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13 Sivan 5773 May 22, 2013 Please be advised that CHOPITA NYC (300 East 45th Street, NYC) Is distributing promotional magnets that display the OK kosher symbol. Chopita NYC is not and has never been certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION. Corrective measures are being taken. * * * 8 Sivan 5773 May 17, 2013 Please be advised that TROP50 JUICE BEVERAGE WITH VITAMINS – POMEGRANATE BLUEBERRY (Canada only) Produced by Pepsico Beverage & Foods (Tropicana Products) (Barrington, IL) erroneously bears the OK Kosher symbol. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT KOSHER.. CORRECTIVE MEASURES ARE BEING TAKEN TO CORRECT THIS LABELLING ERROR AS RESPONSIBLY AND QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. * * * 13 Iyar 5773 April 23, 2013 Please be advised that KETTLE COOKED POTATO CHIPS – Zesty Cheddar Produced by RYE STREET (Phoenix, AZ) was mistakenly packed with a plain OK Kosher symbol. THIS PRODUCT IS DAIRY. CORRECTIVE MEASURES ARE BEING TAKEN. * * * April 23, 2013 would like to advise the public that TUMBADOR CHOCOLATE (Brooklyn, NY) will no longer be producing Pareve chocolates Tumbador Chocolate continues to offer a variety of Dairy products labeled with the OK-D symbol. (Non Cholov Yisroel) * * * April 23, 2013 OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION does NOT certify any Red Mango Frozen Yogurt stores. Red Mango Original Yogurt and Red Mango Classic Yogurt are certified by OK Kosher Certification as kosher dairy (OKD - cholov stam) IN THEIR ORIGINAL SEALED PACKAGES. OK Kosher Certification is not responsible for the kashrus of any other product, equipment or process used in any Red Mango stores. * * * April 12, 2013 GOPouch Beverages, LLC. (Carson, CA) mistakenly labeled all flavors of their Croctails drinks with the OK kosher symbol. GOPouch Beverages is currently working with OK Kosher Certification to certify their products. However, many products currently on the market are not certified. Products with a production date of 13 032 (and on) are OK certified. * * * March 20, 2013 Chocolate Almonds and Chocolate Raisins (kosher for Passover) produced by KLEIN’S NATURALS Brooklyn, NY mistakenly list “soy lecithin” in the ingredient list. These products are made with cocoa butter and contain no lecithin. They are kosher for Passover, and contain no kitniyot, when bearing the OK-P symbol on the label. If you have any further questions, please contact OK Kosher at 718-756-7500 or Klein’s Naturals at info@kleinsnaturals.com . * * * December 21, 2012 MOBILE FOOD VENDOR (license #C4452) located at the corner of Broadway and 34th Street in Manhattan, NY bearing an unauthorized OK symbol on the truck. This vendor is NOT certified by OK Kosher and the food is NOT kosher. Corrective measures are being taken. * * * January 9, 2013 VANDA PRESERVED FOOD CO., LTD. KARN CORN CO., LTD. VITA FOOD FACTORY (1989) LTD. (Thailand) has been reinstated Please note that certification of VANDA FROZEN CO., LTD. has not been renewed. * * * October 25, 2012 KING DAVID (Queens, NY) (Manufacturer of salami and smoked meats) is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification due to kashrus violations. This revocation of the kosher certification applies even to products that are currently in stores bearing the OK kosher symbol. * * * October 15, 2012 of CENTURY DAIRY BRAND ROCKY ROAD ICE CREAM (made by Mikawaya - Vernon, CA) were mistakenly labeled as OK-D. OK Kosher Certification does not certify this product as it contains non kosher ingredients. Product has been recalled and relabeled. * * * September 6, 2012 KANAKIS ILIAS PARTNERSHIP (Messina, Greece) (Manufacturer of Extra Virgin Olive Oil) is no longer certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION * * * September 5, 2012 as of September 3, 2012 SYLVIA WEINSTOCK CAKES (New York, NY) is no longer certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION due to kashrus violations. * * * September 5, 2012 Shenry plus.Global.Sdn Bhd (Perindustrian, Malasia) is circulating a FORGED OK kosher certificate for Refined Soyabean Oil OK Kosher Certification does not, and has never certified this company. An investigation into the forgery is ongoing * * * August 28, 2012 Choc N Nuts Yogurt Covered Cranberries Dark Chocolate Pretzel Balls sold by Terrafina LLC. (Brooklyn, NY) mistakenly bear an unauthorized OK-D symbol. