From The O/U: Sysco All Purpose H&R Flour
The O/U certifies Sysco All Purpose H&R Flour as an O/U product but not as an O/U P (Kosher for Passover) product. Some 50 lb. bags bear an unauthorized O/UP marking.
From The O/U: Simply Popcorn
The O/U does NOT certify Simply Popcorn’s Popcorn in bags. Some bags bear an unauthorized O/UP (kosher for Passover) designation. This product is mostly sold in Massachusetts.
From The O/U: Arnold Whole Grains Multigrain Bread
The O/U certified Arnold Whole Grains Healthy Multigrain Bread as an O/U-DE (dairy equipment) product. Some bags are miss the “DE” marking. The bread, however, is certified by the O/U as an O/U-DE product.
From The O/U: Sysco H&R Flour
The O/U certifies Sysco All Purpose H&R Flour as an O/U product but NOT as an O/UP (Kosher for Passover) product. Some 50 lb. bags bear an unauthorized O/UP marking.
From The Kof-K: C. Wirthy Butter Herb Salmon
C. Wirthy Butter Herb Salmon was mislabeled as Kof-K Pareve. This product contains dairy as stated in the Ingredient Panel and is a dairy product.
From The O/U: O/U products for Pesach and Shmitta
All O/U products for Pesach, from Eretz Yisroel are made with ingredients that do NOT have a Shmitta problem and may be used during this Shmitta year.
From The Star-K: B&G Gherkins
B&G Gherkin Pickles have been found to contain insect infestation in jars with these codes and should not be used (printed on the side of the lid): #25021 – Best By Feb 25 2023 #09031 – Best By Mar 09 2023 #24061 – Best By Jun 24 2023 Consumers with other lots of this brand […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Prewashed Brands of Iceberg Lettuce
Prewashed brands of Iceberg Lettuce Salads that normally bear Kosher certification, such as Fresh Express (Star-K), Dole (O/K), and Kroger, Aldi’s Little Salad Bar and Walmart’s Marketside store brands (O/K), may be appearing without the Kosher symbol over the next few weeks due to increased infestation levels in the growing areas. Cabbage/coleslaw products may also […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: New Slurpee Syrups
The following new Slurpee FCB syrups are Kosher and pareve… Brisk Iced Tea – Blood Orange FCB (no symbol required) Fanta Tiger’s Blood FCB (no symbol require)
Kashrus Conscience – Pesach ’22
From the COR of Greater Detroit: New Kosher Sodas
The following new sodas/drinks are Kosher, even without any Kashrus symbol on the label: Nitro Pepsi Draft Cola and Vanilla Draft Cola Mountain Dew Spark (regular and Zero Sugar) Mountain Dew Gingerbread Snap’D Pepsi-Cola Soda Shop Cream Soda Cola and Soda Shop Black Cherry Cola Brisk Iced Tea – Blood Orange
From the Star-K: California Delight Rice Noodles
California Delight Rice Noodles with lot code 0781 has been found to be infested and should not be used.
From The O/U: Nezka
The O/U does NOT certify NEzka products. Some Nezka labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Theo’s Feta Cheese
The O/U does NOT certify Theo’s Feta Cheese. Some labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From the O/U: Wellsley Farms Blueberry & Chocolate Waffles
The O/U certifies Wellsley Farms Blueberry & Chocolate Waffles as O/UD (dairy). Some labels were printed with a plain O/U mark, without the “D” (dairy designation).
From The O/K: Keebler/Funables
A limited number of Keebler/Funables On-th-Go Variety Packs were labeled with the O/KD symbol by mistake. While the Keebler product is Kosher, the Funables gummies are NOT Kosher.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Pomegranates sold at the Grove in Southfield, Ill
Pomegranates, sold this week at The Grove in Southfield, Ill that bear a yellow sticker stating “#3440” with no country of origin listed, are from Israel and require taking of Terumos and Maaseros.
From The O/U: Chocolate Moonshine
The O/U does NOT certify any Chocolate Moonshine products. Some of their products bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The Kof-K: Yama Moto Yama Sushi Nori Seaweed Sheets
Yama Moto Yama Original Roasted Sushi Nori Seaweed 30 Sheets needs additional inspection for tola’im for the following “Best Before” codes (located on the back of the bag): 07 02 2023A 21 01 2023A 25 01 2023A
From The Kof-K: Baker’s Corner Keto Baking Mix (Aldi)
Baker’s Corner Keto All-Purpose Baking MIs, sold in Aldi Supermarkets, contains buttermilk powder and whole milk powder and was mistakenly labeled with a plain Kof-K (without dairy designation). This product is certified Kof-K dairy.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Wakefern Food Ice Cream
Wakefern Foods Ice Cream & Novelties is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Revive Health Juices
Revive Health Juice & Juice Concentrates are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Bread And Batter
Bread And Batter Cookies in Brooklyn, N.Y. are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
When a store repackages Kosher food….
As a Kosher Consumer, one must always check for the hechsher! Here is a story that happened this week. Chani recently went shopping at a local Costco to go pick up some of the kosher Empire chicken breasts. She noticed that some of the packages were repackaged by Costco and labeled Kosher, but did not […]
From The KIB: Bugs in Barley
There have been many recent reports of bug infestation in bags of barley. This is especially true of the Jewish companies (ie Gefen, Ungars etc.). One must be careful to check barley before using. The method for this is to dump the bag of barley into a bowl (preferably white) and cover with water. Let […]
From The O/U: Laffy Taffy Laff Bites
Although most Laffy Taffy candies are O/U certified, Laffy Taffy Laff Bites contain gelatin and are NOT O/U certified. They do NOT bear an O/U symbol. A Candy Favorites website that lists both as Kosher is incorrect.
From The O/U: Mamtakei Leda
The Orthodox Union does NOT certify any products from Mamtakei Leda Company. Some Mamtakei Leda products were labeled with a sticker that bears an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The COR (Canada): Longo’s Bake Your Own Butter Croissants
Longo’s Bake Your Own Butter Croissants was incorrectly labeled without a DAIRY designation. This product is DAIRY and Kosher certified by the COR.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Sodias Frozen Tomato, Apricots, Courgettes and Romano Beans
Sodias brand Frozen Cherry Tomato rings, halved, diced Frozen Apricots in halves Frozen Courgettes, diced Frozen Romano Beans The above products are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From The Star-K: GE Sabbath Mode Ovens
Effective January 1, 2022, GE began marketing their Sabbath Mode ovens WITHOUT Star-K certification. Certified ovens purchased and delivered prior to January 1, 2022, remain certified. Consumers seeking to purchase cooking appliances compatible with Shabbos and Yom Tov are advised to select models certified by a reliable Kashrus organization.