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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December 6, 2017 Sogno Toscano Artichokes Brand Sogno Toscano Product Canned Artichokes Company Sogno Toscano, Scottsdale AZ Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Sogno Toscano Canned Artichokes (a foodservice item). Some labels were printed with an OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Berry Colossal Crunch with Marshmallows Brand Malt-O-Meal Product Berry Colossal Crunch with Marshmallows Company Malt-O-Meal, Lakeville MN Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union certifies Malt-O-Meal Berry Colossal Crunch as an OU pareve product, however, Berry Colossal Crunch with Marshmallows are not certified by the OU. Some packaging of Berry Colossal Crunch with Marshmallows was printed with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
17 Kislev 5778 – December 5, 2017 Brand Perfect Keto Product Name All Products Company Perfect Keto San Francisco, CA 94110 Issue UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL All Perfect Keto products bear an unauthorized OK symbol. This company is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Action Corrective actions are being taken.
12 Kislev 5778 – November 30, 2017 Brand The Myers Way Product Name Collagen Protein Company Amy E. Myers, M.D., P.A. Austin, TX 78746 Issue UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL The Myers Way Collagen Protein bears an unauthorized OK kosher symbol on the packaging. This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Action Corrective actions were taken.
November 24, 2017 from the Star-K: Arumai brand Spice Mixes, distributed by Babco Foods International, Piscataway, NJ, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. These products are not certified by STAR-K. Some products, including Pulav Masala spice mix, contain dairy ingredients. These are being sold in ethnic markets in the New Jersey area, and other locations. If you have used this brand, call your Rav or our office at 410-484-4110. Corrective action is being taken.
November 22, 2017 from the COR Detroit and confirmed by the OU: LAWRY’S SEASONED SALT (Original) in 12 oz. containers with a “Special Price $2.49” promotion is still OU certified and is Kosher and pareve. The OU symbol was omitted in error.
November 28, 2017 Five 5 Fish Tuna Brand Five 5 Fish Product Tuna Cans Company Kislev 18, France Issue Unauthorized OU P The Orthodox Union does not certify Five 5 Fish products. This product is sold in France and bears an unauthorized OU P symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
November 28, 2017 Life-Flo Bovine Collagen Brand Life-Flo Product Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen Powder Company Neutraceuticals Corporation, Park City UT Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Life Flo Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen Powder. Some containers bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective measures are being implemented.
OU KASHRUTH ALERT November 28, 2017 Taco Infused Olives Brand Pearls Product Taco Infused Large Ripe Olives Company Musco Family Olive Co., Tracy CA Issue Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certifies Musco Family Taco Infused Olives as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergen statements. Some labels were printed with a plain OU, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.
12 Kisev 5778 – November 30, 2017 Brand Natural Whole Nut Product Name Beautiful Mix Company Four Link USA Clifton, NJ 07011 Issue Mistaken Use of OK Pareve Symbol A limited amount of Natural Whole Nut Beautiful Mix, packed for Yellow Market, bears a plain OK symbol instead of the required OK D. This product is certified kosher, and dairy as per the ingredient list. Action Corrective actions were taken.
Please be advised that Back to Nature Gluten-Free Smoky Chipotle Vegetable & Quinoa bears and unauthorized OV symbol. This product is not kosher certified under OV Kosher Supervision. Corrective measures are being taken
Please be advised that a limited number of new labels for Torani Amaretto Syrup were mistakenly printed without the "D" (dairy) in the Kosher symbol. This product is certified Kosher and dairy.
Please note that Laziza brand dates (product of Tunisia) bear an unauthorized cRc logo and is not certified as kosher by the Chicago Rabbinical Council. Corrective measures are being taken.
November 24, 2017 Arumai Brand Spice Mix Arumai brand Spice Mixes, distributed by Babco Foods International, Piscataway, NJ, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. These products are not certified by STAR-K. Some products, including Pulav Masala spice mix, contain dairy ingredients. These are being sold in ethnic markets in the New Jersey area, and other locations. If you have used this brand, call your Rav or our office at 410-484-4110. Corrective action is being taken.
OU KASHRUTH ALERT November 20, 2017 Southeastern Grocers Orange Strawberry Banana Juice (Bi-Lo & Winn Dixie) Brand Southeastern Grocers Product Orange Strawberry Banana Juice Company Southeastern Grocers (Bi-Lo & Winn Dixie) Issue Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Southeastern Grocers Orange Strawberry Banana Juice. Some packaging mistakenly bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
November 16,2017 From: UMKosher All Ferrara Candy Company products made in Mexico, except for Atomic Fireballs and Jawbreakers, are not certified by UMKosher. Some packaging of other items erroneously bear a UMK, corrective measures have been taken. Also, some Ferrara Candy Company products have the UMK symbol on the outer packaging on products no longer certified by the UMK. Corrective measures have been taken.
Swiig Brand GET FLEXIBLE Dietary Supplement Please note that Swiig Brand GET FLEXIBLE Dietary Supplement, distributed by Simple Again of Pottstown, PA, bears an unauthorized STAR-K symbol on labels displayed on some internet based retailer websites. This product is NOT Kosher. The actual product label currently available in the marketplace does not bear a STAR-K symbol. Corrective action is being taken.
