THE ALERTS THAT ARE BELOW THIS ARE FROM PASSOVER 2016. SOME OF THESE PRODUCTS MIGHT BE AROUND DUE TO A LONG SHELF LIFE OR THE PROBLEMS INVOLVED ARE STILL RELEVENT.
April 20, 2016 - From the Atlanta Kashruth Commission:
Toothpaste and Mouthwash
The following brands ARE acceptable:
April 18, 2016 - From the Scroll-K:
Tofu is NOT acceptable for Passover, even for Sefaradim. Tofu is made by extraction methods that use grain alcohol in the processing of the soybeans.
April 18, 2016 - From the Scroll-K:
Honey imported from Turkey even when bearing a kosher symbol, should be suspected all year around for adulteration. For Passover it should not be used without proper "Kosher for Passover" certification. One brand of honey produced in Turkey was found to contain 100% corn or cane syrup - no honey whatsoever was in the product. The kosher certification displayed was unauthorized. Honey from China should also be avoided.
April 15, 2016 from the cRc and cRc Twitter feed:
Canned fish must bear Passover certification
All Pillar Rock Salmon in cans (with only salt and water added) is acceptable for Pesach with only the OU on the label. The "P" is not required.
April 18, 2016 - https://www.ou.org/news/pesach-5776-top-10-faqs/
Q: AQ: Does purified water enhanced with minerals require Passover certification?
A: Although the OU approves bottled and distilled water without Passover certification, when it comes to enhanced water an OU-P is required. This is due to the fact that the enhanced water may contain sensitive ingredients such as citric acid, which may be derived from corn starch or amylase.
April 18, 2016 - https://www.ou.org/news/pesach-5776-top-10-faqs/
Q: Are blanched almonds kosher for Passover without an OU-P?
: Yes, blanched almonds are acceptable for use on Passover without special certification.
Q: Are steam pasteurized nuts kosher for Passover without Passover certification?
A: Steam pasteurized nuts are acceptable for use on Passover without Passover certification provided that there are no other additives noted.
April 18, 2016 - List of Freeda Vitamin products that contain kitniot and do ot contain kitniot is here.
April 18, 2016 - Pesach - Cosmetics and Medications Updates from Rabbi Bess are at http://kehilasyaakov.org/pesach.html
April 15, 2016 from the cRc:
The following brands of parchment paper only require the Star K certification. The "P" Passover certification is not needed on the label.
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