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Terra Di Noa Olive Oil Bears Unauthorized "Casher LePessah" Claim - April 08, 2024
The Orthodox Union certifies Terra Di Noa Olive Oil replica watches for year round use only, but NOT for Passover. This product is sold in France (and possibly other European countries). Some labels have the words "Casher LePessah" (Kosher for Passover) under the “OU� mark. The Orthodox Union does not certify this oil for Passover.

Il Palazzo Prosecco Sparkling Wine Bears Unauthorized "OU-P" - April 08, 2024
Il Palazzo Prosecco Sparkling Wine (Wine Art Inc., Ramsey NJ) is orologi replica not certified by the Orthodox Union. Some bottles are sealed with a seal that has an unauthorized “OU-P�. If you see this product in the marketplace, please send the details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Most Pomegranates Are Coming From Israel Now - March 21, 2024
A large influx of pomegranates are now coming from Israel, even replica relojes when the country of origin is not listed on the packaging. Many fruit platters and fruit mixes contain pomegranate seeds. Shoppers need to be on guard. If no country of origin is listed, at this time, you will want to remove teruma and maaaser from pomegranates or forgo this wonderful fruit.

Forever Yogurt Displays Unauthoriized "OK" Logo - March 15, 2024
A number of Forever Yogurt locations in Illinois are displaying the OK Kosher certification mark on physical signs in-store and as digital images online. OK Kosher Certification does not certify any Forever Yogurt products or locations. Corrective actions are being taken.

Crystal Colors Bear An Unauthorized "cRc" Symbol - March 15, 2024
Crystal Colors (made by Sugarpaste) bear an unauthorized “cRc� symbol and it is being displayed on their website. This company ceased “cRc� certification in 2022. Any product manufactured after 2022 is not certified kosher. Corrective action is being taken.

A Swagman's Shop Herbal Supplements and Teas Bear an Uanuthorized Star-K - February 03, 2024
Herbal supplements and teas which were sold on eBay by A Swagman's Shop of Midland, TX bear an unauthorized “STAR-K� symbol. They are NOT kosher-certified. Many are made using non-kosher gelatin capsules and should not be used. Corrective action is being taken. Products include (but are not limited to) Astragalus Root Capsules, Barberry Root Bark, Basil Leaf Powder Loose, Basil Leaf, Bee Pollen, Bilberry Leaf Capsules, Bladder Wrack Loose Powder, Burdock Root Capsules, Cayenne Capsules, Chamomile Capsules Chamomile Powder Loose, Chamomile Egyptian Whole Flower, Cinnamon Capsules, Dandelion Leaf Capsules, Dandelion Root Capsules, Elderberry Capsules, Fenugreek Seed Capsules, Garlic Capsules, Hibiscus Flower Capsules, Hyssop Herb Capsules, Irish Moss Capsules, Jasmine Tea, Juniper Berry, Lavender Flower Loose Leaf Tea, Licorice Root Capsules, Marshmallow Root Capsules, Organic Beet Root, Passion Berry Fruit Loose Leaf Tea, Red Clover Capsules, Sarsaparilla Root Capsules, Saw Palmetto, and Turmeric & Black Pepper Capsules.

Unauthorized use of "OK" on Euroland, Europa Gourmet, and Matryoshka Stores in Florida and Euroland/Euroline Products - January 19, 2024
The following supermarkets – Euroland (Deerfield Beach, FL), Europa Gourmet (Hollywood, FL) and Matryoshka (Sunny Isles Beach, FL) are displaying an unauthorized OK certification mark on various signage, as well as on snack items under brands Euroland/Euroline. OK Kosher does not certify this company’s products or establishments.

Kosher Status of Heinz Mayonnaise Produced in Europe - January 11, 2024
Kashrus Clarification: Heinz Mayo produced in Europe In the November ’23 issue of KASHRUS Magazine (Consumer Alert item # 103) we issued alert regarding Heinz Mayo produced in Europe. We have received the following updated clarification from the Manchester Beth Din. Only the following Heinz Mayonnaise products and sizes in PLASTIC Bottles are kosher-certified without the “MK� logo (of the Manchester Beth Din). Heinz Mayonnaise 70% Seriously Good (500ml, 565ml, 800ml) Heinz Mayonnaise Light 20% Seriously Good (565ml, 800ml) Heinz Mayonnaise Creamy & Smooth (500ml/490g, 800ml/775g) All other sizes are kosher ONLY when bearing the “MK� logo on the original Heinz label. Full information on all Manchester Beth Din-certified Heinz products can be found on their website, https://www.mbd.org.uk

Fruitique Cheese and Guava SquareBar Artisan Ice Cream Bars bear an unauthorized STAR-D - December 25, 2023
Fruitique Cheese and Guava SquareBar Artisan Ice Cream Bars bear an unauthorized STAR-D symbol and are not kosher. Product was found in Florida. Other Fruitique ice cream bar flavors have also been found to bear an unauthorized STAR-D. The kosher status of these items is currently under review. Corrective action is being taken.

Birch Benders Blueberry Muffin Mix Mistakenly Bear A Plain OU, without the D Designation - December 11, 2023
The Orthodox Union certifies Birch Benders Blueberry Muffin Mix (Louisville CO) as an “OU-D� product. This product contains dairy ingredients, as indicated in the allergens and ingredients statements. Some packaging was labeled with a plain “OU� symbol, without the “D� designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Oregon Orchard Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts Are Mislabeled OU. They Are Dairy. - December 06, 2023
The Orthodox Union certifies Oregon Orchard Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts as an “OU-D� product. They contain dairy as indicated in the allergens and ingredients statements. Some packaging is labeled with a plain “OU� symbol, without the “D� designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Some Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins Mislabeled "OU-Parve" - December 03, 2023
Manischewitz recalled Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins, “OU-Parve�-certified, due to some coins being labeled “dark chocolate� but containing gold foil coins with a blue netting, which are dairy. These chocolate coins were distributed to stores nationwide, predominately located in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut regions, during the weeks of September 26th, 2023 through November 28th, 2023. All dairy Milk Chocolate Coins are wrapped in Gold Foil within a Blue Netting and all pareve Dark Chocolate Coins are wrapped in Silver Foil within a Red Netting.

Agromonte Basil Pesto Bears Unauthorized "OU" - November 30, 2023
The Orthodox Union does not certify Agromonte Basil Pesto (Rosso Ciliegino Agricola S.r.l., Chiaramonte Gulfi, Italy). Some jars bear an unauthorized “OU� logo. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Nature Source Smokey Bacon Flavored Snack Mix is “OU-Pareve�-certified - November 30, 2023
Nature Source Smokey Bacon Flavored Snack Mix is “OU-Pareve�-certified It is only bacon flavored; there is no actual bacon in it. Unfortunately, the product uses large letters for the product name and the words “Smokey Bacon� with the words “Flavored Snack Mix� relegated to small letters.

Gerber Good Start (Nestle) Alsoy, Soy, and Soy Plus Are Mislabeled "OU-DE" - July 11, 2023
Gerber Good Start (Nestle) Alsoy, Soy, and Soy Plus (Stages 1 and 2) are all “OU-Pareve�-certified. The “OU-DE� symbol on some of the products was printed in error and will be corrected in the next printing.

1 Lot of Spring Valley Potato Blintzes are Non-Cholov Yisroel Cheese Blintzes - July 06, 2023
Some packages of Spring Valley Potato Blintzes (MilMar Food Group, Goshen NY), "OU"-certified, contain cheese blintzes (non-cholov yisroel). This only applies to LOT# 1513MMR7831RE. This does not affect all packages in this lot, however, out of an abundance of caution, all packages from this lot have been removed from the shelf. If you have a package at home, please check it before preparing it to be sure it is potato and not cheese. Corrective actions have been implemented.

Tony's Smokehouse and Cannery Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon Bears Unauthorized "KSA" - July 05, 2023
Tony's Smokehouse and Cannery Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon bears an unauthorized "KSA" logo. This product is not kosher certified. Corrective action is being taken.

Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon Bears Unauthorized "KSA" Logo. - July 05, 2023
Alaska Rainforest Sanctuary Wild Smoked Sockeye Salmon bears an unauthorized "KSA" logo. This product is not kosher certified. Corrective action is being taken.

Krinos brand Manouri Greek Cheese Bears Unauthorized Badatz of Toronto Logo - May 22, 2023
Krinos brand Manouri Greek Cheese (Bronx, NY) bears an unauthorized symbol of Badatz Toronto (a “TK� in a circle), Rabbi Moshe Salamon, Kashrus Administrator. This product is NOT kosher-certified by Badatz Toronto and they have been warned about this in the past. If used consult your rabbi for guidance as to whether you need to kasher your utensils.

Some Stew Leonard’s Tuna Bears Unauthorized “OU-P� - March 30, 2023
The Stew Leonard's Tuna with a plain “OU� was authorized to have an “OU.� The company in Thailand that is authorized to make Stew Leonard’s Tuna for the "OU" has confirmed that they made tuna for Stew Leonard’s with only an “OU,� not with the “OU-P.� The label with the “OU-P� was made in Vietnam. So the “OU-P� is not authorized even for year round “OU.� The cans with the plain “OU� are certified and the cans with the “OU-P� are not certified at all, not for the Pesach and not for the rest of the year either. [This information has been corroborated with the “OU�.]

Bobo Nuts Sour Cream Onion Cashews Bears Unauthorized "STAR-K" - January 24, 2023
Bobo Nuts brand Sour Cream Onion Cashews, produced by Afro Turco Foods in Turkey and sold in Turkey, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol and are not kosher certified. The product contains dairy. Corrective action is being taken.

Garden of Life MyKind Organics Women's Tablets Bear Unauthorized "STAR-K" - January 24, 2023
The following products sold by Garden of Life of Palm Beach Gardens FL, with the specified lot numbers and expiration dates, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol and contain a non-kosher ingredient: Garden of Life: MyKind Organics Women's Multi 40+ Tablets: Lot # 50316484, Exp. Date 10/16/2025, Lot # 50319616, Exp. Date 10/23/2025; Garden of Life: MyKind Organics Women's Once Daily Tablets: Lot # 50317709, Exp. Date 9/9/2025, Lot # 50319618, Exp. Date 9/28/2025, Lot # 50319619, Exp. Date 10/24/2025. These lots should not be used. Corrective action is being taken. The following three Garden of Life products will no longer be certified and will not bear a STAR-K symbol: MyKind Organics Women's Multi 40+ Tablets, MyKind Organics Women's Once Daily Tablets, and MyKind Organics Prenatal Multi Tablets.

Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins Mislabeled "OK-P" - January 19, 2023
Sun-Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins (5 oz bags, and 10 x 0.5 oz boxes per bag), produced by Sun-Maid Growers of California, Kingsburg, CA, the inside boxes are mislabeled with an “OK-P� symbol while the outside bag correctly has the “OK-D� symbol. This product is certified kosher dairy. Corrective actions are being taken.

Tenuva “Case of Three Leben, 250 gram, 5% Fat� Bears Unauthorized BADATZ Logo - January 19, 2023
Tenuva “Case of Three Lebens, 250 grams, 5% Fat� bears an unauthorized claim to be certified by the Badatz of the Eida Hachareidis on the outer package. Tenuva products which are certified by the Badatz of the Eida Hachareidis ONLY if each package of the product itself bears the logo, not just the outer package.

Baby Formula Alert - January 19, 2023
Hisachdus Harabonim (the “CRC�) informs that, due to current shortages of baby formula, some supermarkets in Jewish areas are carrying formula that is not kosher-certified or that is not cholov yisroel. If a child will need to use one of these formulas, consult a rav for halachic approval and then use separate utensils for this formula.

Kosher Chinese Express of Manalapan, NJ is no longer "OK"-certified. - September 07, 2022
Kosher Chinese Express of Manalapan, NJ is no longer "OK"-certified and has closed. Anyone who used products from this establishment with their own utensils during the last 6 months should kasher them.

Lavash products (A&G Bakery, Hollywood, CA) bear unauthorized "Heart K" - September 07, 2022
Various Lavash products sold by A&G Bakery (North Hollywood, CA) bear an unauthorized Heart-K kosher symbol. OK Kosher Certification does not certify this company or their products. Corrective actions are being taken.

Golchin Pomegranate Molasses bears an unauthorized "Heart-K" - September 07, 2022
Golchin Pomegranate Molasses (Overseas Food Distribution, Inc., Vernon, CA) bears an unauthorized Heart-K kosher symbol (a trademark owned and utilized exclusively by OK Kosher Certification). This product is not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

Eska brand Carbonated Spring Water bears unauthorized "OU-P"; product is not for Passover use - August 30, 2022
Eska brand Carbonated Spring Water is “OU-certified; however, the product mistakenly bears an “OU-P�. The label has been corrected.

J&D’s Cheddar Bacon Salt Mislabeled plain "OK"; It' Is Really "OK-Dairy" - August 18, 2022
J&D’s Cheddar Bacon Salt (L & L Specialty Foods, LLC, Altura, MN), a vegetarian product, has mistakenly been labeled with a plain “OK� symbol, when it should be “OK-D�. Product name and ingredient panel properly list dairy. Corrective actions are being taken.

Surely Non Alcoholic Wines Bear Unauthorized "OU" - August 17, 2022
The Orthodox Union does not certify Surely Non Alcoholic Wines (Forward Food, Inc., Austin TX). Some labels bear an unauthorized “OU" mark. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Herbox Beef Bouillion Mix bears an unauthorized "OU-D" - August 03, 2022
The Orthodox Union does not certify Herbox Beef Bouillon Mix (Hormel Foods Sales, LLC Austin MN). Some labels were printed with an unauthorized "OU-D mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The Shabbos Nachamu program at the Kartrite Hotel is NOT certified by Minchas Chinuch but by Rabbi Nesanel Sommer - August 01, 2022
The Shabbos Nachamu program at the Kartrite Hotel and Water Park (Monticello, NY), hosted by UNIKATE Events and catered by Boosur Caterers, is not supervised by Bais Din Minchas Chinuch, as it had been incorrectly advertised; it is being kosher-certified by Rabbi Nesanel Sommer of Monsey NY. Boosur Deli & Takeout (South Fallsburg, NY) are certified by Bais Din Minchas Chinuch.

Gold Nut Guava Discs Infested and Recalled - July 27, 2022
Gold Nut Guava Discs ("OK" and "CRC"-certified) have been found to be infested, and should not be used. Consumers are advised to return products to the point of purchase. Product is being recalled.

Dallas TX Updates to the 2022 Kosher Travel Guide - July 11, 2022
Dallas TX Updates to the 2022 Kosher Travel Guide Meat Point is no longer certified by “DK� (Dallas Kosher). Bake It Happen, at 5782 Alpha Rd., has closed. In its place, Midtown Pizza has opened under “DK�-certification. Smallcakes is no longer “DK�-certified. Fino’s Italian Kitchen has closed. And K-Market Kosher Grocery and Deli has opened at 6911 Frankford Road, Suite 600 (469-615-1966), offering groceries, produce, and grab-and-go meals (“DK�-certified).

Boston Updates to 2022 Kosher Travel Guide - July 10, 2022
The following 3 items are Brookline MA updates to the listing in the 2022 Kosher Travel Guide. Taam China has changed name and ownership. Now The Kosher Wok is located at 423 Harvard St. (617-264-7274) and it too has the hashgacha of Rabbi Aaron Hamaoui. The Milk Street Café is currently certified by Rabbi Aaron Hamaoui. The following restaurants have closed: Jerusalem Pita Grill, Vittorio’s Grill [it is, however, still doing catering], and Café Eilat.

Metamucil Fiber + Collagen Peptides Contains elatin - June 27, 2022
Metamucil Fiber + Collagen Peptides, contains collagen, which is a non-kosher ingredient, akin to gelatin. The product should not be used. [Source STAR-K�]

Red Lentil Restaurant, Sharon MA is now NOT Kosher - June 23, 2022
Red Lentil, 1 Pond Street, Sharon, MA opened in March 2022 as a kosher restaurant certified by the “KVH.� Subsequently, the “KVH� ceased their certification, and Rabbi Noah Cheses, together with a group of local rabbis, certified the establishment. In June, they too removed their certification and the restaurant is now operating as NON-kosher. Please adjust your copy of KASHRUS Magazine’s Kosher Travel Guide issue (p. 78) accordingly.

Ryes Bake Shoppe in Lakewood is replaced by Hot Bagels - June 23, 2022
Rye’s Bake Shoppe, 232 2nd St, Lakewood NJ ,has recently closed, but the bake shop was replaced by a restaurant, Hot Bagels. Hot Bagels is open Sunday-Thursday 7am-6pm, Friday 7am-3pm, Saturday nights 8:45pm-12:30am.

Love Corm is Mislabeled "KLBD-Parev" - June 23, 2022
Some packs of “Love Corn� Milk Chocolate & Sea Salt have been mislabeled with a “KLBD-Parev� logo; they are "KLBD-Dairy"-certified.

Some Mehoudar Hearts of Palm are Mislabeled "OK-Kosher For Passover". See details - April 14, 2022
Multipacks of Mehoudar Hearts of Palm (Gaton's Foods, Inc., Toronto Canada) bear the OK symbol and the words ‘Kosher for Passover’ on the outer wrapper, but the inner cans are not certified kosher for Passover. Mehoudar Hearts of Palm are only certified for Passover when the can bears the "OK-P" symbol and is ink-jetted with the lot code. Corrective actions are being taken.

Tassi-Franci Brunello di Montalcino 2016 Is Kosher L'Pesach Certified by the "OU" and Badatz Bet Yosef - February 20, 2022
The Italian wine Tassi-Franci Brunello di Montalcino 2016 was produced “Kosher For Pesach� under the supervision and certification of Rabbi Umberto Piperno, on behalf of the “Badatz Bet Yosef� and the “OU.� A Consumer Alert notification in the January issue of KASHRUS Magazine referred to Vigneto di Manichiara Brunello di Montalcino which is not certified by Rabbi Hazan nor by Rabbi Garelik, but bears an unauthorized use of their symbols. Despite these two wines both being Brunello di Montalcino wines, they are produced by two different companies.

Bee Magic Manuka Honey fron New Zealand bears an Unauthrized BKA - January 11, 2022
Bee Magic brand Manuka Honey, a product of New Zealand, bears an unauthorized BKA (Badatz Chareidim of the Brazilian Kashrus Authority), Rabbi Avraham Iliovits, Av Bais Din. The product is being sold in the U.S.

Bucky Badger Popcorn products bear an Unauthorized "KSW" (Kosher Supervisors of Wisconsin - Wisconsin Kosher) - December 19, 2021
The following Bucky Badger Popcorn products (Madison, WI) bear an unauthorized "KSW" (Kosher Supervisors of Wisconsin - Wisconsin Kosher) logo: all flavors of Kettle Corn, Cheese Corn, and Caramel Corn

KASHRUS On The Air is now on Spotify and Anchor. Details below. Listen weekly - December 13, 2021
Listen to KASHRUS On The Air, now over Spotify and Anchor podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cZlGM96ABVe8I72ZlJTOZ https://anchor.fm/rabbi-yosef-wikler

Sadaf brand Barberries and all Barberries should not be eaten - December 06, 2021
Sadaf brand Barberries, even when bearing the RCC logo (Rabbinical Council of California) is no longer certified and should not used. Just like Goji Berries, barberries should not be consumed due to extreme insect infestation.

Kadosh Kosher Wagyu Brand Beef To Lose Star-K Certification - November 22, 2021
STAR-K is discontinuing future certification of all Kadosh branded meats including Kadosh Kosher Wagyu Brand Beef. For more information, please contact STAR-K at info@star-k.org.

Beigel's Oatmeal Cookies Infested - November 19, 2021
Beigel's Oatmeal Cookies have been recalled due to insect infestation in the rolled oats. This product produced after November 18 is safe to use. The affected product can be returned for a full refund.

Windmill Farms/Beigel's 100% Whole Wheat Hamotzi Bread Infested - November 19, 2021
Windmill Farms/Beigel's 100% Whole Wheat Hamotzi Bread (1 lb) has been recalled due to insect infestation in the rolled oats. This product produced after November 18 is safe to use. The affected product can be returned for a full refund.

PAS Yisroel 100% Whole Wheat Bread Infested - November 19, 2021
PAS Yisroel 100% Whole Wheat Bread (1 lb) has been recalled due to insect infestation in the rolled oats. This product produced after November 18 is safe to use. The affected product can be returned for a full refund.

Terra Chips Are No Longer Bishul Yisroel - October 26, 2021
Due to various considerations, all varieties of Terra Chips (Hain Celestial), “KOF-K�-certified, are no longer certified Bishul Yisroel. Products which either have the Bishul Yisroel declaration or are marked with a Julian Date of 29521 or earlier may still be considered Bishul Yisroel. The "KOF-K" continues to certify Terra Chips.

Gourmet Pastry brand Puff Pastry bears Unauthorized Beth Din of South Africa Logo - October 20, 2021
Gourmet Pastry brand Puff Pastry (Freezer Link), a product of South Africa, bears an unauthorized Beth Din of South Africa logo.

Casa Milo Traditional Taralli Bears Unauthorized "OU" - October 20, 2021
The Orthodox Union does not certify Casa Milo Traditional Taralli (Casa Milo, Italy). Some labels bear an unauthorized “OU� symbol. If you see this product in the marketplace, please send details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Longo's Double Cream Brie Cheese Bears Unauthorized "KOF-K" - October 05, 2021
Longo's Double Cream Brie Cheese bears an unauthorized “KOF-K-DE� symbol. The product is NOT kosher-certified by the KOF-K Kosher Certification (and is dairy). Longo's has been contacted and the labels are being corrected.

Nutriland Soya en Trozos Bears Unauthorized "OU" - October 05, 2021
The Orthodox Union does not certify Nutriland Soya en Trozos (Nutriland, Panama), a product sold in Panama. Some packaging bears an unauthorized “OU� symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Dolly Sweet Corn Bears Unauthorized "Star-K" - October 05, 2021
Dolly brand Whole Kernel Sweet Corn in 15 oz cans, distributed by RD Foods Americas, Inc., bears an unauthorized “STAR-K� symbol and is not certified by “STAR-K.� Corrective action is being taken.

Orwashers Baked Goods Bear Unauthorized "OU-P" - March 23, 2021
The Orthodox Union does not certify Orwashers Bakery, or any packaged baked goods with the Orwashers label. Some baked products are packed in containers with an unauthorized “OU-P” symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented. [Orwashers has 17 outlets in the five boroughs of NYC, in Long Island, and in Westchester. Their website says that they are certified by the Tablet K. Although Orwashers accepts “Passover orders,” these products are not certified Kosher for Passover and there is no indication on their website that any of their breads and cakes are certified as Kosher for Passover.]

Clarification: Klein’s Naturals Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds - March 15, 2021
The Passover issue of KASHRUS Magazine includes an alert about display cases for Klein’s Naturals Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds being sold at Costco bearing mistakenly being labeled with an “OK-P” symbol. In fact, that was an old alert which we had reported in Passover 2020, reflecting a problem which had occurred briefly a few months earlier. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Z Natural Foods Organic Bittersweet Chocolate Chips Are Missing The “DE” Designation - March 01, 2021
Z Natural Foods Organic Bittersweet Chocolate Chips are certified Earth Kosher- Dairy Equipment. A limited number of labels however inadvertently are missing the “DE” designation. Labels have been corrected.

Gefen Coconut Milk Mislabeled as Kosher For passover - February 16, 2021
Gefen brand Coconut Milk, both Sweetened and Unsweetened, is mislabeled as “Kosher For Passover.” The product is NOT kosher for Passover. All merchants have been asked to hold the product until after Pesach and to sell it then.

Some Kemach Sandwich Cookies are Mislabeled Yoshon - February 15, 2021
Kemach Sandwich Cookies with the following names and code dates are chodosh even though the label mistakenly says yoshon: 25oz. Vanilla, Assorted, or Duplex (Code date: 033 21); 12oz. Vanilla and Duplex (Code date: 032 21) and Twist Top SLIMS (Code date: 039 21). The company is attempting to cross out yoshon on these packages.

Wise Salsa No Longer "OU" - February 10, 2021
Due to changes at Wise Foods, the Orthodox Union can no longer certify their salsas (Wise Foods, Berwick, PA). The salsas with the “OU” symbol are certified by the Orthodox Union, and the salsas without the “OU” symbol are not certified. Consumer should look for the “OU” symbol before buying a product.

