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Yayin Nesach Warning regarding Grape Sorbet Recipe

March 31, 2025 from Rabbi Avi Juravel

"In a recent issue of the Yated, it included a recipe for Grape Sorbet for Pesach. It sounded very yummy, but it could be very TRAIF in some instances. The recipe called for 2 pounds of seedless dark grapes, putting them in a food processor, squeezing out the resulting mush through a strainer, for a result of 2 cups of grape juice. Add honey and lemon juice.
"When the NON Jewish cleaning help is around and touches the grape juice, it becomes TRAIF!!!
"After it is frozen, there are some major Poskim that permit it. Ask your local Posek for guidance.
"Again, if made properly, ENJOY."

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Pre-Washed Packaged Iceberg Lettuce, Salad, Coleslaw, Sliced Mushrooms and Baby Carrots information

March 26, 2025 from COR Detroit: PRE-WASHED PACKAGED ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD and COLESLAW require Pesach approval due to the citric or lactic acid that may be used in the washing process. All Star-K and OK certified brands, including Fresh Express, Dole, Aldi’s Little Salad Bar [in some regions] and Walmart’s Marketplace require a P next to the Kosher symbol.
From the cRc: Bagged salads (Passover) Status: Acceptable for Passover if it contains no sensitive additives: All fresh raw and pre-washed bagged Iceberg lettuce and other non-kitniyos vegetables such as whole carrots (regular and baby), shredded and sliced carrots, shredded cabbage and broccoli slaw are acceptable for Passover if they do not contain sensitive ingredients and are purchased before Pesach. The produce must be washed and checked for insects when applicable.
From the COR Canada; Sliced Mushrooms and Baby Carrots do not require kosher certification for Passover.

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Passover Kashrut Information: Costco & BJ's 2025

March 29, 2025 compiled by the editor from various sources:

Chosen Foods Avocado Oil & Spray (OU)- usable for Passover without a P
Virgin coconut oil with an OU is acceptable for Pesach without without Passover certification:. (OU)
Kirkland Organic virgin coconut oil- cold pressed; unrefined (London Beth Din) - no P required for people who accept the OU's decision
Kirkland Signature Organic Virgin Coconut Oil – (Star-K/No P Required)
Pompeian with a (Star-K/No P Required: Grapeseed Oil, Extra Virgin (Robust, Smooth) Olive Oil, Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The OU certified Pompeian Grapeseed Oil is not usable for Passover.
Wellsley Farms Avocado Oil Spray, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray (Star-K No P Required)
Kirkland Almond Flour: with either a Kof-K or KorcP: both are acceptable for Pesach per the cRc.
Sunny Fruit Organic Sun-Dried Figs (STAR-K No P Required)
OU Frozen fish- do not require OU-P
- Kirkland Signature: Skinless Boneless Farmed Atlantic Salmon Portions, Skinless Boneless Wild Sockeye Salmon Portions, Tilapia Loins
- Wellsley Farm: Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon, Skinless Boneless Farmed Atlantic Salmon Portions, Wild Sockeye Salmon
Kirkland Pistachios - Roasted Salted OK-P; product with plain OU not certiifed for Passover
Klein's Delights Chocolate Almonds OK-P
Klein's Delights Mix & Go OK-P
Barton's Dark Chocolate Apricots OUP
Galil Roasted Chestnuts OK-P

OU Searchable Database set for Kirkland products (Costco)

OU Searchable Database set for Wellsley Farms (BJ's)

March, 2025: COR Canada Costco for Pesach Shopping Guide 2025 is below. This list is applicable for both Canada & the United States.

March 24, 2024 from the COR:
PLEASE NOTE: Kirkland Pistachios that were included in the COR 2025 Costco Passover List MUST bear the OK-P. If they bear a plain OU, they should not be considered Kosher for Passover. Other items on the list are still acceptable without a “P” designation, unless noted otherwise. Furthermore, in response to questions on the matter, yes, this list is application in the United States as well as Canada.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0747

Passover Alert: Schmerling's Sugarless Chocolates and Passover Chewing Gum

March 21, 2023, from the COR Detroit, also April, 2024 and March 26, 2025 and on March 27, 2026 in the Star-K webinar:

SCHMERLING'S SUGARLESS AND NO SUGAR ADDED CHOCOLATES are not Kosher for Pesach, and state so on their labels.
There was no Kosher-for-Passover chewing gum produced this year.

Kashrut and Passover Information on Elite Chocolates, Schmerling's Chocolates and Bazooka Bubble Gum

March 25, 2020 from the COR Detroit, March 9, 2021 from the COR Detroit and March 30, 2022 from the COR Detroit:

ELITE CHOCOLATES are recommended only when bearing the certification of the OU or the Badatz of Eida Hacharedis. For Pesach, special Pesach marking is required.

SCHMERLING'S SUGARLESS AND NO SUGAR ADDED CHOCOLATES are not Kosher for Pesach, and state so on their labels.

ELITE BAZOOKA FLAVORED BUBBLE GUM: The regular type is available with an OU-P. Beaware,however,that the Sugar Free type being sold for Pesach is "OU Kitniyot".
From the OU in respose to the editor's question: The Bazooka Bubble Gum bags with a plain OU and Rabbi Babad kosher for Passover is OUP.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0576

Mexican Passover Alert: Kuculate by Delician de Chocolate

March 27, 2025 from the One Kosher on "X":

Translation by Google: Kuculate by Delician de Chocolate is no longer under our supervision and Pesach products are considered chametz, even with the seal.

