From The COR of Greater Detroit: Trader Joe’s Organic French Rolls and French Baguette
Trader Joe’s Organic French Rolls and French Rolls and French Baguettes that bear MK certification (Montreal) are Pas Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Natural Ovens Bakery Keto-Friendly White Bread
Natural Ovens Bakery Keto-Friendly White Bread with an O/U ink jetted on the individual wrapped loaves (at Costco) is Pas Yisroel.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Simply Nature Knock Your Sprouts Off Sprouted 7 Grain Bread
Simply Nature Knock Your Sprouts Off Sprouted 7 Grain Bread, sold at Aldi with an O/K symbol is Pas Yisroel. However, bags that bear an O/U or Kosher Check symbol are NOT Pas Yisroel.
From The O/U: Spilman Treats
The O/U does not certify Spilman Treats products. The label’s statement that the product is under the supervision of “The Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America” is not authorized by the Orthodox Union.
From The O/U: Cleveland Mayonnaise Chipotle Mayo
The O/U does not certify Cleveland Mayonnaise Chipotle Mayo, a dairy product. Some Chipotle Mayo containers are labeled with an unauthorized O/U mark.
From The O/U: Kraft String Cheese
Lactalis Heritage Dairy has decided to remove O/UD kosher certification from Kraft Natural Cheese String Cheese products and transition to another Kosher certifying entity and its kashrus standards.
From The O/U: Bertolli Condimento Basamico Bianca and Aceto Balsamico Di Modena
The O/U does not certify Bertolli Condimento Balsamico Bianca and Aceto Balsamico Di Modena. Some Spanish-German labels (sold in Europe)bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The Kof-K: Food For Life Ezekiel Sprouted Grain Breads
Food For Life Ezekiel Sprouted Grain Breads with the Kof-K symbol are Pas Yisroel. The Pocket Bread, however is NOT Pas Yisroel.
From The O/U: S. Rosen’s Breads, Buns and Rolls (sold at Costco)
The following S. Rosen’s Breads, Buns and Rolls with an O/U (available at Costco) are Pas Yisroel… 100% Healthy Multi Grain Bread 9 Grain Bread Sour Dough Bread Country White Bread
From The Earth K: Trader Joe’s Holiday Egg Challah
Trader Joe’s Traditional Holiday Egg Challah with an Earth K symbol is Pas Yisroel as stated on the label.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Trader Joe’s brand Holiday Egg Challah
From The O/U: Trader Joe’s brand Chocolate Babka and Half Moon Cookies
Trader Joe’s brand of Chocolate Brooklyn Babka and Half Moon Cookies that bear the symbol O/U pareve are also Pas Yisroel.
Kashrus Conscience – Tishrei 5785
From The Star-K: Appliance Alert
A few months ago, Star-K received reports from consumers that certain Thermador integrated refrigerators and freezers did not maintain proper cooling temperatures when set in Sabbath Mode. These appliances included T30IR, T30IF, T36IR and T36IF. Thermador has developed a solution to this cooking problem. Unfortunately, it will not be available to consumers before the Yamim […]
From The Star-K: Quinoa Update
The Star-K recommends that ALL Quinoa be checked prior to usage, even when there is a hechsher on the package. Infestation issues arise from improper storage, which is beyond the control of any hashgacha. Most recently, Simpli brand White, Tricolor or Red quinoa, with Use-By dates May-June 2026 were found to be infested.
From The Star-K: Golden Raisins Alert
Recent extensive testing by many kashrus agencies has shown an increased infestation issue specifically in Golden Raisins. The Star-K has not found a practical way for consumers to check them. Therefore, the Star-K is recommending that golden raisins not be used, regardless of the source, until further notice. At this time, this alert does not […]
From The O/K: Pinas Locas Quetzaly
Pinas Locas Quetzaly in Spring Valley, N.Y. is displaying an unauthorized O/K certification mark on various materials representing their establishment. O/K certification does not certify any of this company’s locations or products.
From The cRc: Sonoma Far in Shelby, Indiana
Effective immediately, due to Kosher violations, Sonoma Farm, located in Shelby, Indiana, is no longer certified Kosher by cRc and will not bear the cRc logo.
From The Star-K: Northeast Quartered Artichoke Hearts
Cans of Northeast Quartered Artichoke Hearts bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol (note: Affected products are large foodservice #10″ cans). Star-K does not certify artichoke hearts due to insect infestation.
From The CRC (Central Rabbinical Congress): Kleinhouse Coffee
The New High-Quality Coffee from Kleinhouse Coffee, produced under the CRC, contains micro-ground pieces of coffee beans that are roasted but not cooked. Therefore, one should be careful when using this coffee on Shabbos to ensure compliance with the prohibition against cooking on Shabbos. Each person should consult their Rabbinic Halachic authority.
From The cRc: Inspired Organics brand spinach
Organic Cut Spinach from Inspired Organics, Warren, MI, bears an unauthorized cRc logo.
From The cRc: Inspired Organics brand Cut Spinach
From The O/K: Apple Maps
Apple Maps is displaying the O/K certification mark on listings for various establishments in the “good to know” section on both mobile app and browser This is not an authorized use of the O/K Kosher certification mark.
From The Scroll K of Denver: Rosenberg’s Kosher Cream Cheese
Many Rosenberg’s dairy cream cheese have been mistakenly labeled as pareve, instead of dairy in the past two days. These include: Rosenberg’s Kosher Dill Cream Cheese Rosenberg’s Kosher Hatch Green Chili Cream Cheese Rosenberg’s Kosher Lox Cream Cheese Rosenberg’s Kosher Plain Whipped Cream Cheese Rosenberg’s Kosher Scallion Cream Cheese Rosenberg’s Kosher Veggie Cream Cheese
From Earth Kosher: Actual Veggies
The following products under the Actual Veggies brand, bear an unauthorized symbol and are not Kosher… Eggplant Chickpea Veggie Balls Southwest Black Bean Veggie Balls
From The O/U: Jelly Belly
Jelly Belly has informed the O/U that, due to changes in one of their factories, Jelly Belly products in that location will soon no longer be Kosher. There is no change in the Jelly Belly formulation, but because of production changes, other non-Kosher products will be produced on shared equipment. As a result, all Jelly […]
From The KLBD: Wall’s Twister Pear
Wall’s Twister Pear, sold mainly in Ireland, is approved as a dairy product by the KLBD.
From The KLBD: Wall’s Twister Pineapple Lolly
Wall’s Twister Pineapple and Mini Twister Pineapple Lolly was previously approved as Dairy but now are approved as Pareve.
From The KLBD: Misfits Bars
Misfits Bars are certified KLBD Pareve ONLY if they have the specified or earlier “Best Before End” date: Misfits Choc Caramel – 3rd May 2025 Misfits Chocolate Cookie Dough – 4th May 2025 Misfits Dark Choc Brownie – 9th February 2025 Misfits White Choc Cookies & Cream – 27th April 2025
From The O/U: Mavericks Cheddar Sandwich Crackers and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
Mavericks Cheddar Sandwich Crackers and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers are not certified Kosher under O/U supervision. Some packaging bear an unauthorized O/U mark.