Don Anecio brand Balsamic Vinegar Glaze bears unauthorized use of the “KLBD” symbol - January 22, 2021
Don Anecio brand Balsamic Vinegar Glaze, a product of Spain, is being sold in the USA, in both bulk and retail sizes and in both Premium and Organic varieties. This product is NOT KOSHER. It contains organic red grape vinegar and organic grape from concentrate, and mistakenly bears the “KLBD” [London Beth Din] symbol and the word “Kosher.” Do not use this product.

Tu Bishvat Fruit & Nut List from the New Square Kashrus Council - January 19, 2021
The New Square Kashrus Council has produced an excellent Fruit & Nut List for Tu Bishvat detailing just how to check for insect infestation in some 42 fruits and nuts. it is now available from 848-210-2196 or nskfruitlist@gmail.com.

The Nuttery (4710 16th Ave.) Brooklyn, NY is distributing some products with an Unauthorized "OK" - January 18, 2021
The Nuttery (4710 16th Ave., Brooklyn, NY) has been distributing various products bearing an unauthorized use of the “OK” symbol. The company has not been certified by OK Kosher since March 2nd, 2020. Corrective actions are being taken.

The ChallahConnection.com Uses Unauthorized Claims for their Gift Baskets to be Kosher - December 19, 2020
The www.challahconnection.com send gift baskets and food items which they claim to be kosher, pas yisroel, etc. Unfortunately, these products are not kosher-certified by any kosher certification. A KASHRUS Magazine readers received a "Kosher Basket" which had no certified products. She arranged for a replacement. The company sent the exact same products a second time. It contained a note instructing the packers to put in only kosher-certified items, but none were. KASHRUS advises not using this company's services.

Arctic Zero products mislabeled "OK" and not "OK-D" - November 18, 2020
A limited number of the following Arctic Zero products (San Diego, CA) have been mislabeled with a plain “OK”: Cherry Chocolate Chunk: 05/27/22; Brownie Blast: 07/07/22, 07/08/22; Cookie Dough Chunk: 09/04/22. These products are certified “OK-D”-certified and are dairy. Corrective actions are being taken.

Club House Cheese Sauce Mix bears unauthorized "COR 94-Dairy" - October 16, 2020
Club House Cheese Sauce Mix 35g (UPC: 66200004941; McCormick Canada) contains a non-kosher ingredient and is NOT kosher even when bearing a “COR 94 Dairy” symbol. Distribution is through grocery retailers across Canada. This product is being recalled and corrective actions are being taken.

Dr Pepper in Israel Bears Unauthorized "OU" - September 23, 2020
The Orthodox Union certifies Dr. Pepper cans only when the “OU” symbol is embossed on the top of the can. An Israeli importer, M.S.I. Manofim Importers, Ashdod Israel, placed stickers with an unauthorized “OU” symbol on cans of Dr. Pepper that are not certified by the Orthodox Union. The “OU” advises consumers not to rely on importers' stickers with an “OU” symbol without independently verifying that the product is certified by the Orthodox Union. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Beware of GiftingKosher.com & Hazeltons.ca - September 21, 2020
KASHRUS Magazine advises not to use GiftingKosher.com nor Hazelton’s (www.hazeltons.ca), two of the 12 gift services in the Gift Group banner, because most of the foods in their "kosher" gift baskets, including cheeses, lack any kosher supervision. When consumers inquire and request refunds, the company points out their right to substitute "similar" items. Consumers should be vigilant.

Spice King Grilled Steak & Burger Seasoning Bears Unauthorized "STAR-K" - August 24, 2020
Spice King brand Grilled Steak & Burger Seasoning distributed by Keith Lorren Spice bears an unauthorized “STAR-K” symbol. The ingredient panel lists “beef fat.” This product is not certified by “STAR-K.” Corrective action is being taken. 

Potatoes From Israel/Infestation in Cabbage, Strawberries, & Blueberries - August 23, 2020
The Manchester Beth Din reports that some supermarkets in England are importing potatoes from Israel.Always check the country of origin. If purchased, Terumoh and Maaser must be taken. MBD also reports finding a serious increase of infestation in many fruits and vegetables such as in cabbages, strawberries and blueberries.

Season Sardines Certified OU, Not "OU-P" - August 12, 2020
Season Sardines (Season Brand Products), a product of Morocco, had been “OU-P”-certified (Kosher for Passover) throughout the year. Due to logistical considerations related to COVID-19 work and travel restrictions, this product will be certified “OU” for year round use, not for Passover. Prior to Passover, however, an additional quantity of “OU-P” Season Sardines may be produced. There may be both “OU” and “OU-P” product available in the market simultaneously. When purchasing, consumers should always check for the kosher symbol on the products, and not rely on their familiarity of the product.

Roland Cooking Wines - July 27, 2020
The Roland cooking wines with an "OU" are mevushal even though they do not say "Mevushal" on the label.

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Single malt Scotch Whiskey Is Mislabeled "Manchester Beth Din Mehadrin ("MK") - July 23, 2020
William Grant & Sons has reported in the USA that Glenfiddich 12 Year Old bottles of single malt Scotch whiskey have been inadvertently labeled with the “MK Mehadrin” logo of Manchester Beth Din. Since a small part of this product is matured in sherry casks, the rabbonim authorized this product as “NWK-Parev” (North West Kosher), not “MK Mehadrin.” North West Kosher is a division of the Manchester Beth Din. William Grant & Sons apologizes and is reviewing the situation to take the necessary corrective action.

Nutcracker Sweet Inc. of Toronto, Canada Is Not Certified by EarthKosher, Even With Logo - July 14, 2020
Nutcracker Sweet Inc. of Toronto, Canada is no longer certified by EarthKosher even when bearing the EarthKosher symbol.

Coca Cola Products from Japan, Korea, India, Romania Without Hashgacha - June 11, 2020
There are literally dozens of unique flavors of Coca Cola and of Pepsi (which are being produced often as “Special Edition” products) in Japan, Korea, India, Romania, Mexico, etc. These come in normal-size cans and bottles as well as in many unique styles of bottles and cans. Until recently, only when one traveled outside the U.S. would they see this products. Today, however, they are all being sold online, delivered right to your door. One problem—they are not kosher certified, and they very much require kosher certification. The latest are Coca Cola Strawberry, Coca Cola Peach, and Coca Cola Vanilla Float. You will also find Coca Cola from Japan with the following flavors: Lemon, Plus Vitamin C, Lime, Orange, Plus Catechin, Plus Coffee. Mexi-Coke is being made in Mexico. Also, you can find Pepsi J-Cola, Pepsi J-Cola Zero, and Midnight flavors from Japan available. Please spread the word about these foreign products not having hashgacha.

Fairways Bakeries are currently NOT Kosher-Certified by "KOF-K" nor by Mehadrin Kashrus - May 26, 2020
Fairways Bakeries are temporarily not kosher-certified by the “KOF-K.” Hopefully, certification will resume in June. Consumers should check for a valid kosher certificate when purchasing. In addition, Mehadrin Kashrus (Rabbi Avrohom Marmorstein) has announced that they are no longer supervising the Fairways Bakeries on 74th Street, East 86th Street, Kips Bay and Chelsea (Manhattan, NY). This was a decision made by Village Supermarkets (Shoprite), the new owners of Fairways, which purchased these Fairways locations and the central bakery. Fairways at 125th Street, which has not been sold, is still kosher, but is temporarily purchasing baguettes from an outside vendor, and is not under supervision. This applies also to the Fairways stores in Red Hook, Douglaston, Westbury, Plainview and Stamford. Hopefully within a few days an acceptable source will be found for kosher baguettes and they will revert to being under supervision. Fairways in Georgetown is now Foodway, and has kosher baguettes and rolls. Further details will be announced soon.

Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Chocolate Frosting Pudding Missing Dairy Designation - May 20, 2020
A limited number of club pack cartons of Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Chocolate Frosting Pudding (Conagra Brands Chicago, IL) were mislabeled with a plain OK symbol. This product is certified kosher dairy, and the inner sleeves are correctly labeled with the OK D. Corrective actions are being taken.

Edible Garden Products Are Not EarthKosher Certified Even With Their Logo - May 11, 2020
EarthKosher no longer certifies products sold by Edible Garden of Belvidere, NJ even when bearing the Kosher symbol. Packaging is being updated.

Some "OU" Products Are Not Being Certified During Covid-19 - May 11, 2020
Due to COVID-19, some companies are facing challenges producing “OU”-certified products because of the inability to meet certain requirements. As a result, the “OU” may be temporarily removed from packaging of these products. The “OU” will not appear on any products which do not meet “OU” standards. Consumers should NOT rely on their familiarity of brands or products without verifying the presence of a kosher symbol. This is always true when purchasing food products online, as the product displayed or description may have a kosher claim, but the product received may not have a kosher symbol or be kosher-certified.

Best Yet Onion Rings Bear Unauthorized "OU" - May 11, 2020
The Orthodox Union does not certify Best Yet Onion Rings (C & S Wholesale Grocers, Keene NH). Some packages bear an unauthorized “OU” Symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Sallie Mishaan’s Gourmet Kaak is no longer Pas Yisroel - March 25, 2020
Sallie Mishaan’s Gourmet Kaak, “OK”-certified, is no longer certified as Pas Yisroel until further notice.

Gourmet Marsala Cooking Wine bears an unauthorized “OU” - March 25, 2020
Gourmet Marsala Cooking Wine (Marathon Packing, San Leandro CA) bears an unauthorized “OU” and is not kosher. Corrective action is being implemented.

FREE Seven Page "Seder Guide" - March 21, 2020
Stuck at home this year? Making the seder alone? Or just want to brush up? Email kashrus@aol.com for our 7 page Seder Guide plus 2 page Mitzva calendar. Just put SEDER GUIDE in the subject line.

A Kosher Check Lookalike appears on products of these brands: NO SUGAR, VEGAN PURE, and VEGAN WAY - March 03, 2020
Products sold by NO SUGAR COMPANY LIMITED and VEGAN WAY NUTRITION INC. under the brands NO SUGAR, VEGAN PURE, and VEGAN WAY, are not certified kosher by The Orthodox Rabbinical Council of BC (Kosher Check) despite the logo on their packaging with a K and a check in a circle with the words Ketogenic Friendly. The company has arranged to remove the symbol from future packaging.

Anderson Milk and Cream Bear OK not OK-D - January 30, 2020
Andersen Dairy retail milk products — Whole Milk, 1%, 2%, Nonfat, Whipping Cream (Battle Ground, WA) were mistakenly printed with a plain “OK” symbol instead of the required “OK-D.” These products contain milk, as clearly stated on the label, and are certified kosher dairy (not cholov yisroel).

Marzano Spaghetti Sauce with Beef Bears Unauthorized OU - January 28, 2020
The Orthodox Union certifies Marzano Spaghetti Sauce (Furmano Foods, Northunberland, PA) as an “OU-PAREVE” product. Some labels with an “OU” symbol were used for a spaghetti sauce that contains non-kosher beef. The labels for the kosher and non-kosher products look alike except for the ingredients statement. Consumers should look at the ingredients statement and verify whether or not beef is listed as an ingredient. If beef is listed, the product is not certified and bears an unauthorized “OU” symbol. If beef is not listed, then the product is certified. The product with the beef is being withdrawn from the marketplace. If you see this product being sold, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org.

One Lot of Ducktrap River of Maine Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce Mislabeled OU with no D - January 28, 2020
Ducktrap River of Maine Herring Center Cuts in Wine Sauce (Ducktrap River of Maine of Belfast, Maine) 12 ounce glass container with a sell by date of Jul 29, 2020 mistakenly bears an “OU” without the “D” designation. The product is really Herring Cuts in Cream Sauce and contains sour cream. It is “OU-D”-certified. The recalled product was distributed at various retail stores in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia. Consumers who have purchased the recalled product may return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-434-8727 Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8am – 4:30pm EST.

Giant, Stop & Shop Vegetable Products Bear Unauthorized 5tar-K - January 21, 2020
Giant and Stop & Shop brand packaged fresh vegetables (Soup Mix containing dill and parsley; Brussels Sprout Halves; Cauliflower Rice and 8 Vegetable Blend) bear an unauthorized “Star-K.” Product is being removed from store shelves. Consumers who purchased these vegetables must check them prior to use. Brussels sprouts are not recommended.

GE Sabbath Mode Ovens Update - January 16, 2020
GE mistakenly removed a critical piece of information from some “STAR-K”-certified oven manuals. In the list of GE, Hotpoint, and Crosley oven models found at https://tinyurl.com/roq2omh, Sabbath Mode does NOT control the light inside the oven. The light WILL turn on if you open the oven, even when in Sabbath Mode. Owners of these ovens should either leave the light on over the duration of Shabbos/Yom Tov or simply remove the light bulb ahead of time. List of affected models is here. Corrective action is being taken.

Oneg Shabbos Gourmet Butcher Using Unauthorized Star-K - January 14, 2020
Oneg Shabbos Gourmet Butcher, located at 164-08 69th Avenue, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365, is using an unauthorized STAR-K symbol in their advertisements. Oneg Shabbos Gourmet Butcher is NOT CERTIFIED by the STAR-K

Heavenly Indian Restaurant, Miamisburg, OH, Is No longer Kosher-Certified - January 14, 2020
Heavenly Indian Restaurant, Miamisburg, OH, is no longer certified by Miami Valley Kosher (Rabbi Shmuel Klatzkin, Associate Rabbi of Chabad of Dayton, OH). The restaurant continues to claim kosher status on their website despite there being no hashgacha. The owners are Indian and the establishment is open on Shabbos.

San Miguel Products Bear Unauthorized "OK" - January 07, 2020
Multiple products are being sold under the San Miguel brand (Grupo Agroindustrial, San Miguel CDMX 05330, Mexico) bearing an unauthorized “OK” trademark. OK Kosher does not certify any San Miguel products except Alcaparras (Capers). Corrective actions are being taken.

Even When Your Meal Says "Mehadrin," Special Care is Needed - December 23, 2019
When flying, order a "Mehadrin" meal in advance or you will not receive one. The difference may be cholov yisroel or specific chumros, according to the kosher certifier. Recently a flier received by mistake cholov stam with his "Mehadrin" meal. Always read the labels carefully.

Marzano Spaghetti Sauce Bears Unauthorized "OU" - December 12, 2019
The Orthodox Union does not certify Marzano Spaghetti Sauce (Furmano Foods, Northunberland, PA). Some labels bear an unauthorized “OU” symbol. This product is not kosher and is being withdrawn from the marketplace. If you see this product being sold, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch - Club 2-Pack Bears Only "OU" And Not "OU-D" - December 11, 2019
The sleeve on the Cinnamon Toast Crunch - Club 2-pack (General Mills) bears a plain “OU” symbol. Each individual box correctly bears a “OU-D” designation. The product at this time does not contain actual dairy, but is produced on dairy equipment.

Délices de la Forêt Valli: Quérico products bear Unauthorized "COR" logo - November 25, 2019
The following Délices de la Forêt Valli: Quérico products are NOT KOSHER even when bearing a COR 267 symbol: Bonbons Aux Fruit Farcis (Fancy Fruit Filled Hard Candies) 1kg, Bonbons Céris Sûres Rouge (Red Sour Cherry Candies) 1.5kg, and Menthe Étoilée Rouge (Red Starlight Mint) 1kg. These are being sold in the area of Monreal Quebec CANADA.

Home Made brand Cocoa Nibs, Coconut and Date Bar is not certified by the Eida Hachareidis - November 25, 2019
Home Made brand snacks (Toot Food Industries, Ltd., Migdal HaEmek, Israel, wwwhomemadebyu.co.il) are certified by the “OU” and by the Rabbinate of Migdal HaEmek. All of their products except "Cocoa Nibs, Coconut and Date Bar" are also certified by the Badatz of the Eida Hachareidis. The Eida does not certify this product due to the inclusion of dates which the Eida feels can present a concern of insect infestation and would require additional levels of supervision.

Tums continues to be supervised by the Diamond K - November 24, 2019
Rabbi Aron Margolin of the Diamond K has notified KASHRUS Magazine that he has visited the Tums factories and that Diamond K continues certifying Tums (U.S.A. products only) after the untimely death of Rabbi Rachmiel Liberman, the founder of Diamond K. We await word regarding other Diamond K kosher certifications.

3 lots of Klein's Natural Dried Mango were found to be infested - November 18, 2019
Klein’s Naturals Dried Mango products with the following best-by dates: 09/23/2020, 09/26/2020, and 10/24/2020 (Klein’s Naturals, Brooklyn, NY) been found to have a high rate of infestation. Consumers are encouraged to do a visual review of dried mango products at this time. Corrective actions are being taken.

Some Bottles of Whitley Neill Gins Lemongrass & Ginger and Rhubarb & Ginger are not Kosher-Certified - November 14, 2019
Whitley Neill Gins Lemongrass & Ginger and Rhubarb & Ginger - only those two flavors - are Not Kosher when purchased in the UK (due to the formulation). Bottles of those two products when purchased in the USA, Canada, or Israel and are bearing the “KLBD” logo are kosher certified.

The Current Status of the "Diamond-K" - November 07, 2019
“Diamond-K” Rav Hamachshir Rabbi Rachmiel Liberman,z”l passed away this summer. The family is arranging for the continuation of the certification within the coming weeks. In the interim there is no supervision on products bearing the “Diamond-K” logo.

Antonio Mozzarella Capicola Roll Bears Unauthorized Tablet-K - September 24, 2019
Antonio Mozzarella Capicola Roll bears an unauthorized Tablet-K symbol and it contains pork. Corrective measures have been implemented and the product has been recalled from the shelves.(KASHRUS Magazine first reported this very same error in 2013. The company has repeated the very same mislabeling again right now.)

BMA USA Oils & Vinegars bear Unauthorized Heart-K - September 18, 2019
Various Oils and Vinegar from BMA USA, Inc. (Van Nuys, CA) bear an unauthorized Heart-K Kosher symbol. [“Heart K” is a division of OK Kosher.] BMA USA has not been certified by OK Kosher since November 30, 2017. Corrective actions are being taken.

Fruitive Clarification - September 11, 2019
Fruitive, a certified organic restaurant with three locations (two in Washington DC, and one in Norfolk, VA), has a number of Juices that are kosher-certified by the Vaad of Tidewater; however, not all juices are kosher-certified and none of the restaurants are kosher. The company posts a list of their kosher-certified juices on the website and in the stores. The kosher-certified juices are processed using a filter; non-certified juices are not produced using a filter and therefore may be subject to insect infestation.

The Sneaky Chef No-Nut Butter Bears Unauthorized Kosher Claim - September 06, 2019
The Sneaky Chef No-Nut Butter (The Sneaky Chef, 520 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591) bears an unauthorized kosher symbol – the English letters I.N.C. and the word “Kasher” in Hebrew. The company says that the product had once been kosher but is no longer kosher and the packaging has not been changed. This product has been promoted as a kosher product in kosher communities.

Borenstein Vegetable Lasagna Mislabeled OU-Pareve and OU-Glatt Kosher. It is Dairy! - August 25, 2019
The label on Borenstein Vegetable Lasagna (Borenstein Caterers, Inc., Jamaica, NY) says both “OU”-Glatt Kosher and “OU”-Pareve. The ingredient panel correctly lists Dairy ingredients. Consumers should be alerted by any contradiction in the labeling and examine the contents of the meal before eating. Corrective action is being taken.

Resorts World Catskills' 24/7 Bistro Restaurant in Monticello bears unauthorized claim to be certified by Rabbi Yisroel P. Gornish - August 13, 2019
24/7 Bistro, a non-kosher restaurant in Resorts World Catskills, Monticello, NY, is displaying an outdated kosher letter from Rabbi Yisroel P. Gornish which had been issued to a restaurant that has closed (La Cuisine, 1911 Avenue M, Brooklyn). The letter is dated 2017 (5777) and is expired. It has been placed near the food items. Many kosher observant people have been misled by this sign over the last year since the restaurant opened. KASHRUS Magazine is investigating how this occurred.

Nature’s Eats Fiesta Corn Nuts Mislabeled “Star-K" - July 28, 2019
Nature’s Eats Fiesta Corn Nuts (Boerne TX) bears a “Star-K” symbol, but in actuality is “Star-D” and is non-cholov yisroel. It contains milk as noted on the ingredient panel and allergy statement.

Safir Canned Tomatoes with Tomato Juice & Basil Bear An Unauthorized STAR-K - July 18, 2019
Safir Canned Tomatoes with Tomato Juice & Basil, a product of Tunisia, bear an unauthorized STAR-K sticker. Corrective action is being taken.

A Batch Of Gefen Hungarian Sour Cherries Was Found Infested - July 16, 2019
The Orthodox Union certifies Gefen Hungarian Sour Cherries (Bayonne NJ) as an “OU-P” product. Some cherries from a particular batch were found to have insects. This product is being withdrawn from the marketplace.

Harris Teeter Cranberry Black Cherry Juice Cocktail Bears Unauthorized "OU" - July 16, 2019
The Orthodox Union does not certify Harris Teeter Cranberry Black Cherry Juice Cocktail (Mathews NC). Some labels bear an unauthorized “OU” symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Farmacom Colageno Hidrolizado Bears Unauthorized "OU" - June 27, 2019
The Orthodox Union does not certify Farmacom Colageno Hidrolizado (hydrolyzed collagen), produced in Comercial City Fresko, Mexico. Some of the packaging bears an unauthorized “OU” symbol. This product is sold in Mexico, in La Comer, Fresko, Sumesa and in City Market stores. Corrective actions are being implemented.

36 Count Variety Packs of Apple & Eve from Canada Are NOT "OU"-Certified - June 27, 2019
The Orthodox Union certifies many varieties of Apple & Eve juices (Lassonde Pappas and Company, Carneys Point NJ). The certified products are labeled with an “OU” symbol. Some of the Apple & Eve 36 Count Variety Pack juices are not certified by the Orthodox Union. The non-certified variety packs do not bear an “OU” symbol, and state "made in Canada". The non-certified variety packs are sold in Costco and Sam's Club stores. Please check for the “OU” symbol before buying Apple & Eve juices.

Mar Austral brand Salmón Ahumado Bears An Unauthorized “KOF-K.” - June 16, 2019
Mar Austral brand Salmón Ahumado (smoked Norwegian salmon), a product of Uruguay, bears an unauthorized “KOF-K.”

Chef K Ginger Punch Bears Unauthorized "OU" - June 16, 2019
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Chef K products (Waterbury CT). Some Chef K Ginger Punch bear an unauthorized “OU” symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Whirlpool Double Oven Alert for Models WOD51, WOD77, WOD97, WODA7 - June 11, 2019
For Yom Tov use of Whirlpool Double Oven Alert for Models WOD51, WOD77, WOD97, WODA7, do not place both ovens into Sabbath Mode. To ensure proper functioning, select the Sabbath Mode feature for only the ONE oven you will use on Yom Tov (or on Shabbos as permitted halachically). Until further notice, do not use the other oven on Yom Tov or Shabbos. The manufacturer is working on a fix. If you own one of these models, please email your model number, serial number, and contact information to appliances@star-k.org so they can notify you when the fix is available. See other alerts or join the mailing list here: http://www.star-k.org/alerts

NY Bagel Cafe & Deli Bears Unauthorized "OK" - May 30, 2019
NY Bagel Cafe & Deli, located at 501 Kings Highway, Brooklyn 11223, is displaying an unauthorized OK Kosher certificate. This establishment is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification.

Sabra Food Products bear Unauthorized "KVH" - May 29, 2019
Sabra Food products, manufactured by International Food Products, Inc. dba Sabra Foods, Norwood, MA 02062, bear an unauthorized use of a “KVH” (Rabbinical Council of New England) symbol on their products including Hommus, Tabouli, Cracked Wheat Salad, Baba Ghanoush, Black Bean & Wheat Pilaf, Mediterranean Salad, Tahini Sauce, and Grape Leaves. Legal action is being taken. These items are not manufactured by Sabra Dipping Company, LLC which remains certified by OK Kosher and other kashrus agencies.

Some Dole Products no lOnger "OU"-Certified - May 12, 2019
The Orthodox Union certifies some Dole products (Westlake Village, CA) 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.

