From The O/K: Cacoa Barry
A limited number of packages sold in the U.S. were mistakenly printed with the O/K (pareve) symbol instead of the correct O/KD (dairy) symbol. This product is dairy, as stated on the label.
From The OU: Bertolli Balsamic Glaze
The O/U does not certify Bertolli Balsamic Glaze. Some bottles are labeled with an unauthorized O/U. This product is primarily sold in Mexico (and possibly other locations).
From The O/U: Tarall’Oro Orecchiotti Arcobaleno Pasta
The O/U does not certify Tarall’Oro Orecchiotti Arcobaleno pasta. This product contains squid ink. Some labels for this product bear an unauthorized O/U. This product is sold in Europe (and possibly elsewhere).
From The O/U: Scharffen Berger
The O/U certifies Scharffen Berger Chocolate Tasting Squares a an O/UD (dairy) product. Some boxes of 48-5 oz. Tasting Squares bear a plain O/U symbol, without the “D” (dairy) designation.
From The O/U: Cadia Frozen Berries
The O/U does not certify CAdia Frozen Organic Rasapberries, Organic Triple Berry Blend, Organic Strawberries and Organic Tropical Berry Blend. Some packaging bear an unauthorized O/U.
From KIB: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Franchise Alert
A consumer found ham sandwiches being sold at the USC Coffee Bean. The following information was received from KOLA (Rabbi Benzaquen): The USC location is a franchise location and up until now all franchises were mandated to maintain kosher food. Now corporate cbtl has just changed protocol for franchise stores and are allowing them to […]
From The RCC: Eat Meat Restaurant in Sherman Oaks, Ca.
Eat Meat Kosher Grill, located at 14845 Burbank Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, Ca. is no longer certified by the RCC (not for any violations).
From The O/K: Oh! Nuts
A limited amount of buttermints in the Oh! Nuts Monsey Store (69 route 59) were mislabeled. These are silver shimmer chevron stripe wrapped mints bearing the O/K and Rabbi Eckstein Kosher Pareve symbols. THESE BUTTERMINTS ARE DAIRY, CHOLOV STAM O/KD certified.
From The O/U: Recanati Wine
2015 Recanati Wine (normally certified by the O/U) does NOT have O/U certification because of Shmita concerns.
From The O/U: Tribe Hummus
The O/U currently certifies all varieties of Tribe brand Hummus. This company has launched a campaign whereby they are introducing to the public their new “Flavor Shot” product line. This new product is sold separately from the Hummus (under the O/U) and the intention is to mix these Flavor Shots into the Hummus. These Flavor […]
From The O/U: Glendale Farm Grape Juice
The O/U did NOT certify the 2016 production of Glendale Farm Organic Grape Juice. This non -certified Glendale Farm Grape Juice has the year “2016” and the letters “OU” printed on the label
From The O/U: Speciale Pizza 2 Inch Gluten Free Frozen Pizza
the O/U does NOT currently certify any Speciale products. Boxes of Speciale 2 inches – 4 Cheese Frozen Pizza were printed with an unauthorized O/U symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
From The O/U: Reggano Pasta
The O/U does NOT certify Reggano Pasta Entrée Angel hair with Parmesan Cheese, Pasta Entrée Shells & white Cheddar or Pasta Entrée Angel hair & Herbs. These products bear an unauthorized O/U.
From The O/K: Codex-ing brand DuraPro Natamycin 50L
Codex-ing DuraPro Natamycin 50L bears a plain O/K Kosher symbol on the packaging instead of the required O/KD (dairy). This product is certified Kosher by the O/K and is Dairy.
From The KlBD: Peanut Hottie Peanut Butter & Chocolate
Some tubs of Peanut Hottie Peanut Butter & Chocolate Flavour Hot Drink have been mis-labeled with a KLBD pareve logo. This product is, in fact, LKBD DAIRY. Peanut HOttie Peanut Butter and Peanut Hottie Peanut Butter & Chocolate are certified KLBD DAIRY only when bearing a KLBD D logo.
