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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Check for OU Apple & Eve 36 Count Variety Pack
Status ChangeJune 20, 2019
Kashrus Advisory Apple & Eve 36 Count Variety Pack
Brand
Apple & Eve
Product
36 Count Variety Pack
Company
Lassonde Pappas and Company, Carneys Point NJ
Issue
The Orthodox Union certifies many varieties of Apple & Eve juices. The certified products are labeled with an OU Symbol. Some of the 36 Count Variety Pack juices are not certified by the Orthodox Union. The non-certified variety packs do not bear an OU symbol, and states "made in Canada". The non-certified variety packs are sold in Costco and Sam’s Club stores. Please check for the OU symbol before buying Apple & Eve juices.
Posted: 6/28/2019
Missing DAIRY Designation: Art of Tea Vanilla Berry Truffle
UpdateOU KASHRUTH ALERT
June 25, 2019
Art of Tea Vanilla Berry Truffle
Brand
Art of Tea
Product
Vanilla Berry Truffle Tea
Company
Art of Tea, Los Angeles CA
Issue
Missing D - Dairy Designation
The Orthodox Union certifies Art of Tea Vanilla Berry Truffle tea as an OU D- Dairy product. This product contains dairy, as indicated on the label. Some labels were printed with a plain OU symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 6/28/2019
Unauthorized OK - Lira Balsamic Vinegar
Status ChangeBrand: LIRA
Product Name: Balsamic Vinegar
Company: Castella Import Inc.
Hauppage, NY 11788
Issue: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL
LIRA Balsamic Vinegar, sold by Castella Imports, Inc. bears an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol.
This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification.
Action: Corrective actions are being taken.
Posted: 6/20/2019
Unauthorized OK - Princess Nur Viennese Finger Biscuits and Classic Tea Biscuits
Status Change2 Sivan 5779 – June 5, 2019
Brand: Princess Nur
Product Name: Viennese Finger Biscuits, Classic Tea Biscuits
Company: Global Foods Importers LLC
3277 NW 67 St.
Miami, FL 33147
Issue: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL
Princess Nur Viennese Finger Biscuits and Classic Tea Biscuits, sold at Fruteria La Hacienda in N. Miami Beach, bear an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol.
This company and their products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification.
Action: Corrective actions are being taken.
Posted: 6/14/2019
CAUTION: Whirlpool Double Oven Alert WOD51, WOD77, WOD97, WODA7
RecallWhirlpool Double Oven Alert WOD51, WOD77, WOD97, WODA7
For these models of wall ovens, we recommend not placing both ovens into Sabbath Mode. To ensure proper functioning, select the Sabbath Mode feature for only the ONE oven you will use on Yom Tov (or on Shabbos as permitted halachically). Until further notice, do not use the other oven on Yom Tov or Shabbos.
The manufacturer is working on a fix. If you own any of these models, please email your model number, serial number and contact information to appliances@star-k.org so they can notify you when the fix is available.
Posted: 6/7/2019
Unauthorized OU Fresh Dairy Amish Butter
WarningFresh Dairy Amish Butter
Brand
Fresh Dairy
Product
Fresh Butter
Company
Fresh Dairy Inc., Philadelphia PA
Issue
Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union does not certify Fresh Dairy Amish Butter. Some of this butter was labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide the details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented. This product should not be confused with Fresh Made Amish Butter that is certified by the Orthodox Union.
Posted: 6/6/2019
OU - Warning re Malt-O-Meal in Israel
WarningMalt-O-Meal in Israel
Brand
Malt-O-Meal
Company
Royal Imports, Kfar Hanina, Israel
Issue
The Orthodox Union certifies some (but not all) Post Malt-O-Meal cereals. The products that are certified have an OU symbol printed directly on the box. Royal Imports, an importer in Kfar Hanina, Israel, is importing products and placing stickers with an OU symbol on those products, whether or not the products are certified. Consumers should not rely on any stickers placed on products imported into Israel unless the OU symbol is also part of the original product packaging.
