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June 10, 2026: from the OU in respose to a question from a reader:

Trader Joes' Oat Creamer Brown Sugar bearing an OUD is OU DE.

Updated Information on Pas Yisroel status of Rosen’s Bread

June 3, 2026 from the cRc:

Please be aware, that due to technical issues, the following Rosen’s Bread product, with a date code expiring June 16, June 17, and June 18, should not be considered Pas Yisroel:

• Sixteen count Mary Ann brand hamburger buns sold at Costco
• Eight count Mary Ann brand hamburger buns sold in retail stores
• Rosen brand Hawaiian rolls sold in retail stores
• Rosen brand thin sliced rye bread sold in retail stores

May 21, 2026 – from the FDA

Hometown Food Company, in cooperation with Element Food Solutions, today initiated a limited, voluntary recall of a single lot code of its Birch Benders 12oz Sweet Potato Pancake Mix because it may contain undeclared egg.

Product was distributed nationwide and sold through grocery, natural food retailers and online channels across the U.S.
The following product details identify the affected item included in this recall:

• Item name: Birch Benders 12 oz Sweet Potato Pancake and Waffle Mix
• Case item code: 8 1000156076 5
• UPC item code: 8 1000156076 8
• Lot code: 5 265 • Best-If-Used-By date: MAR 24, 2027

If you have the affected product in a home or business, please discard it immediately or return it to the retail location where it was purchased for a refund. This voluntary recall is being made with the full knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause and are offering replacement coupons for your product. Please call our toll-free number at 1-855-206-9517 from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT.

Ballester Hermanos Issues a Recall Due to Undeclared Soy and Milk in Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffles (MEZCLA PARA PANQUEQUES Y WAFFLES) Complete 5.99oz (170gr) Distributed in Puerto Rico

June 5. 1016 FDA. Product distributed in Puerto Rico. The editor does not know if the product is kosher.

May 20, 2026: from the OK:

Product: Multipacks of Snapple Lemon, Snapple Peach, Snapple Apple
Company: Dr Pepper Snapple Group (8900 Page Ave. St Louis, MO 63114)

Advisory: Please be advised that a limited quantity of Multipack 8oz. Snapple bottles are mistakenly missing the OK Kosher Certification trademark on the individual bottles; however, the overwrap does display the trademark.

These products are certified kosher pareve, and labeled with the OK on the overwrap. Below are details of affected products:

• 8oz Snapple Lemon: Best By Dates 11/04/26 and 11/05/26
• 8oz Snapple Peach: Best By Dates 11/05/26, 11/06/26, and 11/07/26
• 8oz Snapple Apple: Best By Dates between 11/08/26 and 11/15/26

June 7, 2026 from the COR Detroit:
Note that not all Snapple drinks are Kosher, and not all Kosher varieties are pareve. Always check for the OK symbol, plus for its pareve / dairy / DE status.

Atlanta: Summertime Ice Cream

May 29, 2025- AKC

• Bruster’s
  • Toco Hills, everything is kosher
  • Sandy Springs, everything is kosher except gummy worms and ice cream pies
  • Both locations offer dairy and non-dairy items (see kosher letters linked above)
• Andy’s Frozen Custard
  • Vanilla and Chocolate custard are recommended only when used with recommended toppings (see kosher letter for more details)
• Baskin Robbins
  • Almost all products are kosher certified (Star-D) with a symbol on the container
  • Rocky Road ice cream flavor is not kosher, custom built cakes and loose toppings in individual stores are not under Star-D certification; these must be individually checked by the customer
  • Because not every flavor is kosher, it is recommended to request that the employee clean the scooper before serving you if the scooper is shared with a non-kosher ice cream
• Dippin’ Dots
  • All Dippin’ Dots products are kosher certified by the OVK and are often found at stadiums and attractions
  • All Dippin Dots products that can be verified as authentic Dippin Dots are kosher certified by OV Kosher in St. Louis. Ice cream is dairy, and ices are pareve. (from the COR)
• Other Non-certified Ice Cream Stores
  • When an ice cream store is not certified kosher – even if it claims to use a kosher mix – one should not buy unless someone with proper halachic training is able to independently verify all ingredients and processes