From The CRC: Gold Nut Guava Discs
Please be aware that the current shipment of Guava Discs from the company Gold Nut has been found to be infested and should NOT be used. This product is being recalled.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Dell’Alpe brand Marinara Sauce
Dell’Alpe brand marinara Sauce bears an unauthorized cRc symbol and is NOT Kosher.
From The COR: Jewel Osco Frosted Sugar Cookies
Jewel Osco brand Frosted Sugar Cookies, produced by Granny B’s cookies mistakenly bear an O/U on some labels. These cookies contain carmine, an insect derived coloring and are not Kosher.
From The COR: Enjoy Life Sea Salt Lentil Chips
Enjoy Life brand Sea Salt Lentil Chips are certified cRc D.E (dairy equipment). Some packages were mistakenly labeled cRc Pareve.
From The COR: Smucker’s Uncrustables Sandwiches
O/U certification of Smucker’s Uncrustables Sandwiches, in all flavors, will be discontinued over the next few months due to supply chain issues. Packaging which still bears the O/U symbol is Kosher. Check each package carefully.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Kroger Soup
Kroger Hearty Vegetable Ready To Serve Soup in an 18.8 can is still pictured on Kroger’s website with an O/U symbol, but the actual product does not bear an O/U and lost its Kosher status two years ago.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Aldi’s Dairy Free Cheeses
Aldi’s Earth Grown brand Dairy Free Shredded Mozzarella and Earth Grown Dairy Free Cheddar Style Shreds products are being sold in two versions, from two different suppliers. Oner version IS Kosher and correctly bears the symbol O/U pareve, while the other version is NOT Kosher and does NOT bear an O/U. This situation is being […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Gatorade
Gatorade Zero Thirst Quencher in Grape and Fruit Punch flavors in 12 oz., 20 oz. and 28 oz. bottles is O/U certified and pareve, even though the labels currently do NOT bear the O/U symbol. Gatorade Zero “With Protein” Thirst Quencher in 16.9 oz. bottles contains whey, a dairy ingredient and bears a proper O/U […]
From The COR of Greater Detroit: New Sodas
The following new sodas are Kosher, even without any Kashrus symbol… Mountain Dew Flamin’ Hot Mountain Dew Purple Thunder Mountain Dew Baja Gold Mountain Dew Baja Mango Gem Dr. Pepper Dark Berry (regular and Zero Sugar)
From The KSA: Medjool Dates
Please be advised that a limited amount of the following products from Primavera Sweets Co. have been erroneously mislabeled without it’s proper Dairy designation. These items are, in fact, dairy… Medjool Dates with Walnuts covered in Belgian Chocolate Medjool Dates with Pistachios covered in Belgian Chocolate Medjool Dates with Orange Peels covered in Belgian Chocolate […]
From The O/K: Tazzy Lollipops, Hard Candy
Tazzy brand candies bears an unauthorized O/K symbol on their products. This company is NOT certified by O/K Kosher Certification.
From The O/U: Best Foods Mayonnaise (Australia, New Zealand)
The Orthodox Union does NOT certify Best Foods Real Mayonnaise, made in Australia and imported into New Zealand. Some labels bear an unauthorized O/U mark.
Summer Halachos 2022
From Agudas Israel: Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Last July, Ben & Jerry’s decided to take part in the antisemitic BDS movement and refuse sale of its products in parts of Israel. Today, Unilever (owner of Ben & Jerry’s) announced that it has sold its Ben & Jerry’s business interests to its Israeli licensee, ending the boycott.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Metamucil Products
Consumers should be advised that Metamucil has a product on the market that contains collagen, which is a non-Kosher ingredient. This product, Metamucil Fiber + Collagen Peptides is NOT APPROVED for use by the Kosher consumer. Consumers should also be aware that Metamucil Psyllium Fiber Capsules contain gelatin, a non-Kosher ingredient. While the Star-K does […]
OU Slurpee List 2022
Kosher Slurpee List May 26, 2022 The OU certifies a number of Coca-Cola syrups that are used in Slurpee. To purchase Slurpees, it is necessary to verify two things: Is the syrup made by Coca-Cola, and is the specific syrup OU certified? Irrespective of store claims, one can only be certain that a Coca-Cola […]
Common Summer Halachos
HALACHOS FOR THE SUMMER The summer is a time that many gain from the vast opportunities that it provides. During this time we often able to utilize Halacha in ways that do not present themselves during the year. Following are some guidelines that may help: · Contents: Tefilas Haderech § Birkas Hagomel § Sakanah § Kashrus in hotel § Tevilas Kailim […]
From the Kof-K: Stop and Shop Brownies and Brookies
A limited number of labels for Brownies and Brookies were printed without the “dairy” designation. Brownies and Brookies are dairy as per ingredient panel.