California Classics Family Style Italian Dressing and Marinade Bears Unauthorized "OU" - May 08, 2019
The Orthodox Union does not certify California Classics Family Style Italian Dressing and Marinade (VanLaw Food Products, Fullerton CA). Some bottles were labeled with an unauthorized “OU” symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

URGENT WARNING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS RECEIVING FROZEN MEALS FROM JASA - April 09, 2019
JASA had the opportunity this week to distribute extra meals, providing clients who receive Kosher home-delivered meals with a few additional meals beyond the usual one meal a day scheduled delivery. These frozen meals are not kosher for Pesach and they were not distributed with the intent that they be saved for after Pesach. Each individual client is being contacted by JASA staff and informed that these additional meals are intended for consumption before Erev Pesach. As is our regular yomtov procedure, JASA will be distributing Kosher for Pesach meals in the coming week in advance of the holiday to all of our Kosher home-delivered meals clients.

Bimbo Bread Update - March 20, 2019
For a short while, information was provided that any white bread made in Bimbo plant 1325 is kosher, even without a kosher symbol. The present status is that any Bimbo bread, from any plant, is not kosher unless it has a kosher symbol on the label. Check each package.

Caffe Latte bears an Unauthorized "STAR-K" - March 12, 2019
Caffé Latte, a prepackaged coffee product, distributed online by Jiangsu Alphay Bio-Tech Ltd., bears an unauthorized “STAR-K.” This product is not certified and contains dairy ingredients. Corrective action is being taken.

Wegmans Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Flavored Kettle Chips Mislabeled Plain "OU" - March 07, 2019
The Orthodox Union certifies Wegmans Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper Flavored Kettle Chips (Wegmans Food Markets Inc., Rochester NY) as an “OU-D”. This product contains a dairy ingredient, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some bags bear an “OU” symbol, without the “D” designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Fronte Balsamic Vinegar Bears Unauthorized OU - February 26, 2019
The Orthodox Union does not certify Fronte Balsamic Vinegar (Cheney Brothers, Riviera Beach, FL). Some labels bear an unauthorized “OU” symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Lidl White Bean Nacho Tortilla Chips Mislabeled "KOF-K Parve" - February 20, 2019
A limited number of 6 oz. Lidl White Bean Nacho Tortilla Chips, distributed by LIDL US, LLC, was mistakenly labeled as “KOF-K PARVE”. In fact, these chips contain dairy ingredients, and are certified as “KOF-K DAIRY” and must be treated as DAIRY. Corrective actions are being taken.

Gursoy Cocoa Hazelnut Spread Bears Unauthorized OU - February 19, 2019
The Orthodox Union does not certify Gursoy Cocoa Hazelnut Spread (a product of Australia) sold in the U.S. This product is labeled with an unauthorized "OU" logo and contains dairy ingredients. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Trader Joe's Pita Chips are Mislabeled Pas Yisroel - January 29, 2019
A production of Trader Joe's Pita Chips with the Wisconsin Kosher symbol on it was mistakenly labeled "Pas Yisroel." The product is kosher but not pas yisroel. Corrective measures have been taken.

Hippocrates Health Institute West Palm Beach, FL Is No Longer OK-Certified - January 29, 2019
Hippocrates Health Institute, in West Palm Beach, FL, as of January 28, 2019, is no longer OK-certified. They now claim to offer a "kosher style" option. Most of their foods are vegetables which are prone to insect infestation.

Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips 10 oz (UPC 0 41498 16306 8) BEST If Used By FEB 22 19 1A6 Mislabeled OU-Pareve - January 23, 2019
Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips 10 oz (UPC 0 41498 16306 8) BEST If Used By FEB 22 19 1A6 (a product of Olde York Potato Chips of Brampton, Ontario), “OU-Pareve”-certified, has been recalled because they may contain undeclared milk for that run only. The product does not bear a “D” designation. All other runs of that product are “OU-Pareve”-certified. The issue was discovered when two consumers reported finding sour cream & onion seasoning on Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips 10 oz BEST If Used By FEB 22 19 1A6. Olde York conducted an investigation which indicated that the problem was caused by an isolated breakdown in the company's cleaning process. Consumers who have purchased the recalled Clancy's Wavy Potato Chips 10 oz BEST If Used By FEB 22 19 1A6 product may dispose of it or return it to their local ALDI store for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Olde York Potato Chips Customer Care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (905) 669-2083 x 227.

Dole Frozen Blackberry and Raspberry Products Should Be Avoided Even When Sold In Frum Stores - January 03, 2019
The following Dole brand frozen berry raspberry and blackberry products should be avoided due to insect infestation issues: Dole Raspberries, Dole Marion Blackberries, Dole Mixed Berries and Dole Cherry Berry Blend. Raspberries and Blackberries are considered regularly infested (muchzak b'tolaim) and cannot be cleaned. Some kashrus agencies do certify them when they have been liquefied as jellies or juices. We received reports that some frum stores in various neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Lakewood are selling them. KASHRUS advises readers not to purchase them.

Chase Lollipops Are Not Certified Kosher Despite Display of Letter of Certification - January 02, 2019
Lollypops found in front of the tellers in Chase Banks (including, but not limited to, Ave J and Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY) bear a letter of certification that Primrose candies are “KOF-K”-certified. That the Chase lollies are from Primrose is a claim made by Chase. Chase does not have a private label agreement and the lollies do not bear a “KOF-K.” Future runs of Chase lollies will bear a "KOF-K." Look for the symbol.

"OU" Mistakenly Missing from certain Dannon Yogurts with certain UPC Numbers. Read Carefully. - December 25, 2018
The “OU” symbol was mistakenly omitted from the following Dannon Yogurt products: Single Serve Coffee (3663201374), Single Serve Vanilla (3663200101), Single Serve Plain (3663200100), Single Serve 4pk (3663201827), The Dannon Company, White Plains, NY. This omission applies only to the yogurts with the UPC numbers listed. There are very similar flavors of yogurt which are not “OU”-certified that have different UPC numbers. The “OU” is being ink-jetted as part of the certified products' date code. Please check carefully.

Southeastern Grocers Frozen Blackberries bear unauthorized "OU" - December 06, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify frozen blackberries. Some Southeastern Grocers Frozen Blackberries bags (Jacksonville FL) were printed with an unauthorized “OU “symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Schwarma Guys (London, Ontario) bears unauthorized "OU" - December 06, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify Shawarma Guys in London Ontario. The “OU” symbol on the store is unauthorized. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Corners Sour Cream & Onions Veggie Crisps bear unauthorized "OU" - December 06, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify Corners Sour Cream & Onions Veggie Crisps (BFY Brands LTD., London UK). Some bags were printed with an unauthorized “OU-D” symbol. This product is sold in Europe. Corrective actions are being implemented.

1 can of Bush's Best Honey Sweet Baked Beans (contains bacon) Sold At Kosher Southfield MI store - December 04, 2018
One 16 oz. can of Bush's Best Honey Sweet Baked Beans with no "OU" and containing bacon was mistakenly sold this week at One Stop Kosher Food Market in Southfield MI and has not been accounted for. Only Bush's Best Vegetarian Baked Beans (labeled in Canada as "Sweet & Tangy Vegetarian Baked Beans ") is kosher and bears the "OU" symbol. Always check the label of every can.

Melinda's bear Unauthorized "OK" - December 04, 2018
All Melinda’s brand products (Figueroa Brothers Coral Springs, FL) bear an unauthorized OK kosher symbol. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

Earth Kosher-certified Dried Goji Berries Alert - November 29, 2018
Dried Goji Berries bearing the Earth Kosher symbol should not be consumed at the present time. Consumers should take precautions against insect infestation in any dried goji berries.

2 Gordon Choice Fruit Cocktails bear unauthorized "OU" and contain Carmine - November 22, 2018
Gordon Choice Fruit Cocktail in Extra Light Syrup (UPC# 093901225306) and Gordon Choice Fruit Cocktail in Pear Juice (UPC# 093901610232) mistakenly bears an "OU" symbol on the cardboard cases, but not on the individual can labels. The product contains carmine (a coloring from beetles) as listed in the ingredient panel. Corrective actions have been implemented. Please note, that the OU does certify a similar product Gordon Choice Mixed Fruit in Light Syrup (UPC#093901118264) and Mixed Fruit in Pear Juice (UPC #093901610348) which correctly bears an "OU" symbol.

Coca Cola From Mexico Is Not Recommended - November 19, 2018
Coca Cola from Mexico is not kosher-certified and is not recommended.

BISCOTTEA Matcha Butter Cookies Is Mislabeled - November 19, 2018
BISCOTTEA Matcha Butter Cookies bears a plain "OU", with no dairy designation. The product is actually "OU-D"-certified as it contains butter, but the second ingredient is butter.

Molino Polenta, Cereal, Granola Bars, and a Dairy Chocolate Snack, bear Unauthorized STAR-K logo - November 07, 2018
Various products from Molino in Nicoli, Italy, including polenta, cereal, granola bars, and a dairy chocolate snack, are labeled with an unauthorized STAR-K. These products are not certified. They are being distributed in Europe replica watches and Israel.Corrective measures are being taken.

Wild Coast Fruit Dark Chocolate Blueberries & Dark Chocolate Cranberries Mislabeled Kosher Check Pareve - October 30, 2018
Wild Coast Fruit Co Dark Chocolate Blueberries & Dark Chocolate Cranberries are certified Kosher Check-Dairy (not cholov yisroel), but mistakenly bear the Pareve logo. Corrective actions are being implemented. Consumers finding this product are asked to contact BC Kosher at (604) 731-1803.

Some Fiorella Sweet Potato Ravioli ("OU-Pareve) contains cheese - October 16, 2018
The Orthodox Union certifies Fiorella Sweet Potato Ravioli (Emesco, Milford, NJ) as an "OU-Pareve" product. A limited amount of containers of Fiorella Sweet Potato Ravioli may include undeclared cheese ravioli. The effected product has lot numbers 111628 or 111638. The effected product is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Hy-Vee Yogurt Covered Cranberries Mislabeled "OK" and not "OK-D - October 12, 2018
A limited amount of Hy-Vee Yogurt Covered Cranberries (Lot: L720618, Exp: 07/25/19, Hy-Vee, Inc., West Des Moines, IA) was mistakenly labeled with a a plain “OK” symbol, instead of the required “OK-D.” This product is kosher dairy certified, and correctly lists dairy in the ingredients. Corrective actions have been taken.

“Yaki Sushi Nori,” (Takaracom, Queens, NY) bear an unauthorized “KOF-K” - October 11, 2018
“Yaki Sushi Nori,” Roasted Seaweed/Nori distributed by Takaracom (Queens, NY) bear an unauthorized “KOF-K.” They are NOT “KOF-K”-certified. Corrective measures have been implemented.

Kettle Brand® Krinkle Cut Wasabi Ranch Potato Chips (5 oz.) Mslabeled “KOF-K-PARVE.” - October 09, 2018
Kettle Brand® Krinkle Cut Wasabi Ranch Potato Chips (5 ounce size) has been mislabeled “KOF-K-PARVE.” The product contains Natural Flavors that contain milk. The product should be treated as “KOF-K-DAIRY.” Corrective actions are being taken. For replacement of affected product, please call Snyder Lance 1-800-438-1880 option #1, Monday– Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, EST.

Stuckey’s Pecan Log Roll Bears Unauthorized "OK" - October 09, 2018
Stuckey’s Pecan Log Roll (Stuckey’s Corporation, Eastman, GA) bears an unauthorized OK Kosher Symbol. OK Kosher Certification does not certify any Stuckey’s products. Corrective actions are being taken.

Yaki Nori (Ran Foods) Is Not Kosher Certified But Bears an "Earth Kosher" Lookalike - September 17, 2018
Yaki Nori, distributed by Ran Foods (Mississauga, Ontario) throughout Canada, bears a symbol saying Kosher Earth with a big “K” in the circle and the words "Kosher Earth". This product is not certified by Earth Kosher nor by the “OK”. To the best of our knowledge, the "K" in a circle with the words "Kosher Earth" is NOT a symbol of kosher certification.

Abu Lafia Pita bears unauthorized OU - September 13, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify Abu Lafia Pita (Produits Pita Achtaroute, Montreal PQ). Some bags are printed with an unauthorized "OU Pas Yisroel" symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org.

Tone It Up Marine Collagen bears unauthorized OU - September 13, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify Tone It Up Marine Collagen (Tone It Up Inc., Manhattan Beach CA). Some containers bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Many Fiber One Brownies & Nature Valley Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares are no longer OU-Certified - September 12, 2018
Due to changes in production procedures, the following Fiber One Brownie varieties and Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares varieties will no longer be certified by the Orthodox Union: Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mint Fudge Brownie Lemon Brownie Chocolate Chip Brownie Cinnamon Coffee Cake Brownie Orange Cranberry Cake Brownie Birthday Cake Brownie Pumpkin Brownie Strawberries & Cream Brownie Peanut Butter Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares Banana Dark Chocolate Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares Blueberry Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares Cinnamon Brown Sugar Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares (General Mills, Minneapolis MN). The products in the marketplace with the “OU” symbol are certified by the Orthodox Union and were manufactured prior to the changes.

6 brands of Nori Recalled Due To Kosher Violations and Concerns - September 07, 2018
Seaweed (Nori) requires strong kosher certification with regard to insect infestation, which is common, especially from seahorses and other crustaceans, as well as the kashrus of the equipment used. As of September 5, 2018, the following Nori have been recalled: Sweet City – Star-K symbol. Two recalled lots: 092520 and 131820 China Mehadrin – CRC (Hisachdus) symbol. One recalled lot: 3200/02426 1803 3242618043 2018 5A3B Sushi Metzuyan – Star-K symbol. One recalled lot: 121919 Nantong Huaxin Seaweed – All bear an unauthorized “KOF-K” symbol. The Nori should be considered not kosher. Ushia Sushi – All bear an unauthorized “Star-K” symbol. Should be considered not Kosher. Sushi Maven - Volover symbol. ALL lots recalled EXCEPT two: Best by Date: 09/30/2019 may be used & Best by Date: 01/10/2019 may be used. [The lot numbers are usually inkjetted on the bag or package.]

Laura Lynn Instant Grits Cheese Flavor bear Unauthorized "OU-D" - September 06, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify Laura Lynn Instant Grits Cheese Flavor (Ingles Markets Inc., Black Mountain NC). Some boxes for this product bears an unauthorized “OU-D” symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Food Lion Instant Grits Cheese Flavor and Food Lion Instant Grits Variety Packs bear an Unauthorized "OU" - September 06, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify Food Lion Instant Grits Cheese Flavor and Food Lion Instant Grits Variety Packs (Salisbury NC). Some boxes for these products bear an unauthorized “OU-D”. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Alcaguete De Mi Tierra Pan de Yuca bears unauthorized "OU" - September 06, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Alcaguete product. Alcaguete De Mi Tierra Pan de Yuca (Alcaguete, Colombia) bears an unauthorized “OU” symbol. This product is sold in Colombia. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Saffron Road Chickbean Crisps White Cheddar bear a plain "OU" but are Dairy - August 30, 2018
(World Cuisine) Saffron Road Chickbean Crisps White Cheddar, distributed by American Halal Comp., Stamford, CT, is certified halal, and bears a only plain "OU". The product is dairy as it contains Cheddar cheese and milk.

Be Pop brand Microwave Popcorn and Popcorn Bars bear unauthorized "OK" - August 30, 2018
Be Pop brand Microwave Popcorn and Popcorn Bars (Nutrisol International, Miami, FL) bear an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol. This company and their products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

Futter's Nut Butters bear unauthorized EarthKosher symbol - August 29, 2018
Futter's Nut Butters products bear unauthorized EarthKosher symbol and are not certified by EarthKosher. Corrective action is being taken.

Triple "A" brand Feta Cheese and Triple "A" brand Pressed Yogurt Bears Unauthorized Badatz Toronto Logo - August 28, 2018
Triple “A” Feta Cheese, Triple “A” Pressed Yogurt, and Triple "A" Tzatziki (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada), in all varieties, are no longer certified by Badatz of Toronto, even when bearing the Badatz Toronto logo.

Propercorn Chocolate Multipacks are labeled "KLBD-Pareve" but are Dairy - August 27, 2018
Propercorn Chocolate Multipacks have been mislabeled “KLBD-Parev.” They are, in fact, “KLBD-Dairy.”

BeanBoy Chocolates Bear An Unauthorized OU - August 26, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify any BeanBoy product (Pacific Rim Distributing, Garden City MI). Some BeanBoy products (all varieties of chocolates) are labeled with an unauthorized “OU” symbol. (These products may contain dairy.) Corrective actions are being implemented.

Catawba Candy Co. Family Dollar Dinner Mints Bears Unauthorized OU - August 26, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify Catawba Candy Co. Family Dollar Dinner Mints (Family Dollar, Charlotte NC. Some of their packaging bears an unauthorized “OU” symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

First Street Marinara Sauce with Real Romano Cheese Bears Unauthorized "OU" - August 10, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify First Street Marinara Sauce with Real Romano Cheese (Amerifoods, Los Angeles CA). Some cans were printed with an unauthorized “OU” symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Super Pita brand Pita Bread Bears Unauthorized "Heart-K" - August 06, 2018
Super Pita brand Pita Bread (Reseda, CA) and other products bear an unauthorized “Heart-K” kosher symbol. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification which administers the “Heart-K”. Corrective actions are being taken.

Dole Salad Kits With Dressing Inside - August 02, 2018
Dole Salad Kits, when bearing the "OK" stamped on the bag, contain an "OK" certified package of Dole Salad Dressing inside. Bags with the plain "OK" pareve symbol on the outside bag indicate a pareve dressing, and any dairy kits will have the "OK-D" stamped on the outside bag.

Brooklyn's Juicy Box Restaurant Menu Bears Unauthorized "OU" - August 02, 2018
"The Juicy Box" Restaurant, located at 2281 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, NY, has published a rolex replica menu that features the "OU" symbol. The Orthodox Union does not certify The Juicy Box. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Azan Foods Persian Style Creamy Feta Cheese Bears Unauthorized "TK" (Truly Kosher Certification) Logo - July 29, 2018
Azan Foods Creamy Feta Cheese - Persian style (Toronto, Canada) bears an unauthorized symbol of the Truly Kosher Certification, Sherman Oaks, CA ("TK"). Corrective measures are being taken to remedy this issue.

Some Varieties of Whitworths Shots Are Now "KLBD-Pareve"-Certified - July 27, 2018
The following varieties of Whitworths Shots are now “KLBD-Pareve”-certified but will not bear the “KLBD” logo: Apricot & Seed, Berry & White Chocolate, Cranberry & Toasted Almond, Date & Almond, Raisin & Chocolate, Nuts & Salted Caramel, Nuts Chilli, Nuts Salsa, Nuts Smoke. Other Whitworths Shots varieties are NOT certified.

Cape Cod White Cheddar and Sour Cream Potato Chips Mislabeled "OU" Without "D" Designation - July 12, 2018
Cape Cod White Cheddar and Sour Cream Potato Chips, “OU-D”-certified, bears only a plain “OU” with no “D” designation. Ingredients include whey, sour cream powder, cream, nonfat milk, cheddar cheese, milk, cheese cultures, buttermilk, dairy flavors, enzyme modified cheddar cheese, pasteurized milk, and whey protein extract.

Easy Bake Cake Mixes/Products Bear Unauthorized "COR" - July 04, 2018
Easy Bake Cake Mixes/Products manufactured by Adee Flour Mills bear an unauthorized use of a “COR” symbol. These products are NOT kosher-certified even when bearing a “COR” Kosher symbol.

Meijer Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips Mislabeled OU-Pareve. Some are Dairy. - June 07, 2018
The Orthodox Union certifies Meijer Dill Pickle Flavored Potato Chips (Meijer, Grand Rapids MI) as an “OU-Pareve” product. A limited amount of this product was produced using undeclared dairy ingredients. The dairy product was packed in 9.5 ounce bags with UPC # 719283594365 and 'sell by' dates between 07/16/18 and 08/13/18. The dairy product was recalled from the marketplace.

Glenfiddich 12 yr. Bears Unauthorized Manchester Beth Din Logo - June 04, 2018
Glenfiddich 12 yr., 1 litre (William Grants, Scotland), being sold in Israel by Rotem Metro Import [2015] Aba Achimeir 22, Petach Tikvah, bears an unauthorized claim to be certified by the Manchester Beth Din. Neither the Beth Din nor the manufacturer gave permission for that claim.

Fresh Carrots From Kibbutz Alumim, Israel - May 27, 2018
Although not labeled as kosher, fresh carrots from Kibbutz Alumim, Israel are under the hashgacha of Bait Medrash LeHalacha B'Hityashvut-Kashrut L'Mehadrin of Rabbi Yosef Efrati and are certified by Rabbi Amit Kula, the rabbi of the Kibbutz Alumim. Terumah and maaser have been removed.

Best Choice Refried Beans Bear Unauthorized "OU" - April 26, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify Best Choice Refried Beans (Kansas City, KS). This product is not kosher and some labels bear an unauthorized "OU" symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Royal Fruits Garden Brussels Sprout Halves Bear Unauthorized "OU" - April 26, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify Royal Fruits Garden Brussels Sprout Halves (Brooklyn, NY). This product bears an unauthorized OU. The Orthodox Union does certify other Royal Fruits products. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Pringles Becoming "OU-D" or "OU-DE" - April 24, 2018
Pringles (Kellogg's Snacks, Battle Creek MI) is changing many of their “OU– Pareve” potato crisps to “OU-D”. This may or may not be a result of a product reformulation. If a Pringles product is marked “OU-D” and ingredients state ‘whey’ or ‘milk’, it is real dairy. If the ingredients don’t state ‘whey’ or ‘milk’, it is dairy equipment. Those that have the plain “OU” designation are pareve. Consumers should always be careful to check for the kosher designation.

330 ml cans of Israeli Coca Cola Zero are NOT kosher for Passover - March 28, 2018
Israeli Coca Cola Zero in 330 ml cans is NOT kosher for Passover. The distributor of this product has apologized for the error, and the stores are being alerted to remove the product.

Gefen Manzanilla Pitted Olives Mislabeled Kosher for Passover - March 27, 2018
Gefen Manzanilla Pitted Olives from Spain, certified by the "OU" and the Volover Rav, mistakenly bears a statement that they are certified "Kasher L'Pesach" in Hebrew, but it correctly states in English that they are "NOT FOR PASSOVER USE." There is only an "OU" on the product, not an "OU-P".

Health Wise Barbecue Protein Crisps and Health Wise Ranch Protein Crisps, "OU-D"-certified, are Missing the "D" Designation - March 23, 2018
The Orthodox Union certifies Health Wise Barbecue Protein Crisps and Health Wise Ranch Protein Crisps (Nutritional Resources Inc., Grovetown GA) as “OU-D” products. These products contain dairy ingredients, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some bags were printed with an “OU” symbol, without the “D” designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Some Elite Milk Chocolates for Pesach are Mislabeled as Pareve - March 14, 2018
Some Elite Milk Chocolates for Pesach are Dairy and not Parev as the white sticker mistakenly states. The following variations are incorrectly marked: Mini Mix 400 gm, Milk Chocolate Berry Truffle 100 gm., Mini Coconut Bar 190 gm., Chocolate Flake Log 25 gm, Mini Smarties 300 gm., Milk Chocolate with Hazel Almonds 100 gm, Mini Caramel Bar 190 gm, Milk Chocolate Strawberry 100 gm, Strawberry Filled Chocolate Bars 50 gm, Chocolate Fingers 96 gm. [Source: Beth Din of South Africa. Check the packaging on these Elite products being sold in local stores.]

Alfasi Reserve Wine Clarification - March 07, 2018
All Alfasi Reserve wines (Royal Wine Corp., Bayonne, NJ), produced before 2017, are NOT mevushal. The 2017 Alfasi Reserve wines ARE mevushal, as stated in English, but bottles may be mislabeled with the words “Not Mevushal” in Hebrew.

Shemurei Motola Cut and Seasoned Pickles Bear an Unauthorized OU-P Designation - March 07, 2018
Shemurei Motola Cut and Seasoned Pickles (Shemurei Motola, Israel), sold in Israel, bear an unauthorized “OU-P” mark. This product contains kitniyos. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Chewy Lemonhead Fruit Mix Candies bear unauthorized "UMK" - February 27, 2018
Chewy Lemonhead Fruit Mix Candies in a “5 Pack” package (Ferrara Candy Co.) is being sold in Detroit MI at Dollar Tree and other stores bearing an unauthorized “UMK” symbol on the outside sticker label. The individual boxes themselves do not bear any kosher marking. These candies are NOT kosher-certified, and were produced in a non-kosher facility. The only Ferrara candies that remain under acceptable certification are Atomic Fireballs and Jawbreakers, and only when they bear the “UMK” symbol on each individual box.Boxes of CHEWY LEMONHEAD candies that bear a "UMK" symbol on the individual box and also state “Product of U.S.A.” on the box, and do not state “Product of Mexico” in the ink jet code on the side of the box, are old product that was produced years ago under "UMK" certification and are Kosher. (The year of production can be determined from the first digit of the ink jet production code. 5 = 2015, 6 = 2016, etc.)