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. The following Terrafina product was mistakenly labeled with an OK symbol; it should be labeled OK-D. Oriental Party Mix Products have been recalled and labels are being corrected. * * * August 28, 2012 Lavash Wraps sold by DALLAS GOURMET BAKERY [2660 Brenner Drive, Dallas, TX] bear an unauthorized OK symbol. This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being implemented. * * * August 20, 2012 The Bakery of NY and NY Artisan Bakers (Long Island City, NY) are no longer kosher certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION. Any products still on the market with the OK-d kosher symbol are certified. * * * August 13, 2012 XI’AN BOSHENG BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGOY, CO., LTD. (Room 1104, Dongxing Mansion, No.9 Jiangong Road, High-tech District Xi’an) is circulating a FORGED OK kosher certificate for Apple Cider Vinegar Powder OK Kosher Certification does not, and has never certified this company. An investigation into the forgery is ongoing. * * * August 9, 2012 NEW YORK BREAD, INC. (Neptune Ave, Brooklyn, NY) is selling bread products bearing an unauthorized OK symbol. These breads are NOTcertified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken. * * * August 6, 2012 would like to advise the public that T & L CREATIVE SALADS (Brooklyn, NY) no longer offers Cholov Yisroel products. Creative Salads continues to offer a variety of Pareve products labeled with the OK symbol and Dairy Cholov Stam products labeled with the OK-D symbol. For questions please contact the OK Kosher Certification office at 718-756-7500 or info@ok.org. * * * July 19, 2012 CREMOSA brand Ricotta Cheese made by Cremosa Food Company LLC (Melville, NY) bears an unauthorized OK symbol. The product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken. * * * 19 Tammuz 5772 Quirante Fruits Sat (Alicante, SPAIN) is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification Any product that was produced before June 30, 2012 and bears the OK kosher symbol on the labeling is still certified. * * * 2 Tammuz 5772 MOUNSIER PAPA GUAVA NECTAR (product of Egypt) and distributed by Mounsier Papa – Hialeah, FL. bears an UNAUTHORIZED OK SYMBOL This product is NOT certified by the OK Kosher Certification. OK Kosher Certifies ONLY Mounsier Papa Mango Nectar When bearing the OK hologram on the label. Corrective action is being taken. * * * June 20, 2012 Butterscotch Lovers Mix Sold by Terrafina LLC. (Brooklyn, NY) bears an unauthorized OK (pareve) symbol. This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Product has been recalled and labels are being corrected. * * * June 18, 2012 as of June 14, 2012 OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION has revoked certification of Jona’s Pizza (5650 Sterling Road – Hollywood, FL) Jona’s Pizza (544 W. 41st St – Miami Beach, FL) Jona’s Pizza (2530 N.E. Miami Garden Dr.-N. Miami Beach, FL) Jona’s Bar & Grill (2520 N. E. 186th Street – N. Miami Beach, FL) Due to kashrus violations For more information please contact OK Kosher Certification at 718-756-7500, info@ok.org * * * May 18, 2012 OK Pareve to OK-D Dairy. OK Kosher’s decision to change the kosher status of the product is due to a change in the level of monitoring at the facility. Packages of Trader Joe’s dark chocolate chips that bear the OK Pareve label were produced at a time when a high level of monitoring of the separation between pareve and dairy enabled OK Kosher to certify the product as pareve, Currently, the monitoring of the level of separation between pareve and dairy is no longer sufficient to meet the requirements of OK Pareve. Therefore according to OK standards, we cannot guarantee the pareve status. All other kosher standards and procedures required by OK Kosher are still in place. OK Kosher is fully aware of the tremendous concern this change has caused consumers and we are working with the manufacturer to find possible solutions. If the status should revert to pareve at some time in the future, the public will be notified. RABBI DON YOEL LEVY Kashruth Administrator * * * May 9, 2012 Please be advised that TRADER JOE’S CHOCOLATE CHIPS are no longer certified Pareve. They are certified dairy (non-cholov Yisroel) when bearing the OK-D on the label. * * * 17 Iyar 5772 May 9, 2012 Please be advised that some packages of Hot Cajun Mix Oriental Nut Mix Antioxidant Mix sold by Gourmet Nut (Brooklyn, NY) were mistakenly labeled with the OK (pareve) symbol, instead of OK-D. These products are DAIRY. Corrective action has been implemented. If you see these products please contact our office at 718-756-7500. * * * April 19, 2012 Please be advised that QUIMICOS Y DISTRIBUIDORA SIRSA S.A. DE C.V. is circulating a FORGED OK Passover kosher certificate for Sorbic Acid produced by