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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29 Tishrei 5776 – October 12, 2015 Brand Zhoushan Mountain Spring Product Name Smoked Salmon and other fish products Company Zhoushan Mountain Spring Smoke House Co., Ltd. Zhejiang, China Issue UNAUTHORIZED USE OF OK KOSHER SYMBOL . Zhoushan Mountain Spring Smoke House Co., Ltd. is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification. They continue to distribute Smoked Salmon and other fish products bearing an unauthorized OK kosher symbol on the packaging. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification Action Corrective action is being taken.
2 Cheshvan 5776 – October 15, 2015 Brand: Metro Deli Product Name: Sour Cream and Chive Potato Chips Company: US Foods Inc. Rosemont, IL 60018 Issue: WRONG OK KOSHER SYMBOL A limited amount of Metro Deli Sour Cream and Chive Potato Chips has been inadvertently packed with a plain “OK” kosher symbol, instead of the “OK-D” kosher symbol. Please be aware this product is kosher and dairy (cholov stam). Action Corrective action is being taken.
Pearl River Bridge Sauces Brand: Pearl River Bridge Product: All Sauces Company: Guangdong PRB Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. China Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify any Pearl River Bridge sauces. Some Pearl River Bridge sauces bear an unauthorized OU. Corrective actions are being implemented.
The following South Aftican kashrus alert is from the Beth Din of Johannesburg on October 9, 2015. Please be aware, that all snack bars manufactured under the name "barry’s", carrying a "parev" logo, are incorrectly labelled and should be labelled as "Milchik".
Please be advised that smoked salmon from Zhoushan Mountain Spring Smoke House Co., Ltd. (Zhejiang, China) is being sold with an unauthorized OK Kosher symbol (that has the words Kol-K underneath the symbol).These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification.
Herring in Cream Sauce made by Mediterranean Delicacies is erroneously marked as Parev. It is in fact Milchik. The company apologises for the error and is taking corrective action.
Frankie’s Ice Lollies carry an unauthorised Beth Din logo. These ice lollies are NOT kosher certified. The manufacturer is taking corrective action to remedy the situation.
Kiri Cheese is not approved as kosher even when bearing an overseas hechsher.
Whey Nougat Protein Bars marketed by Sensational SA, carry an unauthorised Beth Din logo along with the word ‘’Parev’’. These products are not certified. Corrective action is being taken.
Please be aware that Sabra is now selling Hummus with Tortilla Chips that carries the Triangle K hechsher . This is unlike the similar looking Hummus with Pretzels that carry the OK/Rabbi Weissmandl Hechsherim. G’Mar Chasima Tova
OU Wild Oats Brand: Wild Oats Product: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus & Protein Crackers; Original Hummus & Protein Crackers; Roasted Red Pepper Artichoke Bruschetta & Protein Crackers Company: Wild Oats Foods, LLC Addison, TX Issue: Missing D - Dairy designation The Orthodox Union certifies Wild Oats Roasted Red Pepper Hummus & Protein Crackers, Original Hummus & Protein Crackers, and Roasted Red Pepper Artichoke Bruschetta & Protein Crackers as OU D - Dairy products. The crackers contain dairy ingredients as indicated on the ingredient and allergen statements. Some packaging was printed with a plain OU symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective action has been implemented.
4 Tishrei 5776 – September 17, 2015 Brand Provincial Fruit Co., Ltd. Product Name Fresh Produce from Israel Importer Provincial Fruit Co., Ltd. 165 The Queensway Etobicoke, ON M8Y 1H8, Canada Israeli Exporter Issue Miriam Shoham, LTD. Sea of Galilee, Israel Fresh produce (specifically Pomegranate) is being imported from Israel by Provincial Fruit Co., Ltd. Toronto, Ontario bearing an unauthorized OK kosher symbol on the packaging. These fruits were not checked by OK Kosher Certification Rabbis for Trumos and Maasros, and are fruits from the Shemitta year. These fruits are not certified kosher by OK Kosher Certification. Action Corrective action is being taken.
"BARLEY ALERT! Packaged barley may be subject to insect and worm presence or infestation through November, as the packages may be stored in warehouses for months, and eggs may even hatch within the package. By the following link, we provide evidence of this fact: https://tinyurl.com/p4zq56t For instance, bags of Unger’s barley lot number 05016 from different cases and checked by different mashgichim were found to be infested." "We have been advised by a renowned Kashrus expert that the proper manner in which to check barley is as follows: Take a full handful of barley from a bag and check it on a white paper plate (not plastic, which creates a shine) with a very good overhead light which illuminates the plate. Slowly separate and swish the kernels looking for black insects and white worms. Checking on a dry surface, is more effective than placing the barley into water and looking for movement." http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5140
OU KASHRUTH ALERT September 11, 2015 EAT Chia! Chia Bites Brand: EAT Chia Product: Chocolate Chunk Chia Bites Company: Drink Chia LLC Issue: Mislabeled Product Product contains chocolate manufactured on Dairy equipment and erroneously bears an OU symbol, not the proper OU D (dairy) designation. However, the product does not contain dairy ingredients. 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 clean-up is sometimes difficult to maintain and guarantee. DE products may be eaten after meat, but may not be eaten together with or cooked with meat products. Future packaging will be revised.
