From The O/U: Oreo Sandwich Cookies

At the present time, the following Oreo Sandwich Cookies do NOT contain dairy ingredients, although they are manufactured on dairy equipment… Original Oreo Sandwich Cookies Oreo Double Stuf Sandwich Cookies Oreo Original Mega Stuf Sandwich Cookie Mini Original Oreo Sandwich Cookies Chocolate Oreo Sandwich Cookies Golden Oreo Sandwich Cookies Triple Double Oreo Sandwich Cookies Oreo […]

From The cRc: Dried Goji Berries

The cRc, together with other Kashrus Agencies, have been finding a high number of insect in Dried Goji Berries Until further notice, dried goji berries are not recommended, even when bearing Kosher certification.

From Hashgacha New Square Kashrus Council: Bean and Barley Bug Issue

The Hashgacha New Square Kashrus Council has advised that several lot numbers of Unger’s Pearled Barley, Unger’s Chickpeas bag with Lot # 081320 and Unger’s Large Lima Beans with Lot # 071120 were found with various levels of infestation.  Out of an abundance of caution, Unger’s is issuing a voluntary recall on the above-mentioned products.  […]

From The O/U: Gordon Choice Fruit Cocktail

Gordon Choice Fruit Cocktail in Extra Light Syrup (UPC # 093901225306) and Gordon Choice Fruit Cocktail in Pear Juice (UPC # 093901610232) mistakenly bears an O/U symbol on the cardboard cases, but not on the individual can labels.  The product contains carmine as listed in the ingredient panel. Please note that the O/U does certify […]

From the O/U: Coca-Cola of Mexico

A number of statements recently appeared about the kosher status of Coca-Cola in Mexico, which has caused confusion amongst consumers.  The O/U does not certify these products and is unable to recommend products that are not under certification.

From The O/K: Synchro brand Ketomanna

Synchro Ketobasis and Synchro Ketomanna bear an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol  O/K certification does NOT certify this company or their products.

From the O/K: Raw Green Organics

The following Raw Green Organics products bear an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol.  O/K Certification does NOT certify this company or their products… Exogenous Ketones BHB –  Chocolate, Tropical and Capsules MCT Oil + CBD Aminos + Coconut Oil

From The O/U: Lucky Leaf

The O/U certifies Lucky Lear Premium Caramel Apple Fruit Filling or Topping as an O/U-D (dairy) product.  This product contains dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredients panel.  Some 9.5 lb. pails of this product were labeled with an O/U symbol, without the “D” (dairy) designation.

From The O/K: Bagged Salads

The O/K informs us, concerning triple washed bagged vegetables, that these products are checked and consumers do not need to check them again.  However, not all lots are approved, so the kosher consumer should check carefully to make sure that the O/K logo is printed on the bag.

From The Star-K: Molino Nicoli

Please be advised that various products from Molino Nicoli, Italy, including polenta, cereal, granola bars and a dairy chocolate snack, are labeled with an unauthorized Star-K.  These products are NOT certified.  They are being distributed in Europe and Israel.

From The O/K: Happy J’s

Happy J’s Chocolate Relief Bar bears an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol.  O/K Kosher certification does NOT certify this company or their products.

From The O/U: Betty Crocker (General Mills) Chocolate Chip Gluten Free Cookie Mix

Betty Crocker produces a Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix that is labeled O/U, with lettering on the package that declares: “Now may contain milk ingredients”.  The O/U states  that with all General Mills products (only), when this disclaimer appears on the label (may contain milk ingredients) it means that this product was produced on Dairy Equipment.

Correction!

In the latest Kashrus Conscience, we inadvertently included Kosher LA in some issues of our printed list  of recommended kosher symbols. In general the Kosher Information Bureau does not recommend KOLA certification. You will find enclosed the correct list of our recommended symbols. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Please note that […]

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