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Passover Alert: Schmerling's Sugarless Chocolates

March 21, 2023, from the COR Detroit, also April, 2024

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

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

Passover and Kosher Alert: Il Palazzo Prosecco Sparkling Wine

April 5, 2024 from the OU:

Il Palazzo Wine, Wine Art Inc., Ramsey NJ

Unauthorized OU The Orthodox Union does not certify Il Palazzo Prosecco wine. Some bottles are sealed with a seal that has an unauthorized OU P. If you see this product in the marketplace, please send the details to kosherq@ou.org. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0731

Passover Alert: Alert Terra Di Noa Huile D'Olive

April 3, 2024 from the OU:

Terra Di Noa Huille D'Olive Vierges Melange D'huiles, Julie Or SAS, Paris France:

The Orthodox Union certifies Terra Di Noa Olive Oil for year round use only, but not for Passover. This product is sold in France (and possibly other European countries). Some labels have the words "Casher LePessah" (Kosher for Passover) under the OU mark. The Orthodox Union does not certify this oil for Passover.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0730

Passover Alert: Delivery of Chometz Products by Subscription Services on Passover

posted April 4, 2024 alert from the COR Detroit:

Customers of product subscription services such as Amazon Subscribe & Save are reminded to cancel or reschedule chometz product deliveries that would otherwise occur on (or shortly prior to) Pesach.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0729

Passover Star-K statement for Ceres juices

April 2, 2024 from the Star-K in response to a question from the editor.

Ceres Juices with a Star-k P are not kosher for Passover. Many products also say NOT FOR PASSOVER under the date code.

March 23, 2023 from the Star-K:

Please note that effective December 2022, STAR-K changed the status of the entire line of Ceres 100% Juice from "STAR-K Kosher for Passover" to STAR-K for year-round use only. This was due to a change in a processing aid used by the manufacturer that does not meet STAR-K's standards for Pesach.

Consumers who find containers of Ceres Juice on store shelves bearing a STAR-K P symbol should note that while these items are no longer certified Kosher for Passover according to STAR-K standards, they are halachically Kosher for Pesach.

New productions of Ceres Juice will bear only a STAR-K symbol.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0704

Recall: Ta’amti Passover Gluten-Free Potato Bourekas 17.6 Oz

March 28, 2024 from the Baltimore Jewish Life:

– Kayco, a Bayonne, NJ based company, is advising of a Market Withdrawal of a limited amount of their Ta’amti 17.6 oz Passover Gluten Free Potato Bourekas. In some instances; Packages may be labeled as “Gluten Free Potato Bourekas” but contains Gluten Free Mushroom Bourekas, both bourekas – Mushroom and Potato are gluten free and Kosher for Passover. Although mushrooms are not considered a common food allergy, they can trigger an allergic reaction among people sensitive to mushrooms.

This market withdrawal was initiated when the company received a notification by our QC regarding the mislabeling. The company has received no reports of illness or injury to date. We immediately informed all retailers who had purchased this lot code about this withdrawal and instructed them to inspect their inventory or remove any potential affected product on their shelves.

Only packages bearing the Lot Code below, may potentially have Gluten Free Mushroom Bourekas in the “Gluten Free Potato Bourekas” package.

UPC Code	Description	Lot Code
070978509331	Ta’amti Passover 17.6 oz Gluten Free Potato Bourekas	4017

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0728

Passover Alert: Dikla Delicious

March 22, 2024 from the ORB:

Some Dikla Delicious Gluten Free products have been recently labeled as Kosher for Passover mistakenly.

All products from Dikla Delicious are only kosher for Passover when “Kosher for Passover 2024” is printed on the label.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0727

Kosher Check (BCK) TRADER JOE'S ITEMS KOSHER FOR PASSOVER 2024

March 21, 2024 from Kosher Check in response to a question from the editor:

Trader Joes Coconut Water bearing the Kosher Check Symbol usable for Passover without a P
Trader Joes Coconut Smoothie bearing the Kosher Check Symbol usable for Passover without a P
Trader Joes Organic Virgin Coconut Oil and Trader Joes Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - BCK or Kosher Check usable for Passover without a "P"
Trader Joes Organic Unsweetened Coconut Chips- not usable for Passover (Kosher Check)
Trader Joes Organic Unsweetened Coconut Chips- not usable for Passover (Kosher Check)

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0726

Passover Alert - Joyva Products

March 17, 2024 from the Kof-K in response to a question from the editor:

The KOF-K kosher certification on Joyva products in 2024 remains as it was in previous years. They are certified for all year use but not for Passover because they contain kiniot.

New packaging, new Passover certification, same products.

February 15, 2021 and February 24, 2022 from the Kof-K in response to a question from the editor:

The KOF-K kosher certification on Joyva products in 2021 remains as it was in previous years. They are certified for all year use but not for Passover because they contain kiniot.

New packaging, same products.

Febrary 14, 2018 From the Kof-K in response to a question from the editor for 2019 and in March 11, 2020 for 2020:
The KOF-K kosher certification on Joyva products in 2019 remains as it was in previous years. They are certified for all year use but not for Passover because they contain kiniot.Joyva products are normally under the supervision of the Kof-K during the year. However, the Kof-K DOES NOT supervise any Joyva products for Passover because they may contain kitniot.

The following Passover alert is from the Dallas-K on March 4,2010.
JOYVA products certified by Rabbi David Sheinkoff are NOT recommended for Passover use even when marked K for P.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0160

Passover information on Fish 2024

March 18, 2024 from the Kof-K:

The following brands of frozen raw unseasoned Salmon with regular Kof-K certification, that comes from Chile (not the USA or China) with the plant codes 10810,8163,10064, 10664, 10067, 10-11-6, 12079 may be used on Pesach without special Passover supervision.

Wegmans;
Mentas Members Mark;
Walmart
Wellesley Farms
Kirkland

The following brands of frozen raw unseasoned Whiting with regular Kof-K certification, that comes from Chile (not the USA or China) with the plant code 8323, may be used on Pesach without special Passover supervision.

The Great Fish Company
Bowl & Basket
Nafco

If there are any other ones found which one has a question about please be in touch with the Kof-K office.

March 19, 2024 - From the OU Fish:

The following OU certified frozen fish portions are acceptable for Passover. Please note these refer to raw frozen fish portions, not smoked, spiced or seasoned.

365 Everyday Value - Atlantic Salmon
Blue Circle - Atlantic Salmon
Canadian Fishing Company - Sockeye Salmon Fillet
Blue Planet - Steelhead Trout - Dressed and Filets
Changing Seas - Atlantic Salmon Fillet
Costco - Tilapia
Full Circle - Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillets • Keta Salmon Fillets
Gourmet Delight - Salmon Fillets
Ideal Fish - Bronzino - Dressed • Bronzino - Fillets • Trout - Dressed • Trout - Fillets • Barramundi - Dressed • Barramundi Fillets • Salmon Portions • Salmon Fillets • Whole Steelhead Trout
Kirkland Signature - Skinless Boneless Farmed Atlantic Salmon Portions • Skinless Boneless Wild Sockeye Salmon Portions • Tilapia Loins
Member's Mark - All-Natural Tilapia
New England Kosher - Pink Salmon Portion
Open Nature - Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillets
Orca Bay - Sockeye Salmon Fillets • Keta Salmon Fillets
Regal - Tilapia
Wegman's - Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon
Wegmans Food You Feel Good - Wild Sockeye Salmon Skin on Boneless
Wellsley Farm - Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon • Skinless Boneless Farmed Atlantic Salmon Portions • Wild Sockeye Salmon

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Passover/PAlerts/?alert=P0724

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