Posted: 6/6/2019
Unauthorized OU Avo King Avocado Products
WarningAvo King Avocado Products
Brand
Avo King
Product
Avocado Products
Company
Avo King, Orange CA
Issue
Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union does not certify Avo King avocado products. Some of the labels bear an unauthorized OU symbol. If you see this product with an OU symbol, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 6/6/2019
Unauthorized OU - Italpasta Macaroni & Cheese
WarningItalpasta Macaroni & Cheese
Brand
Italpasta
Product
7.5 ounce boxes of Macaroni & Cheese
Company
Brampton Ontario
Issue
Mislabeled Product
The Orthodox Union does not certify Italpasta Macaroni and Cheese. Some shipping boxes for this product have a sticker with an unauthorized OU symbol. The individual 7.5 ounce packages do not bear the OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 6/6/2019
Unauthorized OU - Quaker 58 Count Chewy Variety Package
WarningQuaker 58 Count Chewy Variety Package
Brand
Quaker
Product
58 Count Chewy Variety Package
Company
Quaker, Chicago IL
Issue
Mislabeled Box
The Orthodox Union does not certify Quaker’s 58 Count Variety Package. This item is only sold through e-commerce distribution channels. Some boxes, with the UPC Code 0 30000 56759 3, bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective measures are being implemented.
Posted: 6/6/2019
Unauthorized OU Giant Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
WarningKosher Alerts Giant Mozzarella Sticks
Brand
Giant
Product
Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Company
Retail Business Services, Scarborough, ME
Issue
Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union does not certify Giant brand Mozzarella Sticks, sold in Giant supermarkets. Some boxes bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 6/6/2019
Unauthorized OK - Viennese Finger Biscuits, Classic Tea Biscuits
Status Change2 Sivan 5779 – June 5, 2019
Brand
Princess Nur
Product Name
Viennese Finger Biscuits, Classic Tea Biscuits
Company
Global Foods Importers LLC
3277 NW 67 St.
Miami, FL 33147
Issue
UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL
Princess Nur Viennese Finger Biscuits and Classic Tea Biscuits, sold at Fruteria La Hacienda in N. Miami Beach, bear an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol.
This company and their products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification.
Action
Corrective actions are being taken.
Posted: 6/6/2019
Unauthorized OK - Lira Balsamic Vinegar
Status Change17 Iyar 5779 – May 22, 2019
Brand; LIRA
Product Name ; Balsamic Vinegar
Company: Castella Import Inc.
Hauppage, NY 11788
Issue: UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL
LIRA Balsamic Vinegar, sold by Castella Imports, Inc. bears an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol.
This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification.
Action: Corrective actions are being taken.
Posted: 5/23/2019
Fiber One no longer under OU certification
Status ChangeBrand
Fiber One
Product
Some Fiber One Bars
Company
General Mills
Issue
No longer certified.
Due to reformulation some Fiber One Bars no longer bear the OU symbol. As always, consumers should check each product before purchasing and eating to verify the presence of a kosher symbol.
Posted: 5/17/2019
Unauthorized OU - California Classics Family Style Italian Dressing and Marinade
WarningCalifornia Classics Family Style Italian Dressing and Marinade
Brand
California Classics
Product
Family Style Italian Dressing and Marinade
Company
VanLaw Food Products, Fullerton CA
Issue
Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union does not certify California Classics Family Style Italian Dressing and Marinade. Some bottles were labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 5/10/2019
Kosher Advisory Dole Products
Status ChangeBrand
Dole
Company
Dole Packaged Foods LLC, Westlake Village CA
Issue
The Orthodox Union certifies some Dole products when bearing the OU symbol. Due to a recent change of ingredients, several Dole products that were certified and had the OU symbol are no longer certified and no longer bear the OU symbol. Consumers should be cautious and look for the OU symbol to determine if a product is certified.
Posted: 5/10/2019
Unauthorized OU - Abu-Lafia Pita
WarningAbu-Lafia Pita
Brand
Abu-Lafia Pita
Product
Pita bread
Company
Abu-Lafia Pita, Montreal CA
Issue
Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union does not certify Abu-Lafia Pita. Some Abu-Lafia bags bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 5/10/2019
Joy Cone Alert
UpdateMay 9, 2019
Joy Cone Alert
Please be advised that with the introduction of dairy products on their pareve lines, some Joy Cone products are now certified STAR-D Dairy and will be labeled STAR-D.
The STAR-D Dairy symbol appearing on the labels of: Sugar Cones, Waffle Cones, Waffle Bowls and Pretzel Cones, is an indication that they were produced on Dairy Non-Cholov Yisroel equipment. The formulas for these products have not changed.
