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: Best Yet

Best Yet Natural Butter Flavor Non Stick Cooking Spray bears a plain O/K Kosher symbol on the packaging, instead of the required O/K D (dairy) symbol.  This product contains dairy as stated in the allergen warning, and is certified Kosher dairy.

From The O/U: Dano Vincenzi Chardonnay

The O/U certifies Darion Vincenzi Chardonnay when bearing an O/UP symbol and an O/U holographic sticker.  A small number of Dario Vincenzi wines with the O/UP symbol were discovered to be missing the required O/U Holograph sticker.  These wines are Kosher and acceptable with the following inkjet code on the back label:  L. 10.03.16.

From The O/U: Fairway Tikka Masala

The O/U certifies Fairway Tikka Masala Spice Blend as an O/UD (dairy) product.  This product contains dairy ingredients as indicated on the ingredient panel.  Some labels were printed in error with a plain O/U, without the “D” designation.

From The O/U: Terrell’s Salt & Vinegar Chips

The O/U certified Terrell’s Salt and Vinegar Flavored Potato Chips as an O/UD (dairy) product.  This product contains a dairy ingredient as indicated in the ingredients panel.  A small number of this product was packaged in bags that have a plain O/U symbol, without the “D” (dairy) designation.

From The Star K: Warrior Whey Protein Powder

Warrior Whey Protein Powders in Vanilla and Chocolate, manufactured by Arizona Custom Blends Manufacturing, mistakenly bear a Star K D (dairy) symbol.  This product is dairy, Cholov Stam and should bear the Star D symbol (indicating non-Cholov Yisroel products).

From The O/U: McCormick Butter Extract With Other Natural Flavors

The O/U certifies Butter Extract with Other Natural Flavors 1 oz. (UPC 52100070711) as an O/UD (dairy) product.  This product contains a dairy ingredient as indicated in the ingredients panel.  Some packaging was printed with a plain O/U, without the “D” (dairy) designation.

From the O/K: First Street Berry Medley

First Street Berry Medley, sold in Smart & Final Stores, bears an unauthorized o/K symbol on the packaging.  This product is NOT certified by O/K Certification.

From The O/U: Unauthorized certifications

The following products are NOT O/U certified.  Some labels  were mistakenly printed with an unauthorized O/U symbol… Supremo Italiano Mozzarella Cheese (at Restaurant Depot and Jetro) Kroger brand canned Chopped Collared Greens and Canned Chopped turnip Greens Hannaford Frozen Spinach Lazzaroni Amaretti Cookie Snaps Monarch Canned Fruit Cocktail in Heavy Syrup (contains carmine) Vienna brand […]

From The O/U: Costco Tilapia Loins

Costco Tilapia Loins currently do not bear an O/U on some packages.  The O/U certifies only those packages that do bear the O/U symbol printed on the label.

From The O/K: Setton Farms Crème Brulee Mix

Setton Farms Crème Brulee Mix mistakenly bears an O/K symbol without a “D” (dairy) on the packages.  This product contains dairy, as stated in the ingredient panel and is certified Kosher Dairy.

From The O/U: Prince Tahini

Prince Tahini products from Israel bear an unauthorized O/K symbol on their packaging.  The company website also displays an unauthorized O/K Passover symbol.  These products are NOT certified by the O/K organization.

From The O/U: Planter’s Almond Lover’s Medley

Planter’s Almond Lover’s Medley is certified O/U Pareve.   Some labels for the 2lb. 5oz. containers were mistakenly printed without the O/U symbol, but they are nevertheless certified by the O/U.

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 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 […]