20 Cheshvan 5778 – November 9, 2017 Brand Aunt Eva Product Name All Products Company Ezree Inc. Brooklyn, NY 11219 Issue UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL All flavors of Aunt Eva Oatmeal Cookies bear an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Action Corrective actions are being taken.
COR Kashrut Alerts: - Fiera Foods Bagels, Sprinkled Cheese 452 gram bag. This product was incorrectly labeled with a PAREVE designation. The product is DAIRY and kosher certified. http://www.cor.ca/view/829/kosher_alert_cheese_bagels_manufactured_by_fierra_foods_are_dairy.html - Please be advised that Lynch Creamy Horseradish (as seen below) carries a COR Dairy logo in which the "Dairy" designation is small and hard to read. Consumers should be aware that the product is indeed DAIRY. The company is updating their packaging to ensure compliance with labeling protocols. http://www.cor.ca/view/828/kosher_advisory_lynch_creamy_horseradish_sauce_is_dairy.html Kashrut Alert - Lettuce October 17, 2017 - from COR Detroit and confirmed by the Star-K: DOLE ICEBERG SALADS AND OTHER BRANDS TEMPORARILY NOT CERTIFIED: The Star-K has advised that due to logistical issues that are preventing its Mashgichim from being able to monitor Dole Iceberg lettuce properly, it is not certifying any Dole Iceberg products at this time, and the bags therefore do not bear the Star-K symbol. The Star-K hopes to resume certification when the season changes and harvest operations move to Arizona, which will be sometime in November. This applies to Dole Classic Iceberg, Dole Shredded Lettuce, and also to several other brands such as Fresh Selections [Kroger], Little Salad Bar [Aldi], and Marketside [Walmart], which normally bear a Star-K. This change affects only Iceberg lettuce products. Cabbage and Coleslaw products remain certified, but only when bearing the Star-K symbol. Fresh Express brand Iceberg Garden salad remains certified when bearing the Star-K symbol. Kashrut Alert - Candy KOSHER / NON-KOSHER CANDY ASSORTMENTS: Many Variety bags of assorted individually wrapped candies now in stores contain a mixture of Kosher and non-Kosher candies. Some of these assortments bear an OU or OU-D on the back of the bag after the ingredient listings of the Kosher items. This has in the past caused confusion to some consumers who did not discern that the OU symbol refers only to that particular type of candy, and not to the entire contents of the bag. The Kashrus status of each specific type must be carefully checked. RECALLS: - Various brands of vegetable products recalled for listeria - http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings/complete-listing/2017-10-22/eng/1508707919591/1508707922482 - BSH Home Appliances ( Bosch®, Thermador®, Gaggenau® Kenmore ®, and Jenn-Air Dishwashers) Corporation Expands Recall of Various Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64822r-eng.php - Edgewell Personal Care Canada, ULC recalls Playtex Mealtime Plates and Bowls http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64530r-eng.php - Mattel Canada Inc. recalls Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Seat - http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64916r-eng.php
18 Cheshvan 5778 – November 7, 2017 Brand Trevo Company Trevo LLC 1601 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Advisory Please be advised that Trevo LLC is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification. If products are seen bearing the OK symbol, please notify info@ok.org, or call 718 756-7500.
October 31, 2017 from the OK: Please be advised that A limited number of new labels for Torani Amaretto Syrup were mistakenly printed without the D in the kosher symbol. This product is certified kosher and dairy. The ingredient panel has the following statement: ‘Contains dairy allergens’. Corrective actions have been take
October 19, 2017 from the Kashrus Magazine with confirmation from KFKosher: All Red Bull energy drinks are kosher/pareve certified by the KF (Federation of Synagogues, England) even without any kosher logo on the label. Red Bull Cola is not kosher-certified.
October 23, 2017 from the OU answering a reader’s question: Some bottles of Kedem blush sparking grape juice are missing the OUP. These products are certied as kosher and kosher for Passover by the OU
September 25, 2017 from the OU in response to a reader’s question: The Silk non dairy Milks are labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment). What does DE mean? Parve products made with heat on dairy equipment may be eaten after meat, but not with meat. Some kashrus agencies use a DE symbol, but the OU has chosen not to use a DE designation because it is felt it may be confusing to the kosher consumer. Also, to be a true DE product, the equipment must be properly cleaned of residue after dairy production, and that level of cleanliness is sometimes difficult to maintain and guarantee. Please note that it is possible that the manufacturer will reformulate this product and add a true dairy ingredient. You will not be able to know this, since the OUD kosher symbol will remain the same. We recommend that you call the OU office every 3 months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.
September 19, 2017 - from a reader and confirmed by the cRc: Please be award that Amplify Foods makes 2 similar but different Skinny Pop products. The Skinny Pop Aged Cheddar popcorn is correctly labeled as cRc Dairy and the Skinny Pop White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn is correctly labeled as cRc Pareve.
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