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Kashrut and Passover Information on Elite Chocolates & Schmerling's Chocolates
March 14, 2018 from the COR Detroit:
ELITE CHOCOLATES are recommended only when bearing the certification of the OU or the Badatz of Eida Hacharedis. For Pesach, special Pesach marking is required.

SCHMERLING'S SUGARLESS AND NO SUGAR ADDED CHOCOLATES are not Kosher for Pesach, and state so on their labels.

South African Kashrut alert on Elite Milk Chocolates for Pesach

March 13, 2018: From the Beth Din of Johannesburg:

Please be aware that the Elite Milk Chocolates for Pesach are Milchik and not Parev as the white sticker states.

The following variations are incorrectly marked:

Mini Mix 400 gr
Milk Chocolate Berry Truffle 100 gr
Mini Coconut Bar 190 gr
Chocolate Flake Log 25 gr
Mini Smarties 300 gr
Milk Chocolate with Hazel Almonds 100 gr
Mini Caramel Bar 190 gr
Milk Chocolate Strawberry 100 gr
Strawberry Filled Chocolate Bars 50 gr
Chocolate Fingers 96 gr

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Passover information on Fish

February 28, 2018

From the OU
Due to the frequent application of glazes to raw fish, it should be purchased only with reliable kosher certification. However, Kirkland Frozen Wild Salmon bearing the standard OU symbol is acceptable after rinsing, while the Kirkland Atlantic (Farm Raised) Salmon bearing the standard OU symbol is acceptable as is for Passover. Kirkland’s Frozen Tilapia when bearing the standard OU symbol is also acceptable for Passover after rinsing.
From the Star-K - Frozen Raw:
All frozen raw fish products should have reliable certifying agency Passover approval. If Passover approved frozen fish is not available, or the frozen fish was already purchased without Passover approval, then it should be washed, ideally before Pesach. This should not be done over a Pesach sink.
From the cRc:
Fish, fresh (Passover) is acceptable without Passover Certification. One should wash the fish well in cold water before use.
March 15, 2108 from the Kof-K:
- MEMBER’S MARK - C. WIRTHY & CO. ATLANTIC SALMON FROZEN FILLETS ( raw only) bearing a Kof-K and stating Product of Chile, sold at Sam’s Club, are Kosher for Pesach.
- FISHIN brand FROZEN WHITING FILLETS (plain unseasoned, raw) bearing a Kof-K and stating Product of Chile are Kosher for Pesach.

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Passover information on Meat

February 19, 2018 from New Square, the OU, and the Star-K:

Solomon's
- Ground Beef
  - Passover approved without special Passover-designation:
    - 1 lbs. square blocks.
    - 3 X 1 lbs. square blocks.
    - 5 lbs. in clear vacuum bag (Institutional pack).
  - Passover-designation required:
    - 2 lbs. in white casing (sleeve).
    - 10 lbs. in white casing (sleeve).
  - Beef- factory packed whole
    - All Solomon's RAW meat are KFP without designated symbol
Teva
- ground beef is kosher for Passover all year round without any special markings.
Grow and Behold
- Grow and Behold meat is kosher for Passover without Passover certification
Kol Foods (Star-K/No P Required) EXCEPT BATCH 14702QMI which is not Kosher for Passover. Batch number appears on package.
Meal Mart March 14, 2018 - from the OU in response to the editor's question:
Meal Mart Ground Beef needs Passover certification

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Passover information on oils

Passover information on virgin coconut oil
April 3, 2017 and February 19, 2018 from the OU Webinar and OU Passover General Information and confirmed by the OU for 2018:
Virgin (unrefined, cold-pressed) coconut oil with an OU is acceptable for Pesach without a "P". (no added ingredients)

Passover information on Chosen Foods Virgin Avocado Oil

March 9, 2018 from OU in response to a reader's question:

Only the Chosen Foods Virgin Avocado Oil is acceptable for Passover with the OU symbol. See attached picture.

Note: Passover information is valid for Passover 2018 only.

From the OU on March 7, 2018: Virgin Avocado Oil, is acceptable when bearing the regular OU symbol.

Passover information on Nutriva Virgin Red Palm Oil

March 14, 2018 from the OU in response to a reader's question:
Unrefined Nutriva Red Palm oil is acceptable for Passover with the OU symbo.

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Passover alert - Benefiber & other Passover fiber supplement information

March 13, 2018 from the Kosherquest:

The product "Benefiber", produced by Glaxco Smith Kline is made from wheat dextrin and is Chometz. However, another similar product called "Nutrisource Benefiber" is made in Israel by Norartis and is Kosher for Pesach. This Israeli brand of Benefiber contains guar gum rather than wheat dextrin and therefore can be used on Pesach.

