From The cRc: Golden Crown Yellow Rice
Golden Crown Yellow Rice (with Saffron), distributed by International Golden Foods, Inc. has an unauthorized cRc logo. This product contains non-Kosher chicken fat and is NOT kosher despite the fact that there is a cRc logo on the label as well as being labeled as a vegan product. The product has been removed from supermarket […]
From The Star-K: Mott’s Apples ‘n Dip
Mott’s Apples ‘n Dip bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. The apples are Kosher certified but the package includes a container of caramel dip which is NOT kosher certified.
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From The Atlanta Kosher Commission – Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins new Non-Dairy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frozen Dessert and Non-Dairy Chocolate Extreme Frozen Dessert bear a Star-D symbol due to dairy equipment and may be eaten AFTER meat, but not with meat. In addition, the following Baskin-Robbins ices and sorbets bear a Star-D symbol due to dairy equipment and may be eaten after meat: […]
From the Atlanta Kosher Commission: Circle-V Symbol
The Circle-V symbol is nearly identical to the more recent symbol used to indicate that a product is vegan. This has caused much confusion for kosher consumers so the Vaad HaIr of St. Louis is modifying its kosher symbol to OVK inside an oval shape. Consumers may notice the new symbol on store products.
From The Council of Detroit Rabbis: Ibake Products
All iBake products, including Filo Dough, Katafi and Baklava, are no longer under Kof-K Kosher Supervision as of Sept. 27, 2019, even when bearing the Kof-K symbol.
From The Council of Rabbis of Detroit: King Arthur and Robin Hood All Purpose Flour
Specific lots o King Arthur Unbleached All Purpose Flour (5 lbs. & 25 lbs.) and Robin Hood All Purpose Flour (5 lb.) have been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination. Details are available at (866) 797-9178 (or kingarthurflour.com) and at (888) 569-6728 (robinhood.ca/en/contact-us).
From The Council of Rabbis of Detroit: Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix
Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix, in an 8 oz. shaker container mistakenly bears a Plain O/U without a “D” (dairy” designation. This product is, in fact, dairy and lists buttermilk in the ingredients.
From the Council of Rabbis of Detroit: Chef’s Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drops
Chef’s Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate Drops, with O/U pareve certification, is no longer available at Restaurant Depot. This product has been replaced with Chef’s Quality Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, which is certified as O/UD (dairy) and lists butterfat in the ingredients.
From the Council of Rabbis of Detroit: Lieber’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Some bags of Lieber’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips were found to contain mini, light-colored chip mixed with the regular, darker chocolate chips. These chips are Kosher pareve coffee chips that were packed in the semi sweet bags due to an error in production.
From The Kof-K: Heckers Flour
Please be advised that due to improper handling during distribution, bags of Heckers All Purpose Flour (5 lb. bags), with Best Buy dates Dec. 04 2020 and Dec. 05, 2020 should be sifted prior to use. This alert does not apply to other bag codes or in areas outside of New York and New Jersey.
From The O/K: Mahi Sauces
Mahi sauces, made and sold in England, bear an unauthorized O/K on their labels. This company and their products are NOT certified by the O/K.
From the OK: Unauthorized Use of OK Kosher Symbol – Sweets From Heaven
Various “Sweets from Heaven” products are being sold with a sticker bearing the OK Kosher symbol. Sweets from Heaven is not certified by OK Kosher and no authorization has been given to use the kosher symbol. Corrective actions are being taken.
From the RCC: Supervision Revoked – Darna Restaurant
Please be advised that Darna In the Kineret Resturant (19737 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364) is no longer under the supervision of the RCC. Rabbi Nissim Davidi Kashrut Administrator This change is now updated in the Shopping and Dining Guide.
West Coast Shopping and Dining Guide 2019
From The Beis Din of Johannesburg – Goodness Me Chocolate Chips`
Goodness Me brand Chocolate Chips are erroneously labeled as Pareve. They are, in fact, dairy.
From The Beis Din of Johannesburg – The Kitchen Chocolate Pudding
The Kitchen brand Chocolate Pudding is erroneously labeled as pareve. It is, in fact, dairy.
From The Beis Din of Johannesburg – Safari Snack Mix
Safari Snack Mix something Fruity is erroneously labeled as Pareve. This product is, in fact, dairy.
From The COR of Greater Detroit – Spring Valley brand Cheese Blintzes
Spring Valley Cheese Blintzes – O/U dairy – are made in both Cholov Yisroel and non-Cholov Yisroel versions. Only those packages that state “Cholov Yisroel” on the label re actually Cholov Yisroel. Each package must be checked individually.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch “Churros” Cereal
General Mills Cinnamon Toast Crunch “Churros” Cereal is O/UD (dairy equipment) certified even without the O/U symbol on the package.
From The COR: Simply Nature Organic Breads
Most Simply Nature Organic Breads at Aldi are no longer manufactured by a Kosher certified company and no longer bear the Kosher Check symbol.
From the O/U: Happy Baby Organics “Clearly Crafted”
Happy Baby Organics “Clearly Crafted” Baby Food Jars are no longer O/U certified due to changes in production and new jars, therefore, no longer bear the O/U symbol. Jars that still bear the O/U were produced before this change. Check each label. (Note: The new jars, without the O/U, state “Clearly Crafted” on the front […]
OU – Pas Yisroel List 5780
The Tur (Orach Chaim, Siman 603), based upon the Talmud Yerushalmi, cites the custom for Jews to be stringent during the Aseres Yimei Teshuva to eat exclusively ‘Pas Yisroel’ bread. Even those Jews who generally do not exclusively eat ‘Pas Yisroel’ are encouraged to accept this practice during the period between Rosh Ha-Shanah and Yom Kippur. We therefore […]
From The KIB: Honey for Rosh Hashanna
Pure, unflavored honey is Kosher without Hashgacha.
From The O/K: Kosher Express Restaurant in Fair Lawn, NJ
The O/K advises that as of end of day on September 20th, 2019, Kosher Express, located on Morlot Ave. in Fair Lawn, NJ will no longer be certified by O/K Kosher certification.
From The Star-K: Rosh Hashanna Reminders
The following are relevant facts and information related to Rosh Hashanna foods… a.) Dates: It is recommended to open and do a visual inspection on a few out of each container. If no insects are seen, one can assume the rest are insect-free. b.) Figs: Open each one and check carefully for infestation (wasps, bees, […]
From The RCC: Tel Aviv Grill Calabasas in Woodland Hills, Ca.
The RCC now gives their Kosher supervision to Tel Aviv Grill Calabasas in Woodland Hills, Ca.
From The RCC: Paprika Restaurant in Los Angeles
The RCC (Rabbinical Council of California) is now giving their Kosher supervision on Paprika Restaurant on Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles.
From The O/K: Montes brand Andinetas Mix
Montes brand Andinetas Mix (Chocolate Flavored Gems), sold as Sam’s Club locations in Mexico, have been mistakenly labeled with a plain O/K symbol. These products contain milk and are certified Kosher DAIRY.
From The RCC – Santa Monica Glatt Market
The Rcc informs us that as of Sunday, September 15, 2019, Santa Monica Glatt Market will no longer be under the Kashrus Certification of the RCC. No Kashrus violations were found.