Kosher Alerts

September 1, 2026 Pas Yisroel Information from the COR Detroit: PAS YISROEL: The K-COR reminds consumers of the accepted custom to be stringent on Pas Yisroel during Aseres Yemei T’shuva. Please be advised that many K-COR certified establishments produce or sell some bread and cake products that are not Pas Yisroel. Ask the Mashgiach or call the K-COR office for details regarding specific establishments. The following establishments are totally Pas Yisroel, except where noted: BAKE STATION, DAKOTA BREAD COMPANY, ZEMAN’S, JERUSALEM PIZZA [except packets of Oyster Crackers served with soup] , PIZZA STOP, PASTA MAVENS, ESS IN, PRIME 10, SOUL CAFÉ RESTAURANT, BAGEL TIME CATERING, KAPLAN CAKES, SAY CHEESE, SUGAR & CRUST and YODELS ‘N MORE. At THE GROVE FRESH BAKERY dept., all items that are sold loose, or repackaged with a Grove label, are Pas Yisroel. KORDAS’ BREADS, ROLLS, AND BUNS from Metropolitan Baking Co. that bear the K-COR symbol are Pas Yisroel*. Note that Kordas’ Greek Style Pita Bread and Kordas’ English Muffins are not K-COR certified. MILANO BAKERY BREADS and ROLLS that bear the K-COR symbol are Pas Yisroel* except for Milano Bread Sticks which are not Pas Yisroel. SPECIALLY SELECTED brand SMALL BATCH SOURDOUGH LOAF, SMALL BATCH ITALIAN LOAF, ITALIAN BREAD and any other Specially Selected breads at Aldi that bear a Scroll K symbol are Pas Yisroel, and state “P.Y.” under the symbol in fine print. [Note that some Specially Selected breads with other symbols may not be Pas Yisroel, or may not have reliable certification. Some bear no certification at all.] TRADER JOE'S brand of CHOCOLATE BROOKLYN BABKA and HALF MOON COOKIES that bear OU Pareve are Pas Yisroel. [The OU has confirmed that although the Half Moon cookies are not on the OU Pas Yisroel list, they are Pas Yisroel.] TRADER JOE’S ORGANIC FRENCH BAGUETTE that bears MK certification [Montreal] is Pas Yisroel*. TRADER JOE'S CHALLAH - BRAIDED EGG BREAD with an Earth K symbol is Pas Yisroel, as stated on the label. NOTE: Trader Joe's Sprouted Wheat Sourdough Bread and Sprouted Wheat Multigrain Bread bearing a Star-K are not Pas Yisroel.] KRONOS PITA BREAD with a cRc symbol is Pas Yisroel*, as stated on the label. FOOD FOR LIFE EZEKIEL SPROUTED GRAIN BREADS with the Kof-K symbol are Pas Yisroel*. [Note: Their bracha is Hamotzi.] The Pocket Bread, however, is not Pas Yisroel. MATT’S BAKERY COOKIES that bear a plain OK symbol are “Pas Yisroel”*, as stated on the label. Those that bear OK-D or OK-DE are not Pas Yisroel. * per the “glow-bar method” [an electrical heating element turned on by the Mashgiach], which most Kashrus agencies consider Pas Yisroel. (The OU, however, does not accept this as Pas Yisroel, based on the psak of Rabbi Yisroel Belsky zt’l.)

Canada’s MK Pesach Magazine 2026 This isn’t just a magazine — it’s your complete Pesach companion. Packed with wisdom, inspiration, and practical guidance from leading Rabbanim and experts, this year’s issue is our most extraordinary yet! ● ✍️ Articles of interest & insight ● 📖 Rabbanim’s Torah perspectives ● 👨‍👩‍👧 Fun-filled Kids’ Pages ● 🍽️ Mouth-watering Recipes ● 🕍 Koshering: Sephardim & Ashkenazim ● 🎙️ Exclusive Interviews ● 📚 In-depth Halachic Guides ● ✨ And so much more! Canada’s Pesach Magazine 2026 Cover 📖 Click to Read the Full Magazine Flip through online → passoverinfo.com/magazine → 📖 Read Flipbook Online ⬇️ Download PDF — ✦ — Publication 02 The Pesach Shopping Guide

The 2026 COR Passover Magazine is out! Physical copies are now being distributed across Canada. Digital versions are available from our website here: https://cor.ca/2026/03/2026-cor-passover-magazine/

Here is the COR Costco Kosher for Passover List for 2026. The list is accurate for both Canada and the United States.

March 4, 2026 Shock Rocks Candies Brand: Shock Rocks Product: Shock Rocks Candies Company: Tiltay Gida San Ve Tic Dan A.S., Adana Turkey Issue: Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certifies Shock Rocks Candies as OU D products. These products contain a dairy ingredient, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some labels were printed with a plain OU mark, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions have been implemented.

OU KASHRUTH ALERT January 19, 2026 The Scone Goddess Cake Mixes Brand: The Scone Goddess Product: The following cake mixes: Chocolate Chocolate Chip Raspberries & Cream Apple Cinnamon Vanilla Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip Coconut Chocolate Chip Premium Scone Mix Cranberry White Chocolate Company: The Scone Goddess, Northport ME Issue: Missing D - Dairy Symbol The Orthodox Union certifies The Scone Goddess cake mixes as OU D - Dairy products. These mixes contain dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some containers were labeled with a plain OU mark, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

OU KASHRUTH ALERT February 2, 2026 Alert Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Cover Macadamia Nuts Brand: Mauna Loa Product: Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts; Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts Company: Hawaiian Host Inc., Honolulu HI Issue: Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certifies Mauna Loa Dark Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts and Milk Chocolate Covered Macadamia Nuts as OU D - Dairy products. These products contain dairy as indicated in their allergens and ingredients statements. Some packaging bears a plain OU mark, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective measures are being implemented.

Columbia Organic French Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Brand: Columbia Product: Organic French Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Company: Stewart Brothers, Inc., Hood River OR Issue Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certifies Organic French Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some cans were printed with an OU-DE mark instead of an OU-D mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Wet Hydration Kiwi Strawberry Protein Water Naturally Flavored Enhanced Beverage Brand: Wet Hydration Product: Kiwi Strawberry Protein Water Naturally Flavored Enhanced Beverage Company: Wet Beverages, LLC, Las Vagas NV Issue: Missing D- Dairy Symbol The Orthodox Union certifies Wet Hydration Kiwi Strawberry Protein Water Naturally Flavored Enhanced Beverage as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statement. Some cans bear a plain OU symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Quaker Caramel Macchiato Hot Cereal Brand: Quaker Product: Caramel Macchiato Hot Cereal Company: Quaker, Chicago IL Issue: Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certifies Quaker Caramel Macchiato Hot Cereal as an OU - Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some packaging was printed with an OU mark, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.