Pas Yisroel – Star-K/OU Approved Lists
Even people who do not keep Pas Yisroel during the year, often are stringent to keep it during the Aseres Yemei Teshuva. Click on the links below to see the lists of Pas Yisroel products from the Star-K and the OU. OU Pas Yisroel List 2017 Star-K Pas Yisroel List 2017
Pas Yisroel – Overview
Pas Yisroel The Gemorah in Avoda Zarah lists certain decrees of Chazal to avoid intermarriage. One of them is not eating bread baked by a non Jew as this may increase their relationship beyond what is proper. Later Chazal found that this was very difficult for most Jews who found themselves in a situation where […]
From the Atlanta Kosher Commission: Supreme Chocolatiers
The Atlanta Kosher Commission reports that Supreme Chocolatiers brand Chocolate Gummi Bears bears an unauthorized O/U on some of their packaging. The O/U does NOT certify Supreme Chocolatiers Chocolate Gummi Bears.
From The Atlanta Kosher Commission – Redmond Instant Mashed Potatoes
The Atlanta Kosher Commission reports that Redomond Instant Mashed Potatoes have released some packages that bear an unauthorized O/U. The O/U does NOT certify Redmond Instant Mashed Potatoes.
From The Union of Orthodox Synagogues of South Africa – Knorr Soups
Please be aware the Knorr Chicken, Beef and Vegetable soups inadvertently appear on the list from the Beis Din of South Africa as Kosher, but these items are, in fact, NOT Kosher.
From The O/U: ShopRite Chocolate Chips
ShopRite brand Real Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet) is certified as O/U pareve and has been recalled. One lot, identified by a “Best if Used By Apr 12, 2019”, has been confirmed to inadvertently contain Dairy Chocolate Chips. The vast majority of bags from this lot contained pareve chocolate chips exclusively.  A second lot, identified by a “Best If […]
From the COR of Detroit: Great Value Decorating Sprinkles Candy Coated Flavored Chocolate Chips
The COR reports that Great Value Decorating Sprinkles Candy-coated Flavored Chocolate Chips, sold at Walmart mistakenly states cRc Pareve on the label. Its correct status is cRc DE (dairy equipment). This product contains no actual milk ingredients, even though the word “milk” appears on the ingredient panel. The word “milk” on the ingredient panel is […]
From The O/U: Fine Line Cauliflower Florets
Fine Line Cauliflower Florets  is NOT O/U certified. Some boixes were printed with an unauthorized O/U.
From The K-COR: Sophia Baking Co.
Pita Chips manufactured by Sophia Baking Co. are NOT Kosher, and do not bear the K-COR symbol. Only those Sophia products that bear the K-COR are Kosher (not Pas Yisroel).
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Dole Fruit Snacks
Dole Fruit Snacks in Strawberry and Orange varieties are O/U certified in the U.S. and are Kosher even if the O/U symbol is not yet on the label. The Grape flavor is NOT certified.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Partake Foods
Partake brand Gluten Free Mini Carrot Oat Cookies, Mini Sweet Potato Millet Cookies and Min Sprouted Grain Chocolate Chip cookies are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Regal
Regal brand Salmon Portions (skin on, bone in), Fillets (Skin off, Bone in)Â and Kebaba (unflavored) are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – H-E-Buddy
The following products, manufactured by H-E-Buddy are now certified Kosher under O/UD (dairy) supervision. These products are all dairy… Children’s Nutritional Shake – Strawberry Children’s Nutritional Shake – Chocolate Children’s Nutritional Shake – Vanilla with Fiber Children’s Nutritional Shake – Vanilla
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Farmer Land Dried Fruits
The following products, manufactured by Farmer Land are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision… Dried Kiwi Dried Strawberry Dried Cantaloupe Dried Apple
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Freedom Bar
The following products, manufactured by Freedom Bar brand are now certified Kosher under O/U (pareve)Â supervision… Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bar chocolate Protein Bar Peanut Butter Protein Bar Apple Cinnamon Protein Bar Chocolate Orange Protein Bar Chocolate Coconut Protein Bar Sultana Pecan Protein Bar
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Base Culture
The following products, manufactured by Base Culture are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision… Apple Cinnamon Muffin Gluten Free Fruit & Nut Squares Gluten Free Nutty Pumpkin Bread Gluten Free Sticky Granola Gluten Free Sweet Banana Bread Gluten Free Almond Butter Brownie Gluten Free
From The O/U: CorNiche Chef Express Curry Paste
The O/U does NOT certify any CorNiche Chef Express products. Some packaging of CorNiche Curry Paste bears an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Supremo Italiano Olive Medley
The O/U does not certify Supremo Italiano Olive Medley Mediterranean Mix. Some labels bear an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From the KLBD (London Beis Din): Hellmann’s Tomato Ketchup
Hellmann’s plain Ketchup (in England) is certified Kosher under KLBD supervision. However, it is important to note that there are now two new varieties of this product, Honey and Red & Green. Both of these new varieties contain wine vinegar and are NOT Kosher.
From The KLBD (London Beis Din): Newly Certified – Scrubby’s Chips
Scrubby’s Hummus Chips, Lentil Chips and Quinoa Chips are now certified Kosher under KLBD supervision. These products are pareve.
Kashrus Alert – RCC – Kosherland Bagel Shop
Kashrut Alert Please be advised that Nathan’s Kosherland Bagel Shop (1636 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024) will be closing its doors and RCC’s certification will expire this Thursday evening, AUGUST 24, 2017. The space will undergo a remodeling and reopen as a meat restaurant under new ownership. The new owners have not yet decided […]
From The Star-D: Newly Certified – Damo Cookies
The following Damo brand cookies are now certified Kosher under Star-D (dairy- non Cholov Yisroel) supervision… Butter Cookie, Rich Chocolate Butter Cookie, Tropical Coconut Premium Butter Cookie
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Lady Sarah
Lady Sarah brand Natural Honey is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Trader Joe’s Smoked Paprika
Trader Joe’s Smoked Paprika is now certified Kosher under Star-K supervision.
From The RCC: Nathan’s Kosherland Bagel Shop in Los Angeles
The RCC has notified us that Nathan’s Kosherland Bagel Shop in Los Angeles will be closing its doors and the RCC certification will expire this Thursday evening, August 24, 2017. The space will undergo a remodeling and re-open as a meat restaurant under new ownership. The new owners have not yet decided if this new restaurant will […]
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Echo Falls Salmon
Echo Falls Hot Smoked Salmon is now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Waterloo Sparkling Water
The following products, manufactured by Waterlooo Sparkling Water Corp, are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision… Coconut Grapefruit Lemon Watermelon Black Cherry Lime Original
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Fruit Nippers
Apple Cinnamon Whiskey, Pineapple Rum and Orange Tequila, produced by Fruit Nippers company are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Chocolate F/X
The following products, manufactured by Chocolate F/X are now certified Kosher under O/UD (dairy) supervision… Chocolate Cherries Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Yogurt Covered Cranberries Chocolate Amazing Grains Chocolate Cocoa Nibs Chocolate Covered Malted Milk Cocoa Butter
From The O/U: Little Debbie Snackfoods
The O/U reports that Little Debbie Snackfoods (except those containing Gelatin/Marshmallows) are now certified O/UD.  Check for the O/U on the label.