From the O/U: Luxury Meat of Florida
Luxury Meat of Florida is NOT O/U certified (and has never been). They have been falsely representing their meat as O/U Kosher certified on Facebook. Consumers who may have purchased this meat should contact their personal Rav regarding the Kosher status of their utensils and appliances.
From The O/U: Baybury Brother Sauces
The O/U does NOT certify Baybury Brothers products. Some of their products bear an unauthorized O/U mark.
From The BC Kosher (British Columbia, Canada): Planted Love Food Truck
The BC Kosher advises that as of April 1, 2023, Planted Love Food Truck in British Columbia, Canada, will no longer be certified Kosher by the BC supervision.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Baby/children Products Approved for Pesach from Rabbi Bess’ Booklet
The following are baby/children medicines that are commonly used and approved for Pesach use from Rabbi Bess’ Booklet… Advil Children’s Suspension – All Flavors Advil Infant’s Drops – Grape Advil Junior Strength Coated Tablets Benadryl Children’s Allergy Liquid and Dye-Free liquid (all flavors) Enfamil D-Vi-Sol Drops, Fer-In-Sol Drops, Poly-Vi-Sol Drops, Poly-Vi-Sol Drops with Iron, Tri-Vi-Sol […]
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: KFP Orange Juice, Half & Half and Milk in Korger’s
Kroger’s Passover production of orange juice, half & half and milk is now in stroes. These Kosher for Pesach items can be identified by the “AKC-P” stamped on the end of the inkjet.
From The KIB: Grapefruits from Eretz Yisroel
Currently, grapefruits from Israel are being sold in Costco. Although the bag states “North America”, the tag states “Israel” and they have been confirmed to originate from Israel. These have Kedushas Sheviis and must NOT be purchased. If they were purchased, contact your Rav for guidance.
From The Star-K: Ceres Juice and Pesach
Please note that effective Dec ember 2022, the Star-K changed the status of the entire line of Ceres Juice from Star-K Kosher for Passover certification, to Star-K for year round use only. This was due to a change in a processing aid used by the manufacturer that does NOT meet Star-K’s standards for Pesach. Consumers […]
From The KIB: Heinz Tomato Ketchup for Pesach
This year a specific run of Heinz Ketchup is being produced under the Tartikov Hashgacha. This product is Kitniyos free. Last year, the Heinz Ketchup production, certified by the “KF” from London, did, inadvertently, contain Kitniyos. Any left over bottles from last year should only be used by those who eat Kitniyos on Pesach.
From The AKC: FoodPrep Solution’s White Mineral Oil
FoodPrep Solution’s White Mineral Oil was produced with an unauthorized AKC Kosher symbol on the bottle. The AKC does not certify this product.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Vaping and Pesach
Most disposable vapes and vape cartridges contain chometz and should NOT be used on Pesach.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Chosen Foods Avocado Oil and Spray
Both the Oil and Spray forms of Chosen Foods Avocado Oil and Kosher for Pesach.
From The Kosher Supervision of Wisconsin: Lavash Nagash Flat Bread
Lavash Nagash Flat Bread has an unauthorized Kosher Wisconsin Logo. This product is NOT under the supervision of Kosher Wisconsin.
From The KIB: Different Opinions Concerning Pesach From Different Kashrus Organizations
The following are different categories where the different Kashrus Organizations have different opinion as far as Pesach is concerned… KASHERING (Plastic, Formica, Epoxied Granite) The O/U says to ask your Rabbi if these materials can be Kashered. The Star-K says the CANNOT be Kashered. The cRc says they CAN be Kashered The O/K says they […]
From The O/U: Jason Gluten Free Kosher L’Pesach Panko Crumbs
Jason Brand Kosher for Pesach Panko Crumbs with a Best Buy Date of Dec 20 2023 has been found to be infested and should not be used. Consumers with other expiration codes should examine the container for holes or other obvious signs of infestation.
