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(Passover) Kashrus Alert - Klein’s Naturals Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds

December 4, 2019 from the OK in response to a reader's question:

Please be advised that a limited number of display cases for Klein’s Naturals Dark Chocolate Covered Almonds sold at Costco were mistakenly labeled with an OK P symbol.
Individual product bags are correctly labeled with a plain OK symbol, kosher pareve for year round use.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0558

BMA USA, Inc. Oils, Vinegar, Van Nuys, CA 91406 has an unauthorized Use of Heart-K Kosher Symbol and the Star-K P Symbol

September 18, 2019 from OK Kosher and the Star-K in response to the editor's question::

BMA USA, Inc. Oils, Vinegar, Van Nuys, CA 91406 has an unauthorized Use of Heart-K Kosher Symbol
Various BMA USA products are being sold bearing the Heart-K kosher symbol.
BMA USA has not been certified by OK Kosher since November 30, 2017.
Corrective actions are being taken.

Massimo Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil has an unauthorized Star-K P. It is not certified kosher or kosher for Passover by the Star-K.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0557

THE ALERTS THAT ARE BELOW THIS ARE FROM PASSOVER 2019. SOME OF THESE PRODUCTS MIGHT BE AROUND DUE TO A LONG SHELF LIFE OR THE PROBLEMS INVOLVED ARE STILL RELEVENT.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0556

Passover alert Keglevich Vodka - new information below

April 22, 2019 from a reader:

A reader reported seeng Keglevich Vodka saying on the lable that it is Kosher for Passover. This product says on the label it is made from "pure grains'. If it is pure grain as claimed, it is pure chometz.

April 24, 2010 - info from the London Beth Din- The hashgocha said the alcohol is from Molasses. Whoever was in charge of the labels obviously did not notice the word grain on the front.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0551

Kosher Alert Jungle Island Florida

April 22, 2019 from OU: .

There is a social media image that is circulating about Jungle Island Miami Florida that includes a statement "Glatt Kosher OU P for Passover". This is an unauthorized use of the OU symbol. The Orthodox Union does not certify Jungle Island.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0552

Kosher Alert Espresso Club Coffee Pods

April 18, 2019 from OU: .

Espresso Club Decaffeinated Coffee Pods, Espresso Club Agura Hills, CA has an unauthorized OU P:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Espresso Club Decaffeinated Coffee pods as an OU P - Passover product. This product bears an unauthorized OU Kosher for Passover sticker. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0550

PRE-WASHED PACKAGED ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD and COLESLAW information

April 17, 2019 from COR Detroit:

PRE-WASHED PACKAGED ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD and COLESLAW require Pesach approval due to the citric or lactic acid that may be used in the washing process. The following Pesach certified brands are available locally with a P after the Kosher symbol (next to the date code):

Dole - with OK-P
Fresh Express - with Star-K-P
Little Salad Bar (Aldi) - with OK-P
Kroger brand (Kroger) - with OK-P

From the cRc

Bagged salads (Passover)
Status: Acceptable for Passover if it contains no sensitive additives
All fresh raw and pre-washed bagged Iceberg lettuce and other non-kitniyos vegetables such as whole carrots (regular and baby), shredded and sliced carrots, shredded cabbage and broccoli slaw are acceptable for Passover if they do not contain sensitive ingredients and are purchased before Pesach. The produce must be washed and checked for insects when applicable

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0544

Additional Passover information

April 17, 2019 from cRc:

Pillar Rock canned salmon bearing the OU symbol is acceptable for Pesach use.
Realemon and Realime Juice are acceptable for Pesach when bearing and OU

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0549

Passover information on Toothpaste

April 17, 2019 from cRc and COR Detroit:

From the cRc: Tom's of Maine Wholecare Spearmint and Wholecare Peppermint toothpastes bearing the OU are acceptable for Pesach use.
From the COR Detroit: TOOTHPASTE: Aim, Close, Up, Colgate, Pepsodent, Ultrabrite.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0548

Passover information on Baby/Children's Products

April 17, 2019 from COR Detroit:

BABY / CHILDREN PRODUCTS:. For the convenience of our readers, we list here a summary of some commonly used Baby / Children products approved for Pesach by Rabbi Bess / Star-K:

Advil Infants’ Drops - Dye-Free White Grape
Advil Children’s Suspension - all flavors
Bayer Children’s Aspirin
Motrin Infants’ Drops - Dye-Free Berry
Motrin Children's Suspension - Bubble Gum
Tylenol Infants’ Oral Suspension - Grape
Tylenol Children's Suspension - Cherry
Tylenol Children’s Cold + Flu Oral Suspension
Benadryl Children's Allergy Dye-Free Liquid - Bubble Gum
Benadryl Children’s Allergy Chewables
Miralax Powder

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0546

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