Alert: Mislabeled meat at Vons
Alert: In a recent Vons circular there was an advertisement for “kosher” brisket for $6.99 a pound. A kosher consumer in a Los Angeles area Vons noticed that the meat was in the regular Vons packaging and was labeled kosher with no hashgacha on the package. After investigating and meeting with the manager of […]
From The Star-K: New Products for Pesach – Ceres
Ceres Secrets of the Valley (Peach, Mango, Medley of Fruits) Juices are now certified Kosher for Pesach under Star-KP supervision.
New Products for Pesach – Benz’s Gourmet
The following Benz’s Gourmet products are now certified Kosher for Pesach 2017 … Horseradish (sweet & sharp) Kishka Bubby’s Rolls Mehudar Gefilte Fish Rolls (no oil, no pepper, no potato starch) Gourmet Nova (3 oz., 6 oz. and 3 lb. trays) Sliced Smoked Sable Herring (pickled, pickled cream, Dijon, salmon schmaltz, matjes oil)
From The O/U: New Products for Pesach – All Natural
All Natural Absolutely Gluten-Free Flatbread is now O/UP.
From The O/K: Pesach Alert – Fresh Direct
Fresh Direct brand freshly ground smooth Peanut Butter and freshly ground smooth Almond Butter mistakenly bear the O/KP symbol. This product is Kosher Pareve, but is NOT Kosher for Pesach.
From The O/U: Pesach Alert – Deb El
Deb El pasteurized Liquid Egg Whites, containing Triethyl Citrate is mislabeled “O/UP” on the outside box. Individual cartons bear only an “O/U”. Deb El Pasteurized Liquid Egg Whites without Triethyl Citrate are acceptable for Pesach use. Be sure to check the ingredient panel.
From The Kof-K: Pesach Alert – Mikee’s Apricot Candied Chicken Sauce
Mikee’s Apricot Candied Chicken Sauce, bearing lot number L1615C and labeled “Kosher for Passover”, in fact, by accident contains 5% Kitniyos.
From The Star-K: Pesach Alert – Palmero Olive Oil
Palmero Olive Oil with a Star-KP are still in some stores. This product is NOT certified by the Star-K and are NOT Kosher for Pesach.
From The Star-K: Bgreen Food Soy Sauce
Bgreen Food Soy Sauce bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. This product is not Kosher certified and is produced in a non-Kosher certified facility.
From The O/U: Willi Pickled Mixed Vegetables
The O/U does NOT certify Willi Food Pickled Mixed Vegetables. This product was imported and distributed in Israel with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Mrs. Freshley’s Snowballs
The O/U does NOT certify Mrs. Freshley’s Snowballs. Some of the 4/25 oz. packaging bears an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Rocky’s Beverages Ginger Beer
The O/U does NOT certify any Rocky’s Beverages products. A symbol that is confusingly similar to the O/U, appears on some cartons of Ginger Beer Bottles.
From The O/U: Piknik Ranch Dressing
The O/U certified Piknik Ranch Dressing as an O/UD (dairy) product. This product contains dairy, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some Ranch Dressing was packaged in small portion-packs with a plain O/U, without the “D” (dairy) designation.
Pesach Site is up and ready
Kosherquest has just published a new Pesach Magazine for 2017. Click on the links to see the magazine and all Pesach related news. As always, subscribe to Kosherquest to stay up to date in the world of Kashrus.
From The O/K: Frutae Grape Pulp
Frutae was certified by O/K Kosher for many fruit pulp products. Doce Vida Frutae Grape Pulp was never certified. This product bears an unauthorized O/K Kosher symbol on the packaging.
From The O/K: Cacoa Barry
A limited number of packages sold in the U.S. were mistakenly printed with the O/K (pareve) symbol instead of the correct O/KD (dairy) symbol. This product is dairy, as stated on the label.
From The OU: Bertolli Balsamic Glaze
The O/U does not certify Bertolli Balsamic Glaze. Some bottles are labeled with an unauthorized O/U. This product is primarily sold in Mexico (and possibly other locations).
From The O/U: Tarall’Oro Orecchiotti Arcobaleno Pasta
The O/U does not certify Tarall’Oro Orecchiotti Arcobaleno pasta. This product contains squid ink. Some labels for this product bear an unauthorized O/U. This product is sold in Europe (and possibly elsewhere).
From The O/U: Scharffen Berger
The O/U certifies Scharffen Berger Chocolate Tasting Squares a an O/UD (dairy) product. Some boxes of 48-5 oz. Tasting Squares bear a plain O/U symbol, without the “D” (dairy) designation.
From The O/U: Cadia Frozen Berries
The O/U does not certify CAdia Frozen Organic Rasapberries, Organic Triple Berry Blend, Organic Strawberries and Organic Tropical Berry Blend. Some packaging bear an unauthorized O/U.
From KIB: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Franchise Alert
A consumer found ham sandwiches being sold at the USC Coffee Bean. The following information was received from KOLA (Rabbi Benzaquen): The USC location is a franchise location and up until now all franchises were mandated to maintain kosher food. Now corporate cbtl has just changed protocol for franchise stores and are allowing them to […]
From The RCC: Eat Meat Restaurant in Sherman Oaks, Ca.
Eat Meat Kosher Grill, located at 14845 Burbank Blvd. in Sherman Oaks, Ca. is no longer certified by the RCC (not for any violations).
From The O/U: Yoshon
The O/U’s Yoshon Department confirms that the O/U-certified products below are Yoshon and do not contain any spring wheat harvested in 2016… Gefilte Fish with the following brand names: A&B, Dagim, Manischewitz, Mother’s, Mrs. Adler’s, Rokeach, Unger Matzos with the following brand names: Horowitz Margareten, Manischewitz, Mishpacha, Rokeach Flour with the following brand names and […]
From The O/U: Recanati Wine
2015 Recanati Wine (normally certified by the O/U) does NOT have O/U certification because of Shmita concerns.
From The O/U: Tribe Hummus
The O/U currently certifies all varieties of Tribe brand Hummus. This company has launched a campaign whereby they are introducing to the public their new “Flavor Shot” product line. This new product is sold separately from the Hummus (under the O/U) and the intention is to mix these Flavor Shots into the Hummus. These Flavor […]
From The O/U: Glendale Farm Grape Juice
The O/U did NOT certify the 2016 production of Glendale Farm Organic Grape Juice. This non -certified Glendale Farm Grape Juice has the year “2016” and the letters “OU” printed on the label
From The O/U: Kroger Hazelnut Spread with Breadsticks
Kroger Hazelnut Spread with Breadsticks is now certified Kosher under O/UD (dairy) supervision.
From The O/U: Speciale Pizza 2 Inch Gluten Free Frozen Pizza
the O/U does NOT currently certify any Speciale products. Boxes of Speciale 2 inches – 4 Cheese Frozen Pizza were printed with an unauthorized O/U symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
New Slurpee Flavors
The following are new Kosher Slurpee flavors. They are all pareve: Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale Candy Red Apple Dr. Brown’ Black Cherry Jones Orange Creme Pepsi Black Cherry Manzanita Sol Apple/Manzana Slurpee is for Lovers Fanta Sour Grape Florida Strawberry Mojito Vernors Boston Cooler Key Lime Pie Buffalo Loganberry Eureka! California Blackberry Lime
From The O/U: Reggano Pasta
The O/U does NOT certify Reggano Pasta Entrée Angel hair with Parmesan Cheese, Pasta Entrée Shells & white Cheddar or Pasta Entrée Angel hair & Herbs. These products bear an unauthorized O/U.