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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Made on Dairy Equipment- Julian's Recipe Brussels Style Belgian Wafels
Update24 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.
Posted: 6/11/2021
Bone Suckin' Products - Change in production - Check to make sure OU on label
UpdateBone 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.
Posted: 6/11/2021
Unauthorized OU - GardenCells Zigir Oil
WarningGardenCells 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.
Posted: 6/11/2021
Unauthorized OU - Price Chopper PICS Ham
WarningPrice 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 This product is being withdrawn from the marketplace.
Posted: 6/11/2021
Sweet City Brand Nori Sheets - recalled due to infestation concerns
RecallPlease be advised that Sweet City brand Nori Sheets with the lot codes listed below have been recalled due to infestation concerns. Product must be checked before using, even when bearing STAR-K. All other lot codes remain certified.
Lot Codes (printed on the bottom of each bag)
50824; 50924; 50824; 50924; 51024; 51124; 51424; 51524; 51624; 51724; 51824; 52124; 52224; 52324
Posted: 6/4/2021
Missing Dairy Designation: Gioia "S" Biscuits- DAIRY
UpdateGioia "S" Biscuits- Missing Dairy Designation
This product was incorrectly labelled without a DAIRY designation.
This product is DAIRY and kosher certified.
Corrective action is being taken.
Posted: 5/27/2021
Nestle Ice Cream Variety Pack - COR Mislabeling
WarningNestle Ice Cream Variety Pack - COR Mislabeling
The outer box is labeled with a COR when only the Parlour Minis and LifeSavers products are kosher. The Smarties product is NOT KOSHER.
The product is only sold in Quebec.
Corrective action has been taken.
Posted: 5/14/2021
Missing DAIRY Designation: Castle Elote Seasoning
Update24 Iyar 5781 – May 6, 2021
Brand: Castle
Product Name: Elote Seasoning
Company: Castle Foods LLC
Union, NJ 07083
Issue: Mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol
Castle Elote Seasoning mistakenly bears a plain OK symbol, instead of the required OK D.
This product contains dairy as per the ingredient list, and is certified kosher dairy.
Action: Corrective actions are being taken.
Posted: 5/12/2021
Missing Dairy Symbol- Bake Shop Bakery 7 Layer Dessert Bar
UpdateBake Shop Bakery 7 Layer Dessert Bar Missing Dairy Symbol
This product was incorrectly labelled without a DAIRY designation.
This product is DAIRY and kosher certified.
This product is only available in ALDI stores in the United States.
Corrective action is being taken.
Posted: 5/12/2021
Kosher Alert: Lieber's Mini Gherkins
Warning
This is to notify the public that in Liebers Mini gherkins - Lot # 20328-20296 where there has been some rotten and infected gherkins - they are easily visible - one should not eat them until we have a chance to look into it, and have a chance to inspect them all, then we will notify the public. Rabbi M. Weissmandl
Posted: 5/7/2021
Missing DAIRY Designation: Castle Elote Seasoning
Update24 Iyar 5781 – May 6, 2021
Brand: Castle
Product Name: Elote Seasoning
Company: Castle Foods LLC
Union, NJ 07083
Issue: Mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol
Castle Elote Seasoning mistakenly bears a plain OK symbol, instead of the required OK D.
This product contains dairy as per the ingredient list, and is certified kosher dairy.
Action: Corrective actions are being taken.
Posted: 5/6/2021
OU-D Gouda Cheese - ensure it bears the certification
UpdateKosher Advisory OU-D Gouda Cheese
Product: Gouda Cheese
Issue: Gouda cheeses come in different varieties. One of them is called "OU-D GOUDA". Consumers should not assume that OU-D GOUDA cheese means that the cheese is certified by the Orthodox Union. Orthodox Union certified cheeses bear the OU-D - Dairy Symbol.
Posted: 4/29/2021
Missing DAIRY Designation: Bowl & Basket Non-Stick Cooking Spray Ghee
UpdateBowl & Basket Non-Stick Cooking Spray Ghee
Brand: Bowl & Basket
Product: No-Stick Cooking Spray Ghee
Company: Wakefern, Keasbay NJ
Issue: Missing D - Dairy Designation
The Orthodox Union certifies Bowl & Basket Non-Stick Cooking Spray Ghee as an OU- D - Dairy product. Some cans are labeled with a plain OU symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 4/29/2021
Unauthorized OU - Voss Water + Collegen
WarningVoss Water + Collagen
Brand: Voss
Product: Voss Water + Collagen
Company: Voss of Norway AS, New York NY
Issue: Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union certifies a variety of Voss water products; however, the Orthodox Union does not certify Voss Water + Collagen. Some bottles of Voss Water + Collagen are labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 4/29/2021
Unauthorized OU - SweetKiwi Frozen Yogurts
WarningSweetKiwi Frozen Yogurts
Brand: SweetKiwi
Product: Frozen Yogurts
Company: Your Way Foods, Washington DC
Issue: Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union does not certify any SweetKiwi products. Some SweetKiwi Frozen Yogurt and Greek Yogurt products bear an unauthorized OU mark. These products are sold in the Maryland, DC and Virginia area. If you see these products in the marketplace, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 4/16/2021
Missing Dairy Designation: Wilton Sweet Center Caramel Filling
UpdateWilton Sweet Center Caramel Filling
Brand: Wilton
Product: Sweet Center Caramel Filling
Company: Wilton Brands LLC, Naperville IL
Issue: Missing D - Dairy Designation
The Orthodox Union certifies Wilton Sweet Center Caramel Filling as an OU D - Dairy product. Some labels bear a plain OU without the D - Dairy designation. This product has been discontinued.
