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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November 4, 2024 from the OU: Organic Traditions White Mulberries and Goji Berries, Advantage Health Matters Inc., Toronto Ontario have an unauthorized OU: The Orthodox Union does not certify whole mulberries and whole goji berries. Some labels of Organic Traditions White Mulberries and Organic Traditions Goji Berries bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
May 22, 2023 and October 15, 2024 : From the OU in response to a question from the editor of Kosher.com: The Annie’s cinnamon rolls are labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment). What does DE mean? A DE product does not contain actual dairy ingredients, but it is manufactured with heat on dairy equipment. DE items may be eaten after meat, but not with meat at the same time. Many products qualify to be DE but are labeled OUD because OUD is a less confusing symbol for 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 contact our office every few months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.
Nature Nate’s Popped Sorghum Brand: Nature Nate’s Product: Popped Sorghum (all varieties) Company: Nature Nate’s LLC, La Center WA Issue: The Orthodox Union revoked its certification of Nature Nate’s LLC., a company that produces popped sorghum products. Corrective actions are being implemented. Nature Nate’s Honey is made by a different company and is certified by the Orthodox Union.
Aldi Muffins Brand; Baker’s Treat Product: Apple Cinnamon Mini Muffin and Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffin Company: Aldi Inc.- Batavia, IL Issue The Orthodox Union certifies Apple Cinnamon Mini Muffin and Pumpkin Spice Mini Muffin OU D-Dairy products. The products contain dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some packaging was printed with an OU Symbol, without the D-Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Bertolli Condimento Balsamico Bianca and Aceto Balsamico Di Modena Brand: Bertolli Product: Condimento Balsamico Bianca and Aceto Balsamico Di Modena Company: Deoleo, Madrid Spain Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Bertolli Condimento Balsamico Bianca and Aceto Balsamico Di Modena. Some Spanish-German labels (sold in Europe) bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
September 12, 2024 from the cRc: Please be advised that Organic Cut Spinach from Inspired Organics, Warren, MI, bears an unauthorized cRc logo. Corrective actions are being taken.
September 17, 2024 from the OU in response to questions from the Kosher.com: The Starbuck’s cold brew unflavored (black, medium, blonde roasts) are DE. The flavored versions (French Vanilla, hazelnut, etc.) are dairy, not DE. The concentrates are dairy, not DE. Starbucks Cold Brew Oatmilk Dark Chocolate bearing an OUD is dairy, not DE. As an aside, of the Starbuck’s cold brew - the blonde, medium and dark roasts iced coffees are DE. All the other versions are dairy, not DE.
Cans of Northeast Quartered Artichoke Hearts bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. (Note: Affected products are large foodservice "#10" cans.) STAR-K does not certify artichoke hearts due to insect infestation. The product should not be used. Corrective action is being taken.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Brand Wellsley Farms Product Cocktail Beef Franks in Pastry Company BJ’s Wholesale Club Issue BJ’s Wholesale is changing suppliers of Wellsley Farms Cocktail Beef Franks in pastry. In the near future, the OU kosher certification of this product will be discontinued. There may be a period of time where both the kosher and the non-kosher packages appear side by side in the freezer case. As a reminder, consumers should always check products for kosher symbols and not rely on familiarity of a product.
Brand: Mavericks Product: Cheddar Sandwich Crackers, and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers Company: Mavericks Snacks, Santa Monica CA Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Mavericks Cheddar Sandwich Crackers, and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers. Some packaging bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Brand: Jelly Belly Company: Jelly Belly Candy Company Issue: Jelly Belly has informed the Orthodox Union that, due to changes in one of their factories, Jelly Belly products produced in that location will soon no longer be kosher. There is no change in the Jelly Belly formulation, but because of production changes, other non-kosher products will be produced on shared equipment. As a result, all Jelly Belly products sold outside of North America will soon appear in packaging without an OU symbol. Some limited production Jelly Belly items (mostly seasonal items) in North America will also lose their OU symbol. All bulk Jelly Belly jelly beans sold in North America will continue to be produced under OU’s supervision, and most retail-sized varieties that North American consumers see in stores will remain certified, as well. Consumers are encouraged to check for the OU symbol on all Jelly Belly packaging before purchasing the products.
August 12, 2024 from Beth Din Tartikov Kashrus Division: Insect Infestion Alert: Galil Canned and Jarred Chick Peas Recalled code number BB May/06/2027
August 15, 2024 from the Kof-K: Please be advised that Kettle Brand® Spicy Pimento Cheese Flavored Potato Chips manufactured by Campbell’s Snacks erroneously bears a KOF-K PARVE symbol instead of a KOF-K Dairy symbol. The product contains dairy ingredients. Corrective actions are being taken. For further information call: KOF- K Kosher Supervision 201-837-0500
OU Kosher Advisory Hale & Hearty Soup Issue Hale & Hearty Soups are no longer kosher certified. The OU symbol on remaining containers are supposed to be blacked out with a marker. Consumers who see product in market with the OU not blacked out should please take a picture, and email kosherq@ou.org noting the location
JULY 26, 2024 STAR-K APPLIANCE ALERT MIELE REFRIGERATION PRODUCTS Effective August 1, 2024, STAR-K will no longer certify Miele Sabbath Mode appliances. STAR-K will not be able to offer support for any Miele appliances purchased after this date. Those seeking to purchase appliances compatible with Shabbos and Yom Tov are advised to select models certified by a reliable kashrus agency.
