From The Kof-K: Mikee Hummus
Mikee brand Hummus introduces Dessert Hummus to the market. Mikee now adds a variety of new dessert flavored hummus, such as Chocolate Hummus, Oatmeal Raisin Hummus, Mint Chocolate Chip Hummus, Snickerdoodle Hummus and Cookie Dough Hummus. All of these items are gluten free, natural and vegan. These hummus items are certified Kosher under Kof-K supervision […]
Sabra Hummus
Sabra Recalled Hummus dips for possible Listeria contamination. The company representative has said “We’re recalling this product out of an abundance of caution.” The company has identified Listeria monocytogenes at one of its manufacturing facilities, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said in a press release. However, the bacteria has yet to be found in […]
From The O/U: Prince Tahini
Prince Tahini products bear an unauthorized O/K symbol on the packaging. The company website also contains an unauthorized O/K Passover symbol. This company and their products are NOT certified by O/K Kosher certification.
From The O/U: Gefen Chulent Bean Mix
Some bags of Gefen brand Chulent Mix with the UPC#710069035003 and with a Best By dates ranging from 8/18 to 10/18 were found to contain insects. The O/U and Gefen requested that possibly affected product should be withdrawn from the marketplace and corrective actions are being implemented. Under proper storage conditions, it is unusual to […]
From The O/K: Yozen Frogurt
Yozen Frogurt Inc. has placed the O/K Kosher symbol on promotional materials relating to their products. This store and their products are NOT certified by O/K Kosher Certification.
From The O/U: Heinz BBQ Sauce
Heinz has produced a new line of BBQ Sauces and some of them have the word “fish” underneath the O/U symbol. One should be careful not to use this product with meat or chicken.
Star – K – Wegmans in Baltimore Area
Chickens in Wegmans in Baltimore are being sold with the following in-store statement: “Our Kosher rotisserie chickens are made with Kosher ingredients using dedicated equipment and utensils. However, there is no Rabbinical supervision.” Please be aware that Jewish law stipulates that all meat and poultry items require Rabbinical supervision throughout, including the cooking process. For […]
From The Star-K – University Campus Kosher Kitchens
In addition to the Cornell University kitchen, Star-K now certified Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa., Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pa., Towson University in Towson, Md. and University of Maryland Baltimore County in Catonsville, Md. They all offer both meat and dairy options. Some also offer Shabbos, Yom Tov […]
From The Star-K – Hillel House Kitchen on Rutgers University CAmpus
In November 2016, the Hillel House Kitchen on the Rutgers University campus – a new building with two new kitchens – is scheduled to open. The 7th Star-K certified college campus kitchen will offer meals seven days a week.
From The COR – Preg Vit and Preg Vit Folic 5 Prenatal Multivitamins
Preg Vit and Preg Vit Folic 5 Prenatal Multivitamins remain certified Kosher & Passover compliant.
From The COR – Baytana Bakery
Please be advised that Kosher certification for Baytana Bakery has been terminated. All products with the COR 548 symbol should be considered not Kosher.
From The COR – Primo Thick & Zesty Romano Cheese & Basil Pasta Sauce
Primo brand Thick & Zesty Romano Cheese & Basil Flavor Pasta Sauce have inadvertently labeled some of these packages as a plain COR. This product is DAIRY and was labeled without the “dairy” designation.
From The Star-K – Oleofats
Effective immediately, coconut oil, manufactured by Oleofats, Inc of the Philippines, is no longer certified by the Star-K due to Kashrus violations.
Newly Updated Dining Guide Magazine
The Kashrus Conscience Magazine – West Coast Dining Guide 2016 is now updated online with many important changes that are not in the print version. Click on the image to read it today.
Israel Kashrus Alert
An alert mashgiach kashrus in Ashkelon prevented the continued distribution of fat that R”L contained chelev d’oraissa. The item is packed and marked ”שומן בקר בוקס תפזורת קפוא – מוכשר” and distributed by Ohf Yerushalayim Mehadrin LTD. The label has a date of manufacture of 21.07.2016 (July 21, 2016) and it contained fat from the […]
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Arden’s Garden
The following products, manufactured by Arden’s Garden are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision. These products are all pareve… Fresh Fruit Juice Watermelon Fresh Vegetable Juice Spinach Slam Fresh Nutri-Boost Fruit Smoothie Supergreen Blended Fruit Smoothie Sunrise Blended Nutri-Boost Pineapple Apple Ginger Fresh Fruit Juice 2 Day Detox Fresh Vegetable Juice pH Solution
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Suavva
Suavva brand Cacao Fruit Smoothies (Merry Mango, Sassy Strawbanana and Amazing Cacao) are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision. These products are all pareve.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Ivy City Smoke House
The following products, manufactured by Ivy City Smoke House are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision… Hot Smoked Pepper Mackerel Cold Smoked Salmon Finnegan Haddie Whitefish Salad Sable Cold Smoked Salmon Tequila Cilantro
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Halfpops
The following products, manufactured by Halfpops are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision. These products are all dairy… Angry Kettle Popcorn Black Truffle & Sea Salt Popcorn Brooklyn Dill Pickle Popcorn Aged White Cheddar Popcorn Butter and Pure Ocean Sea Salt Chipotle BBQ Popcorn Caramel & Sea Salt Popcorn
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Pretty Pretzel
A Pretty Pretzel brand Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods, Twists and Mini Rods are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision. These products are all pareve.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Peet’s Coffee
Peet’s brand Cold Brew Coffee Coffee Au Lait and cold Brew Coffee Dark Chocolate are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision. These products are dairy.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Empress Tuna
Empress brand Chunk Light Tuna is now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Dreyer’s Outshine
The following products manufactured by Dreyer’s and Edy’s Outshine are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision. These products are all dairy… Lime Fruit Bars Strawberry Fruit Bars Lemon Fruit Bars
From The O/U – Planter’s Almond Lover’s Medley
The O/U certifies Almond Lover’s Medley as an O/U pareve product. Some labels for the 2 lb 5 oz. containers were inadvertently printed without the O/U symbol. Corrective actions have been implemented.
From The O/U – Lazzaroni Amaretti Cookies
The O/U does NOT certify Lazzaroni Amaretti Cookie Snaps. Some bags were printed with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U – Hannaford Frozen Spinach
The O/U does NOT certify Hannaford Frozen Spinach. Some packaging was printed with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U – Kroger Collard and Turnip Greens
The O/U does NOT certify Kroger Canned Chopped Collard Greens and Canned Chopped Turnip Greens. Some labels were printed with an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Irca
Irca Liquid Chocolate is now certified Kosher (dairy) under O/UD supervision.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Roberto Cavalli
Roberto Cavalli Vodka is now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – OWYN
Owyn brand Plant Powdered Organic Shakes (Vanilla and Chocolate) 20 oz. as well as Cold Brew Plant Powdered Organic Shake are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision. These shakes are pareve.