Weight Watchers Chocolate Protein Stix and Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Protein Stix - Bear Unauthorized "OK" - February 16, 2018
Weight Watchers Chocolate Protein Stix and Weight Watchers Peanut Butter Protein Stix (Weight Watchers International, Inc., New York, NY) bear an unauthorized “OK” kosher symbol. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

The "ORB" Will Not Be Certifying These 5 Pesach Programs - February 14, 2018
The following programs are no longer supervised by the "ORB": A Different Pesach Program (Orlando Villa Program and Windsor Palms & Windsor at Westside), Nitzan Productions (Radisson Hotel Baltimore Downtown Inner Harbor), nor Pesach in Vallarta (Grand Fiesta Americana, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico).

Carvinna Tuna Chunks in Brine Bear Unauthorized "OU" - February 14, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify Carvinna Canned Tuna Chunks in Brine (Carvinna, Utara, Indonesia). Some cans bear an unauthorized “OU” symbol. This product is sold in Australia and Indonesia. Corrective actions are being implemented.

WOW Air Uses Unauthorized OK - February 06, 2018
WOW Air (Reykjavik, Iceland) is displaying an unauthorized “OK” symbol on their menus for flights departing from Tel Aviv. These meals are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken. These meals are certified by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and by Rabbi Moshe Nachshoni.

"OU" Debuts "OU-DE" For Dairy Equipment Products - January 31, 2018
The "OU" has begun using a "DE" designation on a limited number of products including Jolly Llama Sorbet Pops and Jolly Llama Coconut Cream Pops. The are "Non-Dairy" but are "DE" - produced on dairy equipment.

Rabbi Binyamin Taub Now Certifying Some Of Rabbi Zushe Blech z"l's Certifications - January 24, 2018
Rabbi Binyomin Taub (currently the Kashrus Coordinator of the RCBC and a resident of Monsey, NY) has offered to continue the certification of Rabbi Zushe Blech z”l’s personal hechsher, known as Kehilas Bais Ben Zion, which primarily certifies local food service establishments. Rabbi Taub is offering his services free of charge as he feels that this is exactly what Reb Zushe would have done for others under such circumstances. His certification is for two months (until March 18, 2018) to give the family time to find suitable replacement. Only the establishments that have this letter hanging in the store has arranged for such a set up.

Rabbi Yehuda Goldman, Interim Kashrus Administrator at EarthKosher - January 24, 2018
Earth Kosher Appoints Rabbi Yehuda Goldman as Interim Kashrus Administrator, after the untimely passing of Rabbi Zushe Yosef Blech, z”l.

Mand'Or Almond Milk Bears Unauthorized STAR-K - January 23, 2018
Mand'Or Almond Milk, imported by Almond Art USA, bears an unauthorized STAR-K and is not under STAR-K certification. The production facility is not authorized by STAR-K. In addition, the products contain ingredients, including grape juice, from unknown sources. Corrective action is being taken.

Hannaford Herb Chicken Quinoa Blend Bears Unauthorized "OU" - January 18, 2018
The Orthodox Union does not certify Hannaford Herb Chicken Quinoa Blend (Scarborough ME). Some packaging are labeled with an unauthorized "OU" logo. Corrective actions have been implemented. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide kosherq@ou.org with details of location and time.

Errata: Wrong Symbol Listed in 2017-2018 Kosher Supervision Guide - January 08, 2018
On page 36 of the “2017-2018 Kosher Supervision Guide” [also on page 8] is a symbol with a leaf attached to a “K” in a Circle mistakenly appearing to belong to Rabbi David Golowinski. It is not his symbol. That symbol appears on the website of Capsulesupply.com to indicate that they sell kosher products. It is not the symbol of any kosher agency.

Biologique Organic Peppers, product of Israel, at Fairways - January 01, 2018
Biologique Organic Peppers, which were produced in Israel, are being sold at Fairways and other NYC stores. If you spot another brand of vegetables which are a product of Israel, please notify KASHRUS at 718-336-8544; kashrus@aol.com.

Sea Crunchy Seaweed Brittle Bears Unauthorized KSA - December 27, 2017
Sea Crunchy Seaweed Brittle (4 flavors) bear an unauthorized claim to be certified by the KSA (Kosher Supervision of America) which they are not.

Skinny Lager and B Raw Cakes Are Kosher Even Without Kosher Symbol - December 21, 2017
Skinny Lager and B Raw Cakes are certified kosher-pareve by the London Beth Din even though there is no Beth Din logo on the product. B Raw Cakes are Gluten Free.

Benecol Light & Original Reformulated to "OU-D" - December 21, 2017
Benecol (Light & Original), a cholesterol lowering margarine product, was reformulated to "OU-D" from "OU-Pareve." This was done to remove the last amount of transfat, by adding buttermilk to the mix. This product can no longer be used with meat meals.

Derlea Gourmet Garlic Spread "COR" Certified Missing "D" Designation - December 14, 2017
Derlea Gourmet Garlic Spread, "COR-D"-certified, is inadvertently labelled without a "D" designation. This product is dairy and kosher certified. It is being sold in Costco across Canada. Corrective actions have been taken.

Nutty Naturals Natural Cravings Dark Chocolate Covered Acai & Blueberry and Natural Cravings Dark Chocolate Covered Pomegranates Bear Unauthorized "OK-D". They Are NOT KOSHER. - December 10, 2017
A limited amount of Nutty Naturals Natural Cravings Dark Chocolate Covered Acai & Blueberry and Natural Cravings Dark Chocolate Covered Pomegranates (Nutty Natural Holdings, Patterson, NJ) were incorrectly labeled with an “OK-D” symbol. These products are NOT kosher. Corrective Action has been taken.

Oberlander's Chanukah and Dreidel Cookies Are Not Yoshon. - December 07, 2017
The next release of Oberlander's Chanukah and Dreidel Cookies (“KOF-K”-certified) this year are NOT yoshon. There was a mix-up by the distributor of the flour being used.

Perfect Keto bears Unauthorized "OK" - December 07, 2017
All Perfect Keto products (San Francisco, CA) bear an unauthorized “OK” symbol. This company is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective actions are being taken.

OU Clarification of Nabisco Ritz Crackers and Great Value Buttery Rounds - December 05, 2017
Nabisco Ritz crackers are certified kosher actual dairy, when bearing the OU-D symbol. Great Value Buttery Rounds Baked Crackers are labeled "OU-D", but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).

Pearls Taco Infused Olives "OU-D" Missing "D" Designation - November 30, 2017
The Orthodox Union certifies Pearls “Olives To Go” Taco Infused Large Ripe Olives (Musco Family-Pearls) as an “OU-D” product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergen statements. Some labels were printed with a plain “OU”, without the “D” designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Hissho Sushi brand Wasabi Powder - Unauthorized KF Logo - November 29, 2017
Hissho Sushi brand Wasabi Powder (Charlotte, NC) bears an unauthorized "KF" of the Federation of Synagogues, London, England.

Tomer Farm Peppers from Israel Now in NYC Stores - November 26, 2017
Red, Yellow, and Orange Peppers from Israel with the name Tomer Farm are now in NYC stores as well as other areas both organic and regular. Watch for other Israeli brands. They were spotted in Fairways and West Side Market. If purchased, discuss with your rabbi the laws of separating Terumah, Maaser, Terumas Maaser and Maaser Ani.

Southeastern Grocers Orange Strawberry Banana Juice Unauthorized "OU". - November 21, 2017
Southeastern Grocers Orange Strawberry Banana Juice (Bi-Lo & Winn Dixie) Bears an Unauthorized "OU". The Orthodox Union does not certify Southeastern Grocers Orange Strawberry Banana Juice. Some packaging mistakenly bears an unauthorized "OU" symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

10,000 pounds of Empire Chicken Breasts Recalled - November 10, 2017
Empire Chicken Breasts Recalled On November 9, Empire recalled 10,839 pounds of the following raw poultry products, as they may contain extraneous materials, specifically metal. The raw chicken breast products were produced and packaged on Nov. 2, 2017. The following products are subject to recall: 4 to5.25-lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless” with case code 46375 and “Sell By” date 11/14/17.  1 to1.25-lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless” with case code 7488 and “Sell By” date 11/16/17.  2.5-lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless” with case code 7598 and “Sell By” date11/16/17.  1 to1.25-lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless” with case code 92615 and “Sell By” date 11/17/17. 1 to 1.25 –lbs. tray packages containing chicken breasts labeled “Empire KOSHER NATURAL Chicken Breasts, Boneless & Skinless” with case code 7888 and “Sell By” date 11/16/17.  The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-1015” inside the USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. The problem was discovered on November 2, 2017 by an establishment employee who observed metal foreign material in a chicken breast while performing routine duties. The establishment took corrective actions to recover products before reaching commerce.   There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has received no reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the Empire Kosher toll free line at (800) 570-5718. Media with questions about the recall can contact MediaRelations@Hain.com.  Consumers with food safety questions can "Ask Karen," the FSIS virtual representative available 24 hours a day at AskKaren.gov or via smartphone at m.askkaren.gov. The toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day. The online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/reportproblem.

Torani Ameretto Syrup Mislabeled "OK-Pareve" - October 31, 2017
A limited number of new labels for Torani Amaretto Syrup, "OK-Dairy"-certified, were mistakenly printed without the "D" designation. This product is certified kosher and dairy. The ingredient panel has the following statement: ‘Contains dairy allergens’. Corrective actions have been taken.

Red Bull Cola Is Not Kosher-certified - October 19, 2017
All Red Bull energy drinks are kosher/pareve certified by the KF (Federation of Synagogues, England) even without any kosher logo on the label. Red Bull Cola is not kosher-certified.

Jell-O Pudding & Pie Filling Now "OK-D" - September 27, 2017
Kraft Heinz has decided to change the kosher status of the following two products from Pareve to Dairy: Jell-O Cheesecake Instant Pudding & Pie Filling, and Jell-O Cheesecake Reduced Calorie Instant Pudding & Pie Filling. New packaging bears the “OK-D” symbol as required. Any remaining products bearing a plain “OK” symbol are pareve.

Krinos Manouri Cheese bears Unauthorized Badatz Toronto Symbol - September 19, 2017
Krinos brand Manouri Cheese (imported from Greece by Krinos Foods, Bronx, NY), a cheese made from sheep’s whey, bears an unauthorized symbol of Badatz Toronto. It is not certified by Badatz Toronto. This product is being distributed by Krinos throughout the United States, especially in the Midwest. We are not aware of a recall being made by the company. The company claims that the product is actually certified by Rabbi Gabriel Negrin of Athens, Greece. Badatz Toronto does certify some Krinos products in Canada which properly display the Badatz Toronto symbol.

ShopRite Real Chocolate Chips Semi-Sweet RECALLED - September 01, 2017
ShopRite Real Chocolate Chips Semi-Sweet is certified as OU Pareve but and has been recalled. One lot, identified by a "Best if Used By APR 12 2019," has been confirmed to inadvertently contain Dairy chocolate chips. A second lot, identified by a "Best if Used By APR 11 2019" has recalled out of an abundance of caution. Please take back to the store for refund or exchange.

Toasted Corn Nuts mistakenly labeled with "OK Kosher" Symbol - August 29, 2017
A limited amount of Toasted Corn Nuts were mistakenly labeled with an OK Kosher symbol. The following are affected: Adams Fairacre Farms – Lot: 84120, Bed Bath & Beyond – Lot: 83821, Walmart – Lot: 8195953, Decicco & Sons – Lot: 84067, Fairview Food Bazaar – Lot: 84289, Mitsuwa Marketplace – Lot: 84319, McQuade’s Marketplace – Lot: 84031, 84342, National Wholesale Liquidators – Lot: 82472, 82580, 82647, Shoprite – Lot: 84318, Shore’s Market Cranston – Lot: 84327, Snack Farms – Lot: 83609, Shapiro Produce – Lot: 83833, 83841, 84249, 84261, Sole Grano – Lot: 819553. The affected products have a production date of April 25, 2017 through May 31, 2017. This product is NOT “OK”-approved.

New York's Delicacy Smoked Salmon Bears Unauthorized "OK" - August 29, 2017
New York’s Delicacy Smoked Salmon, Champagne & Orange flavor, bear an OK Kosher symbol on the packaging. This product is NOT kosher. Corrective actions were taken.

Jus By Julie Probiotic Shots not certified by the "OU" - August 29, 2017
All flavors of Jus By Julie Probiotic Shots (Brooklyn, NY) are not certified by the “OU.” Jus By Julie Probiotic Shots bear an unauthorized “OU.” Corrective actions are being implemented. Other Jus By Julie soups, salads, blends, shots, etc. bearing the “OU” are properly “OU”-certified.

Capsuline Brand Gelatin Capsules bear unauthorized “KOF-K” - August 29, 2017
A limited number of Capsuline Brand Gelatin Capsules sold on the web bear an unauthorized “KOF-K.” The company is taking steps to correct this error. Capsuline Brand Vegi Caps are “KOF-K”-certified.

All Natural Gourmet Lox and Chive Cream Cheese Spread Mislabeled WK-Pareve - August 21, 2017
All Natural Gourmet Lox and Chive Cream Cheese Spread (All Natural Foods Corp., 111 Ditmas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY) mistakenly bears a “WK-Pareve” designation (Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer) rather than a “WK-Dairy” designation. Rabbi Kelemer no longer certifies any of the products of All Natural Foods, Corp.

Dole, Fresh Selections, Little Salad Bar, and Marketside Iceberg Lettuce Salad Won’t Be Star-K For 2 Weeks - August 08, 2017
Starting August 8, for about 2 weeks, there will be no Dole Iceberg Lettuce Salad, nor Fresh Selections, Little Salad Bar, or Marketside bearing the Star-K certification due to insect infestation. Consumers will therefore find that the newer bags of Dole Iceberg salads now in stores do not bear the Star-K symbol. This also applies to several other brands such as Fresh Selections [Kroger], Little Salad Bar [Aldi], and Marketside [Walmart]. The Star-K also advises that even under normal circumstances, there are usually a few lots of salads a week that are not certified due to infestation, and are still sold nationwide without the Star-K symbol. Every bag should always be checked for the Star-K symbol.

Beth Israel 1st Ave., 16th St. Now Not Kosher - July 16, 2017
Effective July 31, 2017, Beth Israel Hospital will discontinue kosher certification of its kosher kitchen and meals (formerly "OU"-certified). The cafeteria vending machines will also no longer have kosher prepared food. Patients may request only double wrapped kosher meals. For information or to express concern contact Brad Korn (office: 646-605-7203, mobile: 917-273-0734). Send copy of any correspondence to Kashrus, POB 204, Brooklyn, NY 11204, kashrus@aol.com.

PME Belgium Chocolate Curls Mislabeled "KLBD Parev" - July 11, 2017
PME Belgium Chocolate Curls (Caramel, Dark, Milk, Party Mix, and Strawberry), cake decorating products, have been mislabeled "KLBD Parev." They are actually "KLBD Dairy."

Marina Blue Cheese Dressing Bears Unauthorized "OU" - July 06, 2017
The Orthodox Union does not certify Marina Blue Cheese Dressing (Marina Foods Inc., Medley FL). Some labels bear an unauthorized “OU” symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Blissfully Better Thins Mislabeled Plain "OU" - July 06, 2017
The Orthodox Union certifies Blissfully Yours Thins (Boca Raton, FL) in the following varieties: Blissfully Better Toffee Thins; Organic Caramel Thins & Sea Salt; Organic Toffee Thins Crunchy Quinoa; Organic Toffee Thins Almond. These products contain dairy as indicated in the ingredient and allergen statements. Some labels bear a plain “OU” symbol without the “D” designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Know Allergy Bars bear Unauthorized OK Symbol - June 15, 2017
Know Allergies Bars, in all flavors, bear an unauthorized "OK" symbol. These products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective action has been taken.

Bakers Corner (Aldi) Frostings Some OU and Some Non-Kosher - June 15, 2017
The OU currently certifies a variety of Aldi Frostings as OU Pareve, including Bakers Corner Milk Chocolate and the Cream Cheese frosting. These products correctly bear an OU symbol. However, the same products, (from a previous supplier) are available without the OU and are non-kosher. As the older supply is depleted, this problem will be self-corrected. As always, consumers should check that each and every product has the OU symbol, and not assume that since one product has the OU, all of the same variety will have the OU.

Non-Kosher Slurpee Flavors - June 15, 2017
The following Slurpee flavors are NOT kosher-certified: Horchata Ole`, Orange Bang Smoothie, Strawberry Twizzler, Monster Black, and Tropicana Grape Wild Strawberry.

Oberlander's Kokosh Cake for Passover Contains Undeclared Almonds - April 07, 2017
Oberlander has recalled their gluten free “Chocolate Kokosh Cake" for Passover as it contains undeclared almonds, to which many are allergic. The product unfortunately listed kernel paste rather than almond paste. Consumers who have allergies to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The product can be returned for a full refund.

Solomon’s Meats Which Do Not Have KFP Must Be Rinsed - April 05, 2017
Solomon’s meats shechchted in Mexico which do not bear Kosher For Passover labeling require rinsing before use as the packaging may contain kitniyos. Solomon’s Ground Beef requires a Kosher For Passover label for Pesach use.

Some Kellogg's Frosted Mini Wheats are Kosher and some are NOT Kosher - March 29, 2017
Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats are not and have not ever been kosher-certified and contain gelatin. Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats Crunch Brown Sugar and Kellogg’s Unfrosted Mini Wheats Bite Size are “KVH” kosher-dairy certified, not cholov yisroel.

Oh! Nuts 36 Chocolate Truffles an Hamentashen Shalach Manos - Mistakenly Lists "Whole Milk Powder". It is Pareve. - March 15, 2017
Oh! Nuts brand 36 Chocolate Truffles and Hamantashen Shalach Manos is kosher certified by OK Kosher and by Rabbi Usher Eckstein, and is properly labeled as "pareve." The ingredient statement on the cellophane packaging is incorrect, as there is no whole milk powder in the products in that package.

Mrs. Freshley's Snowballs Crème Filled Cakes Bears Unauthorized OU - March 14, 2017
The Orthodox Union does not certify Mrs. Freshley's Snowballs Crème Filled Cakes (Flowers Foods, Thomasville, GA). Some of the 4.25 oz. packaging of bears an unauthorized “OU” symbol. Corrective actions have been implemented.

Willi Picked Mixed Vegetables from Israel Bear Unauthorized OU - March 14, 2017
The Orthodox Union does not certify Willi Food Picked Mixed Vegetables (Willi Food International LTD., Yavneh, Israel). This product was imported and distributed in Israel with an unauthorized “OU” symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Piknik Ranch Dressing Small Portion Packs Bear OU, not OU-D - March 14, 2017
The Orthodox Union certified Piknik Ranch Dressing (Supreme Oil Company, Englewood, NJ) as an “OU-D” 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 OU, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions have been implemented.

Lidia’s Marinara Sauce Mislabeled KOF-K-Pareve. It is Dairy. - March 10, 2017
Nonna Foods in Woodbury, New York, is voluntarily recalling 25 ounce jars labeled as Lidia’s Marinara Sauce bearing a Best By Date 06/13/2019, because the product may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The affected jars labeled as Lidia’s Marinara Sauce were distributed to distributors and retail stores located in the following states: New York; New Jersey; Connecticut; Rhode Island; New Hampshire; Massachusetts, Maine; Vermont, Pennsylvania; Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington DC, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Montana. The product is packaged in NET WT 25 ounce glass jars with metal lids, and contains the following codes: · Best By Date 06/13/2019 (found on the neck of the jar) · UPC code 897712001018 (found on back below Nutrition Facts panel) No other lots, codes or products are affected by this recall. The recall was initiated after it was discovered that a small percentage of Lidia’s Vodka Sauce jars, which contain milk, was incorrectly labeled with the Lidia’s Marinara Sauce label. Lidia’s Marinara Sauce does not contain milk. Subsequent investigation showed that the issue was caused by the application of incorrect labels during the packaging process and was an isolated incident, limited to approximately 750 jars. The matter has been corrected and the firm has instituted corrective measures. Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume it and return to place of purchase for full refund, or to contact Cynthia Raneri at L & S Packing Co. for product exchange or full refund, by telephone at (800) 447-1718, Monday – Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00 PM EST.

American Spice Yellow Rice with Spices bears an Unauthorized "OU" - January 10, 2017
American Spice Yellow Rice with Spices (American Spice Trading Co., Miami, FL) bears an unauthorized “OU”. The Orthodox Union does not certify American Spice Yellow Rice. This product contains a spice blend that is not kosher. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Kosher Status of Darion Vincenzi Chardonnay from Italy - January 10, 2017
Darion Vincenzi Chardonnay (Nuove Distillerie, Vincenzi, Italy) when bearing an “OU-P” symbol and an “OU” holographic sticker. A small number of Dario Vincenzi wines with the “OU-P” symbol were discovered to be missing the required “OU" holographic sticker. These wines are kosher and acceptable if they come with the following inkjet code on the back label: L10.03.16.

Martin's Funnel Cake Flavored Potato Chips Mislabeled "OU" not "OU-D" - January 10, 2017
The Orthodox Union certifies Martin's Funnel Cake Flavored Potato Chips (Martin's Potato Chips, Inc., Thomasville, PA) as an “OU-D” product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some packaging was printed with an "OU-Pareve" symbol as opposed to an “OU-D” symbol. Correction actions are being implemented.

Freihofer Bread Is Made In Both Kosher and Non-Kosher Facilities - August 03, 2016
Freihofer Bread is made by Bimbo. Many of their Freihofer breads are made in both kosher-certified bakeries and non-certified bakeries. The same name bread may appear in one store with an “OU” or a “KOF-K” and in another store with no hechsher, having been manufactured in a non-kosher facility. It is imperative to scrutinize the label.

Nature’s Sunshine Pau D’Arco au D’Arco bears Unauthorized Star-K - June 27, 2016
Nature's Sunshine Pau D'Arco Please be advised that Nature’s Sunshine Pau D’Arco (Stock # 504-2 with a Hebrew label) bears an unauthorized Star-K symbol. It is a gelatin capsule product and is not kosher. The product was distributed in Israel. Corrective action is being taken.

All Natural Gourmet Lox and Chive Cream Cheese Spread Mislabled Pareve - May 25, 2016
All Natural Gourmet Lox and Chive Cream Cheese Spread (All Natural Foods Corp., 111 Ditmas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY) mistakenly bears a “WK-Pareve” designation (Rabbi Yehuda Kelemer) rather than a “WK-Dairy” designation. All of the containers presently on the shelves are being resealed with the correct Dairy seal. All future productions will no longer be under the “WK” certification.

“OU” Passover Guide Clarification - April 20, 2016
In the “Selling Chometz” chart on page 17, a “No” listing under “Chometz Status” does not mean that the product does not contain any chometz or that it does not need to be sold. It means only that the product is not “obvious chometz” (chometz gamur) , and may be sold even by those who are accustomed not to sell chometz gamur, as explained in the preceding article on page 15.

Streit’s Quinoa and La Bonne Quinoa Infested With Insects - April 20, 2016
Some containers of “OU-P”-certified La Bonne Quinoa (UPC #’s 0-43427-0080-6 and 0-43427-88802-8) and Streit’s Quinoa (UPC # 0-70227-60208-0) were found to contain insect infestation. To determine whether your product is affected, spread it evenly on a white surface and visually inspect under good light.

Deb El Pasteurized Liquid Eggs Mislabled "OU-P" - March 30, 2016
Deb El Pasteurized Liquid Egg Whites containing Triethyl Citrate is mislabeled "OU-P" on the outside box. Individual cartons bear only an "OU". Deb El Pasteurized Liquid Egg Whites without Triethyl Citrate are acceptable for Passover. Check the ingredients.

Martini Olive Almonds Mislabeled as "KOF-K-Pareve" - March 29, 2016
Martini Olive Almonds Mislabeled as "KOF-K-Pareve". In fact the product is "KOF-K-Dairy" as indicated by the ingredient list which include milk and whey.The "KOF-K" has issued a recall.