Zhejiang Bossen Ingredients Co., Ltd. Zhejiang Province China OK Kosher Certification does not certify this company. An investigation into the forgery is ongoing. * * * March 29, 2012 Please be advised that Milk Chocolate Fondue – 200 grams Sold by Loblaw Brands Limited (Ontario, Canada) bears an unauthorized OK (pareve) symbol. These products are NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Product has been recalled and labels are being corrected. * * * 26 Adar 5772 Please be advised that 25 lb. bags of ANDEAN NATURALS Organic Golden Royal QUINOA (Specialty Commodities, Inc.) have been distributed with stickers bearing an unauthorized OK Kosher for Passover symbol. This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures have been taken. * * * 19 Adar 5772 Please be advised that some packages of First Street 94% Fat Free Microwave Popcorn and First Street Extra Butter Microwave Popcorn sold by AM Consolidated, LLC (Modesto, CA) and distributed by Amerifoods Trading Company (available in Smart & Final Supermarkets) were mistakenly labeled with the OK (pareve) symbol, instead of OK-D. These products are DAIRY. Corrective action has been implemented. If you see these products please contact our office at 718-756-7500 * * * 21 Shvat 5772 Please be advised that as of February 14, 2012 OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION Has revoked certification of Rimon Winery (Keren Ben-Zimra, Israel) Manufacturer of Pomegranate Wine Due to kashrus violations For more information please contact OK Kosher Certification at 718-756-7500, info@ok.org * * * 16 Teves 5772 OK Kosher Certification would like to announce, in cooperation with Athens Foods, a temporary change in certification: The following products produced by ATHENS FOODS, INC., Cleveland, Ohio, are TEMPORARILY not certified by the O.K. with date codes 01712 or higher; or with “best buy” dates of 01/17/13 or later. Apollo Spinach & Cheese 12 oz. Sysco Spinach & Cheese Athens Spinach & Cheese 12 oz. Grecian Delight Spinach & Cheese Athens/Apollo Spinach & Cheese 2/24 Athens Spinach & Cheese 2/24 Athens/Apollo Spinach & Cheese 2/48 Athens Spinach & Cheese 2/12 Athens/Apollo Spinach & Cheese 2/80 See individual labels for OK kosher symbol and kashrus category. * * * 4 Teves 5772 Please be advised that the follwing flavors of Snapple 11.5 oz. cans made by Dr Pepper Snapple Group (St. Louis, MO) are now made on dairy equipment and are labeled OK DE: Peach Tea Kiwi Strawberry Mango Madness Lemon Tea Diet Lemon Tea Raspberry Tea Green Apple Juice Orange Mango Note: Any Snapple cans of these flavors still on the market with labels bearing the OK symbol (not marked DE) were produced on pareve equipment. * * * 3 Teves 5772 Please be advised that R.S.V.P. Brand Hors D’Oeuvre Assortment and other products manufactured by PERFECTION FOODS INC. (Philadelphia, PA) bear an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. These products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification and are not kosher. Corrective measures are being taken. If you see these products please contact our office at 718-756-7500. * * * 23 Kislev 5772 Please be advised that Lolibar, LoliCrunch and Real Fruit Manufactured by SNACK HEALTHY, INC. (Jupiter, FL) bears an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. These products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken. If you see these products please contact our office at 718-756-7500 * * * 20 Kislev 5772 Please be advised that NUTTY NATURALS (Brooklyn, NY) have mistakenly been labeled with the OK-D symbol and are being recalled. Choco Almond Choco Peanut Choco Pretzel Choco Raisin These products are not certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION * * * 13 Kislev 5772 Please be advised that as of today December 9, 2011 OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION has revoked certification of GREEN OLIVE RESTAURANT (300 E. 45th Street, New York, NY) Due to kashrus violations For more information please contact OK Kosher Certification at 718-756-7500, info@ok.org * * * 13 Kislev 5772 Please be advised that MOJOMILK Chocolate Milk Mix distributed by Mojomilk (Sandy, Utah) bears an unauthorized OK symbol on the label This product is NOT CERTIFIED by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION. Corrective measures are being taken. * * * 11 Kislev 5772 Please be advised that PANTRY BROWN GRAVY Savory Mix distributed by Rite Aid mistakenly bears the OK symbol This product is NOT CERTIFIED by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION. The product is being relabeled without a kosher symbol. * * * 6 