From the O/U: Sysco Imperial Yasou Feta Cheese Vinaigrette Dressing
The O/U does NOT certify Sysco Yasou Feta Cheese Vinaigrette Dressing. Some 1 gallon containers of this product were labeled with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From the O/U: +More Azgranata Grape Juice
The O/U does NOT certify Azgranata Grape Juice. Some containers of this product bear an unauthorized O/U symbol. This product is sold in Europe.
From The O/K: Bliss Life Sciences
Effective immediately, O/K Kosher Certification has terminated kosher certification of Bliss Life Sciences LLP due to kashrus violations. Any products on the market bearing the O/K symbol are NOT certified.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Fiber One and Nature Valley
The following products from Fiber One and Nature Valley are no longer certified Kosher… Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Mint Fudge Brownie, Lemon Brownie, Chocolate Chip Brownie, Cinnamon Coffee Cake Brownie, Orange Cranberry Cake Brownie, Birthday Cake, Brownie, Pumpkin Brownie, Strawberries & Cream Brownie, Peanut Butter Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares, Banana Dark Chocolate Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares, Blueberry Soft-Baked […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: O/V Hashkacha from St. Louis
The O/V symbol, out of St. Louis, is nearly identical to the symbol used to identify a product as vegan. This has caused much confusion, so the Vaad Hair of St. Louis is modifying its kosher symbol. The new logo will feature an OVK inside an oval.
From The O/U: Abu Lafia
The O/U does NOT certify Abu Lafia pita. Some bags are printed with an unauthorized “O/U Pas Yisroel” symbol.
From The O/U: Tone It Up Marine Collagen
The O/U does NOT certify Tone It Up Marine Collagen. Some containers bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The Kof-K: Streit’s Egg Noodles (all sizes)
Due to improper handling after product was manufactured a number of bags of Streits noodles have been found to be infested. Any bag with a best buy date of December 2019 or earlier should be returned to store for a refund.
Quick Kashrus Insights #4 – Pas Yisroel during the Aseres Yemei Teshuva
From The cRc: Conca D’Oro – Ciro
Effective immediately, all products manufactured by Conca D’Oro – Ciro, are no longer being certified by the cRc (Chicago Rabbinical Council). This includes products bearing the cRc logo.
From The KIB: Honey
All pure, unflavored honey is Kosher without Hashgacha.
From The KIB: Pas Yisroel
The Minhag is to only use Pas Yisroel during Aseres Yemay Teshuva. All RCC and O/K Bakeries, including at Ralph’s Supermarkets and Western Bagels are Pas Yisroel.
From The cRc – All Puree LLC
Effective immediately, all products manufactured by All Puree LLC are no longer being certified by the Chicago Rabbinical Council. This includes products bearing the cRc logo.
From the COR of Greater Detroit – Bodek Frozen Blueberries
The COR of Detroit reports that Bodek Frozen Blueberries with “sell by” dates of February 2020 and May 2020 and Bodek frozen Cranberry Blueberry Blend with a “sell by” date of February 2020 have been found to be infested and may be returned for full refund.
From the Scroll K of Denver: Nori
The Scroll K of Denver shares that the Star-K has issued an alert for the following certified Nori Brands. These recalled Nori brands are as of September 5, 2018… Sweet City with Star K symbol. Two recalled lots are 09250 and 131820 China Mehadrin with a cRc symbol. One recalled lot: 3200/02426 1903 3242619043 2018 […]
From the Scroll K of Denver: Dragon Fruit from Israel
The Scroll K reports that King Scoopers markets are selling dragon fruit from Israel. This produce requires the separation of terumos and ma’asaros. Note: the separation of terumos and ma’asros may not be done on Shabbos or Yom Tov. Check the Scroll K website for instruction on how to separate terumos and ma’aasros.
From The O/U: Alcaquete Snacks
The O/U does NOT certify any Alcaquete product. Alcquete De Mi Tierra Pan de Yuca bears an O/U symbol. This product is sold in Colombia.
From The O/U: Laura Lynn Instant Grits Cheese Flavor
The O/U does NOT certify Laura Lynn Instant Grits Cheese Flavor. Some boxes of this product bear an unauthorized O’/UD (dairy) symbol.
From the Kof K: Roasted Seaweed/Nori
Please be advised that Roasted Seaweed/Nori manufactured by Nantong Huaxin Foods (Ocean Pacific Seafood Group) have been manufactured without kosher certification and bear an unauthorized Kof K with k#3646 on the label.
From The EarthKosher: Futter’s Nut Butters
Futter’s Nut Butters products bear an unauthorized EarthKosher symbol and are NOT certified by EarthKosher.
From The cRc: Schach
In previous years the cRc has recommended certain readily available fencing material (commonly sold in Home Depot etc.) to be used for Schach and provided detailed instructions on how to place them on the Sukkah. However, based on feedback from consumers on the sturdiness of those materials and how they were being used, the cRc […]
From The O/U: Piggly Wiggly Cheese Flavor and Variety Pack Instant Grits
The O/U does NOT certify Piggly Wiggly Quick & Easy Instant Grits Cheese Flavor and Quick & Easy Instant Grits Variety Pack. Some boxes were printed with an unauthorized O/UD.
From COR of Greater Detroit: Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s brand of Chocolate Brooklyn Babka, Mango Brooklyn Babka and Half Moon Cookies that bear O/U pareve, are Pas Yisroel and Yoshon.
From The KLBD: Propercorn Chocolate
Multipacks of Propercorn Chocolate have been mis-labeled KLBD Pareve. In fact, this product is dairy.
From the O/U: Catawba Candy Co.
The O/U does NOT certify Catawba Candy Co. Dinner Mints. Some of their packaging bears an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: BeanBoy
The O/U does NOT certify any BeanBoy product. Some BeanBoy products are labeled with an unauthorized O/U symbol. These products may contain dairy.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Cooke Aquaculture Chile
The following products, manufactured by Cooke Aquaculture Chile are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision… Salmon Fillets, Fresh and Frozen Salmon Fish Block Frozen Pieces Salmon Fresh and Frozen Portions Salmon Fresh and Frozen Slices Salmon Frozen Fish Block of Pulp Salmon Whole Fresh and Frozen
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Arena Perch Fillet
Arena brand Perch Fillet with skin, Frozen Glazed, Pike Fillet with Skin, Frozen Glazed and Pike Perch Fillet with Skin, Frozen Glazed are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Taku Cherry Orchard
The following products, manufactured by Taku Cherry Orchard are now under O/U supervision… Maraschino Cherries, Large without Stems Maraschino Cherries, Extra Large with Stems Maraschino Cherries, Extra Large without Stems Maraschino Cherries, Large with Stems
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Tohi
The following products, manufactured by Tohi are now under O/U supervision… Tohi Dragon Fruit Tohi Ginger Lime Tohi Original