Ferrara Pan Candies Need To Be Cheked For "UMK" Kosher Symbol - March 14, 2016
Ferrara Pan Candies -- Need To Check For "UMK" Symbol. The United Mehadrin Kosher (Upper Midwest Kashruth, "UMK") certifies some Ferrara pan candies, others not. Even some of the same variety will be not certified as there are several facilities making them. KASHRUS Magazine readers report that at the present time all Ferrara pan candies coming in to Lakewood, NJ are NOT certified kosher.Care should be taken for Purim.

9.1 ounce Snack Size Jolly Rancher Bites and Twizzlers Bites Contains Non-Kosher Filled Gummies - February 26, 2016
Snack Size Jolly Rancher Bites and Twizzlers Bites, in the 9.1 ounce packaging distributed by The Hershey Company (Hershey, PA), contains three varieties of candies: non-kosher Jolly Rancher Bites Filled Gummies—Watermelon, Green Apple and Cherry (.7 ounce size) together with two “OU”-certified varieties, Twizzlers Bites Mixed Berry and Jolly Rancher Bites Soft Chews. The Filled Gummies contain non-kosher gelatin. The outer packaging bears two “OU” symbols. The non-kosher Jolly Rancher Bites do not bear an “OU” and there is a small disclaimer saying “Package contains kosher and non-kosher items.” Caveat emptor! Let the buyer beware.

See’s Candies Valentine Hearts were misrepresented as being "KSA"-certified by a price card bearing "KSA" - February 10, 2016
3 See’s Candies Valentine Hearts were misrepresented as being KS" certified by price card bearing "KSA" near them in See's retail shops. They were the one quarter pound, one half pound, and one pound Assorted Chocolates Valentine heart price cards.The heart boxes themselves did not show the "KSA" symbol as the product itself is not kosher and have always been properly labeled. These price cards were replaced immediately.

Sunset, Gilad, Field & Farm, Mor brands of Peppers are from Israel - January 28, 2016
Sunset, Gilad, Field & Farm, Mor and other brands of colored bell peppers, now being sold at Meijer, Walmart, Sam's Club, etc., are products of Israel. Produce from Israel will be Shemitah product well into 2016. If not, the laws of Terumah and Maaser apply. Other Israeli produce commonly found in the U.S. include tomatoes, carrots, citrus fruit, persimmons, pomelos, dates, and parsley.

House of Brussels Mini Hedgehogs and Carnaby Sweet Solid Milk Chocolate Tree - January 12, 2016
House of Brussels Mini Hedgehogs and Carnaby Sweet Solid Milk Chocolate Tree, are Kosher Check (BCK)-Dairy-certified as they contain dairy (not cholov yisroel) ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel, but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Corrective actions have been implemented.

Elman's Ready To Use Dressing For Stuffing - January 12, 2016
Some Elman's Ready To Use Dressing For Stuffing products (Elman's, Winnipeg Canada) bear an unauthorized "OU". Corrective actions have been implemented.

Checking For Insects in Barley - December 02, 2015
To properly check barley, take a full handful of barley from a bag and check it on a white paper plate (not plastic; it creates a shine) with a very good overhead light which illuminates the plate. Slowly separate and move the kernels, looking for black insects and white worms.

Jelly Belly Chocolate Dutch Mints Mislabeled "OU"-Pareve - December 02, 2015
The Orthodox Union certifies Jelly Belly Chocolate Dutch Mints (Jelly Belly Candy Company, Fairfield, CA) as an “OU-D” product. This product contains dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredient statement. Some packaging was printed with a plain “OU” symbol, without the “D” designation. It is primarily sold in the UK. Corrective measures have been implemented.

Deep River Snacks Potato Chips Mislabeled "Kof-K"-Pareve - December 02, 2015
Deep River Snacks Rosemary & Olive Oil Kettle Cooked Potato Chips were mistakenly labeled with both the “KOF-K-Pareve” and “KOF-K-Dairy” logo. This product is, in fact, “KOF-K-Dairy.” Corrective action has been taken.

Snack It Forward Sunkist Trail Mix/Fruit Chips Bear Unauthorized "OK" - December 02, 2015
Snack It Forward Sunkist Trail Mix and Sunkist Fruit Chips (60080 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA) bear an unauthorized “OK Kosher” symbol on the packaging. Corrective action is being taken.

Frozen Salted King Salmon Roe "Wild" bears unauthorized "cRc" - November 03, 2015
Frozen Salted King Salmon Roe "Wild", distributed by Keystone Merchandising (Richmond, B.C.), bears an unauthorized “cRc”. The Chicago Rabbinical Council does not certify this or any product from Keystone Merchandising. The products are being recalled.

Rostan Bakery Pide Bread mistakenly contains dairy - November 03, 2015
Rostan Bakery Pide Bread (Rostan Bakery, Brooklyn, NY), “OK”-certified, produced on or before October 12, 2015, mistakenly contained a dairy ingredient. The amount of dairy contained is in a ratio of less than 1/60. Corrective measures have been taken.

Palermo Pasta Sauces bear unauthorized "Star-K" - November 03, 2015
Jars of Palermo brand Pasta Sauces, distributed by Cosmopolitan Food Group, bear an unauthorized “Star-K”. The sauces include Tomato & Basil Gourmet Pasta Sauce, Arrabbiata Gourmet Pasta Sauce, and Napoletana Gourmet Pasta Sauce. These products are not kosher and have been recalled. Consumers who find these products in the marketplace should contact “Star-K” at info@star-k.org.

Bruce's Candied Yams Bears Unauthorized "Star-K" - October 20, 2015
Some cans of Bruce's Candied Yams, in Kettle Simmered Syrup, distributed in Walmart and other supermarkets, bear an unauthorized “Star-K” symbol. The formulation was changed and includes dairy ingredients, as indicated on the ingredient panel, although they are nullified. These products have been recalled.

Wild Oats Marketplace Hummus & Crackers Mislabeled "OU-Pareve" - October 20, 2015
Wild Oats Marketplace brand Hummus and Protein Crackers (sold in Walmart and Fresh & Easy stores)may appear with a plain “OU” on the outer packaging, although the Original and Roasted Red Pepper flavors of crackers contain dry Parmesan cheese and are marked with an “OU-D” on the inner packaging. This product has been discontinued as an “OU” product. If production is resumed, the outer packaging will be properly marked.

Shemita Produce From Israel - October 20, 2015
The Badatz of the Eida Hachareidis of Israel reports that potatoes, carrots, red and green peppers, and cherry tomatoes which are most likely grown during shemita relying on the heter mechira (the sale of the land of Israel to the Arabs to avoid shemita laws). These are being distributed across the United States and Europe. You can also find various food products, such as potato chips, salads, nuts, frozen and canned vegetables, jams, etc., that usually bear the Badatz Seal, but now do not. These are usually grown during shemita relying on the heter mechira and may even state “according to heter mechira.”

Tentative Chodosh Dates. - July 21, 2015
Tentative Chodosh Dates. 1) Freshly baked items using spring wheat, including breads, challahs, bagels, rolls, pizza and some cakes and cookies may be Chodosh in the Midwest after the PURCHASE DATE of Aug 8. Elsewhere in the US, this date would be Aug 15. 2) Packaged foods from spring wheat may be Chodosh after the PACKING date of Aug 8, or the PURCHASE date of Aug 22. 3) Noodles and pasta may be Chodosh after the PACKING date of Aug 15 and the PURCHASE date of Sept. 1. 4) Barley, such as pearled barley, may be Chodosh after the PACKING date of Aug 8 and PURCHASE date of Aug 22. 5) Oats: Last year, according to the "OU" all oats used in cereals had a Chodosh PACKING date of Sept 1 or later, PURCHASE DATE of Sept 15 or later. Exceptions to this included General Mills cereals such as Cheerios and Quaker oats. We are waiting for an update on this for the forthcoming season from the "OU". Oats used in non-cereal products such as oatmeal cookies, may be Chodosh starting a packing date of Jul 26. 6) Barley malt (also listed in the ingredients as “malt”) may be Chodosh as of the packing date of Dec 15. Package codes should be checked after the purchase date of Jan. 15 for beer and Mar 15 for malt in other products.

"Bug-Free Kosher".com Website Launch - July 09, 2015
Bug-Free Kosher.com is Kashrus Magazine's new website for the kosher consumer. Here you will find cutting edge information about insect infestation in produce and how to check vegetables and fruits. It is also a place where yo can share your information on this important area of keeping kosher.

Tzatziki (Haig’s Delicacies) Mislabeled “KSA-Pareve" - July 07, 2015
Tzatziki (Haig’s Delicacies), “KSA-Dairy”-certified, mistakenly bears a “KSA-Pareve” designation on some packaging. Corrective action has been taken

Pearl River Oyster Flavor Brifge Sauces bears an Unauthorized OU" - July 07, 2015
Pearl River Bridge Sauces are not certified by the Orthodox Union. A Pearl River Oyster Flavor Sauce is being sold in Moscow (and possibly elsewhere) with an unauthorized "OU" placed on a card that is attached to the product. Corrective action is being implemented.

Luna Hand Stuffed Olives with Bleu Cheese, and Provolone Cheese bear Unauthorized "'Star-K" - July 07, 2015
Jars of Luna brand Hand Stuffed Olives with Bleu Cheese, and jars of Luna brand Hand Stuffed Olives with Provolone Cheese, bear an unauthorized Star-K. These products are not Kosher, and are being recalled. Consumers who find these products in the marketplace should contact "Star-K" at info@star-k.org.

Mr. Pistachio brand Watermelon and Tamarind Flavor Jelly Beans Unauthorized "KMD" - July 07, 2015
Mr. Pistachio brand Watermelon and Tamarind Flavor Jelly Beans, products of Mexico, are not authorized, even carrying the logo "KMD" (Maguen Dovid Kosher) logo. The only "KMD" authorized Mr. Pistachio gummies are Pineapple and Mango flavors.

Help Create A"Bug-Free Kosher" Website - April 21, 2015
Finally, Kashrus Magazine is creating the "Bug-Free Kosher" website to provide updated information on insect infestation. To help create this long needed service or to learn more, go to https://givetov.com/campaigns/bug-free-kosher-website/

Sorel Artisanal Liqueur bears unauthorized "OK" - April 16, 2015
Sorel Artisanal Liqueur (Jack From Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY) bears an unauthorized "OK" kosher symbol on the label. Corrective action is being taken.

Regal Spice Ham Soup Base bears unauthorized "OU" - April 16, 2015
Regal Spice Ham Soup Base (Clark Associates, Inc., Lancaster PA) bears an unauthorized "OU" symbol and is not kosher. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Berentzen Apple Liquor bears unauthorized “OU” - April 16, 2015
Some bottles of Berentzen Apple Liquor (Berentzen, Haseluenne, Germany) bear an unauthorized “OU” and some bear an unauthorized “OK.” Neither the Orthodox Union nor OK Kosher Certification certify Berentzen products. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Breakfast Best Mini Pancakes from Aldi is Mislabeled OU - August 26, 2014
Breakfast Best Mini Pancakes (14.1 ounces, Aldi, Inc.), OU-D-certified, contain buttermilk as listed on the ingredient panel. Unfortunately, the product bears only a plain OU not an OU-D. The product is dairy, not cholov yisroel.

Santa Barbara Company's Pistachio Pesto Bears Unauthorized OU - August 07, 2014
Santa Barbara Company's Pistachio Pesto (Santa Barbara Pistachio Company, Santa Barbara, CA) bears an unauthorized OU. The Orthodox Union does not certify this product. Corrective measures have been implemented.

Stop & Shop Sour Cream & Onion Potato Crisps and Giant Sour Cream & Onion Potato Crisps Are Mislabeled - August 07, 2014
Stop & Shop Sour Cream & Onion Potato Crisps and Giant Sour Cream & Onion Potato Crisps (Foodhold USA LLC, Landover MD), "OU-D"-certified, contain dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredient and allergen statements. Some packaging was printed without the "D" designation. This product is sold in some Stop & Shop and Giant stores. Corrective measures have been implemented.

2014 Kosher Supervision Guide Now On Amazon.com - April 14, 2014
The 2014 Kosher Supervision Guide is now being sold in book form over Amazon.com. The popular Guide is not easily available in print in bookstores.Amazon.com produces books on demand in high quality book form. Future issues of Kashrus Magazine will also be made available online at Amazon.com.

Spices Gan Eden Cumi Bears Unauthorized Logo of Badatz of the Eida Hachareidis in Israel - February 25, 2014
Cumin Spice, imported by Spices Gan Eden (Montreal, Quebec, Canada), are being sold across Canada and elsewhere with the logo of the Badatz of the Eida Hachareisdis in Israel, as well as the words 'Kosher for Passover'. This is a forgery; the company does not bear Badatz certification throughout the year nor for Passover.

Setton Probiotic Yogurt Mix mislabeled OK pareve - February 20, 2014
Some packages of Setton Probiotic Yogurt Mix (Setton International Foods, Commack, NY) were mistakenly labeled “OK” and not “OK-D”. This product is dairy and has been withdrawn from the market.

Yogo Greek Yogurt Tuxedo Cakes bear unauthorized OU-D - February 20, 2014
Yogo Greek Yogurt Tuxedo Cakes (Metsovo Baking) bear an unauthorized “OU-D” and are not certified as kosher by the “OU”. This product was sold at Stop and Shop and Giant stores.

Mr. Omelette Caterers using unauthorized Star-K - February 20, 2014
Mr. Omelette Caterers (Baltimore/Washington area) had been advertising themselves as “Star-K”-certified. They are not and have never been “Star-K”-certified.

Lemonhead & Friends Conversation bears unauthorized UMK - February 20, 2014
Lemonhead & Friends Conversation (Ferrara Candy Co.) bears an unauthorized “UMK” symbol. This item is not certified by United Mehadrin Kosher (“UMK”, Rabbi Asher Zeilingold). Corrective action has been taken.

Antonio Mozzarella Factory Capicola Roll Mozzarella with Capicola Mistakenly Bears Tablet-K - December 27, 2013
Antonio Mozzarella Factory brand Capicola Roll Mozzarella with Capicola (Newark, NJ) mistakenly bears the logo of the “Tablet-K”. The product is not kosher as it contains pork.

Fairway Dates may need Teruma and Maaser separated - December 19, 2013
Fairway is now carrying Birha Fresh Dates and Delilah Dried Medjoul Dates, both imported from Israel. Neither have any indication that terumah and maaser were separated. The dried dates are sold loose. Discuss this matter with your rabbi.

Kosher Phone Wireless no longer Star-K certified - December 19, 2013
The “Star-K” no longer certifies the Kosher Phone distributed by Kosher Phone Wireless. Although the vast majority of users are still unable to access the internet, it is possible to obtain limited access through a complicated and costly procedure. Due to this potential limited internet access, the “Star-K” has decided to discontinue certification of these phones. For further details contact “Star-K”.

Kellogg All Bran Buds now "DE" - December 19, 2013
Due to a manufacturing change in a particular plant, Kellogg All Bran Buds produced in Canada will now be designated as “Dairy Equipment” (DE). All Bran Buds that currently carry the standard “COR” (pareve) symbol were produced before this change and remain pareve. Please also note that other Kellogg’s cereals are produced in a separate plant and are therefore not affected by this manufacturing change and remain pareve.

Gifford's Rainbow Sherbet Missing D designation - July 23, 2013
Gifford’s Rainbow Sherbet, Kaf-Q-Dairy-certified (Rabbi Arye Spero), mistakenly bears a plain Kaf-Q without a D designation. The product contains milk and whey as do all sherbets.

Insect Issue With Blueberries - July 21, 2013
Insect Inpection Lab has released a report on blueberries and issued a kashrus alert. Recent findings indicate the presence of scales, mites, thrips and maggots. These are being found on blueberries in the USA, Canada, South America and the EU. Of special concern is the maggot problem with frozen blueberries. New Jersey bluberries have a high incidence of scales. For further information, email kashruslab@gmail.com.

CHODOSH ALERT: Oats and Wheat In 2 Weeks - July 17, 2013
CHODOSH ALERT: Oats could be a problem of chodosh as early as the packing date of Jul 26 and on, wheat as early as Aug 9 and on. (Sources: A Guide To Chodosh and the US Department of Agriculture.)

2013 Kosher Travel Guide On Sale At Amazon.com - June 28, 2013
The 2013 KOSHER TRAVEL GUIDE from Kashrus Magazine is now on sale in book form at Amazon.com. (104 pages, 267 cities @ $15.95). You can buy it here in magazine form combined with the July issue of Kashrus Magazine for just $8.95.

Blue Diamond Lime and Chili Almonds Mislabeled - June 09, 2013
Some packages of Blue Diamond Lime and Chili Almonds (1 lb. bags produced by Blue Diamond Growers, Sacramento, CA) were mistakenly labeled with a plain OK kosher symbol instead of the OK-D. This product is dairy; the dairy ingredients are listed on the label. The product was withdrawn from the market.

Spice Classics Beef Flavor Bouillon & Chicken Flavor Bouillon Bear Unauthorized OU - June 09, 2013
Spice Classics Beef Flavor Bouillon & Chicken Flavor Bouillon (Han-Dee Pak Inc.) bear an unauthorized OU.

Tropicana Trop50 Juice Beverage-Pomegranate Blueberry Bears Unauthorized OK - June 09, 2013
Tropicana Trop50 Juice Beverage-Pomegranate Blueberry, a product of Canada which is being sold in the US, bears an unauthorized OK symbol. This product is not kosher.

Kirkland Signature brand Frozen Blueberries/Raspberries/Strawberries Require Inspection for Insects - March 21, 2013
Kirkland Signature brand Frozen Blueberries/Raspberries/Strawberries (sold at Costco stores), bears a “BCK” (The Orthodox Rabbinical Council of British Columbia, Canada) and the Hebrew words: “zakuk l’bedikas tolaim” (meaning that the product must be checked for insects). The certification is for the processing agents. While the company checks for insects, this does not meet the halachic requirement and those who require checking on frozen berries will need to check these too. As the use of a Hebrew statement has lead to some confusion, the “BCK” has informed KASHRUS that in the future the product will bear an English statement, “Toloyim inspection required”.

Nutchok Chocolate Spreads (Batibio), Vigolo & Togolo bear unauthorized Pesach certification - March 20, 2013
According to an email correspondence with Rabbi Yitzchok Belinow of Milan Italy which we have seen, Nutchok Paste (chocolate spreads, produced for Batibio, certified by the Manchester Beth Din for during the year, but not for Pesach), and Vigolo and Togolo bonbons, bear an unauthorized claim to be certified for Pesach by Rabbi Belinow.

Chasalat Alei Katif Romaine Lettuce from Israel NEEDS TO BE CHECKED - March 20, 2013
The Star-K announced 3/21/13 that Chasalat Alei Katif Romaine Lettuce from Israel has thrips present similar to regular Romaine Lettuce heads purchased in the marketplace. They tested Chasalat Alei Katif” Romaine Lettuce from Israel and have found thrips to be present in similar quantity to regular Romaine Lettuce heads purchased in the marketplace. Consumers must properly clean and check them. see Star-K website for details or ask your rabbi. We have seen letters from three kashrus authorities which certify the product defending their standards. Unfortunately, despite all preparations and systems in place, no agency can guarantee any batch to be 100% insect free. KASHRUS advises following the Star-K recommendations this season. This does not reflect on the kashrus agencies who make extreme efforts to produce a bug-free product.

Donut House Sweet & Creamy Iced Coffee Mislabeled - March 07, 2013
Donut House Sweet & Creamy Regular Iced Coffee (Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Waterbury VT) certified "OU D", as it contains dairy ingredients. Some boxes labeled with an OU are missing the "D" Dairy designation. The individual cups, however, are labeled with an OU-D. Corrective actions have been implemented.

Rabbi Jacob Nasirov No Longer Gives Hashgachos - March 01, 2013
Rabbi Jacob Nasirov of Congregation Bet-El, Sephardic Center Of Jamaica Estates, Queens, NY no longer certifies any Product or establishment as kosher.

Roundy's Chewy Granola incorrectly labeled OK-D - February 06, 2013
Roundy’s Chewy Granola Bars Variety Pack has been incorrectly labeled “OK-D”. Each pack contains 4 flavors: Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip are “OK-D” certified; S’mores is not certified and is not kosher. Labels are being corrected.

Sadaf Bread Crumbs bear unauthorized RCC - February 06, 2013
Sadaf brand Bread Crumbs were inadvertently labeled with an “RCC”. This product is NOT certified by the Rabbinical Council of California. A kashrus recall has been issued for this product by the company.

Simply Nature Organic Spinach bears unauthorized Star-K - February 06, 2013
Simply Nature Organic Spinach and Spring Mix being sold at Aldi stores bears an unauthorized “Star-K”. This product is NOT certified by “Star-K” and must be checked prior to use. Corrective action is being taken.

Feridies Honey Cheddar 6 o' Clock Crunch Unauthorized OU - January 07, 2013
A limited number of Feridies Honey Cheddar 6 o' Clock Crunch snack mix (Peanut Patch dba Feridies) were packed in containers with an unauthorized OU symbol. This Honey Cheddar product is not certified by the Orthodox Union and corrective measures were implemented.

Navip Slivovitz Plum Brandy Unauthorized - January 02, 2013
Navip Slivovitz Plum Brandy is being sold with the Hebrew inscription of the Chief Rabbi of Yugoslavia, Rabbi Cadik Dadon who is deceased. Niche Import Co (Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927 (973) 993-8450) is using a kosher certificate dating back to 1999 when the rabbi was living. The product is NOT kosher-certified.

Heinz Ketchup made in Australia, New Zealand, and Netherlands - August 31, 2012
Heinz Ketchup (500ml) made in the Netherlands is certified kosher-pareve by the Manchester Beth Din. Heinz Ketchup (500ml & 1lt) made in New Zealand contains a substantial percentage of a dairy-derived ingredient. Heinz Organic Ketchup made in Australia is certified kosher-pareve by Kosher Australia. Heinz Tomato Soup made in New Zealand (regular & reduced salt) is approved by, but not certified by, the Kashrut Authority (NSW). The product is not kosher-certified at this time. Consumers should check packaging for the country of origin and kosher certification.

Smarties 3 Feet O'Fun Bears Unauthorized OU - August 03, 2012
Smarties 3 Feet O'Fun (Stichler Products Inc., Reading, PA), bears an unauthorized “OU”. This product is not certified by the Orthodox Union. Corrective measures have been implemented.

Atlanta Bread Chocolate Brownie Bites Are Mislabeled - August 03, 2012
Atlanta Bread Chocolate Brownie Bites (9.6 oz., Bake One, Smyrna, GA), OU-D-certified, contains dairy components, as indicated on the label. Some packages (primarily sold at WalMart stores) were mistakenly printed with a plain OU, without the D designation. Corrective measures have been implemented.

Healthy Pac Frozen Broccoli Florets, Sweet Peas, Sweet Corn and Peas bear Unauthorized “OK” - July 06, 2012
Healthy Pac Corp. (Mount Plains, NJ) Frozen Broccoli Florets, Sweet Peas, Sweet Corn and Peas bear an unauthorized “OK” symbol. These products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective action is being taken.

Nature Valley Dark Chocolate and Nut Trail Mix Chewy Granola Bars bear Unauthorized “OU” - July 06, 2012
Some packages of Nature Valley Dark Chocolate and Nut Trail Mix Chewy Granola Bars (General Mills, Minneapolis, MN) bear an unauthorized “OU” on them. They are not “OU”-certified. Corrective measures have been implemented.

Two For The Road Scotch Mints Bears Unauthorized COR - June 20, 2012
David Roberts Food Corp. Two For The Road  Scotch Mints (80 g packets) bears an unauthorized COR 564. This product is not kosher. Corrective measures have been taken.  Product has been recalled by the manufacturer.

Shechita Officially Permitted in the Netherlands - June 05, 2012

Today, June 5, the NIK – Organisation of Jewish Communities in The Netherlands signed a historic covenant with the Dutch government to ensure the continued and undisturbed execution of Shechita. The NIK is the only Jewish body in the country which is permitted to perform shechita. The signing of this covenant ends a process that can be described as a long battle, intense fighting for human rights, and for many within the Jewish community it has also been determined emotionally.

Underground Coffee Company using "OU" lookalike logo - May 30, 2012
Underground Coffee Company (Christchurch, New Zealand) has been using an “OU” lookalike logo on its products which it registered in New Zealand. The “OU” issued a legal challenge in 2009. The matter has not been settled as yet.

 

Saratoga Chips Seasonings bears unauthorized "OK" - May 30, 2012
Saratoga Chips For Goodness Shakes Seasonings (Saratoga Specialties Company, Saratoga Springs, NY) bears an unauthorized “OK” symbol on the label.