Kislev 5772 Please be advised that WOODPECKER Crème Brulee Mix (a product of Cibo Vita – Saddle Brook, NJ) mistakenly bears the plain OK pareve symbol This product is actually dairy and should be labeled OK-D. The mislabeled product has been recalled. * * * 4 Kislev 5772 Please be advised that HOWIE’S KOSHER Dark Chocolate Almonds distributed by Fairway Markets (New York) Mistakenly bears the OK pareve symbol This product is actually dairy and should be labeled OK-D. The product has been recalled. * * * 25 MarCheshvan 5772 Please be advised that as of November 16, 2011 OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION has revoked certification of HAMSA RESTAURANT (Tenafly, NJ) Due to kashrus violations For more information please contact OK Kosher Certification at 718-756-7500, info@ok.org * * * 28 Tishrei 5772 Please be advised that VAN DIERMAN MASTERBAKERS (The Netherlands) Is advertising their baked goods as being certified by OK Kosher Certification. OK Kosher Certification does not certify any Van Dierman Masterbakers products. Corrective measures are being taken. * * * 27 Elul 5771 Please be advised that ALL Saratoga Chips For Goodness Shakes Seasonings distributed by Saratoga Specialties Company (Saratoga Springs, NY) bears an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. These products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken. * * * 8 Tishrei 5772 Please be advised that DELICES DE LA FORET ALEGRIA MIX & NUTRIVRAC TROPICAL FRUIT Distributed by Delices de la Foret (Quebec, Canada) bear an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. OK Kosher Certification does not certify any Delices de la Foret products. Corrective measures are being taken. * * * 22 Elol 5771 Please be advised that Fine Line IQF Broccoli Cuts (Product of Guatemala) distributed by Paris Foods (Trappe, MD) bears an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. This product is not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures have been taken. * * * 22 Elol 5771 Please be advised that a limited amount of baked goods produced by Beantown Bakery and distributed by Garber Bros., Inc. (Stoughton, MA) were mistakenly labeled as OK. They are Kosher and Dairy but the “D” designation was missing. Corrective measures have been taken. * * * 22 Elol 5771 Please be advised that a limited amount of breads and rolls produced by All Natural Products LLC. DBA The Bakery of New York (Long Island City, NY) were mistakenly labeled as Pas Yisroel. They are kosher and pareve but not Pas Yisroel. Corrective measures have been taken. * * * 14 Elol 5771 Please be advised that OK Kosher Certification no longer certifies any Olive Oils distributed by CIUTI INTERNATIONAL (Rancho Cucamonga, CA) Any product bearing the OK kosher symbol is unauthorized. Corrective measures are being taken. * * * 14 Elol 5771 Please be advised that ANY OLIVE OIL. Distributed by B.M.A. USA, Inc.Glendale, CA bears an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. This product is not certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION Corrective measures are being taken. * * * 10 Elol 5771 Please be advised that due to kashrus violations UNITED PACKAGING GROUP (Cedarhurst, NY) and its brands COFFEE BREAK and KOSHER SELECT are no longer certifies by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION Corrective measures are being taken. * * * 17 Menachem Av 5771 Please be advised that OK Kosher Certification no longer certifies TRADITIONAL BAKERY (625 Jersey Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ) * * * 17 Menachem Av 5771 8 Menachem Av 5771 4 Menachem Av 5771 4 Menachem Av 5771 3 Menachem Av 5771 Nutty Natural Jordan Almonds With a best buy date: 07/01/12 through 08/31/12. The product is being relabeled. June 30, 2011 July 5, 2011 June 20, 2011 (43-56 10th Steet, Long Island City, NY) is no longer certified as Pas Ysroel. The products remain certified Kosher and Parve when bearing OK symbol on the packaging June 2, 2011 (El Paso, TX), Mistakenly bears the OK pareve symbol. This product is actully dairy and should de labeled OK-D. The product has been recalled. May 20, 2011 Please be advised that Mounsier Papa Mango Nectar is certified kosher by OK Kosher Certification when there is OK Hologram sticker on each carton for lot # OKESK, Best Before 5/2013. May 5, 2011 OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken. May 5, 2011 April 27, 2011 April 7, 2011 Although the non-kosher bars were clearly marked with a warning that they are not kosher, many kosher consumers – especially children – did not notice the warning and ate the bars. OK Kosher sincerely