Kosher Alerts

Cece’s Veggie Buffalo Cauli; Cauli & Cheese; Dinos & Cheese; Organic Grillerz Z-Cut Summer Squash w/Garlic Herb Butter and Zucchini Marinara Brand: Cece’s Veggie Product 1) Veggie Buffalo Cauli 2) Veggie Cauli & Cheese 3) Veggie Dinos & Cheese 4) Organic Grillerz Z-Cut Summer Squash w/Garlic Herb Butter and 5) Veggie Zucchini Marinara vegetable snacks Company: Veggie Noodles Inc, Austin TX Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Cece’s Veggie Buffalo Cauli; Cauli & Cheese; Dinos & Cheese; Organic Grillerz Z-Cut Summer Squash w/Garlic Herb Butter and Zucchini Marinara vegetable snacks. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

26 Iyar 5780 – May 20, 2020 Brand; Duncan Hines Product Name; Yellow Cake Chocolate Frosting Pudding Company: Conagra Brands Chicago, IL 60654 Issue: Mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol A limited number of club pack cartons of Duncan Hines Yellow Cake Chocolate Frosting Pudding were mislabeled with a plain OK symbol. This product is certified kosher dairy, and the inner sleeves are correctly labeled with the OK D. Action Corrective actions are being taken.

Best Yet Onion Rings Brand: Best Yet Product: Onion Rings Company: C & S Wholesale Grocers, Keene NH Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Best Yet Onion Rings. Some packages bear an unauthorized OU Symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

19 Nissan 5780 – April 13, 2020 Brand: Oh! Nuts Product Name: White Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Gold Pearls Company: Oh! Nuts Brooklyn, NY 11230 Issue: Mistaken Use of OK P Symbol A limited amount of Oh! Nuts White Chocolate Covered Pretzels with Gold Pearls were mistakenly labeled with an OK P. This product is NOT kosher for Passover. Action: Corrective actions are being taken.

OU KASHRUTH ALERT March 18, 2020 Inspired Organics Balsamic Vinegar Brand iO Inspired Organics Product Balsamic Vinegar Company Inspired Organics, Warren MI Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Inspired Organics Balsamic Vinegar. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

March 18, 2020 Rainbow Nerds (Allbrands Importer Israel) Brand Nestle Product Rainbow 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.

OU KASHRUTH ALERT March 2, 2020 Foodhold Frozen Cut Brussels Sprouts Brand: Foodhold Product: Frozen Cut Brussels Sprouts Company: Foodhold, Landover MD Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Foodhold Frozen Cut Brussels Sprouts. Some bags bear an unauthorized OU symbol. This product is sold in several supermarkets, including Giant and Stop & Shop. Corrective actions are being implemented.

OU KASHRUTH ALERT March 2, 2020 Foodhold Frozen Cut Brussels Sprouts Brand: Foodhold Product: Frozen Cut Brussels Sprouts Company: Foodhold, Landover MD Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Foodhold Frozen Cut Brussels Sprouts. Some bags bear an unauthorized OU symbol. This product is sold in several supermarkets, including Giant and Stop & Shop. Corrective actions are being implemented.

February 24, 2020 Ries & Irvy’s Frozen Yogurt Kiosks Brand: Reis & Irvy’s Product: Frozen Yogurt Company: Gennex Brands, San Diago CA Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Reis & Irvy’s frozen yogurt kiosks. These kiosks are automated dispensers that serve frozen yogurts and toppings. The kiosks feature an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

February 25, 2020 Namikura Miso Brand: Namikura Product: Organic Red Aka Miso Organic Soybean Paste; Kyoto Shiro White Miso Organic Soybean Paste Company: WA Imports, Hebron IL Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify any variety of Namikura Miso. Some bags bear an unauthorized symbol. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.

OU KASHRUTH ALERT February 25, 2020 Greeno Frozen Artichokes Brand: Greeno Product: Frozen Artichokes Company: Cold Alex, Alexandria Egypt Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Greeno frozen artichokes. Some Greeno Frozen artichokes bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Carian’s Bistro Chocolates Brand Carian’s Bistro Product Chocolates (all assortments) Company Almir, Istanbul Turkey Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify any Carian’s Bistro chocolates. Some boxes bear an unauthorized OU Symbol. This product is sold through Amazon. Corrective actions are being implemented.

Save-A-Lot Frozen Broccoli with Cheese Sauce; California Medley With Cheese Sauce Brand PickWell Farms Product Frozen Broccoli with Cheese Sauce; California Medley With Cheese Sauce Company Save A Lot, Ltd., St. Anne MO Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Save-A-Lot Frozen Broccoli with Cheese Sauce and California Medley With Cheese Sauce. Some bags bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

January 21, 2020 Giant and Stop & Shop Brand Fresh Vegetables Giant and Stop & Shop brand packaged fresh vegetables, (Soup Mix containing dill and parsley; Brussel 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. Brussel sprouts are not recommended.