Sundea Shoppe Mint Chip Yogurt Bar Brand: Sundea Shoppe Product: Half Dipped Mint Chip Yogurt Bars Company: Aldi Inc., Batavia IL Issue: Missing D - Dairy Designation. The Orthodox Union certifies Sundea Shoppe Half Dipped Mint Chip Yogurt Bars as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Confetti Snacks Brand: Confetti Product: All Company: Confetti Snacks, New York NY Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Confetti Snacks. Some bags were labeled with an unauthorized OU mark. If you see Confetti Snacks products with an OU mark, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Sprouts Farmers Market Beef Flautas; Chicken Flautas; and Mini Chicken Chimichangas Brand: Sprouts Farmers Market Product: Beef Flautas; Chicken Flautas; and Mini Chicken Chimichangas Company: Sprouts Farmers Market, Phoenix AZ Issue: Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Sprouts Farmers Market Beef Flautas; Chicken Flautas; and Mini Chicken Chimichangas. Some packages bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Butterscotch Hazelnuts and Mocha Hazelnuts Brand: Oregon Orchard Product: Butterscotch Hazelnuts and Mocha Hazelnuts Company: Hazelnut Growers of Oregon, Donald OR Issue: Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certifies Oregon Orchard Butterscotch Hazelnuts and Mocha Hazelnuts as OU D - Dairy products. These products are dairy, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some bags bear a plain OU mark, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective measures are being implemented.
July 26, 2023 Please be advised that Member’s Mark Ranch Dressing and Dip is certified as dairy and has the cRc-D designation on the label. However, a recent reprinting of the label mistakenly used the cRc Pareve logo. As such, products with expiration dates between 03/18/2025 and 04/13/2025 incorrectly state pareve rather than dairy. This product is sold in Sam’s Club and on Amazon. Corrective action has been taken.
STAR-K ALERT July 23, 2024 Anabtawi Sweets Boxes of various sweets, manufactured by Anabtawi Sweets Co, bear an unauthorized STAR-K sticker. These include Cashew Fingers, Mamoul, Baklava, Barazek and Kaeek with Date. Corrective action is being taken.
July 11, 2024 from the OU in response to a question from the editor: Skittles Littles Original are kosher even without OU on packaging. This applies to both bags and tubes. No special code or date needed. There will soon be an OU on them but they are acceptable already as of now. *Only applies to:* Skittles *Littles* Original, the regular Skittles are NOT CERTIFIED. When it’s a *Product of the USA*.
July 4, 2024: From the COR Detroit: KORDAS’ brand BREADS, ROLLS AND BUNS from Metropolitan Baking Co. are K-COR certified and Pas Yisroel (glow-plug method), even if the label does not bear the K-COR symbol, except GREEK STYLE PITA BREAD which is not certified Kosher and should not bear the K-COR symbol. July 26, 2023 - From the COR Detroit: KORDAS’ brand BREADS, ROLLS AND BUNS from Metropolitan Baking Co. are K-COR certified and Pas Yisroel (glow-plug method), even if the label does not bear the K-COR symbol, except GREEK STYLE PITA BREAD which is presently not certified Kosher and should have the K-COR symbol on the back covered with a sticker. Kashrut Alert: Kordas / Metropolitan Pita June 14, 2023: From the COR Detroit: GREEK STYLE PITA BREAD from Kordas / Metropolitan Baking Co. that does not bear the K-COR symbol, or that has the symbol covered by a sticker, is not certified by the Council of Orthodox Rabbis / Vaad Harabbonim. Packages that do bear the K-COR are certified (not Pas Yisroel).
July 16, 2024 from the OU: Sundea Shoppe Half Dipped Mint Chip Yogurt Bars, Aldi Inc., Batavia IL have a missing D - Dairy Designation: The Orthodox Union certifies Sundea Shoppe Half Dipped Mint Chip Yogurt Bars as an OU D - Dairy product. This product contains dairy ingredients, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Corrective actions are being implemented.
Butterscotch Hazelnuts and Mocha Hazelnuts Brand Oregon Orchard Product Butterscotch Hazelnuts and Mocha Hazelnuts Company Hazelnut Growers of Oregon, Donald OR Issue Missing D - Dairy Designation The Orthodox Union certifies Oregon Orchard Butterscotch Hazelnuts and Mocha Hazelnuts as OU D - Dairy products. These products are dairy, as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some bags bear a plain OU mark, without the D - Dairy designation. Corrective measures are being implemented.
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