apologizes for this error. In the future, any promotional boxes that contain non-kosher items will not be allowed to bear the OK symbol. For questions, please contact our office at 718-756-7500. March 28, 2011 March 8, 2011 March 7, 2011 March 7, 2011 February 14, 2011 February 14, 2011 February 11, 2011 February 10, 2011 February 3, 2011 January 11, 2011 UPC No. 1111086603 With a best by date: Product has been recalled. January 5, 2011 December 13, 2010 6 Teves 5771 December 10, 2010 GUMMY BEARS GUMMY WORMS Labels have been corrected. December 9, 2010 2 Teves 5771 December 9, 2010 2 Teves 5771 November 12, 2010 5 Kislev 5771 November 11, 2010 4 Kislev 5771 Please be advised that Egg Beaters Liquid Egg Product Cheese & Chive produced by Conagra Foods, Inc. is no longer being produced as Kosher. The item will no longer bear an OK-D symbol on the package.Items seen in the store with an OK-D can still be used. October 15, 2010 7 Cheshvan 5771 Please be advised that UCHIDA AUTHENTIC RICE MALT (Mitoku Macrobiotic) may bear Hebrew stickers (in Israel) stating that the product is certified by OK. Although many Mitoku products are certified by OK Kosher Certification, the Uchida Rice Malt is not certified. All certified MITOKU products have the OK kosher symbol printed on the label. Corrective measures are being taken. September 14, 2010 6 Tishrei 5771 Please be advised that JERRY’S SUBS • PIZZA in Silver Spring, MDis advertising their Carvel ice cream as OK certified. OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION DOES NOT CERTIFY ANY CARVEL ICE CREAM OR THEIR STORES (Carvel Packaged Ice Cream premixes may be certified, but this does not cover the ice cream or the stores.) August 17, 2010 7 Elul 5770 Please be advised that The DESI FOOD TRUCK (formerly owned by Green Tea), which stops in various locations in Manhattan has an unauthorized OK symbol on the side of the truck. OK Kosher Certification no longer certifies this truck. Any food sold by this is truck is NOT KOSHER. The unauthorized OK symbol is being removed. July 29, 2010 18 Av 5770 Please be advised that a limited amount of PROVENCE OLIVES (Vitrolles Cedex, France), BLACK OLIVE PASTE and GREEN OLIVE PASTE containing anchovies were mislabeled with the OK symbol. OK Kosher Certification does not certify this product. Labels have been corrected. July 15, 2010 Please be advised that some JELL-O Strawberry Cheesecake Snacks recently produced by Kraft Foods were incorrectly labeled with an OKD. The OK does not certify this product due to the fact that it contains gelatin. The labels have been corrected to include the KD symbol. If you have purchased this product and would like a refund from Kraft Foods please call the 800 number on the package July 15, 2010 As we have announced in previous years, please be advised that OK Kosher Certification DOES NOT CERTIFY ANY TASTI-D-LITE ICE CREAM STORES. Only their Packaged Ice Cream premixes are certified (as listed on their Kosher Certificate). July 9, 2010 Please be advised that the 24 pack – 20 oz plastic bottles of SNAPPLE made by Snapple Beverage Corporation has been incorrectly labeled OK Pareve. Each 24 pack contains 3 flavors: Mango Madness and Kiwi Strawberry are kosher, OK certified and have the OK symbol on the label. Fruit Punch is not certified and NOT KOSHER. Labels are being corrected. The product may be returned to the store for a refund. July 1, 2010 Please be advised that as of July 1, 2010 OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION Has revoked certification of Galil Restaurant 1252 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10028. Due to kashrus violations. * * * May 28, 2010 Please be advised that that a limited amount of AMERICA'S CHOICE CHEESE, CINNAMON & APPLE DANISHES (4 PACK) were labeled as OK instead of OK-D. This product is actually DAIRY. New labels have been corrected. May 27, 2010 Please be advised that OK Kosher Certification no longer certifies DIVINE BAKERY, (1999 Mcdonald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223) due to non-conformity to OK kashrus standards May 11, 2010 Please be advised that as of May 11, 2010, OK Kosher Certification no longer certifies Pizza Mania, (Hallandale Beach, FL) May 7, 2010 Please be advised that as of May 1, 2010, OK Kosher Certification no longer certifies MEALS ON WHEELS made by BENICOR U.S.A. (Brooklyn, NY) May 07, 2010 Please be advised that JELLY BELLY CANDIES have been displayed in some stores in dispensers with the OK kosher sign on them. OK Kosher Certification does not certify Jelly Belly candies. They are certified by OU (Orthodox Union). Corrective