From the Yeshiva Worldwith additional information from the Kof-K:
The cheese was certified by Kosher Riga. They have agreed to change their symbols so that it does not look like the copywrited Kof-K symbol.
May 24, 2018 from the YeshivaWorld and confirmed by the Kof-K with an additional alert from Rabbi Glazman, the Rabbi of the Riga Jewish Community:
"KOF-K has been informed that there is Cheese is being sold in Europe bearing a symbol that closely resembles KOF-K symbol and is unauthorized and fraudulent use of the KOF-K symbol. The “look- a like” KOF-K–symbol is prominently displayed on the packaging. The KOF-K is aggressively trying to trace the origin of this Cheese packer and currently finding it extremely challenging to do so. We are appealing for the public’s help in stopping this fraudulent activity."
"If you see this product or any similar looking product, please call Rabbi Yehuda Rosenbaum, KOF-K Administrative Director, at 201 837 1967 or via email yrosenbaum@kof-k.org IMMEDIATELY with the location of the product so that further action can be taken."
May 27, 2018 from the from Kashrut of Kehillot:
"We have become aware that a yellow cheese is marketed with the Badatz kosher certification seal. The cheese is produced in Latvia and marketed by the "Balitic Dariy Products" [Baltic Dairy Products] company."
"We hereby inform you that this is a complete fraud, and legal action will be taken against the deceivers."
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