From the COR of greater Detroit: Utz and Weis brandTortilla Chip Milk Allergen Recall
Utz Quality Foods is voluntarily recalling select expiration dates of some Golden Flake, Good Health, Utz and Weis brands of Tortilla Chip items due to potential contamination of undeclared milk allergen. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk may risk a serious or even life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
From the COR of Detroit: Our Family Whole and Sliced Potatoes
Our Family brand Whole and Sliced Potatoes, in 15 oz. cans with an off-white color label no longer bear an O/U and should not be used. Some were mistakenly sold at One Stop Kosher Market. Older cans with blue-greed labels that bear an O/U are acceptable.
From The O/K: Heimishe Gebeks (Podrigal’s) in Brooklyn, N.Y.
The O/K advises us that as of April 27th, 2018, Heimishe Gebeks (Podrigal’s), at 1280 56th St. in Brooklyn, N.Y. is no longer certified by the O/K.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Natural Earth Brown Sushi Rice
The COR reports that Natural Earth brand Brown Sushi Rice has had reports of infestation in some of their bags, which was caused by improper storage in some regions. In consultation with the Star-K, Natural Earth is recalling this product. Kosher consumers should either check the rice before using or they may return it.
From The RCC: Nathan’s Kosherland in Westwood, Ca.
The RCC advises us that effective May 1, 2018, Nathan’s Kosherland in Westwood, Ca. will no longer be under the Kashrus supervision of the RCC.
From The O/U: Best Choice Refried Beans
The O/U does NOT certify Best Choice Refried Beans. This product is NOT Kosher. Some labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Royal Fruit Brussels Sprout Halves
The O/U does not certify Royal Fruits Garden Brussels Sprout Halves. This product bears an unauthorized O/U. The O/U does certify other Royal Farms products.
From The O/U: Earnest Eats Coconut Warrior Oatmeal
The O/U certifies Earnest Eats Coconut Warrior Oatmeal as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens panel. Some labels bear the O/U symbol, without the “D” (dairy) designation.
From The O/U: Kroger Ranch Tuna
The O/U certifies Kroger Ranch Flavored Tuna as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product contains dairy ingredients. Some labels bear a plain O/U symbol, without the “D” (dairy) designation.
From Atlanta Kosher Commission (AKC): Pringles
Pringles is changing many of their O/U pareve potato crisps to O/UD (dairy). When a Pringles product is marked “O/UD” and ingredients state; “whey” or “milk” it is actually dairy and should be considered as such. If the ingredients don’t state “whey” or “milk”, it is dairy equipment. Those with the plain O/U symbol are […]
From the COR: Taste of Inspirations Various Mini Biscotti
Taste of Inspirations Various Mini Biscotti is missing a “D” (dairy) designation. The following products from this company are certified Kosher by the COR and are dairy… White Chocolate Dipped Lemon & Cranberry Mini Biscotti Chocolate Chunk Dipped in Dark Chocolate Mini Biscotti Almond Hazelnut Dipped in Dark Chocolate Mini Biscotti
From The O/K: Planet Hummus in Venice, Ca
Planet Hummus, a restaurant in Venice, Ca. is displaying an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on their menu. This restaurant is NOT Kosher certified.
From The O/K: Newly Certified – Dole Salad Kits
Dole is introducing Salad Kits which include salad vegetables and dressing. Both the salad and the dressing are certified when bearing the O/K Kosher symbol on the bag. This salad is also bug-free. Some dressings are dairy (cholov stam). These will have the O/KD symbol printed on the bags.
From The O/K: Dole Fresh Vegetables
Dole Fresh Vegetables are certified when bearing the O/K Kosher symbol on the bag. Lots that are NOT certified will not bear the symbol – be sure to check the bags before you buy them.l The Kosher Information Bureau checked with the O/K organization and was assured that those packages that bear an O/K are […]
From KSA: Lady Fortunes in Canoga Park, Ca.
