April 19, 2021 and August 9, 2022 from the OU in response to the editor's question:
The Autumn Gold Grain Free Granola Bar is labeled OUD, but in fact, its true status, at the present time, is DE (Dairy Equipment).
What does DE mean? Parve products made with heat on dairy equipment may be eaten after meat, but not with meat. Some kashrus agencies use a DE symbol, but the OU has chosen not to use a DE designation because it is felt it may be confusing to 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 call our office every 3 months to reconfirm the DE status of this product.
August 4, 2022 from Kosherquest.org and confirmed by the Kof-K:
Miyoko brand European Style Cultured Vegan Butter (Salted & Unsalted) certification has permanently changed from Kof-K Pareve to DE (dairy equipment).
All of their artisanal Vegan Cheese Wheels are still certified Kof-K Pareve.
August 5, 2022 from the OU:
Gerber Snack For Baby Hawaiian Delight, Gerber Products Company, Freemont MI has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Gerber Snack For Baby Hawaiian Delight. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
August 4, 2022 from the London Beth Din:
July 28, 2022 from the COR Detroit:
KROGER HEARTY VEGETABLE READY TO SERVE SOUP in an 18.8 oz. can is still pictured on Kroger’s website with an OU symbol, but the actual product does not bear an OU, and lost its Kosher status two years ago.
July 28, 2022 from the COR Detroit:
ALDI’S FROZEN BROCCOLI, SPINACH and CAULIFLOWER products, sold under the Simply Nature and Season’s Choice brands, products of Mexico, and Aldi’s SIMPLY NATURE OIL SPRAYS (Coconut, Avocado, Olive, Grapeseed) bear an MK symbol (an MK in a circle, with the word Kosher in Hebrew and English inside the circle to the right of the K) in some regions. Consumers should be aware that this is not the MK of Montreal or Manchester.
August 1, 2022 from the FDA
H-E-B is voluntarily issuing an all-store recall for half gallon H-E-B Creamy Creations Light Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream due to an undeclared allergen. The products contain wheat, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label.
The issue was discovered when H-E-B Creamy Creations Light Cookies & Cream Ice Cream was identified in some cartons labeled as H-E-B Creamy Creations Light Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream. H-E-B Creamy Creations Light Cookies & Cream Ice Cream contains wheat as an ingredient.
The product was sold at H-E-B stores in Texas and Mexico, as well as Mi Tienda stores in Texas. All affected product has been removed from store shelves. There have been no reported illnesses to date.
This recall involves the following product:
| UPC Number | Product | Size | Best by date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4122048399 | H-E-B Creamy Creation Light Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream | ½ gallon | 06 Jan 23 |
Anyone who wants to return the items can take them to their nearest H-E-B store for a full refund. Customers with any questions can contact H-E-B Customer Relations at 1-855-432-4438 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
July 28, 2022 from the COR Detroit:
THE FOLLOWING NEW SODAS ARE KOSHER, even without any Kashrus symbol:
New FRUITWORKS REAL SUGAR MANGO LEMONADE FCB Slurpee syrup is Kosher and pareve (no symbol required). The label on the syrup box in the back must be checked to verify the brand and flavor.
GATORADE ZERO THIRST QUENCHER in Grape and Fruit Punch flavors in 12 oz., 20 oz. and 28 oz. bottles is OU certified and pareve, even though the labels currently do not bear the OU symbol.
GATORADE ZERO “WITH PROTEIN” THIRST QUENCHER in 16.9 oz. bottles contains whey, a dairy ingredient, and bears OU-D.
The Kashrut.com Recommended Soda & Beverage List is here
August 3, 2022 from the OU:
Herbox Beef Bouillon Mix, Hormel Foods Sales, LLC Austin MN has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Herbox Beef Bouillon Mix. Some labels were printed with an unauthorized OU D mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.
July 20, 2022 from the OK Kosher:
Tazzy Lollipops, Hard Candy, Tazzy Candy Corp, Scarsdale, NY has an unauthorized Use of OK Symbol:
Tazzy Candy products bear an unauthorized OK symbol.
This company is not certified by OK Kosher Certification.
Corrective actions are being taken."
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