action is being taken. May 5, 2010 Please be advised that BERRIPOP FROZEN YOGURT STORES May have signs posted indicating that their stores are certified by OK Kosher Certification. OK Kosher Certification does not certify the Berripop Frozen Yogurt Stores or their products. Corrective action is being taken. April 30, 2010 Please be advised that ANNIE’S EURO AMERICAN BAKERY (Longwood, FL) is distributing bakery products bearing an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. This company and all their products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken. This alert does not refer to ANNY’S BREAD SHOPPE, North Miami, FL which is certified Kosher, Pareve by OK KOSHER Certification. April 27, 2010 Please be advised that KONTOS KTAIFI PASTRY DOUGH produced by KONTOS FOODS, INC. Paterson, NJ is certified Kosher, Pareve. This product was accidentally mislabeled as dairy. Labeling is being corrected. April 14, 2010 Please be advised that ARAVA DIABETEA Distributed by Orient Secrets (Israel) and Magnit Enterprise (Staten Island, NY) bears an unauthorized OK symbol on the label.This product is not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken. If you see this product on the market, please call us at 718-756-7500 Feb 22nd, 2010 Please be advised that as of February 22nd, 2010 OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION has revoked certification of Wing Wan 1640 NE 164th Street North Miami Beach, FL 33162. Due to kashrus violations. Contact OK Kosher Certification at 718-756-7500, info@ok.org Feb 15th, 2010 Please be advised that MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT STORES May have signs posted indicating that their toppings are certified by OK Kosher certification. OK Kosher Certification does not certify the toppings or any Menchie’s products. Corrective action is being taken. If you see the OK symbol in any of the stores, please call us at 718-756-7500. Feb 1st, 2010 Please be advised that POPNOTS! POPCORN PRODUCTS Sold by Top Line Foods, Inc. Top Line Foods, Inc. (Fort Wayne, NJ) On their website www.popnots.com bears an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. This product is not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken. If you see this product on the market, please call us at 718-756-7500. Jan 25th, 2010 Please be advised that DAMIANO MANGIA ORGANICS ORGANIC MILK CHOCOLATE ALMONDS bears an unauthorized OK symbol on the label.This product is not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken. If you see this product on the market, please call us at 718-756-7500. Dec 7th, 2009 Please be advised that ELIE BAKING CORPORATION (West Roxbury, MA) is distributing VITA’S TORTILLAS bearing an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. This company and all their products are not certified by the OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken. Nov 11th, 2009 Please be advised that as of November 10, 2009 OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION has revoked our certification of Ouri’s Superior Catering Brooklyn, NY and Ouri’s Sports Kosher Catering Bronx, NY Contact OK Kosher Certification at 718-756-7500, info@ok.org Nov 5th, 2009 Please be advised that due to a corporate decision by ConAgra Foods, Inc., Andy Capp’s Fries are no longer certified kosher. The OK-D symbol has been removed from Andy Capp’s labels. Any Andy Capp’s products still on the market with labels bearing the OK-D symbol were produced under OK-D supervision and are kosher. Sept 1st, 2009 Please be advised that Within the next four weeks Post Cereal has elected to discontinue with the Pas Yisroel status of all their cereals. All Pareve Post cereals that will be found on the shelves of stores and supermarkets for the next four weeks from the date of this notice (except Great Grains, Shredded Wheat and product of Canada, which are not Pas Yisroel) will have been produced under the Pas Yisroel program. OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION cannot accept responsibility of the Pas Yisroel status for any products purchased after this date. Aug 12, 2009 Please be advised that MEDITERRANEAN PITA BREAD LLP Elmwood Park, NJ (Manufacturers of Fattal's Pita Bread LLP) are no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification Due to Kashrus violations. Consumers are urged to notify OK Kosher Certification if they see these products with an OK symbol. 