Coca Cola’s Freestyle Machines are Kosher! They allow consumers to mix a variety of soft drink flavors to their own choice. All flavors available in the freestyle machines in the United States and Canada are products of the Coca-Cola Company and are confirmed to be under the certification of the Orthodox Union and are kosher and pareve. Several in the GTA! More info and link to map here: http://yeahthatskosher.com/2015/09/coca-colas-freestyle-machines-are-officially-kosher/
Pre-packaged Godiva products with an OU-D are kosher. All Godiva Chocolate stores and products that do not bear an OU-D are not kosher. Chocolates imported from Belgium, liqueur truffles, items sold by the piece in Godiva Boutiques, Godiva Biscuits and Café Godiva coffees are not kosher. (Taken from the Godiva website). http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5134
Cameron’s Chamomile Honey single serve tea has the Blue Ribbon Kosher logo displayed on 3 sides of their 12 pack box. This tea is not kosher. It is sold throughout the United States and parts of Canada. Corrective measures have been implemented. All of the Cameron’s single serve coffees and several of their other single teas are correctly labeled with the Blue Ribbon Kosher logo on the package or box but the individual lids are not labeled. http://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A5133
As Rosh Hashana approaches, we would like to remind the community that there is an abundance of fresh fruit from Israel in the market, specifically pomegranates as well as fresh and dried dates. Pomegranates and fresh dates are considered Shemittah fruits which are subject to the laws of Shemittah. Shemittah fruits are imbued with a special holiness called kedushas shevi’is that creates restrictions at every level from the farming through consumption including purchasing. Dried dates may be produce of Shemittah but may be produce of last year which would be subject to the laws of terumos and maaseros. There may be a date code on the product which would help indicate the status of the dates. Some examples of Israeli product on the market include: Shoham Pomegranates, Prital Gold Pomegranates, Mehadrin Bio Medjoul Dried Dates, Natural Dried Dates, Barhi Fresh Dates, Bomaja Mejoul Dates
Jelly Belly Chocolate Dutch Mints Brand: Jelly Belly Product: Chocolate Dutch Mints Company: Jelly Belly Candy Company, Fairfeild CA Issue: Missing D - Dairy Symbol The Orthodox Union certifies Jelly Belly Chocolate Dutch Mints as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients as indicated in the ingredient statement. Some packaging was printed with a plain OU symbol, without the D - Dairy designation. It is primarily sold in the UK. Corrective measures have been implemented.
Restaurant’s Pride Potato Granules Brand: Restaurant’s Pride Frosty Acres Product: Potato Granules Complete Mix Company: F. A. B. Inc., Alpharetta GA Issue: Mislabeled Product The Orthodox Union certifies Restaurant’s Pride Potato Granules as an OU D product. Some boxes have an OU D symbol together with the word "pareve" under the OU D. This foodservice product contains dairy ingredients and it is not pareve. Corrective action has been implemented.
Nathan’s Hot Fries Potato Snacks Brand: Nathan’s Product: Hot Fries Potato Snacks Company: Inventure, Phoenix, AZ Issue: Missing D - Dairy Symbol The Orthodox Union certifies Nathan’s Hot Fries potato snacks as an OU D Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients, as indicated in the allergen and ingredient statements. Some product was mistakenly labeled with a plain OU symbol, without the D Dairy designation. Corrective action has been implemented.
August 24, 2915 Product: ROSEMARY & OLIVE OIL KETTLE COOKED POTATO CHIPS Brand: Deep River Snacks Issue: Product was mistakenly labeled as KOF-K Parve and Dairy. This product is in fact KOF - K DAIRY. Corrective action has been taken.
OU KASHRUTH ALERT August 13, 2015 La Fe Seasoned Rice Brand: La Fe Product: All varieties of seasoned rice Company: La Fe Food Company, Moonachie, NJ Issue: Varieties of seasoned rice, including Yellow Rice, Seasoned Rice & Black Beans, Mexican Style Seasoned Rice and Seasoned Rice & Red Beans, bear an unauthorized OU and are not kosher. Corrective action has been implemented. If consumers see this product on the market they are asked, if possible, to take a picture of it and report the location to kosherq@ou.org.
August 11, 2015 Toosum Oatmeal Bars Brand: Toosum Product: Blueberry & Greek Yogurt Oatmeal Bars Company: Toosum Healthy Foods, Seatle WA Issue: Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certifies Toosum Blueberry & Greek Yogurt Oatmeal Bars as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients as indicated on the ingredient and allergen statements. Some packaging was labeled with a plain OU mark, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective actions have been implemented.
August 12, 2015 Bruce’s Candied Yams Some cans of Bruce’s Candied Yams, in Kettle Simmered Syrup, distributed in Walmart and other supermarkets, bear an unauthorized Star-K symbol. The formulation was changed and includes dairy ingredients, as indicated on the ingredient panel. These products are being recalled.
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