My Choice Frozen Yogurt and Juice not certified by the "OU" - May 30, 2012
My Choice Frozen Yogurt and Juice store (845 7th Avenue, New York, NY) printed brochures that display the “OU” symbol. This store is not certified by the Orthodox Union.

Uncle Ben's Rice bears unauthorized "OU" - May 30, 2012
Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain and Wild Rice: Mushroom Recipe (Mars Food US LLC, Rancho Domingues, CA) mistakenly bears an “OU” symbol and contains a spice packet that is not certified by the Orthodox Union. Corrective measures were implemented.

Giant and Stop & Shop, ShopRite and Supervalu TREIF Scandal - April 27, 2012

Wrapped shank bones for the Seder, with no kosher markings, were made available in some supermarkets. Giant and Stop & Shop offered these bones free of charge. They were displayed in the kosher meat case. These bones were NOT kosher. Consumers who cooked or broiled these bones should consult their local Rabbi regarding the kosher status of their stoves or utensils. Giant and Stop & Shop’s intentions were to service their valued Kosher consumer. They regret any confusion they have inadvertently caused.

Ben-David Winery (Israel) Using Unauthorized "OK" - March 12, 2012
Ben-David Winery, based in Moshav Sdei Eliezer, was found to be using the “OK” symbol on bottles of Merlot 2008 (a dry red wine) without authorization. The label states “OK-P” (Kosher for Passover), but, in actuality, the wine has a regular non-mehadrin supervision and is the product of heter mechira grapes. 

Dole Fruit Salad with Extra Cherries bears unauthorized "Half-Moon-K" - March 12, 2012
Dole Fruit Salad with Extra Cherries (Salade De Fruit Avec Plus de Cerises), a product of Dole Foods of Canada, Markham, Ontario, Canada), bears an unauthorized “Half Moon-K”, a symbol owned and administered by the “OU”. This product, distributed in Canada, contains carmine, as indicated in the ingredient panel. The Orthodox Union does not certify products that contain carmine, and the “Half-Moon-K” symbol is unauthorized. Corrective measures have been taken.

R.S.V.P. Brand Hors D' Oeuvres Assortment bears unauthorized "OK" - February 13, 2012
R.S.V.P. Brand Hors D' Oeuvres Assortment and other products manufactured by Perfection Foods, Philadelphia, PA, bear unauthorized “OK” symbols on the labels. These products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification and are not kosher. Corrective measures are being taken.

Some Officer Smoked Cod Liver sold outside Israel bear unauthorized hechsher - February 13, 2012
Officer brand Smoked Cod Liver in Olive Oil (4.26 oz. can; bar code 57300443), produced by Bornholm in Denmark and distributed by Nautilus Food, Sa from France, is sold bearing the claim to be certified “Kosher-For-Passover” by Rabbi Dov Lexner, Chief Rabbi of Copenhagen and to have the ishur of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, which they do. However, some cans of this product being sold outside Israel, even when bearing Rabbi Lexner’s symbol, are from batches that were unauthorized.

Hansen's Beverage juices bear unauthorized "Heart-K" - February 13, 2012
The following Hansen’s Beverage juices (64 oz.) bear an unauthorized “Heart-K” logo: Apple Strawberry, Apple Grape, Cranberry, Cranberry Apple, Grape and White Grape. They are not kosher. Corrective action is being taken. For refunds contact Hansen’s Customer Service at 1-800-HANSENS, or email:  info@hansens.com

Agro Sun Dried Fruits and Nuts bears unauthorized "Star-K" - February 13, 2012

Agro Sun brand Dried Fruits and Nuts products, sold in the New York and New Jersey area, again bears an unauthorized “Star-K.” These products are not certified by the “Star-K”. Corrective measures are being taken. In 2008, we first reported here that Agro Sun was using an unauthorized “Star-K” on all their products. They had first applied to the “Star-K” in 2004 for certification. It was not granted, yet the company has been using the “Star-K”. 

Wei Chuan Sesame Chili Oil Bears Unauthorized OU - January 24, 2012
Wei Chuan Sesame Chili Oil (Wei Chuan USA Inc.- Bell Gardens, CA) bears an unauthorized OU symbol. The Orthodox Union does not certify this product. Corrective measures are being implemented.

Tabatchnick Soup is Meat, Mislabeled as Pareve - January 02, 2012
Tabatchnick Soup Singles New York Style Chicken Broth With Noodles And Vegetables (Tabatchnick Fine Foods, Somerset, NJ) was mistakenly labeled as “KOF-K-Pareve”. The product is in fact certified as “KOF-K-Meat”. Labeling is being corrected by Tabatchnick. If your utensils have been affected, contact Rabbi Szachtel at the “KOF-K” (201-837-0500, ext. 139).

Go Bananas and Cherish My Chocolate Contain Dairy Ingredients, Mislabeled as Pareve - January 02, 2012
Go Bananas Mix Bag and Cherish My Chocolate Mix Bag (Bready North America - Columbia, MO), “OU-D”-certified, contain dairy ingredients, as indicated on the ingredient panel, but are mistakenly labeled with a plain “OU”, not an “OU-D”. Corrective measures are being implemented.

Van Dierman Masterbakers bears unauthorized "OK" - January 02, 2012
Van Dierman Masterbakers (The Netherlands) advertises their baked goods as being certified by OK Kosher Certification. OK Kosher Certification does not certify any Van Dierman Masterbakers products. Corrective measures are being taken.

Olive Oil Products in Israel - January 02, 2012
The Chief Rabbinate of Israel has a file of 60 labels of olive oil products that have been mislabeled over the past few years, making false use of kashrus agency logos. The complete list is available at http://upload.kipa.co.il/media-upload/kashrot/6913776-11302011.PDF.

Donuts in 7 Eleven Certified by Non-Orthodox Rabbi - January 02, 2012
The donuts sold in 7 Eleven stores throughout the Tri-state area (NY/NJ/CT) are certified by a non-Orthodox rabbi whose kosher letter appears in the stores.

A small amount of Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Weight Control Oatmeal OU-Certified is Missing the D - December 08, 2011
A small amount of Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Weight Control Instant Oatmeal in Cinnamon and Banana Bread flavors (Quaker Foods & Snacks - Chicago IL), "OU-D"-certified, mistakenly labeled with an "OU" symbol without the “D”.  This product is dairy and corrective measures were implemented.

White Toque Authentic French Blinis bear Unauthorized OU. - December 02, 2011
White Toque Authentic French Blinis bear an unauthorized OU, are not certified by the Orthodox Union, and do contain dairy ingredients. These were sold in Costco stores in California. The product is being withdrawn from the marketplace.

Beech Nut Whole Wheat Pasta Parmesan bears Unauthorized OU - December 02, 2011
Beech Nut Whole Wheat Pasta Parmesan (Beech Nut Nutrition Corp - Amsterdam, NY) bears an unauthorized OU-D symbol. This product is not certified by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being implemented.

Pfeil & Holing Sixlets Pearl Bright Pink & Sixlets Navy Blue Mislabeled - December 02, 2011

A limited quantity of Pfeil & Holing Sixlets Pearl Bright Pink & Sixlets Navy Blue (an industrial bakery product of Pfeil & Holing - CakeDeco.com), OU-D-certified, was mistakenly labeled with a plain OU symbol.

Miss Leone's Products bear unauthorized "OU" - September 21, 2011
All Miss Leone's Products, including Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Olives (Leonard Mountain Inc. - Bixbi, OK) bear an unauthorized “OU”. Miss Leone's products are not certified by the Orthodox Union, some have an unauthorized “OU” symbol and contain non kosher ingredients. Corrective measures are being implemented.

Shechitas Bais Yosef written on pork - September 21, 2011
Shechitas Bais Yosef was written in Hebrew letters on pork and other non-kosher meats being sold at the Associated Supermarket in Sunnyside, NY. The store explained that this was a mistake because of  use of a second hand labeling machine which had been used by a kosher store.

Tenderchick Chickens not Kosher for Passover - September 21, 2011
Tenderchick chickens (a product of South Africa), certified by the Beth Din South Africa,  bear Pesach clips attached to their wings. These chickens have just been produced, but due to supplier shortages these clips were used. These chickens are not Kosher for Passover. 

The Bakery of New York is no longer Pas Yisroel. - July 17, 2011
The Bakery of New York (All Natural Products, LLC., 43-56 10th St, Long Island City, NY), OK-certified, is no longer certified as Pas Yisroel. The products remains certified kosher and pareve when bearing the OK symbol on the packaging.

Beanitos Pinto Bean & Flax with Cheddar Cheese Dips Mislabeled KOF-K Pareve - July 17, 2011
Beanitos Pinto Bean & Flax with Cheddar Cheese Dips is KOF-K-Dairy, but was mistakenly labeled as KOF-K-Pareve. Corrective measures are being taken.

Vegetable Inspection Training Program August 11 - July 17, 2011
KASHRUS Magazine offers regular vegetable inspection training programs for men at the Pos’tiv Produce plant. The next program will be on August 11. If there is an overflow, there will be a trip on August 18. Call 718-336-8544 to reserve a space. Transportation from Brooklyn and from Lakewood is available for $10. There are no other charges.

 

There Is No 7 Eleven Kosher Supervsion - June 20, 2011
The Star-K announced that the new 7-Eleven on Reisterstown Road at Naylors Lane next to Office Depot in Baltimore has purchased a hotdog maker and is grilling hot dogs under the”7-Eleven supervision.” Last Friday many people purchased hotdogs assuming they are kosher. This was definitely not in any way approved of by the Star-K. Rabbi Moshe Heinemann has issued a letter to that effect.

Shechita USA Launces: www.shechitausa.wordpress.com, - May 16, 2011
Shechita USA is dedicated to helping all Jews continue to enjoy unadulterated shechita whereever they may live.See our blog at www.shechitausa.wordpress.com. Then contact us at shechitausa@gmail.com to learn how you can help.

Aicha White Truffles Champignons Terfess may bear unauthorized OU-P - April 12, 2011
Aicha White Truffles Champignons  Terfess (Les Conserves de Meknes) is OU-P certified only on the following conditions: the letters “DA” and “RDSL” are part of the ink-jet code that appears on the top of the can.  If the letters “DA” and “RDSL” are not included in the code, the product is not certified by the Orthodox Union despite bearing an OU-P.  If consumers notice cans of this product that do not have the letters “DA” and “RDSL”, please contact 718-336-8544.

Help Fight Threat to Shechita In Europe - April 05, 2011

Dear Kashrus Magazine Reader:
There is a continuing threat to kosher meat as a result of prospective European legislation. A new attempt is being made to introduce amendments to a food labelling bill which will single out meat from shechita for special attention in such a way as to seriously jeopardise the availability of kosher meat. This matter is urgent, as the proposed amendments come before a committee on April 11th - just one week from today. I urge you to visit www.shechitauk.org where you will find all the information and resources necessary to register your objection to these proposals. As was the case recently, it is only through individuals affected by this issue expressing their concerns that MEPs can be made aware of the strength of feeling opposing attacks on shechita and the kosher consumer. Just a few minutes of your time to send a letter or email can make a huge difference to the whole Jewish community. ease do visit on www.shechitauk.org now.

Aqua Farms Premium Atlantic Salmon - April 01, 2011
Aqua Farms Premium Atlantic  Salmon (Good Food S.A – Santiago, Chile) is OU-certified. The OU Passover Directory mistakenly listed this as acceptable for Passover without special certification. The salmon is acceptable for Passover, but the enclosed salmon seasoning packet contains kitniyos and shouldn’t be used on Passover.

New Hope - Ultimate Hot Chocolate Bears only an OU not an OU-D - March 31, 2011
New Hope - Ultimate Hot Chocolate (New Hope Mills Mfg. Inc, Auburn NY) bears only an OU and not an OU-D. It contains a component made on dairy equipment. This error is being corrected.

King Star Foods Chicken Flavor Soup and Onion Soup Bear Unauthorized OU-P - March 24, 2011
King Star Foods Chicken Flavor Soup and Onion Soup (Tavlinei Shemesh, Israel) bear an unauthorized OU-P sticker.  These products are not certified for Passover by the Orthodox Union.  They are being recalled from the market place.

Yoyo Mania Bubble Gum Nuggets Bears Unauthorized OU - March 23, 2011
Yoyo Mania Bubble Gum Nuggets (Kidsmania Inc. - Santa Fe Springs, CA) bears an unauthorized OU on the outer box.  It is not certified by the OU and the company is withdrawing this product for relabeling.

New "OU" Sardine Alert - March 21, 2011

The Orthodox Union strongly recommends that kosher consumers refrain from consuming sardines packed in Poland, Scotland, Norway or Portugal at this time, while they continue to research this serious concern. The following products currently appear to be free from all concern: 1. All skinless and boneless sardine products, regardless of country of origin, 2. Product of Morocco, 3. Product of Philippines, 4. Product of Thailand. The Orthodox Union continues to research the issue, and will advise upon the completion of our research.

Star-K Sardine Alert - March 21, 2011

Due to worm infestation, the Star-K does not recommend whole sardines from Portugal, Norway, Scotland and Poland, even when bearing kosher certification. The skinless, boneless variety have not been found to have worms and are acceptable with reliable kosher certification. Whole sardines from Morocco and Philippines do not have an infestation problem.

Bugles Originals No Longer OU-Certified - March 01, 2011
Bugles Originals No Longer OU-Certified
General Mills has discontinued OU-D kosher certification from all retail and foodservice sizes of Bugles Original products due to operational changes at the production sites. The OU-D symbol has been removed from packaging. Consumers are likely to see some Bugles Original packages with the OU-D symbol and some without as the transition occurs.

Weight Watchers Cappuccino Cream Melts Bears Unauthorized Star-K - March 01, 2011
Weight Watchers Cappuccino Cream Melts bears an unauthorized Star-K
Weight Watchers Cappuccino Cream Melts bears an unauthorized Star-K and are presently not certified. Weight Watchers Blackberry, Cherry and Strawberry Fruities are kosher pareve and certified by the Star K, when bearing the Star-K logo.
 

All Gold Tomato Juice Is Kosher Without Symbol - March 01, 2011

All Gold Tomato Juice, a product of South Africa,  in both cans and tetra packs, is kosher-certified by hte Beth Din of South Africa, with or without the Beth Din logo. 

All Gold Tomato Juice Is Kosher Without Symbol - March 01, 2011

All Gold Tomato Juice, a product of South Africa,  in both cans and tetra packs, is kosher-certified by hte Beth Din of South Africa, with or without the Beth Din logo. 

Splenda Flavors for Coffee - Mocha mislabeled "OU-Pareve" - February 28, 2011
Splenda  Flavors for Coffee - Mocha (McNeil  Nutritionals, Fort Washington, PA) erroneously bears the “OU-Pareve” symbol although it contains a dairy ingredient. All future cartons will be printed with the correct “OU-D” designation.

Emily’s Edibles Cookies & Pastries bear unauthorized “Star-D” - February 28, 2011
Emily’s Edibles Cookies & Pastries bear an unauthorized “Star-D”. These products are not “Star-D” kosher-certified. Corrective action is being taken.

Monte Verde Grape Seed Oil bears unauthorized "OU" - February 28, 2011
Monte Verde Grape Seed Oil (Cona LLC, Hillside, NJ), a product of Italy, bears an unauthorized “OU”.

UPDATED SARDINE ALERT - February 17, 2011

The Vaad Hakashrus of Flatbush has been researching Anisakis infestation in the stomachs of sardines from several countries.
At a gathering of rabbis in Boro Park on Tuesday night, numerous cans of sardines from Portugal and Scotland were inspected by many rabbis and kashrus experts. The sardines from Portugal were observed to be infested with Anisakis worms in the internal organs and abdominal cavity, as previously confirmed. Additionally, the sardines from Scotland were found to be infested. It is the opinion of the Vaad Hakashrus of Flatbush that the necessary cleaning process is too complicated for laymen to attempt and, therefore, sardines from Portugal and Scotland should not be used.
The majority of sardines available on the kosher market are from Morocco. The sardines from Morocco that are sold in the U.S.A. have been tested and found to be free of Anisakis infestation. The consumer can find the country of origin printed on the packaging.

New Zealand Jewry Needs Our Help - November 25, 2010
New Zealand Jewry Needs Our Help. The courts of New Zealand are deciding whether to ban kosher slaughter. The cost of importing will be prohibitive. New Zealand Jews will need to give up meat and chicken completely. But we can help. Send your donations to: New Zealand Shechita Appeal, Account No. 01-0297-0024-731-27; Bank: ANZ Bank (New Zealand); Swift Code: ANZBNZ22. Reference your last name and first initial or organization name.

The Cheddar Cheese Packets in Wacky Mac Macaroni Are Mislabeled - November 24, 2010
Wacky Mac Macaroni and Cheese is “OU-D”-certified, cholov stam, not cholov yisroel. The cheddar cheese packets inside the box, until July, stated “Star-K-D”. The Star-K was in error. The packets should have stated “Star-D”, the symbol used by “Star-K” for cholov stam products. “Star-K-D” is reserved for cholov yisroel dairy products. New packets state “Star-D”. Those packets still bearing “Star-K-D” are dairy, not cholov yisroel. As yet, KASHRUS does not know which company makes the packets so consumers seeking cholov yisroel should be on guard when purchasing products containing such cheddar cheese packets bearing a “Star-K-D” unless it has been corroborated that they are indeed cholov yisroel.

Brunswick and Beach Cliff Sardines Update - November 22, 2010
A number of consumers reported finding krill in Brunswick® and Beach Cliff® brand sardines. Krill is normally digested prior to processing and should not be found in a finished product, even one which contains the stomach. This year, many factors (e.g., size of fish, warmer water temperatures, methods of fishing, etc.) combined to create a very unusual fishing year and an increase in sardines containing krill in their stomachs. The manufacturer emphatically confirms this issue is not one of quality, species substitution or adulteration of any sort, rather an unexpected and previously unforeseen occurrence, which now requires our attention. The manufacturer is implementing a new fish inspection processes to ensure that future productions of Brunswick® sardines do not contain whole krill.  Also, the OU label will be removed from the Beach Cliff® brand so that fish that may contain whole krill can continue to be utilized and sold to consumers without dietary restrictions. The manufacturer is offering coupons for replacement product to consumers who purchased Brunswick® or Beach Cliff® sardines containing krill with the following Best By dates: Brunswick® Oil Products with Best By codes between June 2015 and November 2015. Brunswick® Water and Sauce Packs with Best By codes between June 2013 and November 2013.  Beach Cliff® Products with any Best By code starting June 2013 and thereafter that bears an OU code on the label. To receive your coupons, simply send your name, address and description of product to Brunswick Refund, P.O. Box 23220, San Diego, CA 92193.

Wellness Pro Is No Longer Star-K Certified - November 22, 2010
 Wellness Pro (Encino,CA) producers of nutritional shakes and supplements including Balanced Nutrition-Meal Replacement for Men and for Women and Block 'n Burn is no longer Star-K or Star-D certified.

J & J Fruit Bars Mislabeled - November 03, 2010
 J & J Snack Foods Whole Fruit Fruit Bars—Coconut Flavor (Pennsauken, NJ) were mislabeled “KOF-K-Pareve”. The product is dairy. Corrective measures are being taken.

Crustaceans Found in Sardines - November 03, 2010
 A consumer found krill, a small crustacean, in some cans of “OU”-certified Brunswick Sardines in Olive Oil. Bumble Bee said that  only 20 incidences of spotting krill have occurred in over 20 million cans. Contact KASHRUS at 1-718-336-8544 if you think you have spotted krill.

Plains Dairy French Onion Dip Unauthorized Scroll-K - August 28, 2010
Plains Dairy French Onion Dip mistakenly bears a Scroll-K symbol. This product is not kosher certified and should not be used. This error is being corrected.

Swiss Mix Is OU-D, The D is Missing - August 16, 2010
Swiss Mix (Suntree  LLC, Orosi, CA), "OU-D"-certified, contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Packaging is being revised.

 

Golden Grilled Eggplant Bears Unauthorized OU` - August 16, 2010
Golden Grilled Eggplant (Golden Foods, Bensenville, IL) mistakenly bears an unauthorized "OU" symbol and is not kosher-certified. Corrective measures are being taken. rolex replica

Fresh and Easy Rocky Road Ice Cream Has Unauthoirized OU - August 08, 2010
Fresh and Easy Rocky Road Ice Cream (Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market) mistakenly bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is not kosher. The product is being withdrawn from the marketplace.

Gan Eden Wine is Being Counterfeited - July 21, 2010

Gan Eden 2000 Cabernet when bearing a label stating "Mevushel" is a counterfeit and bears an unauthorized "OU". Also, if you find Gan Eden Chardonnay that is claimed to be mevushal, that too is counterfeit. Please contact Kashrus Magazine at 718-336-8544 if you find these products.

Seaweed Infested With Sea Horses - July 21, 2010

Seaweed can be infested with tiny sea horses. Only seaweed with numbered “RCC” label  or “United Kosher Food” label is supervised by the “RCC”. The appearance of “RCC” on any other packaging or label, is inadvertent or fraudulent. 

Seafoods Mislabeled with Beth Din of South Africa logo - July 21, 2010

Woolworths  calamari, prawns and possibly other seafoods have erroneously been labeled with a Beth Din of South Africa logo. These product are  not kosher and Woolworths have removed them from their stores.

Aldi Grandessa Signature Chocolate Covered Fruit Bars Mislabeled Plain OU - July 21, 2010

 Aldi Grandessa Signature Chocolate Covered Fruit Bars contain dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation “D” has been inadvertently omitted; only a plain “OU” is on the product. Corrective action is being taken.

Romeo and Juliet Chocolates Bear Unauthorized OU - November 06, 2009
Romeo and Juliet Chocolates (imported by S & A Fazer International, Brooklyn, NY 11204) bearing a manufacture date of 1/01/09 bears an  unauthorized OU. The product is not OU-certified. The distribution company has closed. There is no indication of in which country it was produced. The OU was added on after the label was produced. The product contains milk and whey powders. Anyone spotting this product for sale is urged to call KASHRUS Magazine at 718-336-8544.

Bazzini Assorted Swedish Fish Bear Unauthorized "OU" - September 14, 2009
Bazzini Assorted Swedish Fish (A.L. Bazzini Co., Bronx, NY) bear an unauthorized "OU" symbol and are being withdrawn from the marketplace.

Many Instant Oatmeal Fruit & Cream Variety Packs Are Mislableled Plain "OU" - September 10, 2009

Richfood Instant Oatmeal Fruit & Cream Variety Pack, Jewel Instant Oatmeal Fruit & Cream Variety Pack, Shaw’s Instant Oatmeal Fruit & Cream Variety Pack, Flavorite Instant Oatmeal Fruit & Cream Variety Pack, Shop ‘N Save Instant Oatmeal Fruit & Cream Variety Pack, Acme Instant Oatmeal Fruit & Cream Variety Pack, Cub Instant Oatmeal Fruit & Cream Variety Pack, and Albertsons Instant Oatmeal Fruit & Cream Variety Pack (Supervalu Chanhassen, MN), "OU-D"-certified, contain dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel, but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.

Olive Hearth-Baked Bread made by Essential Baking Bears Unauthorized Seattle K - September 09, 2009
Olive Hearth-Baked Bread made by Essential Baking is not certified by the Seattle Va'ad EVEN WHEN BEARING THE VA'AD SYMBOL until further notice.

Smart Beat Fat Free Non-Dairy Slices Are OU-D - August 20, 2009
Smart Beat Fat Free Non-Dairy Slices are properly labeled as OU-D because the product contains casein. These slices are being promoted as lactose-free although they contains casein (which is dairy) because lactose and casein are different components of milk. (Altogether there are 32 components of milk.)

Eastsun IQF Broccoli and IQF Cauliflower Bears Unauthorized OU - August 20, 2009
Eastsun IQF Broccoli and IQF Cauliflower bear an unauthorized OU symbol and fraudulently appeared on a letter of certification. 

Royal Candy Company Soft Candies Unauthorized - August 18, 2009
Royal Candy Company (Brooklyn, NY) has been distributing tootsie roll midgies, vanilla caramels and other soft candies with an unauthorized OK symbol. Only hard candies by that company are OK-certified. Corrective measures are being taken.

Infestation Found in Alei Katif - California - August 10, 2009

Alei Katif vegetables grown in California were found on August 9th to be infested and the two kosher-certifying agencies — KAJ and New Square Kashrus — have removed their hashgacha from the California-grown Alei Katif until such time as the system can be corrected. Alei Katif products from Israel are not affected by this notice. Follow the instructions on each bag before use.

