastern Feast Fried Onions from Holland, bear an unauthorized symbol of Rabbi Seckbach.
From The O/K: Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins – Mini Snacks
The Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins Mini Snacks (5 oz. bags, containing mini snack boxes) mistakenly bear an O/K-P symbol on individual boxes. The product’s outer bag is CORRECTLY labeled with an O/K D (dairy) symbol since this product is certified Kosher dairy, EXCLUDING Passover use.
From The Kof-K: The Original Crumbs Bakeshop Inc.
Please be advised that Gourmet Cupcakes manufactured for the Original Crumbs Bakeshop Inc. bears an unauthorized Kof-K symbol.
From The Va’ad Harabanim of Greater Seattle: Island Crust Cafe
Unfortunately, effective February 1, 2023, Island Crust Cafe in Seattle will be closed until further notice.
From The Star-K: Wolf Cooktops
It has come to the Star-K’s attention that there is a potential halachic issue with some Wolf cooktops that have the auto-ignite feature. When a burner is on, opening or closing a drawer or cabinet door near the cooktop might extinguish the burner flame, which will automatically reignite. The manufacturer has informed the Star-K that […]
From The cRc: ADH Health
Please be advised that ADH Health claims that their products are certified Kosher by cRc Kosher. In fact, cRc Kosher ceased certification for this company at the end of 2017.
From The Star-K: Garden of Life
The following products, sold by Garden of Life of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla, with the specified lot numbers and expiration dates, bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol and contain a non-Kosher ingredient… Garden of Life: MyKind Organics Women’s Multi 40+ Tablets: Lot # 50316484 Exp. Date 10/16/25 and Lot # 50319616 Exp. Date 10/23/25 Garden of […]
From The AKC: “Vegan” labeling
In general, one cannot assume that products labeled as “vegan” or “non-dairy” are truly dairy-free of DE (dairy equipment) by Kosher standards. These products may contain actual dairy (typically found in flavorings) that would exceed the Kosher limits of DE. One example of this is that of Bruster’s Ice Cream. Although Bruster’s Ice Cream flavors […]
From The Star-K: Bobo Nuts
Bobo Nuts brand Sour Cream Onion Cashews, produced by Afro Turco Foods in turkey, and sold in Turkey, bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol and are NOT Kosher certified. The product contains dairy.
La Brea Bagel: Mislabeled Cream Cheese
From the Star-K: Certification Revoked – Plantation Candies
From The O/K: Wegman’s Salt n Pepper Pistachios
A limited quantity of Wegman’s Salt n Pepper Pistachios has mistakenly been sold with the O/KP symbol. The product is Kosher pareve certified but not for Passover.
From The Star-K: Plantation Candies
Plantation Candies of Telford, Pa., under the certification of Star-K and previously under Rabbi Kaplinsky, has had its certification revoked effective immediately due to Kashrus violations. All products manufactured by Plantation Candies, even when bearing either a Star-K or Kaplinsky Kosher symbol should be considered NOT KOSHER.
From The Kof-K: Ezekiel 4:9 Cinnamon Raisin Cereal
A limited amount of Food for Life Ezekiel 4:9 Cinnamon Raisin Cereal has been found to be Kosher compromised. Due to this concern, Kof-K has temporarily removed certification even frompackaging bearing the Kof-K symbol while a thorough investigation is being conducted.
From The O/U: Viscofan
Due to supply chain issues, Viscofan products, made in the U.S., are NOT currently certified for Passover, as they may contain Kitniyos. This is not a retail/consumer item.
From The Kof-K: Jim Beam
Due to a processing change, Jim Beam Sauces are no longer certified Kosher. Products produced prior to January 6, 2023, when bearing the Kof-K are approved.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Aldi and Trader Joe’s products
Aldi and Trader Joe’s frequently change suppliers for their store brands (private label) products. The Kashrus status of these products, therefore, can change from week to week. And in addition, there can sometimes be a confusing mixture on the shelves on these stores of identical products, some with acceptable Kashrus certification and some without. Or […]
From The O/U: Pamela’s Cookies
The O/U certifies Pamela’s Whenever Bars: Raisin Walnut & Spice, Cranberry Almond and Blueberry Almond as O/U D (dairy) products. They are made on dairy equipment. A small amount was distributed with a plain O/U mark, without the “D” designation.