The KSA has advised us that due to Kashrus violations, KSA has terminated its Kosher supervision of Lady Fortunes in Canoga Park, Ca as of 4/20/2018.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Minute Mug Cake Mix
The Atlanta Kosher Commission reports that some Minute Mug Cake Mix packages, under O/U certification, were incorrectly printed without the “D” (dairy) designation. This product contains dairy ingredients.
From The Star-K – Teff Chips
Teff brand Chips Ancient Grain are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision (only when bearing the Star-K symbol). This product is pareve.
From The Star-K: H-E-B
The following products, distributed by H.E.B. are now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision. These products are only Kosher when bearing the Star-K symbol: Antacid Extra Strength – Assorted Fruit Antacid Extra Strength – Tropical Fruit Antacid Regular Strength – Assorted fruit and Peppermint Antacid Ultra Strength – Assorted Berries and Assorted Fruit Dairy Digestive Original […]
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Little Nut
The following products, manufactured by Little Nut, are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision. These products are dairy… Peanut Coconut Banana Nut Butter Blend Peanut Coconut Nut Butter Blend Peanut Coconut Strawberry Nut
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Blintzi
The following products, manufactured by Blintzi, are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision. These products are dairy… Cheese Blueberry Blintzes Mushroom Blintzes – Frozen Caramel Apple Blintzes
From the O/K: Lin’s Kosher Chinese Kitchen in Manville, N.J.
Lin’s Kosher Chinese Kitchen on Main Street in Mansville, N.J. has decided to discontinue its Kosher certification. This is effective as of March 29, 2018.
From The Kof-K : Streit’s Dark Chocolate Caramel Pecan Clusters
Streit’s Dark Chocolate Caramel Pecan Clusters contains milk and butter and was mistakenly labeled as Kof-K pareve. This product is certified by the Kof-K and is DAIRY.
From the cRc: Newly added Kashrus Agencies
Please note that the cRc (Chicago Rabbinical Council) has added two new Minnesota Kashrus Agencies to their organization. These are Blue Ribbon Kosher and Minnesota Kosher.
From The cRc: Traverse City Whiskey Co.
Please be advised that, effective immediately, Traverse City Whiskey Co. is no longer certified by the cRc (Chicago Rabbinical Council). This includes all Traverse City Whiskey Co. products. Only products purchased before March 26, 2018 are certified Kosher when bearing a cRc logo.
From the COR: Baker’s Selection Cookies & Cream Donuts
Baker’s Selection Cookies & Cream Mini Donuts is missing the “dairy” designation. This product IS DAIRY and Kosher certified by the COR.
From The OU: 365 Frozen Berry Blend
365 Frozen Berry Blend bears an OU symbol. Please note that this berry blend contains blackberries. The berries were inspected per FDA regulations. FDA regulations are not necessarily consistent with OU kosher standards. Pursuant to OU kosher standards, blackberries should be checked for tolayim and may be consumed under certain conditions. To learn more, please […]
OU Passover: Dannon Yogurt
Dannon has produced some varieties of yogurt certified for Passover when bearing the OUDP symbol. Some 4-packs of yogurt contain a combination of year round OUD (Not Kosher for Passover) yogurts and OUDP (Kosher for Passover) yogurts. Consumers are advised to only use the OUDP yogurts for Passover. The Not Kosher for Passover yogurts do […]
Unauthorized OU: Dom Reserve Salad Shrimp
The Orthodox Union does not certify Dom Reserve North Atlantic Salad Shrimp. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
From the OU: Health Wise Protein Chips – Missing D
The Orthodox Union certifies Health Wise Barbecue Protein Crisps and Health Wise Ranch Protein Crisps as OU D products. These products contain dairy ingredients, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some bags were printed with an OU symbol, without the D – Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.
From the RCC: Hatikva Grill No Longer Certified
Hatikva Grill , 14054 Burbank Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 is no longer under RCC supervision.