Ugiyot Chatzi Metzupah B'Taam Chocolad - Chocolate Flavored Coated Cookies - July 24, 2009
Ugiyot Chatzi Metzupah B'Taam Chocolad - Chocolate Flavored Coated Cookies (produced by Achim Papouchado — Bros & Sons Papaouchado — 12 Hagavish Street, Industrial District, Holon) have the certification of the Rabbinate of Holon (Lefi  psak maran harishon l'tzion, Rav Ovadya Yosef) and bearing the statement: OU-Pareve-Kosher For Passover According to Ashkenazic practice, all egg matza..... The Kosher For Passover statement is connected to the OU and there is a separate Hebrew Passover claim with the Rabbinate's logo. Ingredients list WHEAT FLOUR; in Hebrew it says Kemach Chita L'Pesach. The OU has informed the company to change their wording on new packaging. Shoppers spotting this product for sale are urged to contact KASHRUS at 718 336 8544.

Yoni Toem Olam brand Jerusalem Mix- Meurav Yerushalmi Mislabeled OU-P - July 24, 2009
Yoni Toem Olam brand Jerusalem Mix- Meurav Yerushalmi (produced by Neptune Food Products, Beer Sheva, imported by DH & S Israeli Import Co, 633 Beriman, Brooklyn NY 11208) has the hashgacha of the Beer Sheva Rabbinate and the Beth Din of Bet Yosef (Rabbi Ovadya Yosef). It is Pesach-certified Lochlei kitniyot bilvad. The product also erroneously bears an OU-P. Corn starch and monosodium glutamate are listed among the ingredients. We  have found this product bearing a Best used by date of August 30, 2009. The company also made other products in 2008 which bear an OU-Kosher For Passover designation but contain kitniyos. In the 2009 production, the kitniyos products do not bear an OU. Anyone finding these products for sale now or this product bearing an OU-P”and a different Best used by date is urged to call KASHRUS at 1-718-336-8544. 

Naturally Delicious Café bears Unauthorized OU on Menu - July 16, 2009
Naturally Delicious Café (Forest Hills, NY)  bears an OU symbol on the menu. This establishment is not certified by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken.

Bubble King Gum In Brooklyn Vending Machines - July 14, 2009
Bubble King Bubble Gum is produced both kosher (OU-certified) and non-kosher. Recently, an Israeli man has placed vending machines throughout Boro Park and Flatbush selling, among the items, Bubble King Bubble Gum and he placed a copy of the Udvari Rav’s name, Rabbi Shmuel Krausz, and his kosher symbol on the machines. Rabbi Krausz does not certify any Bubble King Gum nor the ingredients used in making the gum and certainly not the vending machines. Consumers spotting vending machines dispensing Bubble King Bubble Gum with Rabbi Krausz’s name and logo should contact KASHRUS Magazine at 718-336-8544 or New York State Kosher law Enforcement at 718-722-2852.

Mira brand Soup Packets and Bouillon Cubes - July 12, 2009
Mira brand Soup Packets and Bouillon Cubes (produced by Golden Bird Food Industry, Amman, Jordan, distributed by Sierra Network, Inc.) bear an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. These products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification.

Foodtown Rice Cakes- Caramel Made with Whole Grain Is OU-D - June 14, 2009
Foodtown Rice Cakes- Caramel Made with Whole Grain (Foodtown, Inc. - Avenel, NJ), OU-D-certified, contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised. 

 

Snapple Summer Peach Bears Unauthorized OK - June 12, 2009
A limited quantity of Snapple Summer Peach (Snapple Beverage Corp.) was inadvertently labeled OK Pareve. This product is NOT KOSHER. Labels are being corrected.

Veronica Bianca Danish Style Butter Cookies Have Unauthorized OU - June 10, 2009
Veronica Bianca Danish Style Butter Cookies (American Food & Beverage Inc. East Brunswick, NJ) bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org 

 

Shop Rite brand Instant Hot Cocoa Mix With OU Has Non-Kosher Marshmallows - June 10, 2009
 

Shop Rite brand Instant Hot Cocoa Mix - Milk Chocolate Flavor (UPC: 4119001760; Wakefern Food Corp.) is OU-D-certified. A limited amount of this product was inadvertently sold with packets containing non-kosher marshmallows. Affected product is limited to those products bearing the date code Oct. 30 10. Consumers should contact their rabbi to determine the status of utensils that have come in contact with the above product. 

Prodigee Clothes - June 08, 2009
A. Prodigee brand Clothing has Hashem's name spelled out in Hebrew Letters on its clothing. It must be treated with the halachos of shaimos which include not being taken into unclean areas. The clothing line can be found at many brand name retail stores. Consult your rabbi for advice.

Some Jewel Lemonade Is Kosher Without Symbol - June 08, 2009

Some Jewel Brand Lemonade packages were inadvertently printed without the cRc on the label. This product continues to be under the strict supervision of the cRc as kosher and pareve. Future labels will be corrected to include the cRc logo.

Stern's, Larrome, Barons, Kohen's and Korns (15th Avenue) No Longer Volover-certified - May 25, 2009

Rabbi Nochem Ephraim Teitelbaum (Volover Rav) no longer certifies the following brand baked products and takes no responsibility for even those products bearing his name: Stern's, Larrome, Barons, Kohen's or Korns. (They are now certified by the CRC andl continue to be certified by the OK when bearing those symbols on the label.)

Presidents Choice Organics Bean Medley - May 25, 2009
Presidents Choice Organics Bean Medley (540 ml. cans) bears an unauthorized COR 386. Any bean product bearing the COR 386 is unauthorized.

Cape Blue Wine Has Unauthorized Kosher Claim - May 25, 2009
Cape Blue Wine bears an unauthorized logo of the Cape Town Beth Din. This wine is NOT kosher.

Cream-O-Land Milk Bears Unauthorized Star-K - May 25, 2009
Cream-O-Land Vitamin D Milk and Skim Milk (1 quart, Cream-O-Land Dairy, Florence, NJ) bear an unauthorized Star-K. The products are not certified by the Star-K nor are they cholov yisroel. They are certified cholov stam by the Orthodox Jewish Council-Kosher Technical Konsultants (Rabbi Dr. Alan Silver).

 

Yummie’s Bakery Products Bear Unauthorized “CRC” - May 12, 2009
Yummie’s Bakery products bear an unauthorized CRC (Hisachdus Harabonim — Central Rabbinical Congress). Yummie’s repackages baked goods from a variety of different bakeries. The CRC takes no responsibility for such repackaged products.

 

Stickney and Poor Blue Cheese Dressing Unauthorized OU. - April 30, 2009
Stickney and Poor Blue Cheese Dressing (Four-In-One Co., Chelmsford, MA) bears an unauthorized OU.

Kraft Glycerin Bears Unauthorized Star-k. - April 29, 2009
Glycerin, produced by Kraft Chemical Company, bears an zapatillas golden goose falsas unauthorized Star-K. This company is not certified by the Star-K. Corrective action has been taken.

Canadian Kashrus Alert - April 29, 2009

The following products bearing COR 233 contain a non-kosher ingredient and should not be used: Brands: Mimac Glaze; McCalls - Easy Ice; Signature Fine Foods; Katies Cakes; Golda's Kitchen. Products: Rolled Fondant; Chocolate Rolled Fondant; Ivory Rolled Fondant. Lot Numbers: 020809-1; 021709-1 to 11; 021809-1 to 3 Sizes: 1 kg; 5kg; 10 kg pails.

Superfloc 2120 Is Not OK-Certified - April 29, 2009
Please be advised that a fraudulent OK kosher certificate is being circulated for a product called Superfloc 2120 ostensibly produced by Kemira Chemicals UK Ltd. Superfloc 2120 is NOT produced by Kemira Chemicals UK Ltd., and is NOT certified by OK Kosher. The fraudulent certificate has been circulated in Latin America. Bags of Superfloc 2120, Superfloc 2120PWG and Superfloc 2120 PWG SG do not bear the Kemira name or the OK symbol on the packaging. The OK requests that anyone who encounters the fraudulent certificate please contact the OK office at 718-756-7500 or info@ok.org.

Olde Cape Cod Sweet & Bold BBQ Grilling Sauce has Anchovies - April 28, 2009
Olde Cape Cod Foods of Ayer, MA is voluntarily recalling Old Cape Cod Sweet & Bold BBQ Grilling Sauce, OU-certified, because it contains small amounts of an undeclared anchovy. Products are packed in the following packages: Sweet & Bold Grilling Sauce, 15.5 ounce glass bottle, UPC 90997-60100 Sweet & Bold Grilling Sauce, 23.2 ounce plastic squeeze bottle, UPC 90997-61020. Code dates involved are up to, but not including “Apr 10 10” (April 10, 2010). Product was distributed from March 2008 through April 2009 to retail stores nationwide. Consumers who have purchased these products are encouraged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Lisa Semle at 800-720-2246 x206.

Lieber's Cherry Gel Mislabled - April 08, 2009
Lieber's Cherry Gel. A small number of packages of Lieber's Cherry Gel bear the statement NOT FOR PASSOVER USE and yet bear an emblem of Rabbi Weissmandl's hashgacha that the product is pareve and certified kosher for Passover. The fact is that the  product is Passover-certified when bearing that claim in Rabbi Weissmandl's emblem. The majority of this mislableld product were not shipped.

Palace Grill Makes Unauthorized Claim to Be Kehilla Kosher-Certified - March 27, 2009

Palace Grill is using an unauthoirized claim to be certified by Kehilla Kosher, Brooklyn, NY. Palace Grill was a restaurant in Brooklyn which closed some time ago. It had been certified by Kehilla Kashrus of Brooklyn, NY. However, someone involved in that restaurant has been representing products which they produce as being certified by Kehilla Kosher and using tape that bears their symbol. A Brooklyn party planner had been buying products from Palace Grill and using them at kosher-certified affairs. The caterers and their hashgachos were relying on the party planner and her affirmation that the  products were Kehilla Kosher-certified. She, in turn, had been relying on the man's claim and his use of Kehilla Kosher tape.If you are aware of caterers, party planners, or others who have been using these products, please call KASHRUS at 718 336 8544 or email us at letters@kashrusmaagzine.com

Shefa beef Salami - March 24, 2009

Shefa Beef Salami, COR-certified glatt, may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.The affected product,  is sold in 750g packages, bearing lot code 2831, UPC 8 13217 00179 7, and a Best Before date of Jun2 09.This product has been distributed in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.Shefa Meats, Toronto, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers: Shefa Meats at 416.783.1293, or CFIA at 1.800.442.2342 / TTY 1.800.465.7735. The plant is HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) recognized, and also federally inspected, Est. 427, with a federal inspector maintaining an office within our facility for daily inspections. State-of-the-art and non-porous equipment is both federally and USDA approved. They use corn-fed cattle, lamb, and.poultry, and all deli products are free from harmful additives such as MSG.

Magdan Butnim Metzupim & Munchies Are Chometz - March 24, 2009
Butnim Metzupim  and Munchies from Madgan Ltd Import & Food Production (Gan Ner, Israel), being sold in Israel, claim to be Kosher For Passover For Those Who Eat Kitniyos. In fact, these products contain real chometz.

Mrs. Jay's Cookies Bear Unauthorized OK - March 15, 2009
Mrs. Jay's Cookies (Jay Co., New York) bear an unauthorized OK Kosher Pareve label. This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. If you see this product for sale, call the OK at 718-756-7500.

Non-Orthodox Kosher Certifications Growing - March 12, 2009

Hillel chapters on campus are administered by rabbis or lay people. Most Hillel directors are not Orthodox and in many Hillels they are responsible for the kashrus. Their kashrus standards reflect their personal kashrus standards with some openly limiting their standard to Conservative kosher. These directors also are responsible for off campus kosher functions.

Kara Canned Coconut Milk Mislabeled Kosher For Passover - March 09, 2009
Kara Canned Coconut Milk (PT. Riau Sakti United Plantations Industry (a product of Indonesia) is mislabeled OK Kosher-Pareve-Passover. In fact, the product is not Passover-certified. Corrective measures are being taken. If you see this product being sold, call the “OK” at 718-756-7500.

Crustaceans Found in Galil Grape Leaves - March 08, 2009

Crustaceans Found in Galil Grape Leaves. A reader reported finding two small (yet easily visible) crustaceans in a jar of Galail Grape leaves, OU-certified. The code on top of the jar is L15672, best before Jun/5/2010. If you find more crustaceans in this product, please contact KASHRUS at 718-336-8544; kashrus@aol.com

OU Releases Internal Memorandum On Raisins - February 19, 2009

OU Raisin Memorandum

Ecaudor Kosher Travel Alert - February 12, 2009

www.ecuadorkoshertours.com  runs kosher tours and has smaller events, ranging from a family spending a weekend to larger event. Flash Travel www.ecuadoor.com, the parent company of Ecaudor Kosher Tours, also runs non-kosher tours. Although their website claims that Ecaudor Kosher Tours is glatt kosher under the supervision Rabbi Leon (Arie) Albin, in fact, Rabbi Albin certifies only certain larger programs of Ecaudor Kosher Tours (often no more than once per year) and only if he is actually present. Travelers are always advised to verify that a competent rabbi or kashrus organization is certifying a program offered by a tour company. Please verify the kashrus of an Ecaudor Kosher Tour directly with Rabbi Albin:  cell: 593 9566 1209; home tel: 593.22.550.117. The above tour is being promoted on various kosher websites:   For information on kashrus in Ecuador contact Chabad-Lubavitch of Ecuador, Casa Jabad del Ecuador, Los Cabildos #135, Edif. Paola Apt. 2, y Afganistan, Quito - Ecuador; Website: www.jabad.org.ec Tel/fax: 593.22.433481;USA Tel. 1770.884.6113 cell:593.92.666.954; Rabbi Tomer Rotem, Director. 

Shechita Under Attack In UK - Your Help Is Needed - February 08, 2009
A major challenge to shechita no in UK. Write today to David Taylor MP, Houses of Parliament, London, England SW1A 0AA saying that you respectfully request Mr. Taylor to withdraw his Early Day Motion which calls for the repeal of the exemption from stunning for religious slaughter methods and the compulsory stunning of animals post-cut until the exemption is removed. The Jewish community  in the UK and the all over the world with great concern. Amending the WASK 1995 Regulations with regards to religious slaughter in this manner interferes with the fundamental freedom of a religious community to define its own religious laws and helps anti-semites across the world to find support for their anti-Jewish agenda.

When writing to Mr. Taylor, please send copies of all correspondence (sent and  received) to Kashrus Magazine, POB 204, Brooklyn, NY 11204.

Chicago Rabbinical Council Explains Raisin Issue - February 06, 2009
Today, February 6, the Chicago Rabbinical Council, whose Kashrus Administrator, Rabbi Scholem Fishbane, is also the Executive Director of AKO (Association of Kashrus Organizations) which has studied this problem in depth gave out the following statement.
Recently, someone discovered drosophila larvae in raisins and brought it to the attention of the kashrus world.  These larvae are not visible when one visually inspects raisins, but can be seen in water that had been used to soak raisins.  In the ensuing weeks, kashrus professionals from the cRc and other hashgachos have been investigating this claim, and the following are our findings:
There are, in fact, a limited number of drosophila larvae in some boxes of raisins, but it is unclear whether they are common enough to raise a Halachik concern. 
Although the Torah forbids us from eating bugs, one is only required to inspect a vegetable if there is a reasonable concern that it might be infested.  It is unclear whether the infestation level found in raisins exceeds this threshold, which is halachically referred to as miut hamatzui. [Although there was a high infestation levels first reported in raisins, it has since been found to be a much lower number].  Furthermore, it is unclear whether bugs which are as difficult to find and identify as drosophila larvae, are in fact included in the class of forbidden bugs.
USDA personnel have confirmed that drosophila larvae hatch after the grapes/raisins are detached from the ground, and do not leave the raisin where they were hatched until after they have left the larvae stage.  In cases such as this � where the bug hatched on a fruit which isn�t attached to the ground and the bug never left that fruit � all Halachik authorities agree that one may consume the bug (see Shulchan Aruch YD 84:4).  
At first, one expert suggested that drosophila larvae may hatch while the grape is attached to the ground, which caused hesitation amongst the Kashrus professionals, but after conferring with her colleagues and clarifying which bug we were referring to, she retracted her statement.  In truth, even if there was a possibility that the larvae hatched while the grapes were attached to the ground, there would be basis for permitting the raisins based on Taz YD 84:12.
We [Chicago Rabbinical Council] therefore conclude that the recent report of bug infestation of raisins does not concern kosher consumers, orologi replica and raisins may be eaten.  [Of course, raisins showing visible signs of infestation by bugs other than the ones discussed above should not be eaten until the bugs are removed]. The cRc will continue to monitor for any new developments

Raisin Updates - What The Kashrus Agencies Are Saying - February 05, 2009

The new raisin problem is featured in a 10 page section of the March issue of KASHRUS Magazine. To order a copy @ $6 call 718-336-8544. It is on sale in Hebrew bookstores, select groceries, and newsstands @ $3.75. Check www.kashrusmagazine.com for regular updates.

Osem Health Alert For Those With An Allergy to Dairy - February 04, 2009

Osem’s Mana Chama dehydrated parve cream chicken meal in a cup is suspected of containing ‘powdered milk’ with the amount of milk powder in the soup being 1/1,369 (.00073%). Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Charlop, certifier of the product, asserts that this is only a health issue for those with allergies to dairy, not a kashrus problem. The Mehadrin designation is is still appropriate as the product is halachicly pareve..The product was manufactured in Israel and sent abroad ,but we do not know which countries.

The Raisin Problem - February 04, 2009

The new raisin problem is featured in a 10 page section in the latest issue of KASHRUS Magazine on sale as of February 15. Return here for regular updates.To summarize: The OU issued a no change statement, raisins can be used. KAJ - Breuer's recommends against use. So does the vaad in Montreal. The CRC (Hisachdus Harabbonim) issued an "interim" statement Hodaah zemanis) saying that the raisins out now are acceptable. The CRC promises to inspect with mashgichim all raisins used under their productions. Further investigation is being made.

Gefen Brand Sun Dried Raisins Recalled For Insect Infestation - January 17, 2009
Gefen Brand Sun Dried Raisins are being recalled due to infestation. The sun-drying process in the open fields attracts all types of insects which end up being attached to the raisins. This is an issue in all sun-dried raisins. KASHRUS recommends not using any sun-dried raisins without throughly washing and visually examining them.

Milk Street Cafe, Boston Changes Certification - January 13, 2009
Rabbi Cywiak no longer certifies The Milk Street Cafe (50 Milk St., Boston, MA). While Milk Street Cafe explores opportunities for permanent hashgacha, Rabbi Gershon C. Gewirtz is voluntarily providing kosher supervision to Milk Street Cafe on an interim basis.

Pillsbury Sweet Minis - January 12, 2009
Pillsbury Sweet Minis
1. Mini Donuts (UPC #018000157815); 2. Brownie Bites (UPC #018000157822);                                                                                
3. Chocolate Chip Cookies (UPC #018000157839)
Company: General Mills Sales Inc.,- Minneapolis, MN
Issue: These products were originally manufactured as OU-certified. They are for use in individual cups at convenience stores. The integrity of the cup packaging may be compromised at the store level and the product should not be eaten as kosher-certified.

Natural Source Brand Vitamin C Bear Unauhtorized BCK - January 11, 2009
Natural Source Brand Vitamin C tablets manufactured by Vita Health Canada are currently being sold in Israel bearing an unauthorized BCK symbol. This product contains non kosher ingredients. Consumers finding this product are asked to contact BC Kosher at (604) 731-1803 or by email info@bckosher.org

Celestial Seasonings English Toffee Tea & Decaf Vanilla Maple Tea Mislabeled Star-K-Pareve. - January 06, 2009
Celestial Seasonings English Toffee Tea and Celestial Seasonings Decaf Vanilla Maple Tea are mislabeled as Star-K-Pareve. Products are actually certified by the Scroll K-Dairy (cholov stam).

Jack Rabbit Ham-Flavored 16 Bean Soup Bears Unauthorized OU - December 31, 2008
Jack Rabbit Ham flavored 16 Bean Soup (Trinidad Benham) bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is not certified as kosher by the Orthodox Union. This product is being withdrawn from the marketplace.

GOLAN brand MOSCATTO (2008) Has Kedushas Sheviis - December 26, 2008
Please note, it has come to our attention that GOLAN brand MOSCATTO (2008), produced under the supervision of Rabbi Shmuel Oerbach during the shmittah year under the auspices of the Otzer Bais Din, was inadvertently sold at Kosher Bite in Baltimore, MD, Star-K-certified.  This wine is vested with kedushas sheviis and must be handled with special sanctity.

Southern Deluxe Mozzarella Cheese Unauthorized COR - December 25, 2008
Salerno Deluxe Mozzarella Cheese (2.5% M.F/ 2.2 kg) was labeled with an unauthorized COR. The product is not kosher-certified. Corrective measures have been taken.

Tropicana Brand Orange Juice with Omega 3 is OK-Fish - December 25, 2008
Tropicana Brand Orange Juice with Omega 3 correctly bears an OK-Fish certification and should not be used together with meat or poultry. Consumers should always check each label before purchasing.

Block & Barrel Hot Dog Buns Unauthorized OK - December 25, 2008
Block & Barrel Hot Dog Buns with the OK-D symbol on the label distributed by Sysco Corporation is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Any product found with the OK symbol is unauthorized. This product is being recalled.

Sweetography No Longer OK - December 25, 2008
Sweetography Inc. (Brooklyn, NY) is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification.

Today's Temptations in Chicago Is Pareve/Pas Yisroel. - December 25, 2008
Today’s Temptations (Chicago, Illinois) bakes several different varieties of cakes and breads certified by the “cRc”. Some cakes may list dairy ingredients on the package, such as whey or cheese. The products have been reformulated and, regardless of the listed ingredients, ALL of their products are  pareve and are pas yisroel.

Kashi Golean Mix Contains Undeclared Milk - December 25, 2008
Kashi GOLEAN Powder Chocolate Energy Shake Mix (Kashi Company, LaJolla, CA), “OU-D”-certified, is being recalled because it contains undeclared milk (whey). The product is packaged in a 14.8 oz – canister with a bar code of 18627 71000. Canisters with a Better if Used by Date stamped on the bottom of the canister between the dates of JAN 17 2009 and NOV 15 2009 are included in this alert.

Crystal Light Hunger Satisfaction is OK-Dairy - December 18, 2008
 Crystal Light Hunger Satisfaction is a new product of Kraft Foods, “OK-D”-certified, and so states that on the packaging. It is a powdered beverage in Strawberry Banana flavor. This item is unique among Crystal Light varieties in that it contains whey, a milk protein, and is therefore dairy/cholov stam.

Boar's Head And OU on Placard At Delicatessens - December 17, 2008
Placards bearing an unauthorized “OU” symbol and the Boar’s Head logo have been distributed to delis. These placards are not an indication of the Kosher status of their corresponding products. Corrective action is being taken. Consumers spotting these placards are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.

Confiserie Leonidas Chocolate Is Mislabeled - December 14, 2008

Confiserie Leonidas, a fine Belgium chocolatier which also has a retail outlet on Madison Avenue in New York City, has mistakenly labeled some of their products omitting the Dairy designation. All of their kosher products are indeed cRc dairy, Cholov Stam.

Hellman's Mayonaise in Canada - December 14, 2008
KNORR VEGETABLE SOUP MIX WHICH COMES AS A FREE BONUS ATTACHED TO THE BOTTLES OF HELLMANN'S MAYONNAISE IN CANADA IS NOT KOSHER.

America's Choice Frozen Vegetables Bear Unauthorized Star-K - December 11, 2008
A complete line of America's Choice frozen vegetables are being sold bearing an unauthorized “Star-K”.  These items have been seen at Pathmark and A&P stores in New York and New Jersey.  Corrective action is being taken.

 

White Rose Canned Chopped Spinach - December 11, 2008
White Rose Canned Chopped Spinach (UPC# 074807448181, White Rose Food, Carteret, NJ) bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is not certified kosher by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.

 

Confiserie Leonidas Chocolate, cRc-Certified, Is Dairy - December 11, 2008

Confiserie Leonidas, a fine Belgium chocolatier which also has a retail outlet on Madison Avenue in New York City, has mistakenly labeled some of their products omitting the Dairy designation. All of their kosher products are indeed cRc dairy, Cholov Stam. A complete list of their kosher products can be found by clicking here.