From The KIB: Frozen, Raw Fish for Pesach
Fish: (Raw, Frozen) – All raw fish (not coated or ground) is best purchased with a Kosher for Pesach Hechsher (due to possible kitniyos glazing etc.). However, in the absence of certified for Pesach fish that is easily available, ALL fresh or frozen fish (except for ground) are acceptable even without a special Pesach Hashgacha, […]
From The KIB: Verde Valle White Rice
Verde Valle White Rice is authorized for use on Pesach ONLY for those who eat Kitniyos. This product is certified by OneKosher Internacional in Mexico.
From The KIB: 1800 Tequila
1800 Tequila products bear an unauthorized “P” symbol on some bottles.
From The O/K: Wegman’s Salt n Pepper Pistachios
A limited amount of Wegman’s Salt n Pepper Pistachios has mistakenly been sold with the O/KP symbol. This product is Kosher pareve certified but NOT for Pesach.
From the Badatz Beit Yosef: Yarden Fava Beans
Yarden Fava beans are certified for Pesach by Badatz Beit Yosef ONLY for people who eat Kitniyot.
From The O/U: Eska Sparkling Lemon Drink
The O/U no longer certifies Eska Sparkling Lemon Drink. It is NOT certified and NOT Kosher for Pesach, even when bearing an O/UP. The product is kitniyos and not Chometz. This product is being sold at Costco in Canada.
From The O/U: Eskla Sparkling Lemon Drink
The O/U no longer certifies Eska Sparkling Lemon Drink. It is NOT certified and NOT Kosher for Pesach, even when bearing an O/UP. The product is kitniyot and not Chometz. This product is being sold at Costco in Canada.
From The O/K: Sun Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins
Sun Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins (5 oz. bags, 10X0.5 oz boxes per bag) – the inside boxes are mislabeled with the O/KP (Pesach) symbol while the outside bag correctly has the plain O/KD symbol. This product is certified Kosher dairy and NOT certified for Pesach.
Pesach Lectures by Rabbi Eidlitz
Tuesday, March 14th at 7:30 in Anshe Emes – 1490 South Robertson Blvd. Join Live or Watch on Zoom https://anshe.org/eidlitz5783 Meeting ID 843 8046 707 Passcode: 564476 March 19 in Young Israel of Century City – Contact YICC for Zoom Info.
From The MK: How To Kasher a Nespresso Machine for Pesach
Here are the steps to Kashering a Nespresso Machine for Pesach (Note: These steps are NOT intended for milk frothers or machines that use milk. It is ONLY for machines that make pure black coffee and are pareve… Clean the outside of the machine using a new sponge and a cleaning agent (soap, liquid detergent […]
From The O/U: Kashering a Keurig Coffee Maker for Pesach
For those who kasher plastic: (those who do NOT kasher plastic should put away their coffee maker for Pesach)… Clean the coffee maker and do not use for 24 hours Remove the K-cup holder and perform hagalah (boiling in water) or iruy (pouring boiling water over it) on the K-cup holder. Run a Kosher for […]
From The KIB: Tums for Pesach
Tums is no longer Kosher for Pesach. An antacid with proper Pesach Hashgacha is recommended.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Lipton Decaf Tea
Lipton Decaf Tea is NOT approved for Pesach this year.
From The KIB: Frozen fish for Pesach
The following O/U certified frozen fish portions are acceptable for Pesach. Please note these refer to raw frozen fish portions, not smoked, spiced or seasoned… Atlantic Salmon Blue Circle Atlantic Salmon Canadian Fishing Company Sockeye Salmon Fillet Changing Seas Atlantic Salmon Fillet Costco Tilapia Full Circle Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillets, Keta Salmon Fillets Gourmet […]
Nespresso Hechsher – Pesach and Year Round
From the Vaad Harabanim of Greater Seattle: Island Crust Cafe
Island Crust Cafe in Mercer Island (Seattle) is NO LONGER CERTIFIED AS KOSHER by the Vaad HaRabanim of Greater Seattle. The owner has publicly announced his intention to reopen the restaurant without ANY Kosher certification. Many people, both those who live locally and those who live elsewhere, have eaten in this restaurant over the many […]