From The COR of Greater Detroit: Super K Fortune Cookies from Kari-Out Co.
Super K Fortune Cookies from Kari-Out Co., White Plains, N.Y., are Kosher ONLY when bearing the O/U symbol on the case and also on each individually wrapped cookie. Cases not bearing the O/U and cookies not bearing the O/U on their individual wrapper were produced by a non-certified supplier. Some cases bearing an O/U were […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Southern Grove Oven Roasted Almonds
Southern Grove Oven Roasted Almonds at Aldi in some regions, including Michigan and Ohio, no longer bears an O/U. Always check the label.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Matt’s Bakery Cookies
Matt’s Bakery Cookies with O/K Pareve are Pas Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: S. Rosen’s Breads
S. Rosen’s breads, buns and rolls with an O/U (available at Costco) are Pas Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Natural Ovens Bakery
Natural Ovens Bakery Keto-Friendly White Bread with an O/U ink jetted on the individually wrapped loaves (available at Costco) is Pas Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Trader Joe’s Chocolate Brooklyn Babka, Cinnamon Brooklyn Babka and Half Moon Cookies
Trader Joe’s brand of Chocolate Brooklyn Babka, Cinnamon Brooklyn Babka and Half Moon Cookies that bear O/U pareve are Pas Yisroel. (they are no longer Yoshon).
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Trader Joe’s Challah – Braided Egg Bread
Trader Joe’s Challah – Braided Egg Bread that bears an Earth K symbol and states “Pas Yisroel” is Pas Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Simply Nature 7 Grain Bread
Simply Nature Knock Your Sprouts Off Sprouted 7 Grain Bread at Aldi with an O/K symbol is Pas Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Kordas’ Breads
Kordas’ Breads, Rolls and buns from Metropolitan Baking Co. bearing the K-COR symbol are Pas Yisroel, except for Pita Bread, which is NOT Pas Yisroel.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Honey
The following rules can be applied when determining if honey products are kosher: Pure, unflavored honey is acceptable without a hechsher. Flavored honey requires a hechsher. Clover, Wildflower, Blossom, Orange etc. are types of honey, not flavors, and are acceptable without a hechsher if they are unflavored. Honey in the comb is acceptable, but one […]
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From The Star-K: Omena Organics Frozen Organic Broccoli
Packages of frozen organic broccoli, distributed by Omena Organics, bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol. This product can be found in Midwest markets, including Whole Foods.
From The Kof-K: Anthony & Sons Bakery
Please be advised that the following lot numbers for Anthony & Sons Italian White Bread, Earth Grain Bread and Egg PullmlanBread are NOT Pas Yisroel even when indicated on the label otherwise: BB243 through B250. All other lot numbers for these products are Pas Yisroel.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Nagano Japonica Rice
Nagano Japonica Rice is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision when bearing a date code beginning with the letters “HD”.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Natural Earth Sweet Sushi Sauce
Natural Earth Sweet Sushi Sauce is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Pitti Caffe Coffee
Pitti Caffe brand Coffee Beans, Capsules and Ground Coffee are now Certified Kosher under Star-K supervision. Label must state PittiCafe-Mokaefti SRL of Corsico, Ml, Italy
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Member’s Mark Fruit Strips
Member’s Mark brand Fruit Strips (Variety Pack, Mixed Berry, Strawberry and Tropical Fruit) are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Great Value Canned Bell Peppers
Great Value brand canned Bell Peppers Sweet (strips and diced) are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The O/U: Smuckers Uncrustables
Due to supply chain issues, the Kosher certification of Smuckers Uncrustables will be discontinued over the next few months. Packaging that bears the O/U symbol is, in fact, Kosher. The uncertified product is now hitting the market. Consumers should always verify the presence of the Kosher symbol before purchasing.
From The Kof-K: Coney Island Sweets
Please be advised that Coney Island Sweets is NOT certified kosher by Kof-k Kosher Supervision. Any packaging bearing the Kof-K symbol is unauthorized.
From The O/K: JD’s Cheddar Bacon Salt
JD’s Cheddar Bacon Salt has mistakenly been labeled with a plain O/K symbol, when, in fact, this product contains dairy ingredients and should have been labeled O/KD. The product name and ingredient panel properly list it as dairy.
From The Kof-K: Sweet Middles Desserts
Some Treat Shop products have been mistakenly labeled with a plain Kof-K symbol. These products contain milk and are certified Kosher dairy.
From The Kof-K: Premium Food Bamboo Shoots
Premium Food Source Bamboo Shoots, distributed by Limson Trading, Inc. (64 oz. can), bears an unauthorized Kof-K symbol
From The O/U: McClure’s Bakery Butter & Egg Dinner Roll and Cheese Bread
McClure’s Bakery Butter & Egg Dinner Roll and Cheese Bread products are NOT O/U certified. Some labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Aldi’s Frozen Broccoli, Spinach and Cauliflower
Aldi’s Frozen Broccoli, Spinach and Cauliflower products, sold under the “Simply Nature” and “Season’s Choice” brands, products of Mexico, and Aldi’s Simply Nature Oil Sprays (Coconut, Avocado, Olive, Grapeseed) bear an MK symbol (an MK in a circle with the word “Kosher” in Hebrew and English inside the circle to the right of the K) […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Mountain Dew Energy Drinks
Mountain Dew Kickstart, Mountain Dew Energy (formerly Mountain Dew “Rise” Energy) and Mountain Dew Game Fuel Energy Drinks contain grape juice (except for Game Fuel “Zero” varieties) and are acceptable ONLY when bearing a K or a recognized Kosher symbol, or when bearing the letters “XG” in the middle of the second line of the […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Fruitworks Mango Lemonade FCB Slurpee Syrup
New Fruitworks Real Sugar Mango Lemonade FCB Slurpee Syrup is Kosher and pareve (no symbol required). The label on the syrup box in the back must be checked to verify the brand and flavor.
From The O/U: Gerber Snack for Baby Hawaiian Delight
The O/U does NOT certify Gerber Snack For Baby Hawaiian Delight. Some labels bear an unauthorized O/U marking.
From The O/U: Herbox Beef Bouillon Mix
The O/U does NOT certify Herbox Beef Bouillon Mix. Some labels were printed with an unauthorized O/UD (dairy) mark.
From The Kof-K: Miyoko
Miyoko brand European Style Cultured Vegan Butter (Salted & Unsalted) certification has permanently changed from Kof-K Pareve to DE (dairy equipment). All of their artisanal Vegan Cheese Wheels are still certified Kof-K Pareve.