From Campbell, Ca.: Jerusalem Grill & Bar
Subscribers in Northern California as well as the Vaad of N. Ca. have alerted us that Jerusalem Grill & Bar in Campbell, Ca., which was under the Vaad of N. Ca., closed in November. It has re-opened and is now under Moslem ownership and NOT Kosher, although it has retained the same name, making it confusing […]
From The O/K: Sunkist Breakfast Espresso & Mango Dark Chocolate Trail Mix
Sunkist Breakfast Espresso and Mango Dark Chocolate Trail Mix, distributed by Snack It Forward (sold at Walmart stores) has been mislabeled with a plain O/K Kosher symbol instead of O/KD (dairy) designation. Please note that all other products bearing the O/K Kosher symbol are now certified by the O/K.
From The COR: Yupik Store in Montreal
Non-Kosher products have been inadvertently labeled with the COR 712 symbol in the Yupik Store, located on 1385 Rue de Louvain O in Montreal. Anything purchased from this store is NOT Kosher certified, even when bearing the COR 712 symbol, until further notice.
From The O/U: White Street Bread
The Orthodox Union does not certify White Street Breads. White Street Caucasian Bread is being sold with an unauthorized O/U symbol. Corrective measures have been taken.
From the O/U: Sprinkles Edible Butterfly Wafers
The Orthodox Union certifies several Quality Sprinkles products. However, the O/U does not certify the Lacy Butterflies. the Lacy Butterflies Wafers bear an unauthorized O/U symbol and contain a non-Kosher ingredient. This product is primarily sold in Australia.
From The O/K: Kabir’s Bakery in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Although O/K Kosher Certification removed their certification from Kabir’s Bakery on December 4, 2015, they have reason to believe that their products are still being distributed with the O/K Kosher symbol at various store locations. Please contact the O/K Kosher Certification office (718) 756-7500 with store location if you see these products still being sold […]
RED PEPPERS FROM ISRAEL FOUND IN SUPERMARKETS
Peppers from Eretz Yisroel are now being found in local supermarkets. Care should be taken in regards to Terumos and Maasros. Consult with your local Halachic authority as to the proper procedure in dealing with Terumos and Maasros.
From The O/K: Kabir’s Bakery in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Effective immediately, O/K Kosher certification has removed the Kosher certification from Kabir’s Bakery due to Kashrus violations.
From The O/U: Gonnella Seasoned Bread Crumbs
The O/U certifies Gonnella Seasoned Bread Crumbs as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product contains dairy ingredients, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some boxes were inadvertently printed with an O/U pareve designation.
From the Star-K: King’s Fresh & Delicious Chipotle Queso Cashews
Please be advised that King’s Fresh & Delicious Chipotle Queso Cashews, in 16 oz. bags, manufactured by King Nut, bear an unauthorized Star-K Pareve symbol. The nuts are actually Kosher dairy, non-Cholov Yisroel. The product was sold in Marc’s supermarkets in the Cleveland Ohio area.
From The O/U: Solen (Turkey) Biscolata Stix
The O/U does not certify any Biscolata or Solen products. Some Biscolata Milk Chocolate Stix are being sold with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The cRc: Edible Cuts (Chicago)
Effective immediately, Edible Cuts – Midwest Foods, located at 3100 West 36th St. in Chicago, is no longer certified by the cRc due to Kashrus violations.
From The cRc: Today’s Temptations
Effective immediately, all items from Today’s Temptations, Biondillo’s Baking Co.,Papa Filin and Z Best are no longer certified by the cRc, due to Kashrus violations.
From The O/U: Restaurant Depot Brussels Sprouts
Restaurant Depot brand Brussels Sprouts has an unauthorized O/U symbol on its 5 lb. clear plastic bag. The O/U does not certify ANY Brussels Sprouts.
From The COR: Frank Creamy Dreamy Hot Chocolate Mix
Frank brand Creamy, Dreamy Hot Chocolate Mix, which is available at Canadian Tire stores, was inadvertently labeled without a “dairy” designation. This product IS DAIRY.
From The Union Of Orthodox Synagogues Of South Africa: Lady Smith
Please be advised that butter manufactured by Lady Smith is incorrectly labeled as “Pareve”. This product is dairy.
From The Union of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa: Kee Ingredient
The Union of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa has discovered that there is a company by the name of “Kee Ingredient” that supplies the hospitality industry with cheese and dairy products, who are using the logo of the Union of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa on their products without authorization. This relates specifically to a cheddar […]
From The O/K: Rostan Corp.
As of November 18, 2015, Rostan Corp (baked goods) is no longer certified Kosher by O/K Kosher Certification. Rostan Corp. has been inactivated due to Kashrus violations.
From The O/K: TIBi Gourmet
Franquicias Kosher de Panama S.A. is advertising Kosher fried chicken under the TIBI Gourmet label, bearing an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on the packaging. O/K Kosher certification does NOT certify this product.
From The O/K: Woodpecker – Cibo Vita
Woodpecker brand Toffee Covered Pretzels, Yogurt Covered Pretzels and Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels were mistakenly labeled with the O/K Kosher symbol instead of the O/KD (dairy) symbol. These products contain dairy ingredients as stipulated in the ingredient and allergen panels and are DAIRY.
From The O/U: TC Heartland Peppermint Mocha Liquid Coffee Creamer
The O/U certifies Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer as an O/UD (dairy) product. Some containers were inadvertently labeled with a plain “O/U” symbol, without the “D” (dairy) designation. This product contains a milk ingredient as indicated in the allergens and ingredients statements.
From, The O/K: Donny’s Deli in Manalapan, N.J.
Please be advised that as of Nov. 10 2015, Donny’s Deli in Manalapan, N.J. is no longer certified by the O/K.
From The Star-D: Nature’s Eats
Please be advised that the following Star-D dairy products manufactured by Nature’s Eats of Boerne, Texas and sold in H-E-B grocery stores in Texas, contain dairy non-cholov Yisroel ingredients when the allergen label statement indicates milk content. Various batches were inadvertently labeled with a Star-K symbol. Dried Fruit Mixes Nut Mixes Chocolate Products Pretzels
From The O/K: Mr. C’s Mix
Mr. C’s Strawberry Daiquiri and Margarita Mix has inadvertently added an O/K on the packaging of their Strawberry Daiquiri and Margarita Mix. The O/K has no information as to the Kashrus of this product.
From The O/K: Provincial Fruit Co. Ltd. Canada
Provincial Fruit Co., Ltd Canada, is bearing an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on the packaging.
From the O/K: Metro Deli of US Foods Inc.
Metro Deli brand of US Foods Inc. has printed an incorrect O/K Kosher symbol on their Sour Cream and Chive Potato Chips.
From The O/K: Rostan Bakery Pide Bread
Rostan Bakery Pide Bread mistakenly contains a dairy ingredient.
From The O/K: Snack It Forward
Snack It Forward is using an unauthorized O/K symbol on Sunkist Trail Mix and Sunkist Fruit Chips
From The O/K: Walla Salads (Tri State Salads)
Please be advised that a limited amount of Walla/Tri State Salads Babaganush is being recalled due to an ingredient bearing Kosher certification of the O/K which was subsequently found to be unauthorized. This includes Babaganush with an expiration date up to 11/30/15.
Merger Between Kehilla Kosher and the O/K
בס”ד November 5, 2015 News Release OK Kosher and Kehilla Kosher (Los Angeles) today announced their decision to merge the two organizations. The merger agreement was approved by the respective corporate boards with support of the community rabbinic advisory board of Kehilla Kosher. Kehilla Kosher welcomes the opportunity through this merger to further its service […]