From The Star-K: Cava Foods Caramelized Onion Hummus
Please note that Cava Foods Caramelized Onion Hummus bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. This product is NOT Kosher certified and is being recalled. Only the following Cava Foods products are certified when bearing the Star-K or Star-D symbol: Traditional Hummus Organic Traditional Hummus Red Pepper Hummus Greek Yogurt Hummus
From The O/U: Golden Flake Hot Thin & Crispy Potato Chips
Golden Flake Hot Thin & Crispy 5.0 oz. Potato Chips is an O/UD (dairy) product. Some of the 5 oz. packages were mistakenly labeled without the “dairy” designation. This product does contain dairy ingredients.
OU Kosher Alert: Unauthorized Symbol
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Gell Singh products. Gell Singh Salsa de Soja sold in Argentina (and possibly elsewhere) bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
OK Kosher Alert: Unauthorized Symbol
19 Teves 5777 – January 17th 2017 Brand Perfotek Product Name Hydrolyzed Collagen +Peptides Perfotek Hydrolyzed Collagen +Peptides (all sizes) bears an unauthorized OK kosher symbol on the packaging. This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.
Vaad of Phoenix
Kashrut Alert: Mozart Cafe at ASU As of today, Friday, January 6th, Mozart Cafe, located at Memorial Union in ASU, is no longer certified by the Vaad HaKashruth of Phoenix.
From The O/K: Suiker Unie
All products from the company Suiker Unie BmbH & Co., which were previously certified Kosher for Passover, are no longer certified for Passover use. Products are Kosher and Pareve (year-round, not for Passover).
From The O/U: Martin’s Funnel Cake Potato Chips
The O/U certifies Martin’s Funnel Cake Flavored Potato Chips as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some packaging was printed with an “O/U Pareve” symbol as opposed to an “O/UD” (dairy) symbol.
From the Scroll K: Olomomo Nuts
Olomomo Nuts products bear an unauthorized Scroll K Kosher symbol. This company is NOT certified Kosher by Scroll K certification.
From The O/K: Best Yet Natural Butter Flavor Non Stick Cooking Spray
Best Yet Natural Butter Flavor Non Stick Cooking Spray contains dairy ingredients, as stated in the allergen warning, but mistakenly bears a plain O/K, without the “D” (dairy) designation.
From The O/U: Kroger Cream Cheese
Kroger Cream Cheese no longer bears an O/U because they are now being produced by a non-O/U approved company.
From Oregon Kosher: Bama’s Gourmet Sauces
A recent run of Bama’s Gourmet Sauces Apricot Brandy BBQ Sauce was mis-labeled as Kosher pareve. This is a new product that contained a dairy ingredient. Any Bama’s Gourmet Apricot Brandy BBQ Sauce bearing a production date before 1/3/17 should be treated as Kosher dairy. The issue has been rectified and future runs will be […]
From The O/U: Kroger Salad Dressings
Many flavors of Kroger Salad Dressings (sold at Ralphs markets on the West Coast) are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision. Check the label on each bottle of dressing for the O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Chef Ooh la la Pizza Mania Mix
The O/U certifies Chef Ooh la la Pizza Mania Mix as an O/U dairy product. This product contains a dairy ingredient as indicated on the ingredients panel. Some pckges were labeled with a plain O/U symbol, without the “D” (dairy) designation.
From The KIB: Trader Joes Peppers
Recently, a number of people have reported seeing different colored peppers, as well as other produce in Trader Joe’s that came from Israel. Please be careful when purchasing any produce that the source is not from Israel, as there are Halachic issues with purchasing fruit and vegetables from Israel (Teruma and Maaser).
From The O/K: Boston America Dreidel CAndies
Boston America Dreidel Candies bear an unauthorized O/K Kosher pareve symbol on the packaging. This product is NOT certified Kosher by the O/K.