May 6, 2026 from the MK:
Effective immediately, Benny et Fils, located at 4944 Ch. Queen Mary has had its MK Kosher certification revoked due to violations of out kashrut standards.
May 7, 2026 article explaining the issues by the Montreal Jewish News.
May 6 2026 – from the FDA
As a follow up to the voluntary recall of dry milk powder by California Dairies, Inc., John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (Nasdaq: JBSS) (the “Company”) announced today that it is voluntarily recalling snack mix products flavored with a seasoning manufactured by a third-party supplier that contained the recalled dry milk powder. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use; however, the Company is taking this action as a precautionary measure because of the potential that these products may contain the presence of Salmonella.
Consumers who have recently purchased the items listed below should not consume these products and should return them to the store of purchase for a full refund or replacement.
The following items have been distributed under our Fisher, Squirrel Brand and Southern Style Nuts brands in retail stores and through e-commerce and QVC.
JBSS ITEM NO. | UPC NO. | BRAND | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | UNIT WT. | BEST BY DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P27594 | 070690275941 | Fisher | Tex Mex Trail Mix | 30 oz | BEST BY 08/06/27 |
07331 | 085839073319 | Southern Style Nuts | Gourmet Hunter Mix | 23 oz | BEST BY 01/28/27 |
07148 | 085839071483 | Southern Style Nuts | Gourmet Hunter Mix | 36 oz | BEST BY 12/FEB/2027 |
07332 | 085839916302 | Southern Style Nuts | Hunter Mix | 30 oz | BEST BY 01/29/27 |
05120 | 07223899166 | Squirrel Brand | Travelers Mix | 16 oz | BEST BY 04/30/27 |
05251 | 07223805251 | Squirrel Brand | Town & Country Mix | 16 oz | BEST BY 05/01/27 |
05450 | 07223805450 | Squirrel Brand | Town & Country Mix | 7.5 oz | BEST BY 02/10/27 |
The following item was distributed under the Good & Gather™ brand in Target retail stores.
JBSS ITEM NO. | UPC NO. | BRAND | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | UNIT WT. | LOT NO. | BEST BY DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03572 | 085239270240 | Good & Gather™ | Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix | 8 oz | 6082GY5D | BEST BY 23/MAR/2027 GY |
Contact for Consumers:
Consumers or customers who have questions about the above recall may contact John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Customer Service toll-free at (800) 874-8734 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Central Daylight Time.
May 6, 2026: from the Star-K:
Packages of Eacco Viigr Gelatin Empty Pill Capsules, sold online, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol and the fillable capsules are not kosher. STAR-K does not certify any products manufactured by Eacco Viigr.
Corrective action is being taken.
May 6, 2026: from the OK:
Company: Sun-Maid Growers of California
Advisory: A limited amount of the following products have been mistakenly labeled with the OK trademark:
As with all dried fig products, consumers are advised to conduct a routine check for insects due to the agricultural nature of the product.
OK Guidelines for checking of figs: Open each one and check carefully under strong overhead lighting for insects (typically wasps, beetles, or worms).
May 6, 2026: from the OK:
Bave USA LLC (1390 Hammondville Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33069) has an unauthorized Use of OK:
BRTasty Dulce de Leche bears an unauthorized OK.
OK Kosher Certification does not certify this company or their products.
Corrective actions are being taken.
May 5, 2026 information from the cRc:
Please note that certain Barfresh Food Group, Inc. “Twist & Go” flavored smoothie products, packaged in 4 oz containers, were mistakenly labeled with a plain cRc symbol lacking the “D” designation. Despite this labeling error, the products are kosher dairy (Cholov Stam), as indicated by their ingredient lists. Affected flavors include Strawberry Banana, Berry Berry, Peach, Tropical, and Mango Pineapple. Corrective measures have been taken.
January 12, 2023, May 6, 2026 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:
The Traditional Chex mix is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).
What does DE mean? A DE product does not contain actual dairy ingredients, but it is manufactured with heat on dairy equipment. DE items may be eaten after meat, but not with meat at the same time.
Many products qualify to be DE but are labeled OUD because OUD is a less confusing symbol for 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 contact our office every few months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.
April 30, 2026 from Great Kosher Restaurants Foodies Facebook post
"Patis has been under the OU and Tartikov Rav, Rabbi Yechiel Babad for the past year. They recently decided that it wasn't necessary to have both, so very amicably they told the OU we don't need the certificate for these locations but the OU still supervises the commissary in Passaic, NJ, alongside Tartikov.
So here's the current certificate for Patis from Tartikov Rav. And note that the location in 5 Towns is also under the Vaad of 5 Towns and the one in Teaneck should be staying with the RCBC.
All locations are Cholov Yisroel, and all flour is Yoshon.
Hopefully that clarifies this part of the questioning.
Locations:
April 29, 2026 from the OU:
Patis Bakery: OU Kosher continues to certify the central Patis Bakery commissary. Due to various considerations during the transition to new ownership, Patis has chosen not to continue certification at any store locations. Various shops may have other hashgachos and we recommend that consumers verify that it meets their standards.
May 4, 2026 – from the BusinessWire
Utz Quality Foods, LLC, a subsidiary of Utz Brands, Inc., is issuing a voluntary recall in the United States of certain limited varieties of Zapp’s® and Dirty® potato chips. This voluntary recall follows notification to Utz that a seasoning containing dry milk powder, sourced from California Dairies, Inc. and supplied by a third-party supplier, may contain the presence of Salmonella. The affected seasoning batches tested negative for Salmonella prior to use; however, out of an abundance of caution, Utz is recalling the limited varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips identified below.
This recall is limited exclusively to the limited products listed here, which are available at retail stores nationwide. No other products produced by Utz Quality Foods are included in this recall.
Consumers who have these products should not eat them and should discard any products they may have. For questions or refunds, consumers may contact the Utz Customer Care team email customerservice@utzsnacks.com or call 1-877-423-0149, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Eastern Time. Retailers should check their inventories and shelves to confirm that none of the products are present or available for purchase by consumers. This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the United States Food and Drug Administration.
May 4, 2026 from KOA in resonse to a question from the editor:
List of KOA certified Krispy Kreme stores can be found at https://koakosher.com
There are no Krispy Kreme stores certified as kosher by the KSA.
Consumers who lost their kosher Krispy Kreme can contact the company at 1-800-457-4779 .
April 13, 2026 from KSA Kosher:
KSA Krispy Kreme - Not Certified even when Bearing Logo
Please be advise that Krispy Kreme Stores remain not certified by KSA Kosher certification. This includes all packaged Krispy Kreme donuts sold in supermarkets, even when the packaging bears the KSA symbol.
The Krispy Kreme company is undergoing a change in ownership and decided against maintaining Kashrus certification at the stores or for baked items sold at retail locations such as Ralph's.
March 27, 2026 from KSA Kosher:
Please be advised that effective March 27, 2026, all Krispy Kreme stores in Southern California are no longer under KSA kosher certificationn.
This change is not due to any kashrus violation.
Rather, the new ownership has chosen to move in a different direction with regard to kosher supervision.
March 27, 2026 from the Seattle Vaad:
The Seattle Va'ad has been informed that Krispy Kreme has discontinued kosher certification at numerous locations which unfortunately includes the Seattle location. Therefore, effective immediately, Krispy Kreme located at 1900 1st Ave S, Seattle WA 98134 is no longer kosher certified by the Seattle Vaad.
March 12, 2026 from KOA Kosher:
Important information regarding the following NY and NJ Krispy Kreme locations:
The following 6 locations are NO LONGER CERTIFIED KOSHER:
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