Pesach Alert: Matza Ashira
Caution should be used when buying Matzos to be sure that they are not Chometz or in the category of “Matzah Ashira.” Some examples of this are Grape Matzo, Grape Bit Crackers, Egg Matzo, Egg Matzo Crackers, Egg Matzo Snack Bits, Chocolate Covered Egg Matzo and Tam Tam Crackers. These items are only permissible for […]
From The O/U: Leaf & Stem Naturals Toothpaste
Leaf and Stem Naturals Toothpaste is NOT acceptable for Pesach.
Pesach Alert: Check Packaging
Be careful to check packages of Kosher-For-Pesach items in the stores for the Pesach certification. Some non-Pesach Kosher products have similar packaging to those products that are Kosher for Pesach and can be easily confused.
From The O/UP: Newly Certified for Pesach – Manischewitz
Manischewitz brand Frozen Gefilte Fish (pre-sliced) is now certified Kosher for Pesach under O/UP supervision.
From The ORB of Florida: Newly Certified for Pesach – Chosen Cold Brew Coffee
Chosen brand Cold Brew Coffee is now certified Kosher for Pesach under ORB (Florida) supervision.
From The Star-KP: Newly certified for Pesach – Benz’s Gourmet
The following products manufactured by Benz’s Gourmet are now certified Kosher for Pesach under O/UP supervision… Bubby’s Rolls Mehudar Gefilte Fish Rolls (no oil, no pepper, no potato starch) Sliced Smoked Sable Herring (pickled, pickled cream, Dijon, salmon, schmaltz, matjes oil, jalapeno) Salmon Gefilte Fish Roll Chunk Light Tuna (5 oz. cans)
From The O/U: Kirkland Signature Frozen Atlantic & Wild Salmon
Kirkland Signature brand Frozen Atlantic & Wild Salmon is under the O/U AND Kosher for Pesach. This product should first be rinsed with water before using for Pesach.
Kashrus Alert – Red Bird Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Puffs
13 Shevat 5778 – January 29, 2018 Brand Red Bird Product Name Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Puffs Company Piedmont Candy Company Lexington, NC 27292 Issue Mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol A limited amount of Red Bird Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Puffs were mistakenly labeled with a plain OK symbol, instead of the required […]
From The COR: Dollarama BBQ Peanuts
Dollarama BBQ Peanuts bears an unauthorized COR symbol. This product is NOT Kosher even when bearing a COR symbol.
From The Kof-K: GoLightly Sugar Free Just Chocolates Hard Candy
GoLightly Sugar Free Just Chocolates Hard Candy has been mistakenly labeled Kof-K DE. This product is, in fact, Kof-K dairy as they contain butter, as listed in the ingredient panel.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Pure Sweet For Life
Pure Sweet For Life brand produces “PureSweet” which is now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
The COR reports that Lawry’s Seasoned Salt (Original in 12 oz. containers) with a “Special Price of $2.49” promotion is still O/U certified even though the O/U symbol was inadvertently omitted.
From The Kosher Maguen David of Mexico: Neole
Neole brand Cheese Type Boursin – Natural is NO longer certified Kosher by Kosher Maguen David of Mexico.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Vermont Village
The following products, manufactured by Vermont Village are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision… Turmeric & Honey Vinegar Shot Cranberries & Honey Vinegar Shot Ginger & Honey Vinegar Shot Blueberries & Honey Vinegar Shot Double Shot
From The COR of Detroit: Kemach Noodles
Kemach brand Bow Tie Egg Noodles (large) with code 5/16/18 and Kemach Minestrone Soup Mix with code N7172A have been found to contain insects in some bags and should be inspected carefully before use by the Kosher consumer. This can be done by spreading the product across a white paper plate and looking for signs […]
Great Value Sprinkles Candy Coated Flavored Chocolate Chips
Please note that Great Value Sprinkles Candy Coated Flavored Chocolate Chips, distributed by Walmart, incorrectly states on the panel ingredients “milk.” The product has no milk ingredients, but one of its ingredients is made on Dairy Equipment. The product bears the plain cRc logo without a D or D.E. next to the logo. Corrective action […]
OU Kosher Advisory OU P Xylitol
Products requiring Passover certification must bear the OU-P or ‘OU Kosher For Passover’ designation. Some products, like Health Garden Xylitol, come in both OU and OU P varieties. Consumers should carefully look for the OU P designation to ascertain that the product is kosher for Passover.
