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 […]

From the Kosher Check: Wild Coast Fruit Co.

Please be advised that the following products, sold by Wild Coast Fruit Co. are certified dairy (Not Cholov  Yisroel), but mistakenly bear the pareve Kosher Check logo: Dark Chocolate Blueberries Dark Chocolate Cranberries.

From The O/U: Heinz Poyo, Pappa y Arroz (jarred baby food)

The O/U does NOT certify Heinz Poyo, Pappa y Arroz, a jarred baby food product.  This product is labeled with a Spanish only label, and is sold in Mexico and possibly other markets in the U.S.  Some jars were labeled with an unauthorized O/U symbol.

From The cRc: Coloma Frozen Foods Grape Juice

Please note that Concord Grape Juice Concentrate and White Grape Juice Concentrate, distributed by Coloma Frozen Foods (Coloma Michigan), bear an unauthorized cRc symbol on the label.  These items are NOT certified Kosher.

From The O/K: Kodiak Cakes

Kodiak Cakes Power Bake Protein Muffin Mix Double Dark Chocolate bears a plain O/K symbol instead of the required O/KD (dairy) symbol.  This product contains dairy as stated in the allergen warning and is certified kosher dairy by the O/K.

From the Klbd: Cow & Gate Baby Rice

Cow & Gate brand baby rice, Cereal Tropical Fruit and Porridge Banana Multigrain, that were approved by the Klbd as pareve, are now approved as DAIRY.

From the Atlanta Kosher Commission: Kellogg’s “Limited Edition” Cereals

The following “Limited Edition” Kellogg’s cereals do NOT bear a K or an O/U symbol and are NOT certified Kosher, due to the addition of marshmallow (from non-Kosher gelatin)… Apple Jacks with Spooky Marshmallows Chocolate Frosted Flakes with Spooky Marshmallows Froot Loops with Spooky Marshmallows.   Other Kellog’s cereals that contain marshmallows or gelatin are […]

From The O/U: Sera

The O/U does NOT certify Sera Pickled Mixed Vegetables in Brine.  Some jars were labeled with an unauthorized O/U symbol.

Beis Din of Union of Orthodox Synagogues (Johannesburg) – Evox and SSn

There are a number of Evox product that were incorrectly labeled with the Beis Din of Johannesburg logo. Only the following products by Evox and SSN are certified kosher by the Beis Din… Evox 199% Advanced Whey Protein French Vanilla Ice Cream Evox 100 % Advanced Whey Protein Deluxe Double Dutch Chocolate Evox 100% Advanced […]

From The O/U: Fiorella Sweet Potato Ravioli

The O/U certifies Fiorella Sweet Potato Ravioli as an O/U pareve product.  A limited amount of containers of Fiorella Sweet Potato Ravioli may include undeclared cheese ravioli.  The effected product is being withdrawn from the marketplace.

From The Beis Din of South Africa: Wedgewood Nougats

The following Wedgewood Nougats, certified Kosher by the Beis Din of South Africa, are incorrectly labeled Milchig (dairy), but are, in fact, Pareve… Almond Nougat Macadamia Nougat Cranberry Nougat The company is in the process of changing their labels to Pareve.