From The Kof-K: Dana’s Bakery
Dana’s Bakery has attempted to remove the Kof-K symbol from all of its packaging and labeling. Nonetheless, some labeling indicating Kof-K supervision was reported after the cessation of certification. All Dana Bakery products are NOT Kosher certified.
From The Kof-K: Artisanal Pretzels
Artisanal Pretzels include seasoning packets and is labeled as Kof-K Parve. The seasonings are NOT Kosher and should NOT be used. This product was sold only at Whole Foods
From The Kof-K: Bread Alone Bakery in Lake Kaktrine, N.Y
Due to operational changes at Bread Alone Bakery in Lake Katrine, N.Y., ONLY breads & rolls in sealed bags bearing the Kof-K symbol are Kosher certified. Unpackaged/Loose Breads & Rolls sold at Farmer’s Markets, Bread Alone Cafes and other venues, are baked at another facility, which is NOT Kosher certified.
From The O/U: Oreo Sandwich Cookies made on dairy equipment
At the present time, the following Oreo Sandwich Cookies do NOT contain dairy ingredients, although they are manufactured on dairy equipment… Chocolate Oreo Sandwich Cookies Dark Chocolate Oreo Sandwich Cookies Gluten Free Double Stuff Oreo Gluten Free Oreo Golden Oreo Double Stuf Sandwich Cookies Golden Oreo Mega Stuf Sandwich Cookies Golden Oreo Sandwich Cookies Mini […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: New Frozen Beverage Flavors
The following are New Frozen Beverage Flavors: Brisk Blood Orange Fruitworks Mango Lemonade What the Fanta
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Online Shopping Issues
When shopping online for grocery delivery or curbside pickup, always check the actual label on each item purchased when the order is received. This is essential because many online descriptions or pictures give inaccurate or outdated information regarding the product’s Kosher status. In addition, the store may substitute non-Kosher or non-approved products if the requested […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Walmart’s Great Value and Kroger’s brand Pretzels
Walmart’s Great Value Pretzels and Kroger brand Pretzels that previously had a plain O/K symbol, including Pretzel Sticks, Pretzel Rods and Pretzel Mini Twists, are now changing to an O/KD (dairy) symbol due to dairy equipment usage and should not be eaten together with meat. Packages that still bear a plain O/K symbol are pareve.
From The O/K: Simple Truth Dark Chocolate Bark
Simple Truth Dark Chocolate Bark, sold at Kroger owned stores, has been mistakenly labeled with a plain O/K symbol. This product is, in fact, certified O/K dairy.
From The KSA: Trader Joe’s Veggies
Please be advised that the following products under the Trader Joe’s brand bear an unauthorized KSA symbol… Shredded Cabbage Wild Arugula Butter Lettuce Ready Veggies Organic Baby Spinach & Spring Mix Blend
From The O/U: Planters 24 Variety Pack
Planters 24 Variety Pack contains individually packed products that are certified by the O/U and also products that are NOT certified by the O/U. The products that are certified by the O/U bear an O/U mark and those that are NOT certified, do not bear an O/U symbol. Consumers should check for the O/U mark […]
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Oxygenated Water
Oxigen brand Oxygenated Water is now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Epic Culinary Fish
Epic Culinary Barramundi Fillet, Wild Salmon Whole, Frozen Breaded Tilapia, Fresh Bronzino, Fresh Cod Fillet and Fresh Arctic Char Salmon Fillet are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.