March 19 2018 from the Kof-K:
Streit's Dark Chocolate Caramel Pecan Clusters contain milk and butter and was mistakenly labeled as Kof-K pareve. This product is certified Kof-K Dairy for Passover. Corrective action has been taken.
March 14, 2018 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.
March 13, 2018: From the Beth Din of Johannesburg:
Please be aware that the Elite Milk Chocolates for Pesach are Milchik and not Parev as the white sticker states.
The following variations are incorrectly marked:
February 28, 2018
February 19, 2018 from New Square, the OU, and the Star-K:
April 3, 2017 and February 19, 2018 from the OU Webinar and OU Passover General Information and confirmed by the OU for 2018:
Virgin (unrefined, cold-pressed) coconut oil with an OU is acceptable for Pesach without a "P". (no added ingredients)
March 9, 2018 from OU in response to a reader's question:
Only the Chosen Foods Virgin Avocado Oil is acceptable for Passover with the OU symbol. See attached picture.
Note: Passover information is valid for Passover 2018 only.
From the OU on March 7, 2018: Virgin Avocado Oil, is acceptable when bearing the regular OU symbol.
March 14, 2018 from the OU in response to a reader's question:
Unrefined Nutriva Red Palm oil is acceptable for Passover with the OU symbo.
March 13, 2018 from the Kosherquest:
The product "Benefiber", produced by Glaxco Smith Kline is made from wheat dextrin and is Chometz. However, another similar product called "Nutrisource Benefiber" is made in Israel by Norartis and is Kosher for Pesach. This Israeli brand of Benefiber contains guar gum rather than wheat dextrin and therefore can be used on Pesach.
Laxatives/Fiber Supplements from the cRc:
Benefiber Healthy Shape (Powder) | Chametz, Not Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefiber (powder) | Chametz, Not Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Benefiber Stick Packs (unflavored) (Powder) | Chametz , Not Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Citrucel (Caplets) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dulcolax Pink (Tablets) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dulcolax (Suppository) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Epsom Salt (pure), Generic or Branded versions (Powder) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ex-Lax (Tablets) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fibercon (Caplet) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Metamucil 4 in 1 MultiHealth Fiber Original Smooth (Powder) | Possible chametz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Metamucil Original Coarse (Powder) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mineral Oil (pure), Generic (Liquid) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Miralax (Powder) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pedia-Lax Stool Softener (Liquid) | Possible chametz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pedia-Lax (Suppository) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Peri-Colase (Tablets) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia (Caplets) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia Fresh Mint (Liquid) | Possible chametz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia Original (unflavored) (Liquid) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Polyethylene Glycol (pure) Generic or Branded versions (Powder) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prunelax Ciruelax (Tablets) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senokot Tablets (Tablets) | Recommended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Senokot-S Tablets (Tablets) | Recommended |
January 29, 2018 from Kosher Check (formerly BCK):
The following Trader Joe's items bearing the Kosher Check or BCK symbol are are usable for Passover without Passover certification:
From the OU & Kosherquest.org
March 9, 2018 from the OU:
Starbucks Narino 70 Cold Brew Chocolate Coconut Coffee, Starbucks Seattle WA:
The Orthodox Union certifies Starbucks Nariño 70 Cold Brew Chocolate Coconut Coffee. This product is sold in boxes that are labeled with an OU P symbol. Please note that only the coffee packets in the box are certified for Passover, however, the chocolate coconut flavor packets are not certified for Passover and are not labeled with an OU P.
March 9, 2018 from OU in response to a reader's question:
Only the Chosen Foods Virgin Avocado Oil is acceptable for Passover with the OU symbol. See attached picture.
Note: Passover information is valid for Passover 2018 only.
March 9, 2018 from Star-K:
Many consumers have been asking about the Yoshon status of Matzah this year. We have looked into this issue and concluded that ALL Matzah is indeed Yoshon this year, like in previous years.
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