OU Kosher Clarification – OU Passover Guide, Nutrisource
In the 2017 edition of the OU Guide for Passover (page 100) Nutrisource Benefiber is listed as approved for those who are ill. The correct name for this product is Nutrisource Fiber. It should be noted that a product called Benefiber, manufactured by Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) contains wheat dextrin (as listed in the ingredients […]
New Products for Pesach – Hod Golan
Hod Golan Ultra-Thin Sliced Turkey (honey glazed breast) and Mexican Smoked Turkey Breast (oven roasted) are now reliably certified Kosher for Pesach.
New Products for Pesach 2017 – Haddar
Haddar brand Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Bars with Cocoa Nibs, Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Bars with Cranberries and Crostini “Toasts” are reliably certified Kosher for Pesach.
From The O/K: Pesach Alert – FS Sanka Decaffeinated Instant Coffee
FS Sanka Decaffeinated Instant Coffee individual packets, labeled O/K, packaged in boxes labeled O/KP are Kosher for Pesach and permissible for use on Pesach.
From The Star-K: Pesach Alert – Terra de Lyssa Organic Infused Olive Oils
Terra de Lyssa Organic Infused Olive Oils bear an unauthorized Star-KP. These oils are NOT authorized to bear the Star-K and are NOT Kosher for Pesach.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Bean and Brew Coffee & Tea
The following products, manufactured by Bean & Brew are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision. These products are all pareve… Almond Joy Coffee Costa Rican Coffee Almond Cookie Coffee Banana Nut Cream Coffee Cinnamon Bun Coffee Snickerdoodle Coffee Vanilla Apple Pie Coffee Almond Biscotti Coffee Holiday Memories Coffee Cherry Danish Coffee Chocolate Marshmallow Coffee Ooey […]
From Oregon Kosher: Bama’s Gourmet Sauces
A recent run of Bama’s Gourmet Sauces Apricot Brandy BBQ Sauce was mis-labeled as Kosher pareve. This is a new product that contained a dairy ingredient. Any Bama’s Gourmet Apricot Brandy BBQ Sauce bearing a production date before 1/3/17 should be treated as Kosher dairy. The issue has been rectified and future runs will be […]
From The O/U: Kroger Salad Dressings
Many flavors of Kroger Salad Dressings (sold at Ralphs markets on the West Coast) are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision. Check the label on each bottle of dressing for the O/U symbol.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Back to the Roots
Organic Stoneground Flakes (Cinnamon and Purple Corn) are now certified Kosher under O/U supervision.
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Canove Di Govone
The following Nutkao brand products under, manufactured by Canove Di Govone are now certified Kosher under O/U D (dairy) supervision. These products are all dairy. Hazelnut & Cocoa Cream Cappuchino Cream Milk Free Cocoa Cream Coffee Cream Dark Chocolate Gianduia Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Spread with Breadsticks Milk Free Hazelnut & Cocoa Cream White Chocolate with Hazelnut
From The KIB: Bell Peppers From Israel
It has been recently reported from different cities in the U.S. that red, yellow and orange Bell Peppers are now being sold at local supermarkets from Israel. This is a problem in the areas of the requirement to take Terumos and Maaseros. They include Sunset brand, Gilad, Arava, Field & Farm, Mor and other brands. […]
From The Badatz Eida Hachareidis Jerusalem
Zaini brand Chocolate Spider Man, Pixar Cars, Disney Frozen and Mickey Mouse Eggs from Italy and distributed in the U.S. bear an un authorized Badatz Eida Hachareidis Jerusalem symbol.
From Oregon Kosher – Barbur Vista Residential Care Facility
Barbur Vists, a small scale residential care facility offers 3 Kosher meals and 2 Kosher snacks a day. It will soon also begin offering a Kosher dinner service available to the community in Portland, Or. on Monday nights. This new dinner program for the community is targeted to begin in December. For further information you can […]