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Kashrus information on Trader Joe Cinnamon Rolls

March 5, 2018 from a reader and confirmed by the OU with additional information from a reader on March 13, 2018 and reafirmed by the OU on October 26, 2020 and August 4, 2026:

The Trader Joe Cinnamon Rolls with Icing in a tube is 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.
"From the OU: 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 our office every 3 months to reconfirm the DE status of this product."

From the OU in response to the editor's questions:

1. Editor: Can this product be baked in a pareve oven or on a pareve baking sheet?
   OU: Yes, the cinnamon rolls can be baked on parve pans in a parve oven.
2. Editor: I thought the OU is using the DE Designation.
   OU: The OU is only using DE designation on a limited scale. In general, the OU uses OUD designation, even if the product is truly DE. However, that being the case, in those situations, the consumer must be aware that equipment might not be kashered from a dairy run, since the product is labelled OUD not OUDE.
   Furthermore, the company may reformulate the product to being actually dairy without the need to change the label. We advise confirming the DE status about every three months.

Ed. note: The already baked pull-apart Trader Joes Cinnamon Rolls are dairy OU-D. Contents include milk, butter

August 4, 2026: from the COR Detroit:

PLANTERS NUT PRODUCTS are acceptable only when bearing an OU symbol. Products bearing a K (which include most Planters Dry Roasted items and some Honey Roasted items) may contain gelatin, or may be produced on the same equipment as non-approved products.

Planters 24 Variety Pack and 36 Variety Pack boxes contain individually packed Salted Cashews and Salted Peanuts that bear an OU, and also individually packed Honey Roasted Peanuts that bear a K. Only those with an OU are recommended.

August 4, 2026: from the COR Detroit:

The Kashrus status of Aldi products often changes due to changes in suppliers or formulations. Always check each individual package, as even the same product may bear reliable certification on some packages and not on others. The Kashrus status may also differ in different regions. Following are some recent examples:

• MILLVILLE CEREALS - The following no longer bear an OU in certain areas (e.g. Lakewood, Baltimore and others). In some areas, including Detroit, they still bear an OU, but this can change at any time.
  • MILLVILLE BRAN FLAKES
  • MILLVILLE KOOKIES CEREAL
  • MILLVILLE CHOCOLATE PUFFS CEREAL
  • MILLVILLE HONEY CRUNCH ‘N OATS
• CLANCY'S PRETZELS - MINI TWISTS and STICKS (unseasoned 1 lb. bags) now bear OK-D and should not be eaten together with meat.
• SPECIALLY SELECTED JALAPENO STUFFED OLIVES no longer bears an OU, and now lists wine vinegar in some regions.
• ALDI FRUIT STRIPS bears a Star-K symbol in some areas, and in other areas bears no Kashrus marking.

• July 30, 2026: Sunspots on Apricots from Kosher Atlanta
  There are several potential causes for brown speckles on apricots, none of which pose halachic concern or relate to bugs. Such spots are common and natural. Enjoy!
  Note: The official stance of the AKC is that dried apricots do not require checking; we wanted to relieve any concerns surrounding the mysterious spots.
• June 30, 2026: Keeping Bug-Checking Effective, not Excessive from Kosher Atlanta
  This is from the ruling of Rav Belksy z”l. Keeping Food Warm on Shabbat
  While there are new different and innovative methods to check fruits and vegetables, any method that is proven to be effective is acceptable. Someone more experienced and comfortable with checking according to the traditional method “on the leaf” may continue to do so.
  One is not obligated to check fruits and vegetables with magnification. Minuscule insects that can’t possibly be identified without using magnification are permitted. Magnification be used as a way of saving time.
  It is not necessary to inspect fruits or vegetables in a way that is considered excessive or extraordinary to check for insects. For example, it’s not necessary to cut corn from the cob.
• June 30, 2026: Keeping Food Warm on Shabbat from Kosher Atlanta
  This is from the ruling of Rav Belksy z”l.
  Keeping food warm on Shabbat is halachically complicated. As a reminder, the Star K summarizes how to use warming appliances in compliance with Shabbat and Yom Tov.
• June 30, 2026: Summertime Grilling – Fish and Meat from Kosher Atlanta
  The Talmud (Pesachim 76b) speaks about the danger of eating meat and fish together. The sages decreed a safeguard for health, and we do not cook or grill fish with meat either. Because grill racks are difficult to clean, different racks should be used for meat and fish, or one should wrap the fish in aluminum foil.
  Note: A clean pot or pan that previously cooked meat can be used to cook fish.

Canada: Hershey's brand Kisses - Creamy Milk Chocolate recalled due to undeclared almond

August 1, 2026: From Government of Canada:

The following Hershey's Kisses - Creamy Milk Chocolate may contain may contain almonds, a tree nut allergen: