From The cRc: Alpha Baking Co.
The cRc (Chicago Rabbinical Council) has announced that as of March 8, 2019, all breads baked by Alpha Baking Co. are now Pas Yisroel. This includes all their retail products under the brand names: Natural Ovens, S. Rosen, Marry Ann, Kreamo, Golden Hearth and Castle Labels.
From The Kosher Check/BCK: For Pesach – Trader Joe’s Label
The following Kosher Check certified products, sold under the Trader Joe’s label bearing the BCK Symbol (our former Kosher Symbol, still in use by some companies) are acceptable for use on Pesach if purchased prior to the holiday. Unsweetened Coconut Chips Unsweetened Coconut Flakes Coconut Flour Triple Filtered Coconut Oil Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
From The O/U: Bibo Barmaid
The O/U does NOT certify any Bibo Barmaid products. Some of Bibo Barmaid boxes containing flavor pouches were labeled with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U for Pesach: Fox U-Bet Syrups
This year, Fox U-Bet Syrups will be available with the O/UP (for Pesach) certification. This product is pareve.
From The O/U for Pesach: Season Sardines
Season, under O/U supervision, will carry Moroccan sardine items in various sauces for Pesach. All of these sardines are made with mashgiach temidi and bishul Yisroel.
From The O/U for Pesach: Manischewitz Fish
This year Manischewitz has introduced two versions of frozen gefilte fish under O/U supervision for Pesach. These are Premium Gold Fish Log and Premium Gold Pre-Sliced Frozen Gefilte Fish.
From The O/U for Pesach: Manischewitz
Manischewitz has added two new baked goods items for Pesach this year – Ladyfinger Cookies and Birthday Cake Macaroons.
From The O/U for Pesach: Bernies Foods
Bernies foods, under O/U supervision, will carry Frankels Blintzes, waffles and Pizza as well as LeTova Kichel and “bread” sticks for Pesach. These products are NOT made with Matzo Meal.
From The O/U for Pesach: Kestenbaum Matzah
This year Kestenbaum will carry hand Oat Shmurah Matzah for Pesach, under O/U supervision
From The O/U for Pesach: Yotvata Cheese
Yotvata brand, under O/U supervision, will carry provolone and pecorino cheeses for Pesach. This product is Cholov Yisroel.
From The O/U for Pesach: Barkanit Cheese
Barkanit brand, under O/U supervision, will carry Cholov Yisroel goat and sheep cheese for Peach this year.
From The O/U For Pesach: Grape Juice News
Kedem has one Grape Juice this year that is NON- Mevushal. This Grape juice is bottled in 1.5 liter glass bottles and clearly labeled “Non-Mevushal.” Kedem also has Fresh pressed grape juice as an O/UP Grape Juice without sulfites. Kedem will be introducing 2 new grape juice items: Sangria Grape Juice and Sangria Sparkling Grape […]
From The cRc: Earth Burger
The website www.yeahthatskosher.com, under the headline “Vegan Fast Food Chain ‘Earth Burger’ Goes Kosher in San Antonio, Tx” states that Earth Burger is located at 2501 Nacogdoches Rd. in San Antonio, Texas and is kosher certified by the cRc. Please note that while the cRc certifies the Earth Burger location at the Mall of America […]
From The Kof K: J. Higgs Brand Cornies
A limited number of J. Higgs brand Cornies Chili Cheese Flavored Corn Chips was mistakenly labeled with an unauthorized Kof-K. The company does produce Kof-K certified products but this specific item is not certified.
From The Kof K: Lovely Candy Brand Apple Caramels
Lovely Candy Brand Apple Caramels contains dairy ingredients and is certified Kof-K dairy. A limited amount of packaging was incorrectly printed with a Kof-K pareve symbol.
From The cRc: Nori Sheets
Due to reports that non-Kosher crustaceans are occasionally being mixed into plain Nori Sheets, as well as shared oven lines with non-Kosher product, the cRc recommends only buying Nori with a reliable Kosher symbol. As the Nori Sheets will have a reliable symbol there is no longer a need to check each sheet against the […]
From The Star-K: Our House Canned Vegetables
Our House canned sweet potatoes in #10 cans (industrial size) bear an unauthorized stamped Star-K. This product is NOT certified and the symbol is NOT authorized.
From the BD: Sauce-A-Licious
The manufacturers of Sauce-A-Licious Burger & Chip Sauce has incorrectly labeled this product with a BD sticker that says “pareve.” This product, in fact, contains dairy ingredients. The use of the BD logo on this product was unauthorized and the company has been cautioned regarding their error and have rectified it. Note: If you have […]
From the O/K: My Brother Bobby’s Salsa
Effective immediately, My Brother Bobby’s Salsa is no longer certified by O/K Kosher Certification.
From the OK: Vish – No Longer Certified
Please be notified that as of March 1st, 2019, Vish located at 103 N. 3rd St, Brooklyn 11249 is no longer under OK Kosher supervision.
Updates from the COR – Detroit
MANY PRODUCTS ARE MADE IN ASSORTED VARIETIES,and they may not all have the same Kosher status. Some may be Pareve, some Dairy, some Meat, and some non-Kosher. This can cause mistakes, and the consumer must be very vigilant in checking every label for its correct status. Following are some common examples: TABATCHNICK SOUPS and […]
From the BD: Sauce-A-Licious Burger & Chip Sauce
The manufacturer of Sauce-A-Licious Burger & Chip Sauce has incorrectly labelled the product with a BD sticker that says Pareve. It, in fact, contains dairy ingredients. The use of our logo on this product was unauthorised and the company has been cautioned regarding their error and have rectified it. However, if you have used this product […]
Unauthorized OU: Gursoy Cocoa Hazelnut Spread
The Orthodox Union does not certify Gursoy Cocoa Hazelnut Spread. This product is labeled with an unauthorized OU mark and contains dairy ingredients. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Unauthorized OU: Great Value Cranberry Light Juice
The Orthodox Union does not certify Great Value Cranberry Light Juice. A small quantity of containers were labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Unauthorized OU: Fronte Balsamic Vinegar
The Orthodox Union does not certify Fronte Balsamic Vinegar. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Mocha Mix – Dairy Equipment – A Letter from the OU
Thank you for contacting the OU. The Mocha Mix Creamer is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment). What does DE mean? Parve products made with heat on dairy equipment may be eaten after meat, but not with meat. Some kashrus agencies use a DE symbol, but […]
Mocha Mix – Now Dairy Equipment
Mocha Mix is now certified OU-D. It is produced on dairy equipment and does not contain dairy. It may not be cooked or eaten together with meat, but can be served immediately after a meat meal. Rich’s Coffee Whip remains 100% Pareve.
From the Star-K: Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock Beer
Please note that Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock Beer will now be certified STAR-D DAIRY and will bear the STAR-D symbol. Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock Beer bearing old labels do not bear any symbol and are dairy. The beer contains dairy ingredients and should not be consumed with meat or after eating meat. Chocolate Bock is […]
Unauthorized OK Symbol: Red Straw Tea Bar – Los Angeles
Red Straw Tea Bar locations (Westfield Century City, and Cypress Village Shopping Center) are displaying an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol on menus. These establishments are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification.
From the Kof-K: Mislabeled LIDL Tortilla Chips
A limited number of 6oz White Bean Nacho Tortilla Chips, distributed by LIDL US, LLC, was mistakenly labeled as KOF-K PARVE. In fact, it contains DAIRY ingredients and is certified as KOF-K DAIRY and must be treated as DAIRY. Corrective actions are being taken.