From the OU: Dole Kosher Advisory
| Kosher Advisory Dole Products |
Brand
Dole
Company
Dole Packaged Foods LLC, Westlake Village CA
Issue
The Orthodox Union certifies some Dole products when bearing the OU symbol. Due to a recent change of ingredients, several Dole products that were certified and had the OU symbol are no longer certified and no longer bear the OU symbol. Consumers should be cautious and look for the OU symbol to determine if a product is certified.
From the OU: McConnell’s Ice Cream
McConnell’s Ice Cream Company in Santa Barbara is now certified by the OU.
Rabbi Reuven Nathanson
Director, West Coast Kashruth Division
Orthodox Union
From The cRc: Alpha Baking Co.
Updates from the COR – Detroit
TABATCHNICK SOUPS and BROTHS: Many are Star-K Pareve, some are Star-D Dairy (not Cholov Yisroel), and some are Star-K Meat. Note that New EnglandPotato Soupis dairy and bears Star-D Dairy, while Old FashionedPotato Soupis pareve. Note also that Frenchman’s Onion Soupand Wilderness Wild Rice Soupcontain meat and bear Star-K Meat, even though there is no hint of meat in their names.
IMAGINE ORGANIC SOUPS and BROTHS: Some are OU Pareve, some are OU Meat, and many are not Kosher. Note that “KosherFree Range Chicken Broth”is Kosher and bears OU Meat, while regular “Free Range Chicken Broth”is not Kosher.
NEAR EAST RICE MIXES and COUSCOUS MIXES: Most are plain OU (i.e. Pareve), some are OU-D (Dairy), and some are OU Meat or OU-M (= Meat). Note that Pearled Couscous Basil & Herbcontains dairy ingredients and bears OU-D.
LIPTON RECIPE SECRETS SOUP MIXES (in Onion, Vegetable and Ranch varieties) and LIPTON SOUP SECRETS NOODLE SOUP –CHICKEN FLAVORare produced in both Israel and the U.S. The Israel product says“Kosher”in large letters on the front and bears an OU symbol, and “OU Meat” on the Noodle variety. The U.S. product is notKosher and bears no Kosher marking. At some stores the Kosher and non-Kosher versions may both be found on the same shelves. Check every box carefully.
The MK SYMBOLon SEASON’S CHOICE frozen BROCCOLI FLORETS andCALIFORNIA MEDLEYsold at Aldi, and on TRADER JOE’S ORGANIC OLIVE OIL SPRAY,is an MK in a circle and the word Kosher in Hebrew and English inside the circle, to the right of the K. This is notthe MK symbol of Montreal or Manchester, but is from Monterrey, Mexico, and is not recommended.
HURST’S HAMBEENS BEAN SOUPmixes bear an OK symbol on the bag, and contain seasoning packets labeled as Beef Flavor, Ham Flavor, Bacon Flavor, etc. Similarly, OUR FAMILY 16 BEAN SOUP MIXbears an OU on the bag, and contains a Ham Seasoning packet.
Although the packets do not bear a Kosher symbol, they are nevertheless certified Kosher and Pareve, despite their non-Kosher sounding names.
CHAI TEA LATTE SIGNS AT 7-ELEVEN STORESon the hot beverage dispenser machine bear an unauthorized OK symbol. The OK does not certify any 7-Eleven retail locations or products prepared on premises. (We have covered up the OK symbol at the four local 7-Eleven stores that are K-COR certified for Kosher slurpees.)
- HIGGS brand CORNIES CHILI CHEESE FLAVORED CORN CHIPSsold at Save-A-Lot bears an unauthorized Kof-K symbol on some bags. This product is not Kof-K certified. J. Higgs brand Cornies in Originaland Dippin’varieties, however, arecertified Kosher Pareve when bearing the Kof-K symbol.
GREAT VALUE “LIGHT” CRANBERRY JUICE COCKTAILsold at Walmart bears an unauthorized OU symbol on some containers. This product contains grape juice and is not OU certified. Regularand DietGreat Value Cranberry Juice Cocktail drinks, however, areOU certified when bearing the OU symbol.
MIA PIZZA CRUSTS KITSare currently not certified as Kosher, due to a change in the production process, and no longer bear the MK [Montreal] symbol.
SAMUEL ADAMS CHOCOLATE BOCK BEERis now Star-D Dairy certified (not Cholov Yisroel) and will bear the Star-D symbol. Bottles bearing old labels that do not bear any symbol are also Kosher Dairy. This beer contains dairy ingredients and should not be consumed with meat or after eating meat. Chocolate Bock is currently included in a Samuel Adams Winter Classics Variety Pack, which contains other Star-K certified beers that are pareve.