Posted: 4/16/2021
Missing Dairy Designation:Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Insta Bake Baking Mix
UpdateOU KASHRUTH ALERT
April 15, 2021
Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Insta Bake Baking Mix
Brand: Hodgson Mill
Product: Whole Wheat Insta Bake Baking Mix
Company: Hudson River Foods, Castleton-on-Hudson NY
Issue: Missing D - Dairy Designation
The Orthodox Union certifies Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat Insta Bake Baking Mix as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 4/16/2021
Unauthorized OK - THC Gummies
Status Change1 Iyar 5781 – April 13, 2021
Product Name: Z-Beltz, Fizz Bottles
Issue: Unauthorized Use of OK Trademark
Various THC-containing candy products are being distributed bearing an unauthorized OK symbol: These products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification.
Please be aware that the OK currently does not certify any recreational THC products.
Action: Corrective actions are being taken.
Posted: 4/13/2021
Not Bishul Yisroel - FinerFin Tuna Mexicana
UpdateFinerFin Tuna Mexicana
Brand: FinerFin
Product: Tuna - Mexicana flavor
Company: RSM Global LLC, Orangeburg NY
Issue: Not Bishul Yisroel
The Orthodox Union certified various FinerFin Tuna products as OU Bishul Yisroel products. The FinerFin Mexicana variety with a code date that includes "2022" is NOT Bishul Yisroel, even though it is labeled with the words "Bishul Yisroel". Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 3/26/2021
Unauthorized OU sticker - Nerds Candy
WarningNerds (Allbrands Importer Israel)
BrandL Nestle
Product: Nerds Candy in Israel
Company: Nestle USA, Arlington VA; Allbrands Importer Israel
Issue: Unauthorized OU Sticker
The Orthodox Union does not certify Nerds candies. The product packaging does not bear an OU symbol. A sticker with the Allbrands Importer Israel name wrongly states that Nerds are certified by the Orthodox Union. Consumers should not rely on any sticker indicating that a product is certified by the Orthodox Union without verifying with the Orthodox Union that the product is certified.
Posted: 3/26/2021
Missing Dairy Designation: Orchard Hills Baking Co. Chocolate Chips
UpdateOrchard Hills Baking Co. Chocolate Chips
Brand: Orchard Hills Baking Co.
Product: Chocolate Chips
Company: Ames International Inc., Fife WA
Issue: Missing D - Dairy Designation
The Orthodox Union certifies Orchard Hills Chocolate Chips as OU D - Dairy products. The chocolate chips are manufactured on dairy equipment. Some bags bear a plain OU symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 3/26/2021
Unauthorized OU P - Lior Hawaj Soup Seasoning
WarningLior Hawaj Soup Seasoning
Brand: Lior
Product: Hawaj Soup Seasoning
Company: Galil, Syosset NY
Issue: Unauthorized OU P
The Orthodox Union certifies Lior Hawaj Soup Seasoning as an OU product. Some labels have an unauthorized OU P symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 3/26/2021
Unauthorized OU P -Orwashers Bakery
WarningOrwashers
Brand: Orwashers
Product: All Baked Goods
Company: Orwashers, NY NY
Issue: Unauthorized OU P
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.
Posted: 3/26/2021
Non-Kosher Milk Puree - Shneider's Ma Puree Mashed Potatoes
WarningMarch 24, 2021 The MK wishes to inform the public that Shneider’s Ma Puree Mashed Potatoes marked for passover and parve with lot number L185597 has non-kosher milk puree in the mixture. This product with the lot number above should not be used.
Posted: 3/26/2021
Israeli Kashrut Alert - Le Gall Beurre de Baratte
UpdateMarch 17, 2021 from the OU via Jerusalem Kosher News: The OU does not certify Le Gall Beurre de Baratte.
Posted: 3/19/2021
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The information on this page is provided as a community service and may not be complete or current. Always consult your Rabbi and the relevant kashrus agency for authoritative guidance on kosher matters.
