Kosher Alerts
Stay informed about kosher product recalls, status changes, and important updates from kashrus agencies. Community members can submit alerts for review.
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Golden Natural Products Dried Cherry Plums Brand Golden Natural Product Dried Cherry Plums Company Golden Natural Products Inc., Forest Hills Queens Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Golden Natural Products Dried Cherry Plums. Some packaging bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Zeimatijos Pienas Reggianito Cheese Brand Zeimatijos Pienas Product Reggianito Cheese Company Zeimatijos Pienas, Mexico Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Ziematijos Pienas Reggianito Cheese (made in Lithuania and sold in Mexico). Some 4.5 Kilo blocks of cheese are being sold with an Orthodox Union letter of certification stuck onto the wrapper. The certificate does not list this cheese as certified, and the use of the certificate on this cheese in not authorized. If you see this cheese being sold with an OU certificate, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Nutriland Soy en Trozos Brand Nutriland Product Soya en Trozos Company Nutriland, Panama Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Nutriland Soya en Trozos, a product sold in Panama. Some packaging bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Keto Shortbread Cookie Mix Brand Keto and Co. Product Shortbread Keto Cookie Mix Company Keto and Co., Boston MA Issue Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certifies Keto and Co. Shortbread Cookie Mix as an OU D - Dairy product. Some packages were labeled with a plain OU, without the D - Dairy designation. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Product: Broccoli Crusts Brand: Dare to Be Different Issue: Printer applied INCORRECT nutritional information to the ingredient panel which includes Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese. The product does NOT contain any dairy components and is correctly labeled as Parve. Corrective action has been taken to update packaging. August 13, 2021 5 Elul 5781
25 Av 5781 – August 3, 2021 Brand: Nitro Beverage Co. Product Name: Original Cold Brew Coconut Cold Brew Espresso Cold Brew Company: Nitro Beverage Co. Asbury Park, NJ 07712 Issue: Unauthorized Use of OK Symbol Nitro Beverage Co. products bear an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol. This company is not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Action Corrective actions are being taken.
Product Name: Plain Croutons Brand: Jardi Company: Les Aliments Jardi Inadvertently Bears an MK symbol. corrective action has been taken. August 11, 2021, 3rd of Elul, 5781
July 15, 2021 from the OU: Golden Natural Dried Cherry Plums, Golden Natural Products Inc., Forest Hills Queens has an unauthorized OU: The Orthodox Union does not certify Golden Natural Products Dried Cherry Plums. Some packaging bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Founders & Farmers- Various Gummy Products Unauthorized Use of COR Symbol The following Founders & Farmers products are NOT KOSHER even when bearing a COR symbol: Peach Rings Gummy Bears Sour Suckers Gummy Treats The products are available in Calgary. The products are being recalled.
No Name Fruit Salad in Fruit Juice from Concentrate Unauthorized Use of COR Symbol This product is NOT KOSHER even when bearing a COR 1 symbol. Corrective action is being taken.
Please be advised that effective July 1, 2021, the following brands are no longer certified by either STAR-K or STAR-D: Brand / Company: Aunt Gussie’s - Aunt Gussie’s Cookies and Crackers B.A.D. Foods - B.A.D. Foods Co. LLC Barely Bread - Barely Bread BudiBar - Budi Brands, LLC Early Bird Foods - Aunt Gussie’s Cookies and Crackers Ella’s - Aunt Gussie’s Cookies and Crackers Real Cookies - Get Real Foods Naked Granola - Naked Granola, LLC Cooke Division Naked Whey - Naked Nutrition Black Family - Ket’OH Bites - Poppy INdustries Canada Inc.
Natural Earth Yaki Sushi Nori Please be advised that .70 oz. packages of Natural Earth Toasted Yaki Sushi Nori that bear an expiration code of Feb 11 2022 were labeled incorrectly. This lot was not checked and is not certified. Consumers who purchased this product bearing this date must check it prior to use. Other lots of Natural Earth nori are certified when bearing the STAR-K symbol.
New Square has found that due to a technical malfunction Health Garden Coconut Sugar has a level of insect infestion that can be seen with the naked eye. "Consequently, we hereby announce to the public that consumers should refrain from using the above product until the issue is rectified. We will post a letter notifying the public which lot number/s is/are insect‐free."
22 Tammuz 5781 – July 2, 2021 Brand: Market Basket Product Name: Rainbows End Trail Mix – 32 oz/2 lb/907g Company: Demoulas Supermarkets Tewksbury, MA 01876 Issue: Unauthorized Use of OK Symbol Market Basket Rainbows End Trail Mix in 32 oz/2 lb/907g bags, bears an unauthorized OK symbol. Action: Corrective actions are being taken.