Joy brand Cake Cones and Gluten Free Cake Cones will remain STAR-K certified Pareve.
Please check each product carefully to confirm its status.
Posted: 5/10/2019
KITNIOS: Sonny & Joe's Tahini Dip
UpdateOU KASHRUTH ALERT
April 8, 2019
Kashrus Advisory Sonny & Joe’s Tahini Dip
Brand
Sonny & Joe’s
Product
Passover Tahini Dip
Company
Sonny & Joe’s, Brooklyn NY
Issue
Issue-Kitniyot
The Orthodox Union certified a special Passover production of Sonny & Joe’s Tahini Dip which is a kitniot product. These containers are labeled with an OU sticker that states "approved for those who eat kitniot on Passover". Some of the Passover Tahini Dip containers were mistakenly labeled with a plain OU P Kosher for Passover sticker, without specifying that the product is kitniot. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 4/12/2019
NOT kosher for Pesach - Bianco Azzuro Moscato Wine
Status ChangeOU KASHRUTH ADVISORY
April 10, 2019
Bianco Azzuro Moscato Wine
Brand
Bianco Azzuro
Product
Moscato Wine
Company
Lishi Welner Wines, Israel
Issue
The Orthodox Union certifies Bianco Azzuro Moscato Wine. This product is labeled with a plain OU and it is not certified for Passover. Even the bottles that have the letters "OUP" as part of the production code are not certified for Passover.
Posted: 4/12/2019
OU PASSOVER CERTIFICATION ADVISORY
UpdateOU KASHRUTH ADVISORY
April 3, 2019
OU PASSOVER CERTIFICATION ADVISORY
Issue
Some Year-round OU-certified products may have Passover certification from an agency other than the OU. Please note that the OU does not stand behind the Passover certification from other agencies, and it may not meet the OU’s standards.
OU Passover certification may have OU-P or Kosher for Passover ink-jetted on the Year-round version of the product. In addition, OUP or OU Kosher for Passover stickers are only authorized when they bear the company or the brand name of the product. Stores or distributors have been known to place Kosher for Passover stickers on products which were not manufactured with Passover standards.
Posted: 4/5/2019
Unauthorized OU - Roseli Salsa Para Pastas De Primera
WarningRoseli Salsa Para Pastas De Primera
Brand
Roseli
Product
Salsa Para Pastas De Primera
Company
US Foods - Rosemont, IL
Issue
Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union does not certify Roseli Salsa Para Pastas De Primera. The unauthorized OU symbol was removed from packaging in August, 2018. Corrective action is being implemented. Consumers spotting this product with an OU are asked to please contact our hotline at 212-613-8241 or KosherQ@OU.org.
Posted: 3/29/2019
Missing DAIRY Designation: Better Made Potato Chips
RecallBetter Made Potato Chips
Brand
Better Made
Product
Regular Potato Chips in 10 oz. bags
Company
Better Made, Detroit MI
Issue
Dairy Product in Pareve Bag
The Orthodox Union certifies Better Made Potato Chips (plain) as an OU Pareve product. Some Cheddar and Sour Cream Chips, which are certified as OU D - Dairy products were mistakenly packed in 10 ounce plain potato chip bags. The effected product have a use date of Aug. 10, 2019, a UPC code of 041633063048 and the following lot numbers: #62090431442 through #62090431520 and #85100431442 through #85100431520. This product is being recalled from the marketplace.
Posted: 3/29/2019
Beer from Boulevard Brewery made on dairy equiptment
UpdateMarch 20, 2019
The Vaad HaKashruth of Greater Kansas City has issued an alert that effective immediately, all beer from Boulevard Brewery are to be considered dairy equipment even if the kashrus logo on the label doesn’t state DE. For the full alert, please see: https://mailchi.mp/424dbdb983d4/kosher-alert?e=659562ee0e
Posted: 3/26/2019
Unauthorized OU - Bibo Barmaid Flavor Pouches
WarningOU KASHRUTH ALERT
March 15, 2019
Bibo Barmaid
Brand
Bibo Barmaid
Product
Flavor Pouches
Company
Bibo Barmaid, Annandale NJ
Issue
Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Bibo Barmaid products. Some of Bibo Barmaid boxes containing flavor pouches were labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Posted: 3/22/2019
Disclaimer
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