From the O/U: Wise Salsa – No longer certified
Kosher Advisory Wise Salsa (all varieties) February 10, 2021 Brands: Wise Products: Salsa (sauces – all varieties) Company: Wise Foods Inc., Berwick PA Issue: Certification stopping The Orthodox Union certified many varieties of Wise Salsas. Due to changes at Wise Foods, the Orthodox Union can no longer certify these salsas. The salsas with the OU […]
From the O/U: FinerFin Tuna – Kosher but not Bishul Yisroel
Kosher Alert FinerFin Tuna Mexicana February 25, 2021 Brands: FinerFin Products: Tuna – Mexicana flavor Company: RSM Global LLC, Orangeburg NY Issue: Not Bishul Yisroel The Orthodox Union certified various FinerFin Tuna products as OU Bishul Yisroel products. The FinerFin Mexicana variety with a code date that includes "2022" is NOT Bishul Yisroel, even though […]
From the O/U: Nestle Nerds – Not Certified by O/U
Kosher Alert Nerds (Allbrands Importer Israel) March 1, 2021 Brands: Nestle Products: Nerds Candy in Israel Company: Nestle USA, Arlington VA; Allbrands Importer Israel Issue: Unauthorized OU Sticker The Orthodox Union does not certify Nerds candies. The product packaging does not bear an OU symbol. A sticker with the Allbrands Importer Israel name wrongly states […]
Star-K Alert: Rita’s of Staten Island
March 4, 2021 Rita’s of Staten Island Mall Effective immediately, Rita’s of Staten Island Mall, Store #1370, located at 2655 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY, 10314 is no longer certified by STAR-D Kosher Certification.
Kashrus Conscience – Pesach 2021
From The Star-K: A Perfect Pesach Villa in Orlando, Fl.
`The Star-K only certifies the “A Perfect Pesach” villa program in Orlando, Fl. Star-K does NOT oversee any other kashering services in Orlando, Fl.
From The COR: Quaker Bananas A& Cream Instant Oatmeal
Quaker Bananas & Cream Instant Oatmeal was incorrectly labeled without a “dairy” designation. This product is dairy and Kosher certified.
From The Beis Din of S. Africa: Cape Dried Fruit Packers Caramel Cashews
According to the Cape Town BD, Cape Dried Fruit Packers Caramel Cashews is no longer Kosher certified. Existing stock bearing the Bes Din sign should not be used.
From The Beis Din of S. Africa: Lipton Iced Tea
Lipton Iced Teas, manufactured in S. Africa are no longer approved and existing stock should not be used. This includes bottles, tins and tetrapaks.
From The Beis Din of S. Africa: Clover Tropika Ice Lollies
Clover Tropika Ice Lollies are incorrectly labeled as pareve. The following flavors are, in fact, dairy: Mango Peach Orange Pineapple
From The Star-K: Aryan International Glycerin
100% Organic Glycerine, being sold by Aryan International of India, with only a Star-K symbol on the label is NOT AUTHORIZED. Glycerin from Aryan International is required to display the Rabbi’s Hebrew Signature in addition to the Star-K symbol in order to be properly certified.
From The O/U: Food Club Rice Medley with Herbs
The O/U does NOT certify Food Club Rice Medley with Herbs. Some boxes bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: La Nicosia Bread
The O/U does NOT certify any La Nicosia bakery products. Some dairy breads were placed in bags that bear an unauthorized OU symbol.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Holy Wagyu
Holy Wagyu brand Beef Cuts is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Natural Fruit Drinks
The following drinks, manufactured by Natural Fruit Drinks, are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision… Frozen Banana Smoothie and Cocktail Mix Frozen Caribbean Smoothie and Cocktail Mix Frozen Mango Smoothie and Cocktail Mix Frozen Margarita Mix Smoothie and Cocktail Mix Frozen Passion Fruit Smoothie and Cocktail Mix Frozen Peach Smoothie and Cocktail Mix Frozen Pina […]
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Bellissimo Foods
Bellissimo brand Pitted Ripe Olives and Sliced Ripe Olives are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Star-D: Newly Certified – Elli’s Kosher Kitchen in United Arab Emirates
Elli’s Kosher Kitchen, a Candy & Confectionary Store, in the United Arab Emirates, is now certified Kosher under Star-D (dairy) supervision.
From The KLBD: Don Anecio Balsamic Vinegar
Don Anecio Balsamic Vinegar, sold in the U.S. in retail and bulk packaging has been erroneously labeled as Kosher, certified by the KLBD. This product is NOT certified Kosher by the KLBD and should be considered as a non-Kosher product.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – The Kroger Co. Tortilla Division
The Kroger Co. Tortillas/tacos is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Cruz Beverage Co. Tequila
Cruz Beverage Co. Tequila is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From the Star-K: Newly Certified – Candy Mensch in Los Angeles
Candy Mensch in Los Angeles is now certified kosher under Star-K supervision. They carry a variety of candy products both pareve and dairy Cholov Yisroel.
From The COR: Milano Giant Lady Fingers
Milano Giant Lady Fingers Biscuits was incorrectly labeled with a COR DE (dairy equipment) symbol. This product is actually DAIRY and Kosher certified by the COR.
From The Scroll K: Lotus Foods Heat & Eat Rice Pouches
Kosher certification is being discontinued for the following three Lotus Foods Heat & Eat Rice Pouch products which are pre-cooked and sold in pouches: Organic White Jasmine & Forbidden Rice Blend Heat & Eat Rice Pouch Organic White Jasmine Heat & Eat Rice Pouch Organic Brown Jasmine Heat & Eat Rice Pouch Products that […]
From the O/K: Forrelli Aritchokes
Forrelli Artichokes are being sold bearing an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol. These products are not certified by O/K Kosher Certification.
From The O/K: Irresistibles Chocolate Caramel Tree-Shaped Cake
A limited amount of Irresistibles Chocolate Caramel Tree-Shaped Cakes, sold in Metro stores, was mistakenly labeled with a plain O/K symbol, when in fact, this product is dairy and should have been listed as O/KD. This product is certified kosher dairy by the O/K.
From The Rabbinic counsel of Greater Detroit: Prewashed Iceberg Garden Salad and Coleslaw
Prewashed brands of Iceberg Garden Salad and Coleslaw that normally bear O/K certification, such as Dole, Kroger brand and Marketside (Walmart), currently do not bear the O/K symbol on many bags. Even the same store may have a mixture of some bags with the O/K and some without. This is due to increased infestation levels […]
From The O/K: Peppers from Israel
Some peppers from Trader Joe’s have a label that reads “Produce of Israel.” The kosher consumer should be aware of this so that they can follow the proper procedure for separating trumos and maasros before consuming this product. Consult your Rav with further questions on this topic.
From The O/K: The Nuttery in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Please be advised that The Nuttery, in Brooklyn, has been distributing various products bearing an O/K symbol. This company has not been certified by O/K Kosher since March 2, 2020.
From The BD of S. Africa: Wedgewood Nougat
The following Wedgewood Nougat are incorrectly labeled as dairy. They are actually pareve mehadrin… Cranberry Honey Nougat dipped in Belgian Dark Chocolate Mint Honey Nougat dipped in Dark Chocolate Orange Honey Nougat dipped in Dark Chocolate
From The BD of S. Africa: Walters Nougat
The following Walters Nougat are incorrectly labeled as dairy. They are actually pareve mehadrin… Cranberry Honey Nougat dipped in Belgian Dark chocolate Mint Honey Nougat Dipped in Dark Chocolate Orange Honey Nougat dipped in Dark Chocolate