Laxatives/Fiber Supplements from the cRc:

Benefiber Healthy Shape (Powder)	Chametz, Not Recommended
Benefiber (powder)	Chametz, Not Recommended
Benefiber Stick Packs (unflavored) (Powder)	Chametz , Not Recommended
Citrucel (Caplets)	Recommended
Dulcolax Pink (Tablets)	Recommended
Dulcolax (Suppository)	Recommended
Epsom Salt (pure), Generic or Branded versions (Powder)	Recommended
Ex-Lax (Tablets)	Recommended
Fibercon (Caplet)	Recommended
Metamucil 4 in 1 MultiHealth Fiber Original Smooth (Powder)	Possible chametz
Metamucil Original Coarse (Powder)	Recommended
Mineral Oil (pure), Generic (Liquid)	Recommended
Miralax (Powder)	Recommended
Pedia-Lax Stool Softener (Liquid)	Possible chametz
Pedia-Lax (Suppository)	Recommended
Peri-Colase (Tablets)	Recommended
Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia (Caplets)	Recommended
Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia Fresh Mint (Liquid)	Possible chametz
Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia Original (unflavored) (Liquid)	Recommended
Polyethylene Glycol (pure) Generic or Branded versions (Powder)	Recommended
Prunelax Ciruelax (Tablets)	Recommended
Senokot Tablets (Tablets)	Recommended
Senokot-S Tablets (Tablets)	Recommended

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Trader Joe's items that are usable for Passover without Passover certification

January 29, 2018 from Kosher Check (formerly BCK):

The following Trader Joe's items bearing the Kosher Check or BCK symbol are are usable for Passover without Passover certification:

Unsweetened Coconut Chips
Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
Coconut Flour
Triple Filtered Coconut Oil
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Reduced Fat Coconut Milk
Regular Coconut Milk
Coconut Cream

From the OU & Kosherquest.org

ALMONDS, Cashews, Walnuts - OU no "P" needed
Olive Oil- OU no "P" needed
Pecans- Whole or Half (no ingredients, no preservatives- OU no "P" needed
Water- OU no "P" needed
Organic Raw Honey OU-P
Chocolate Dipped Macaroons
Cocozia - unsweetened - Kosherquest
Coconut Milk -(reduced fat and regular (for the infirm and children who need an alternative to regular milk on Pesach) (Koshequest)

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Passover Alert Starbucks Cold Brew Chocolate Coconut Coffee

March 9, 2018 from the OU:

Starbucks Narino 70 Cold Brew Chocolate Coconut Coffee, Starbucks Seattle WA:
The Orthodox Union certifies Starbucks Nariño 70 Cold Brew Chocolate Coconut Coffee. This product is sold in boxes that are labeled with an OU P symbol. Please note that only the coffee packets in the box are certified for Passover, however, the chocolate coconut flavor packets are not certified for Passover and are not labeled with an OU P.

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Passover information on Chosen Foods Virgin Avocado Oil

March 9, 2018 from OU in response to a reader's question:

Only the Chosen Foods Virgin Avocado Oil is acceptable for Passover with the OU symbol. See attached picture.

Note: Passover information is valid for Passover 2018 only.

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Yoshon status of Matzah

March 9, 2018 from Star-K:

Many consumers have been asking about the Yoshon status of Matzah this year. We have looked into this issue and concluded that ALL Matzah is indeed Yoshon this year, like in previous years.

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Passover information on virgin coconut oil
April 3, 2017 and February 19, 2018 from the OU Webinar and OU Passover General Information and confirmed by the OU for 2018:
Virgin (unrefined, cold-pressed) coconut oil with an OU is acceptable for Pesach without a "P". (no added ingredients)

Passover information on Chosen Foods Virgin Avocado Oil

Passover information on Nutriva Virgin Red Palm Oil

March 14, 2018 from the OU in response to a reader's question:
Unrefined Nutriva Red Palm oil is acceptable for Passover with the OU symbo.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0486

Passover alert - Benefiber & other Passover fiber supplement information

Trader Joe's items that are usable for Passover without Passover certification

Passover Alert Starbucks Cold Brew Chocolate Coconut Coffee

Passover information on Chosen Foods Virgin Avocado Oil

Yoshon status of Matzah

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Passover information on oils

Passover information on virgin coconut oil April 3, 2017 and February 19, 2018 from the OU Webinar and OU Passover General Information and confirmed by the OU for 2018: Virgin (unrefined, cold-pressed) coconut oil with an OU is acceptable for Pesach without a "P". (no added ingredients)

Passover information on Chosen Foods Virgin Avocado Oil

Passover information on Nutriva Virgin Red Palm Oil March 14, 2018 from the OU in response to a reader's question: Unrefined Nutriva Red Palm oil is acceptable for Passover with the OU symbo. The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0486

Passover alert - Benefiber & other Passover fiber supplement information

Trader Joe's items that are usable for Passover without Passover certification

Passover Alert Starbucks Cold Brew Chocolate Coconut Coffee

Passover information on Chosen Foods Virgin Avocado Oil

Yoshon status of Matzah

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Passover information on virgin coconut oil
April 3, 2017 and February 19, 2018 from the OU Webinar and OU Passover General Information and confirmed by the OU for 2018:
Virgin (unrefined, cold-pressed) coconut oil with an OU is acceptable for Pesach without a "P". (no added ingredients)

Passover information on Nutriva Virgin Red Palm Oil

March 14, 2018 from the OU in response to a reader's question:
Unrefined Nutriva Red Palm oil is acceptable for Passover with the OU symbo.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0486