Kosher Alerts

Garden of Life - Vitamin Code Raw Antioxidants, distributed by Garden of Life of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, bearing an expiration date that is prior to September 1, 2022, is NOT KOSHER even when bearing a STAR-K symbol. The product contains a non-kosher ingredient. Corrective action is being taken.

August 27, 2021 Wegmans Gluten Free Brownies Brand: Wegmans Product: Gluten Free Brownies Company: Wegmans, Rochester NY Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Wegmans Gluten Free Brownies. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.