June 16, 2021 Bazzini Dark Chocolate Pecans Brand: Bazzini Product: Dark Chocolate Pecans Company: Bazzini LLC, Allentown PA Issue: Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certifies Bazzini Dark Chocolate Pecans as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some packaging was labeled with a plain OU symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.
June 21, 2021 Mini Crispy Wellsley Farms Chocolate Chip Cookies Brand: Wellsley Farms Product: Mini Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies Company: BJ’s Wholesale, Westborough MA Issue: Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certifies Wellsley Farms Mini Crispy Cookies as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergen statements. Some containers are labeled with a plain OU symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.
June 24, 2021 Chef’s Warehouse Chocoa Crisp Strawberry Chocolate Decor Pearls Brand: Chocoa Product: Crisp Strawberry Chocolate Decor Pearls Company: Chef’s Warehouse, Vancouver BC Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Chocoa Crisp Strawberry Chocolate Pearls. Some containers were labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.
June 25, 2021 Botticelli Balsamic Vinegar Brand: Botticelli Product: Balsamic Vinegar Company: Botticelli Food Corp., Commack NY Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Botticelli Balsamic Vinegar. Some bottles bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
The Nutmeg Spice Company (1) Carne Assada Seasoning (2) Burgundy Wine Marinade (3) French Onion Dip Mix, and (4) Saffron Rice Seasoning Brand The Nutmeg Spice Company Product Carne Assada Seasoning; Burgundy Wine Marinade; French Onion Dip Mix, and Saffron Rice Seasoning Company The Nutmeg Spice Company, Terryville CT Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Carne Assada Seasoning; Burgundy Wine Marinade; French Onion Dip Mix and Saffron Rice Seasoning made by The Nutmeg Company. These products are labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol under several brand names, including brands of some kosher food stores and distributors. Every label with the unauthorized OU symbol states that the product is from The Nutmeg Company (and that statement typically appears on the back of the label). Corrective actions are being implemented.
Ssips Passion Fruit Drink Brand Ssips Product Passion Fruit Drink Company Johanna Foods, Flemington NJ Issue No Longer Certified The Orthodox Union certified Ssips Passion Fruit Drink. Due to recent changes, the Orthodox Union will no longer certify Ssips Passion Fruit Drink. The certified drink bears the OU symbol, and the non-certified drink has no OU symbol. Consumers should carefully look for the OU symbol.
The Nutmeg Spice Company Carne Assada Seasoning and Burgundy Wine Marinade Brand The Nutmeg Spice Company Product Carne Assada Seasoning and Burgundy Wine Marinade Company The Nutmeg Spice Company, Terryville CT Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Carne Assada Seasoning and Burgundy Wine Marinade made by The Nutmeg Company. These products are labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol under several brand names, including brands of some kosher food stores and distributors. Every label with the unauthorized OU symbol states that the product is from The Nutmeg Company (and that statement typically appears on the back of the label). Corrective actions are being implemented.
24 Sivan 5781 – June 4, 2021 Brand: Julian’s Recipe Product Name: Brussels Style Paleo Belgian Wafels - Matcha Brussels Style Paleo Belgian Wafels - Original Company: Julian’s Recipe Brooklyn, NY 11222 Issue: Mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol A limited amount of Julian’s Recipe Brussels Style Paleo Belgian Wafels, Matcha and Original, mistakenly bear a plain OK symbol. These products were made with pareve ingredients on dairy equipment. Action: Corrective actions have been taken.
Bone Suckin’ Products Brand: Bone Suckin’ Product: Bone Suckin’ Sauces Company: Bone Suckin’ Co., Raleigh NC Issue: The Orthodox Union certifies several Bone Suckin’ sauce products. The certified products bear the OU Symbol. As a result of recent production changes, some Bone Suckin’ products no longer bear the OU Symbol. Consumers should look for the OU Symbol when purchasing products.
GardenCells Zigir Oil Brand: GardenCells Product: Zigir Oil Company: GardenCells, Uzbekistan; Golden Natural Inc., Forest Hills NY Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify GardenCells Zigir Oil. Some bottles are labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Price Chopper PICS Ham Brand: PICS Product: Hardwood Smoked Ham Steak Company: The Golub Company; Price Chopper, Schenectady NY Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify PICS Ham. Some packaging bears an unauthorized OU. This product is being withdrawn from the marketplace.
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