MOCHA MIX ORIGINAL NON-DAIRY COFFEE CREAMERin the past was certified OK Pareve, and older containers that still state OK Pareve are pareve. This product is now under OU supervision, and new containers are labeled OU-D due to dairy equipment, because of the company’s desire to produce the product on a dairy production line. The OU-D labeled product may be eaten aftermeat, but may not be cooked or eaten with meat. The company may reconsider its decision, based on consumer response, and consumers who wish the product to remain pareve can contact the company at http://bayvalleyfoods.com/contact_us.phpor 800-236-1119.
BACHMAN TWIST PRETZELSare certified OU Pareve. However, some 10 oz. bags with UPC # 0-77817-10580-8 and expiration date code JUL2219 9 ED mistakenly contain Butter Twist Pretzels that are dairy, and have therefore been recalled. Details are available at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm632095.htmor 800-367-7629.
LIDL brand WHITE BEAN NACHO BEAN CHIPSwas mistakenly labeled as Kof-K Pareve on some bags. In fact, this product contains dairy ingredients and is certified as Kof-K Dairy.
THE FRESH MARKET brand PANCAKE & WAFFLE MIXin Buttermilk, Multigrain and Wild Blueberry flavors bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. These products are actually Kosher Dairy, not Cholov Yisroel.
SHATNEZ ALERT– A number of UGG FOOTWEAR PRODUCTShave been found to contain shatnez. It is recommended that all Ugg footwear (shoe, slippers, boots) be tested for Shatnez at a qualified Shatnez laboratory.
PRODUCT RECALL– Three additional lots of INFANTS’ IBUPROFEN CONCENTRATED ORAL SUSPENSIONBerry Flavor/Dye-Freeunder the brand names CVS Health [CVS stores], Equate [Walmart] and Family Wellness [Family Dollar], have been added to the December recall, due to potential higher concentrations of ibuprofen that may cause injury to infants. Details are available at https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm630112.htm or 732-940-0358.
From the Star-K: Samuel Adams Chocolate Bock Beer
From The OU: Arnold’s and Sara Lee Kosher Product Lines
RE-CERTIFY IS KOSHER PRODUCT LINES
Kosher consumers were concerned by the news last month that Bimbo Bakeries USA, the largest producer of bread in the United States, with product lines such as Arnold’s and Sara Lee, was going to lose their kosher certification. The company’s initial decision was based on internal efficiency and production concerns. Many of the breads they produce are dairy, and therefore not kosher certified. Continuing to isolate their parve bread lines became increasingly difficult.
But, as JNS reported, after productive discussions with OU Kosher and others, Bimbo Bakeries USA heard the concerns of their customers and decided to once again offer kosher parve products on certain lines.
Said OU Kosher CEO Rabbi Menachem Genack: “We commend Bimbo Bakeries USA for their decision. The company heard the feedback from their loyal customer base and, to their credit, were sensitive to that request, reevaluated their decision and have agreed to maintain bread lines that are certified kosher parve. This is particularly good news for those living in areas with little access to kosher-certified foods.”
From The Star-D: Saveur Viennoise
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Caynarachi
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Guneydogu Gida
Pistachio, Sugar Covered
Almond Paste
Walnut, Raw
Almond, Roasted
Hazelnut, Chopped
From The O/U: Newly Certified – Rip Van Wafels
From The COR of Greater Detroit: Greenfield Noodle Co.
From The Star-D: Aldi Inc. – Brand Name Choceur
Coconut Almond Combo
Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
MK and Dark Panned Almonds
Sea Salt Caramel Almond
From The Star-K: Barnett Sweet Creations – Granny Bella’s Brand
Candy Sprinkle
Chocolate
Chocolate Chip
Honey
Jam Tarts
Marble Cookie
Muhn
Oatmeal
From The Star-K: Manoli Canoli Imports
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Olive Oil Blend
Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Nemco Food Trading, Inc. – Lolita and Northeast brands
From The Star-K: Newly Certified – Old Lyme Gourmet Co. DBA Deep River Snacks
Fire Roasted Garlic & Onion Kettle Chips
Mango Habanero Kettle Chips
Rosemary & Garlic Kettle Chips
Sea Salt & Apple Cider Vinegar Kettle Chips
Wallet Card 2019
New For 2019
Here is our new wallet sized Kosher Symbols Card. Print it out so you can can reference common Kosher symbols while you are shopping.
From the KIB: Trader Joes’ brand Cauliflower Pancakes
From The O/U: Oreo Sandwich Cookies
Original Oreo Sandwich Cookies
Oreo Double Stuf Sandwich Cookies
Oreo Original Mega Stuf Sandwich Cookie
Mini Original Oreo Sandwich Cookies
Chocolate Oreo Sandwich Cookies
Golden Oreo Sandwich Cookies
Triple Double Oreo Sandwich Cookies
Oreo Thins Sandwich Cookies
Oreo Cinnamon Bun Sandwich Cookies
Oreo Lemon Sandwich Cookies
Oreo Mint Crème Sandwich Cookies
Oreo Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
Oreo Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
From The O/U: Entenmann’s Mini Apple Snack Pies
