From The O/U: Newly Certified – Shufersal
Shufersal brand Infant Formula (milk based Stage 2 and Stage 3) as well as Infant Formula Milk Based with Iron (Stage 1) are now newly certified by the O/U. These products are dairy.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Cornell Dairy
The following Cornell Dairy products are now certified O/UD by the O/U… Ice Creams: Mexican Sundae Cookie Dough Dream Bavarian Raspberry Fudge Big Red Bear Tracks Milk: Egg Nog Yogurt: Mango Apple Cider: Cornell Orchards Apple Cider
RCC – Checking Romaine Lettuce Guide
The RCC released a guide to checking Romaine Lettuce for bugs. Here is the link to view the guidelines on the RCC website. http://rccvaad.org/easy-wash-guide-romain-lettuce/
Kahlua No Longer Certified – KMD Mexico
The KMD (Kashrut Maguen David) of Mexico has informed us that effective April 1, 2016 Kahlua liqueur is no longer produced under their certification.
From The O/U: ProBar Bolt Strawberry Energy Chews
The O/U does not certify strawberry flavored Bolt Organic Energy Chews. This product bears an unauthorized O/U symbol.
From The KSA For Pesach: Pericone Juice
Pericone Juices, certified by KSA, will have available a Kosher for Pesach run. These flavors include tangerine, orange, lemon and grapefruit.
From The KSA For Pesach: Pete’s Ground Coffee
Pete’s Ground Coffee, certified by the KSA, is fine for Pesach use without the “P” designation. This is true for both regular and decaf.
From The Star K: LG Oven Alert
The Star K has been advised that for all LG Star K certified ovens, closing the door turns the oven on immediately. The public should consider these ranges, both gas and electric, de -certified until further notice. In order to avoid this issue, install a “ShabboSwitch” available at your local Jewish bookstore or online. Any […]
Pesach News: Dr. Brown Soda in Los Angeles
Dr. Brown Soda did a special Pesach run this year in Los Angeles exclusively for Gelson’s Markets. Check your local Gelson’s stores in L.A. for this item.
From The O/U For Pesach: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
All Extra Virgin Olive Oil, CERTIFIED BY THE O/U, is recommended for both year-round use and for Pesach use (even without a special “P” designation).
From The OK: Wellsley Farms
Wellsley Farms 9″ Chocolate Cream Cheese, 9″ Cookies and Cream and 9″Raspberry Cream Cheese were mistakenly labeled with the OK Kosher symbol and not the O/KD (dairy designation) Kosher symbol. These products contain dairy ingredients as stipulated in the ingredient and allergen panels and are dairy.
From The Star K: Barzini’s Supermarket in New York
Please be advised that Barzini’s Supermarket, located at 2451 Braodway, New York, N.Y. has been selling non-Kosher products labeled “Star K Kosher” with Barzini’s brand name. Star K has not certified this store and the labels are unauthorized.
From The Star K: Bosch Oven Alert
Please note the following about the Bosch HBLP651LUC, HBLP651RUC and HBLP651UC built-in double ovens: There is a problem with the Sabbath Mode in the LOWER OVEN ONLY. The upper oven works correctly in Sabbath mode. You are asked to contact Bosch-usa-questions@bshg.com or call Bosch customer service at 900 944-2904 if you own one of these […]
From The O/U: Honest Kids
Effective April 1, 2016, the following Honest Kids brand beverages will contain non-certified grape juice and will no longer be certified by the O/U. Products bearing the O/U symbol were produced prior to the change and remain certified by the O/U.: Berry Berry Good Lemonade Goodness Grapeness Appley Ever After Super Fruit Punch Tropical Tango […]
From The KLBD: Kirkland Potato Crinkle Cut Chips
Kirkland Signature Crinkle Cut Sea Salt Crisps are now available in Cotsco with the newly certified KLBD Pareve logo.
From The KLBD For Pesach: Grecotel Olympia Riviera (Greece) and Viva Marina (Portugal) Pesach Programs
This is to inform the public that, contrary to previous advertisements, the following Pesach programs , run by the Ibenbaum family of Maagalim Tours (Maaglei Nofesh) will NOT be under the Hashgacha of the London Beis Din and Rav Akiva Osher Padwa of Mishmeres Hakashrus London: Grecotel Olympia Riviera in Greece (Pesach 2016) Viva Marina […]
From The Star K: Alpine Valley Breads
Star K announces that all Alpine Valley Bread products baked after 3/16/16 are certified Pas Yisroel. Products with the number Q076 or higher on the plastic bag fastener were baked after 3/16/16. Alpine Valley bread is available at Costco and other major retailers nationwide.