Sherwood Brands Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate Coins Contain Melamine - December 02, 2008
Sherwood Brands “Pirate’s Gold Milk Chocolate Coins” contain melamine.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) warned the public not to consume, distribute, or sell these chocolate coins. This product is being recalled due to positive test results for melamine. The coins are sold in 840g containers containing 240 pieces per container, bearing UP #036077112407 and lot code 1928S1. This product is sold through Costco stores and may also have been sold in bulk packages or as individual pieces at various dollar and bulk stores across Canada. Retailers and distributors are advised to stop distributing Sherwood Brands Pirate’s Gold Milk Chocolate Coins and to initiate a voluntary recall of this product. Although the health risk associated with these products is considered to be low, the advisory is being issued as a result of the Government of Canada’s ongoing investigation into milk and milk-derived products sourced in/from China.

Apple & Eve White Grape Juice Bears Unauthorized OU - November 19, 2008
Apple & Eve White Grape Juice (drink box, UPC 7630184001, Apple & Eve - Port Washington, NY) bears an unauthorized “OU” symbol and is not certified Kosher by the Orthodox Union. Product is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org

Lupita Queso Panela Mexican Style Farmer’s Cheese Bears Unauthorized "OU" - November 19, 2008
Lupita Queso Panela Mexican Style Farmer’s Cheese (UPC 819753000492; Leblon Foods, Inc. - Cazenovia, NY) bears an unauthorized “OU” symbol and is not certified kosher by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613 8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.

Ross Chocolate Regular and Dietetic Chocolate Bars - November 18, 2008
Ross Chocolate Regular and Dietetic Chocolate Bars (Chase, British Columbia, Canada) is no longer certified by the Be Kosher (Bais Nun, Rabbi Mordechai Kaplinsky, Kashrus Administrator). The company is continuing to use the Bais Nun symbol without authorization. As of this printing, the products are not kosher-certified by any kashrus agency.

Thomas Kemper Orange Crème Soda and Thomas Kemper Vanilla Crème Soda Are Now DAIRY - August 01, 2008
Thomas Kemper Orange Crème Soda and Thomas Kemper Vanilla Crème Soda are now DAIRY, due to a reformulation, even if the dairy designation does not appear. All other Thomas Kemper Soda flavors (tksoda.com) remain pareve.  The company is working with the Seattle Vaad to correct the labels. 

Slippery Jacks Marinated Mushrooms (OU) Are Infested - August 01, 2008
Slippery Jacks Marinated Mushrooms (ITFC Importers & Distributors- Toronto, ON), OU-certified, may be infested and should not be eaten. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the OU at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.

Vita Herring in Real Sour Cream Mislabeled - July 30, 2008
Vita Herring in Real Sour Cream (32 oz; Vita Food Products- Chicago, IL), "OU-D"certified, contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.

Cravin’ Trail Mix Is Really OU-Dairy - July 29, 2008
Cravin’ Trail Mix (Frankford Foods- Philadelphia, PA) "OU-D"- certified, contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.

Full Circle Assorted Frozen Shrimp Products Bear Unauthorized OU - July 25, 2008
Full Circle Assorted Frozen Shrimp Products (Topco Associates LLC- Skokie, IL) bear an unauthorized "OU" symbol and are not certified kosher by the Orthodox Union. Corrective action is being taken.

Rapunzel brand Chocolate Chips Mislabeled - July 09, 2008
Rapunzel brand Chocolate Chips bears only a “KOF-K” not a “KOF-K-Dairy”.The product is “KOF-K-Dairy”-certified. Corrective measures are being taken.

Gourmet Fresh Basil Pesto - July 07, 2008
Gourmet Fresh Basil Pesto (All Natural Food Corp., Brooklyn, NY) bears an unauthorized "OK".

Budweiser Beer Runs On Same Line As Bud Clamato Chelada - July 03, 2008

In answer to our query, John Serbia, Vice President - Brewing, Anheuser-Busch, Inc. wrote to KASHRUS that: To ensure our strict quality standards, the equipment used for Budweiser and Bud Light Clamato Chelada is strenuously cleaned and sanitized before it is used in the brewing or packaging of any other products. KASHRUS advises against using Budweiser beers until they receive kosher certification or are inspected by a competent kashrus expert.

Bazzini Licorice Using Unauthorized OU - July 02, 2008
Bazzini Licorice-All Sorts (UPC# 0 75062 50196 3; A.L. Bazzini Co.  New York, NY) bear an unauthorized OU symbol and are not certified kosher by the Orthodox Union.

Skittles Candy Fan & Skittles Dry Erase Message Board Have Unauthorized OU-D - July 02, 2008
Skittles Candy Fan (UPC# 6 09454 61492 6) and Skittles Dry Erase Message Board (UPC# 6 09454 61501 5), distributed by Candyrific, Louisville, KY, bear an unauthorized  OU-D symbol. Corrective action has been implemented.

Slurpee Updates - June 30, 2008
Pina Colada, Tropicana Grape Wild Strawberry, Twizzler Strawberry and Monster Black are still not kosher-certified. Radiation Rush and Café Latte are kosher-certified and have been added to the list of kosher-certified varieties.

Sterling Pita Is Now Pita Star - June 30, 2008
Sterling Pita (186 St., North Miami Beach, FL) is now called Pita Star, still certified by Kosher Miami.

Dakota Valley Dill Pickle Flavored Sunflower Seeds Bears Unauthorized cRc - June 30, 2008

Dill Pickle flavored sunflower seeds under the Dakota Valley brand, Willow Lake, South Dakota, bears an unauthorized cRc. Corrective measures are being taken.

Wallerius Toffee - Is It Pareve? - June 24, 2008
Wallerius brand Toffee Chewy Candy (12.34 oz.; a product of Brazil, with a “Best Before: 04/2009” designation) bears the statement “Contains Milk” and lists Whole Milk Powder as an ingredient, yet the product bears a small black hand-stamp saying that the product is kosher-certified by Rabbi M.A Iliovits and is Kosher-Pareve. The product is pareve.

Bake Crafters Donuts Mislabeled - June 18, 2008

The following Bake Crafters Donuts bearing COR 517 were inadvertently labeled without the “DAIRY” designation: Glazed Devils Food Donut Holes, Mini Cruller Donuts, Powdered Mini Gem Sugar Donuts, Chocolate Mini Gem Donuts, Glazed Sour Kreme Donut Holes. Corrective measures have been taken.

Strawberry Infestation Update - June 18, 2008

Based on information provided by some leading kashrus experts in the field, currently there are extremely high levels of thrip infestation in fresh strawberries originating from all parts of the continent. Research has shown that many of the common washing systems currently in place are inadequate in ridding the strawberries of the thrips. As a result, a number of kashrus organizations in the USA and Canada have disallowed use of fresh strawberries. Even those continuing to allow their use require superhuman, very time-consuming and cumbersome efforts, making it virtuously impossible for a regular person to guarantee that they have sufficiently cleaned their fresh strawberries. We are not saying that no methods of cleaning work; however, with so many methods being used, how are we to know whether they all work? Housewives will probably find the methods too time consuming, at least and probably confusing as well. Restaurants and caterers using strawberries may now shift to using shaved berries. Consumers will wish to know how strawberries are being prepared at a given establishment. We promise an update as soon as available.

Turkey Hill Junior Mints Premium Ice Cream (Limited Edition) Is Not OU - June 18, 2008
Turkey Hill Junior Mints Premium Ice Cream (Limited Edition) is not certified as kosher and states that after the ingredient panel. All other Turkey Hill products are OU-certified. 

Oreo Fudge Rings Are Not Kosher-Certified - June 17, 2008
Oreo Fudge Rings (Kraft Foods- East Hanover, NJ), a new variety of Oreo brand Cookies, are currently not certified kosher, unlike other Oreo Cookies which are OU-certified.

Arizona Product: Fruit Smoothie Mix Pineapple Coconut Flavor Is Dairy - June 17, 2008
Arizona Product: Fruit Smoothie Mix Pineapple Coconut Flavor (UPC: 6 13008 72406 1; Ferolito, Vultaggio, & Sons- Lake Success, NY) is OU-D-certifed as it contains dairy ingredients listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.

Food Delight Samoosas Bear Unauthorized Logo of Beth Din of Johanesburg, SA - June 04, 2008

Samoosas manufactured by "Food Delight" bearing the Beth Din Logo are being distributed in various outlets. These products are NOT KOSHER � the Beth Din logo has been forged. Appropriate action is being taken against the company. 

Herr’s Kettle-Cooked Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt flavored Potato Chips - June 04, 2008
 Herr’s Kettle-Cooked Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt flavored Potato Chips (Herr Foods- Nottingham, PA), “OU-D”-certified, contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.

COR-Certified Juices Update - May 30, 2008
The following COR certified juice products are now being sold in plastic bottles.The plastic bottles are not certified kosher and do not bear the COR symbol. The glass bottles and plastic jugs that bear the COR symbol are acceptable.The brand names are: Everfresh, Fairlee, Sunlike, Tropical Grove, Tropical Delight, Tropical Rhythms.

Asaro Pesto Sauce Bears Unauthorized OU - May 30, 2008
Asaro Pesto Sauce (A. Pensabene Agroalimentari) bears an unauathorized OU symbol and is being withdrawn from the marketplace.

Taylor Farms Salad Kits Bear Unauthorized AKC - May 22, 2008
The AKC (Atlanta Kashrus Commission) certifies some iceberg salads and cabbage mixes for Taylor Farms of Tennessee and Georgia. A small number of salad kits containing non-kosher dressings and toppings have an unauthorized AKC symbol on them. The AKC does not certify any salad kits. Corrective measures are being taken. Please call the AKC office (404-634-4063) if you see any of these salad kits with the AKC symbol on them.

Balglobe Gelees De Fruit Jellies Bear Unauthorized OU - May 06, 2008
Balglobe Fine Foods Gelees De Fruit Jellies (Balglobe Fine Foods- Pointe-Claire, QC, Canada), sold primarily in Canada, bear an unauthorized OU symbol.

Wissotsky Iced Tea Has An Unauthorized "OU-Passover" Designation - April 17, 2008
Wissotsky Iced Tea from Israel, "OU"-certified, bears an unauthorized "Kosher for Passover" statement and is not certified for Passover use. All Wissotsky Tea Bags remain "OU"-certified for Passover use when bearing the Passover designation.

Galil Vegetables bear Unauthorized OU-P - April 13, 2008
Galil Vegetables (Artichoke Bottoms, Green Fava Beans, Baby Okra; Galil Importing- Syosset, NY), OU-certified, bear an unauthorized "Kosher for Passover" statement and may be kitnios.
 

Gefen & Mishpacha Tuna Fish - April 08, 2008
CLARIFICATION: Gefen & Mishpacha Tuna Fish are bishul yisroel and have mashgiach temidi for their production all year long. They also do a special Pesach production. Readers should look for the Pesach designation. (This is to clarify the wording which has appeared in our Pesach Guide.)

Agro Sun Products Bear Unauthorized Star-K - April 03, 2008
Agro Sun products, sold in supermarkets packaged in plastic containers, all bear an unauthorized Star-K. These products include rice crackers, banana chips, tropical medley, nuts, dried fruit, etc. The company --Agro Foods, Inc., Cliffside NJ -- had applied in 2004 for Star-K certification. It was not granted. Since then, the company has used a Star-K on all their packaging. Consumers spotting the product are urged to contact NYS Ag & Mkts. Kosher Law Enforcement Bureau - 718-722-2852 - if the product is spotted in New York State. If found elsewhere, contact the Star-K at 410-484-4110.

Salmon May Be Kitniyos On Passover - April 02, 2008
 

The “BCK” (British Columbia, Canada) informs that the common practice among salmon manufacturers in Alaska, Washington and Canada is to dip raw salmon into a corn starch bath, a kind of glaze that helps the fish to freeze, creating a kitniyos issue for Passover. This includes frozen fillets and whole salmon and some lox. Since the corn starch is probably nullified, not all kashrus agencies have addressed this issue. Consumers should verify whether their salmon was so treated.

365 Sorbets Bear Unauthorized OK - April 02, 2008
All 365 Sorbets were packaged with an unauthorized "OK" symbol. The flavors include, among others,  lemon, mango, pomegranate,and tangerine.

Vaad of Cincinnati Stops Certifying Romaine Lettuce, etc. - March 23, 2008

The Vaad Hoier of Cincinnati no longer certifies Romaine Lettuce, Leaf Lettuce or Lettuce Spring Mixes from any distributor or source, even when bearing the CVH symbol. The Vaad Hoier continues to certify shredded iceberg lettuce and coleslaw from the Club Chef Company located in Covington, Kentucky. If you see an unauthorized use of our CVH kosher symbol, please contact the Vaad Hoier at (513) 731-4671 or fax a copy to (513) 731-4685.

Westbrae Natural Vegetarian Organic Garbonzo Beans Are Infested With Bean Weevils - March 13, 2008
Westbrae Natural Vegetarian Organic Garbonzo Beans Infested With Bean Weevils. A limited number of 25 ounce cans of these beans (lot # 05NOV09 HL2), "KOF-K"-certified, were found  to contain bean weevils, a common agricultural pest. The product is being withdrawn from sale and can be returned to the point of purchase for a full refund.

Wise Dipsy Doodles Contain Non-Kosher Popcorn - March 10, 2008
Wise Dipsy Doodles 1.25 oz Vending Machine Bags
(UPC #0-41262-27064-0; Code: June1608GAB; Wise Foods Inc. - Berwick, PA). Due to equipment failure, a limited amount of Wise Dipsy Doodle Snack bags may contain non-kosher popcorn. Affected bags may have been distributed in NY, NJ, and CT.

Empire Chicken Nuggets and Tender Mislabeled Kosher For Passover - January 03, 2008
Empire Chicken Breast Nuggets and Breaded Chicken Tenders in 2 lb. and 3 lb. bags, were mistakenly labeled as being KAJ-KP (Passover) between August 16 and October 2007. This product contains bread crumbs and is not kosher for Passover. Empire has made a supreme effort to remove all mislabeled products from replicas de relojes españa store shelves.

ShopRite Yogurt Has Unauthorized OU - January 03, 2008

Shoprite Yogurt (Assorted Flavors)

Baskin Robbins Sugar Free Candy Mislabeled - January 02, 2008
Baskin Robbins Sugar Free Candy
 
Baskin Robbins Sugar Free Smooth & Creamy Hard Candy- Pralines N' Cream (UPC#070312470242) BestSweet- Mooresville, NC, contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel. A limited amount of this product was distributed while bearing the OU symbol without a Dairy designation. Future packaging will be revised.

Waleed Foods Humous Not Recommended - December 23, 2007
KOAOA certification of Waleed's Foods humus products (sold primarily in Southern California) has been removed due to kashrus concerns. KOAOA no longer certifies any Waleed's products, and does not recommend using any product even with our kosher symbol on the label.

Welsh Farms Ice Cream - December 21, 2007
 Welsh Farms Chocolate Ice Cream (UPC# 078766501246); Welsh Farms Neapolitan Ice Cream (UPC# 078766501437)(Welsh farms, Ronkonkoma, NY) bear an unauthorized OU symbol.

Blue Cheese Stuffed Manzanilla Olives - December 20, 2007
Blue Cheese Stuffed Manzanilla Olives, sold by Collins Brothers bear an unauthorized KOF-K. The item is not certified by any kosher agency.

Do Goodie Brownies/ Blondies - December 20, 2007
Do Goodie Brownies/ Blondies KOF-K-Dairy-certified, has no dairy designation next to the KOF-K symbol. The product contains dairy ingredients, as indicated on the label. Future packaging will be corrected.

Gordon Food Service Non-Dairy Creamer is Dairy - December 20, 2007
 Gordon Food Service Non- Dairy Creamer (Grand Rapids, MI), “OU-D”-certified, contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel, but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Consumers should be aware that “Non Dairy Creamers” may, and often do, contain dairy ingredients.

Earth's Best Organic Dinner Variety Pack Bears Unauthorized "OU" - December 13, 2007
Some cases of Earth's Best Organic Dinner Variety Pack (For Babies 6 Months & Older) containing:1. Sweet Potato and Chicken, 2. Summer Vegetable, 3. Vegetable Turkey, 4. Rice & Lentil (UPC #0-23923-51293-1, The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. - Melville, NY) have been distributed with an unauthorized �OU� symbol on the outer tray. The individual jars within the tray are correctly labeled. Consumers spotting this replique montre product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org. 

KYO Restaurant Changes Hands - December 12, 2007
KYO Restaurant of Monsey is no longer certified by Rabbi Shlomo Gissinger of Lakewood. It is now certified by Rabbi Zushe Blech of Monsey.

Chocolate De Belgique Is No longer Certified - December 12, 2007
Chocolate De Belgique in the Thrupps Centre in Illovo is no longer under the supervision of the Beth Din of Johannesburg. Existing stock already purchased may be used. 

Ferrara Pan Bears Unauthorized UMK - December 12, 2007

Ferrara Pan brand Fruit Snacks Lemonhead & Friends bear an erroneous UMK symbol and are not kosher. Corrective action is being taken. Please note that Chewy Lemonhead & Friends are kosher even when not bearing a UMK symbol.

Ruby Kist Cranberry Raspberry Juice Cocktail - October 11, 2007
Ruby Kist Cranberry Raspberry Juice Cocktail, imported to Israel by To mer Importer Ltd. bears an unauthorized OU representation. The product is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org. 

Shemita Alert - October 11, 2007

Some of the products to be on the lookout for which can be products of Israel during this shemita year and which should not be used if they are indeed produced in Israel include: Cherry Tomatoes, Corn, Fresh Herbs, Melons, Sweet Potatoes, and Fragrant Flowers.

Classic Foods of America- America’s Finest Blue-Cheese Salad Dressing - October 10, 2007
Classic Foods of America- America’s Finest Blue-Cheese Salad Dressing (SDV SAS- Cedex, FRANCE), distributed in Europe, bears an unauthorized OU symbol.

Pillsbury Sweet Minis Mini Donuts Should Not Be Eaten - October 09, 2007
Pillsbury Sweet Minis Mini Donuts, Brownie Bites Chocolate Chip Cookies (General Mills, Minneapolis, MN) were originally manufactured as OU-certified. They are for use in individual cups at convenience stores. The integrity of the cup packaging may be compromised at the store level and the product should not be eaten as kosher-certified. The packaging is being revised.

Wegman's Classic Assortment Crackers Mislableled - June 28, 2007
Wegman's Classic Assortment Crackers (17.01 ounces, Wegman's Food Markets, Rochester, NY)are OU-D-certified but bears only an "OU". No D is on hte label. Future packaging will be revised.

Bunny Bundle Peanut Bites Are Actually Dairy - June 22, 2007
Bunny Bundle Peanut Butter Bunny Bites (UPC #4126941005), R.M. Palmer Company- Reading, PA, OU-certified, contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but bears only a plain OU, not an OU-D.

Pilsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries No Longer OU - June 22, 2007

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries (all varieties)(General Mills, Minneapolis, MN), due to ongoing changes in production, selected varieties of these products will no longer bear the OU symbol effective immediately. Eventually all varieties of these products will stop being certified and labeled kosher.  All products that bear the OU symbol are certified by the Orthodox Union. As always, the public is encouraged to check for the OU symbol on every product that is purchased

Ciprianis Pasta & Pasta Sauces Lose cRc Certification - May 13, 2007
Ciprianis Pasta & Pasta Sauces are no longer cRc-certifeid even when bearing the cRc logo. These products should no longer be used.

Eastside Marketplace, RI Kosher Style Foods - March 21, 2007
Eastside Marketplace, Providence RI has advertised "Traditional Jewish Style Foods" for Passover in an ad in Kashrus Magazine.These are not kosher-certified products and should not be used. Only the Kosher Butcher and Kosher Fish services on Thursdays are vaad-certified.

Benefiber Not Okay For Passover - March 20, 2007
Due to a reformulation, Benefiber, an “OU”-certified fiber supplement, originally listed on several Pesach lists as being approved for use, has now been found to contain actual chometz. Institutional Resource Benefiber is chometz-free.

Some Ma Cohen's Herring Bears Mislableld OU-P - March 20, 2007
Ma Cohen's Herring Products are certified “OU-Kosher for Passover” when manufactured under special supervision. A limited number of products were manufactured without Passover supervision and were distributed while bearing an unauthorized “OU-P” symbol. These products have a date code system listing the month, date, and year (i.e. Jan1608). The mislabeled products are being withdrawn from the marketplace. Customers are encouraged to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8148 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org if the mislabeled products are found.

Blackberries With Forged Kosher Letter Reach The US - February 07, 2007
The Beth Din Zedek Shomre Hadas of Antwerp, Belgium (Rabbinate Der Israelische Gemeente Antwerpen) has informed KASHRUS Magazine that although they do not certify blackberries, a kosher certificate with their name has appeared for grade 1 blackberrries. These are for sale presently in the United States. Anyone locating such blackberries is urged to call KASHRUS at 718-336-8544 or contact the Beth Din in Antwerp at info@shomre-hadas.be

Newton's Naturals Mislabeled - January 16, 2007
Newton's Naturals Chocolate Peanut Butter Mix, certified as kosher by Rabbi Dr. Alan Silver, MD (Orthodox Jewish Council-Kosher Technical Konsultants), bears a Pareve dsignation, when in fact it is dairy, with Whole Milk Powder, Whey Powder, and Skimmed Milk Powder listed among the ingredients.

Bodek brand Broccoli Spears in 10 oz. Boxes Is Under Review For Possible Insect Infestation - January 10, 2007
Bodek brand Broccoli Spears in 10 oz. boxes (not bagged), #3193-ZK9, certified by the “OU”, “CRC” (Hisachdus Harabonim) and Rabbi Shlomo Gissinger, is being reviewed for possible insect infestation. Anyone in possession of this product code number is asked to call 1-212-613-8148 or email to kashalerts@ou.org. Consumers should be aware that this product was packed in 2002 and has not been distributed by Bodek to stores within two years. A very small amount of remaining inventory may still be available on store shelves.

Nature's Finest Fruits & Tomatoes Recalled Due to Insect Infestation - January 10, 2007
Nature’s Finest Peach Halves, Plums, Apricots and Nature’s Best Whole Tomatoes & Tomatoes In Sauce, products of Bulgaria, imported by Majestic Products, Brooklyn, NY, and certified by the “OU”, “CRC” (Hisachdus Harabonim) and the “CHK” (Beth Din of Crown Heights), have been recalled, due to insect infestation.

Idadoan Instamash Mashed Potatoes Is Mislabeled - January 10, 2007
Idadoan Instamash Mashed Potatoes (Idahoan Foods, Inc., Lewisville, ID), an “OU”-certified foodservice item distributed in Canada, bears an incorrect “OU-D-Pareve” designation. They contain dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel. Future packaging will be revised.

A1 Spice World Products, Bear Unauthorized "Star-K" - January 06, 2007
A1 Spice World products, including spices, seasonings, and confectionary items, distributed by Healthy Brand Spice Corp., located in Long Island City, NY, bear an unauthorized "Star-K". This company had been located in Brooklyn until recently and hab been certified at that time. Now the A1 Spices are being made by Healthy Brand Spice Corp. which is not kosher-certified by the "Star-K". Pictures of their products on the A1 website still bear the "Star-K" as well the products tehymselves.

Eden Brand Frozen Broccoli, (S. Bertram Corp.) of July 2006 Has Insect Infestation - January 02, 2007
Eden Brand Frozen Broccoli, made by S. Bertram Corp., ONLY WITH THE PRODUCTION CODE OF July 2006, has been recalled by the company due to insect infestation. Even those packages with the July 2006 date bearing the "Star–K" should not be used.
At this time KASHRUS Magazine advises against using any frozen brocolli from any company, despite kashrus certifications. We expect a recall shortly on another brand from another company. Readers should ask kashrus agencies what they do do certify the product as "bug free".
The current method is to check 1/10 of 1% or one bag out of a thousand!!!!!!

Unauthorized "OU" on Nature’s Promise Organic Parmesan Pasta Sauce - January 02, 2007
Stop & Shop Nature’s Promise Organic Parmesan Pasta Sauce and bears an unauthorized "OU"

Brivais Vilnis Assorted Herring, Sprats, and Sardine Products - January 02, 2007
Brivais Vilnis Assorted Herring, Sprats, and Sardine Products (Interpage Inc., Brooklyn, NY) bear an unauthorized “OU” symbol and are being withdrawn from the marketplace.

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