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Passover alert concerning cheeses

March 23, 2018 - from COR Detroit, March 25, 2020 from COR Detroit and March 26, 2025:

NATURAL & KOSHER brand cheeses are not all Kosher for Pesach. Check each package for Pesach certification.
HAOLAM CHEESES: A number of newer types of Haolam cheeses are not Kosher for Pesach, and they state so clearly on their packaging. Check each product carefully for Pesach certification.
Ed. note: There are additional brands of kosher cheese on the market that come in Passover and non-Passover varieties. Each package must be checked for the Passover certification.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0522

Passover Information - LAMERS DAIRY CHOLOV YISROEL MILK and CHOCOLATE MILK

March 25, 2020 from COR Detroit,reissued on March 9, 2021 by the COR Detroit and on March 29, 2022 by the COR Detroit and on March 21, 2023 and on April 1, 2024 by the COR Detroit and reissued on March 26, 2025:

LAMERS DAIRY CHOLOV YISROEL MILK and CHOCOLATE MILK for Pesach can be identified by the letters KLP next to the Sell By date. Lamers does not have special Pesach labels, and uses regular year-round labels that list vitamins in the ingredients, and also list corn starch in the chocolate milk, but these ingredients are not used for Pesach.

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Passover Shopping Concern - HASHAHAR HA’OLE SPECIAL COCOA SPREAD - check labels for Passover symbol and Kitniot

April 12, 2016 From COR Detroit and March 25, 2020 from the COR Detroit and on March 9, 2021 from the COR Detroit and April 1, 2024 from COR Detroit and reissued on March 26, 2025:

HASHAHAR HA’OLE SPECIAL COCOA SPREAD, product of Israel, is available in several versions – some pareve, some dairy (not Cholov Yisroel), and some Kosher for Pesach. Only the pareve type that bears an OU-P is certified for Pesach. Check each label carefully.

March 15, 2023 from Baltimore Jewish Life

"Kitniyos Alert from Seven Mile Market: Please be aware that Hashahar Ha’Oleh Chocolate Spread contains kitniyos as stated on the label.
Please remember to check all your items to ensure they are kosher for Pesach and have the proper hashgacha on them."

February 25, 2021 From the editor:

HaShahar Ha'Ole Special Chocolate Spread OU-D not for Passover was on the Passover shelves of a local supermarket. The Hebrew notice- said kosher for Passover only for people who eat kitniot.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0453

Passover advisory: SEASON SARDINES, SPRATS and KIPPER SNACKS

April 1, 2024 from COR Detroit and reissued on March 26, 2025:

SEASON SARDINES, SPRATS and KIPPER SNACKS are no longer certified for Pesach and do not bear a P next to the OU. (For year round use, check for the OU symbol; some old packages did not bear an OU and were not certified Kosher.)

OU Kosher & Passover Advisory - Season Sardines

August 7, 2020: From the OU and still relevant in February, 2022:

Season Sardines - Product of Morocco, Season Brand Products:
This product was previously OUP certified (Kosher for Passover) year round. Due to logistical considerations related to COVID-19 work and travel restrictions, this product will be certified OU for year round use. Prior to Passover, an additional quantity of OUP product may be produced. There may be OU and OUP product available in the market simultaneously. When purchasing, consumers should always check for the kosher symbol on the products, and not rely on familiarity of the product.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0596

Passover Information and Alert: Bartenura Wines in Cans

March 25, 2025 from the COR Detroit:

BARTENURA WINES IN CANS are available in several varieties. The unflavored Moscato and Rosato wines are Kosher for Pesach and bear an OU-P.
The Peach, Blueberry and Lychee Moscato flavored wines are not Kosher for Pesach and state “Not for Passover”.

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Yayin Nesach Warning regarding Grape Sorbet Recipe

Pre-Washed Packaged Iceberg Lettuce, Salad, Coleslaw, Sliced Mushrooms and Baby Carrots information

Passover Kashrut Information: Costco & BJ's 2025

Passover Alert: Schmerling's Sugarless Chocolates and Passover Chewing Gum

Kashrut and Passover Information on Elite Chocolates, Schmerling's Chocolates and Bazooka Bubble Gum

Mexican Passover Alert: Kuculate by Delician de Chocolate

Passover alert concerning cheeses

Passover Information - LAMERS DAIRY CHOLOV YISROEL MILK and CHOCOLATE MILK

Passover Shopping Concern - HASHAHAR HA’OLE SPECIAL COCOA SPREAD - check labels for Passover symbol and Kitniot

Passover advisory: SEASON SARDINES, SPRATS and KIPPER SNACKS

OU Kosher & Passover Advisory - Season Sardines

Passover Information and Alert: Bartenura Wines in Cans

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Passover Kashrut Alerts

Yayin Nesach Warning regarding Grape Sorbet Recipe

Pre-Washed Packaged Iceberg Lettuce, Salad, Coleslaw, Sliced Mushrooms and Baby Carrots information

Passover Kashrut Information: Costco & BJ's 2025

Passover Alert: Schmerling's Sugarless Chocolates and Passover Chewing Gum

Kashrut and Passover Information on Elite Chocolates, Schmerling's Chocolates and Bazooka Bubble Gum

Mexican Passover Alert: Kuculate by Delician de Chocolate

Passover alert concerning cheeses

Passover Information - LAMERS DAIRY CHOLOV YISROEL MILK and CHOCOLATE MILK

Passover Shopping Concern - HASHAHAR HA’OLE SPECIAL COCOA SPREAD - check labels for Passover symbol and Kitniot

Passover advisory: SEASON SARDINES, SPRATS and KIPPER SNACKS

OU Kosher & Passover Advisory - Season Sardines

Passover Information and Alert: Bartenura Wines in Cans

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