From The O/U: Driftwood 99% Fat Free Vanilla Flavored Lowfat Yogurt
The O/U does not currently certify Driftwood 99% Fat Free Vanilla Flavored Lowfat Yogurt. This product contains gelatin. The container are labeled with a “K” on the cup, however, some lids bear an unauthorized O/U.
From The O/U: Bicerin Originale Di Giandujotto Liqueur and Original White Liqueur
The O/U certifies Bicerin Originale Di Giandujotto Liqueur and Bicerin Original White Liqueur ONLY when bearing the O/U symbol. Miniature bottles of these products are currently being sold in stores without the O/U symbol. The O/U does not certify those miniature bottles and consumers should not assume those miniature bottles are Kosher certified products.
From The UMK (United Mehadrin Kosher): Purim Ferrara Pan Candy Alert
Be sure to check every package of Ferrara Pan candies for the UMK Hashgacha. These candies are only Kosher with the UMK symbol on the package.
From Oregon Kosher: 1 Heart Keenway
Oregon Kosher no longer certifies 1 Heart Keenway products. Consumers may see packages both with the Oregon Hashgacha and without. This product is sold at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. Packaging with the Oregon Kosher symbol are under their Kosher supervision. Consumers are advised to double check for the Kosher symbol before purchasing this product.
From The KOf-K: Black Bean
Please note: Due to operational changes, effective March 15th, the following products will be marked “Kof-K dairy”: Black Bean Original Black Bean Honey Chipotle BBQ Pinto Bean Simply Pinto Pinto Bean Better Cheddar & Sour Cream White Bean Hint of Lime White Bean Nacho Cheese White Bean Restaurant Style New Packages will be marked “dairy”. […]
From The BCK/Check-K: Coconut Sugar
Be advised that Coconut Sugar sold by Philmarket International Corp. of the Philippines is no longer certified kosher by the Orthodox Rabbinical Council of British Columbia (BCK/Check-K). For more information please contact Richard Wood at (604) 731-1803 ext. 1803 or by email at Richard@koshercheck.org.
From The cRc: Yated Ne’eman Error
Please be aware that in the March 18, 2016 “Yated Ne’eman’s” feature of “What’s New in Kashrus” (page 166), there was a column shift error where thirteen items that were supposed to be listed in the “Newly Non-Recommended” list was mistakenly listed in the “Newly Recommended” list. These items start from “Napa Vodka” and end […]
From The O/K: Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate
Please take notice that the Swiss Miss Hot chocolate Mix, produced by ConAgra, is only O/KD (dairy) certified for the following three sizes: 28.5 oz. Canister 2 lbs. (32 oz.) for a vending machine 1.75 lbs. (28 oz.) for a vending machine Please remember when purchasing these items to check for O/KD symbol. This kind […]
From The Star K: Bosch Gas Range
Please note the following about the Bosch HG18054UC and HGIP054UC models slide-in gas range: The oven’s heating source shuts off immediately when the door is opened and re-ignites when it is closed, even when the oven is in Sabbath Mode. The Star K is investigating whether this issue affects other Bosch gas ranges and built-in ovens, […]
From The COR: President’s Choice
President’s Choice Deluxe Savory Snack Mix was inadvertently labeled without a “DAIRY” designation. This product is Dairy and Kosher certified.
From The COR: Orbit Brand Cookies
The following Orbit brand cookies were inadvertently labeled without a “DAIRY” designation… Mini Heart & Teddy Bear Sugar Cookies Platter Spring Mini Sugar Cookies Mini Sweet Heart Sugar Cookies
From The O/K: Cream of Wheat Cinnabon Instant To-Go Cups
Cream of Wheat Cinnabon Instant To-Go Cups were mislabeled with an O/K Kosher symbol instead of an O/K-D (dairy designation) symbol. This product is dairy.
From The O/K: Yogurt Zone in Woodland Hills, CA
Various flavors of Yogurt Zone in Woodland Hills, Ca have unauthorized use of the O/K Kosher symbol.