Kosher Alerts

GREAT VALUE [Walmart] TOMATO KETCHUP - regular: Some bottles bear an OU, while others do not. Check each bottle. (may only be in US)

Poptastic Buttah For Days Popcorn inadvertently bears and MK Pareve symbol. These products are in fact DAIRY. Corrective action has been taken.

Novali Oatmeal & Chocolate Chips Cookie inadvertently bears an MK pareve symbol. These products are in fact dairy. Corrective action has been taken.

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.

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.

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.

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.