Passover information on Sprite Soda sold at select Jewel stores
April 15, 2016 from the cRc:
There is a Sprite soda being sold at select Jewel stores and perhaps at other locations that clearly state it is only kosher for the rest of the year and only the Rabbanut of Tel Aviv is willing to state that it is acceptable for Pesach.
The cRc is happy to report that the soda meets the cRc high standards and may be used for Pesach.
Passover information on Starbucks Via Instant Coffee varieties
April 15, 2016 from the cRc:
The following Starbucks Via Instant Coffee varieties are kosher for Passover with only the OU on the label. They do NOT require specific Passover certification on the label.
Kosher Advisory Streit’s Quinoa and La Bonne Quinoa
April 15, 2016 from the OU: Streit's Quinoa, Aaron Streit Inc. NY NY: Some containers of Streit’s Quinoa UPC Codes 0-70227-60208-0 and LaBonne quinoa UPC Codes 0-43427- 0080-6 and 0-43427-88802-8 labeled with an OU P symbol were found to contain infestation. Any possibly affected product may be returned to the stores for a refund.
Report of insect infestation on some Quinoa products imported from Israel
South Africa: Passover alert Kosher chickens purchased from PnP
April 8, 2016 from the Beth Din of Johannesburg Please be aware, that all Kosher chickens purchased from PnP for Pesach, must bare the Pesach label. We have been informed that some non Pesadike stock has found its way into the Pesach section at PnP Norwood that do not bare the Pesach label and are not Kosher for Pesach.
Please make sure to look for the label before buying chicken at PnP.
Misc Coffees that are usable for Passover without a Passover symbol
April 12, 2016 from the Atlanta Kashruth Commission
Decaffeinated Coffee always Requires Kosher for Passover Certification.
The following brands have KFP certification but do not have a KFP on the label and may be purchased in the regular supermarket section.
Coffee Whole bean unflavored Decaffeinated
Brooklyn Coffee House, Ellis, Folgers, Hena, Parker House, White House
Pete's Ground Coffee Unflavored which is certified by the KSA, is fine for Pesach use without the "P" designation. This is true for both regular and decaf.
South Africa: Kashrus alert Mediterranean Delicacies Salmon Pate
April 12, 2016 from the Beth Din of Johannesburg Please be aware that Mediterranean Delicacies Kosher for Passover salmon pate is incorrectly labelled as Parev. The product is Milchik and is Chalav Yisrael.
Passover Alert for Chocolate Emporium, OH Cranberrry Products
April 7, 2016 - from Localjewishnews.com:
All Chocolate Emporim Passover Chocolate Covered Cranberries purchased from March 28, 2016 to 2 pzm on April 7, 2016 should not be eaten on Passover. There may be potential kitniyos issu with them. Consumers can return products to the store for a refund or exchange, (This includes candy tray arrangements, candy rounds and bulk candy pouches.) All other Passover products are not problematic.
March 28, 2016 - from Kosherquest.org:
Flax and hemp (whole grains only) may be used on Pesach. They should be purchased from manufacturers that do not process Chometz grains also. These grains should also be carefully checked before Pesach for any residue.