718-7567500 or email info@ok.org. Aug 12, 2009 Please be advised that ROYAL CANDY COMPANY Brooklyn, NY has been distributing tootsie roll midgies, vanilla caramels, other soft candies with an unauthorized OK symbol. Only the hard candies are certified by OK Kosher Certification Corrective measures are being taken. July 15, 2009 July 15, 2009 Both OK-d and OK pareve appear on these labels. This product is actually Pareve. New labels have been corrected. July 15, 2009 July 15, 2009 FIESTA CANNING COMPANY, INC. (Phoenix, AZ 85016) contains non-kosher ingredients. Product is being recalled and labels are being corrected. If you see this product in the market, please call the OK office at 718-756-7500. June 17, 2009 June 12, 2009 May 26, 2009 May 21, 2009 has been incorrectly labeled OK Pareve. Each 24 pack contains 3 flavors: Mango Madness and Kiwi Strawberry are kosher, OK certified and have the OK symbol on the label. Fruit Punch is not certified and not kosher. Labels are being corrected. Apr 27, 2009 Apr 22, 2009 Apr 7, 2009 Anyone who sees it should contact our office at 718-756-7500. Mar 26, 2009 Please be advised that As of April 1, 2009, OK Kosher Certification will no longer certify Philadelphia Spinach and Artichoke Cream Cheese Spread and Athenos Artichoke & Garlic Hummus Spread. These products will be labeled without the OK or OK D symbol. Mar 12, 2009 Please be advised that Mrs. Jay’s Cookies (Jay Co. New York) Is being sold with an unauthorized OK Kosher Pareve label This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification If you see this product on the market, please call us at 718-756-7500. Mar 6, 2009 Please be advised that VIGO ARTICHOKE HEARTS (quartered) Vigo Importing Co. Tampa, FL has been distributed bearing an unauthorized OK symbol. This product is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken. If you see this product on the market, please call us at 718-756-7500. Mar 6, 2009 Please be advised that KARA CANNED COCONUT MILK manufactured by PT. Riau Sakti United Plantations Industry (product of Indonesia) has been incorrectly labeled Kosher Pareve Passover. This product is Kosher pareve; NOT for Passover Corrective measures are being taken. If you see this product on the market, please call us at 718-756-7500. Mar 6, 2009 Please be advised that SUPREME DELIGHT 416 Stanley Avenue Brooklyn, NY has been distributing PUFF PASTRY DOUGH with an unauthorized OK symbol. This product is not certified by OK Kosher Certification Corrective measures are being taken. Feb 18, 2009 Please be advised that Arrowhead Mills Organic Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour in 2 lb. bags lot code 06OCT09 produced by ARROWHEAD MILLS, INC. has been found to contain an undeclared dairy allergen. The product has been recalled. Individual packages of the product with a Best By date of 06OCT09A1 and a time stamp between 8:12 am to 10:12 am should be considered as dairy (and should therefore not be used to bake bread or in pareve dishes). Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall may call Arrowhead Mills at 1-800-749-0730. Feb 18, 2009 Please be advised that BIOITALIA PESTO SAUCE FOR PASTA has been distributed with an unauthorized OK symbol. This product is not certified by OK Kosher Certification and is NOT Kosher. Corrective measures are being taken. Feb 9, 2009 Please be advised that HEALTH IS WEALTH products sold by HEALTH IS WEALTH, INC. 217 Prosser Ave. Williamstown, NJ 08094 are no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification. Health is Wealth Moon Egg Roll (Veggie Dumpling) has been incorrectly labeled with the OK symbol. Corrective measures are being taken. If you see this product on the market, please call us at 718-756-7500. Feb 9, 2009 Please be advised that NUTRALIFE products made by SAO CORP. 90-15 43rd Avenue Elmhurst, NY 11373 are no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification. Any product with an expiration date later than 3 / 15 / 10 was not produced under OK supervision. Additionally, Nutralife Honey Cashews were incorrectly labeled OK Pareve, and actually contain a dairy ingredient. Feb 5, 2009 Please be advised that DYNAMIC HEALTH LABORATORIES Brooklyn, NY 11201 is distributing ACTUMUS Black Cherry Concentrate with an unauthorized OK symbol. The product is not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken. If you see this product on the market, please call us at 718-756-7500. Feb 2, 2009 In response to the recent report and concern of infestation in some packaged raisins, the OK has carefully investigated the matter and after extensive testing and in consultation with our Rabbonim the OK continues to maintain that raisins, when stored under proper conditions (cool dry and clean environments) do not require checking for bugs. Please note that certain food items including but not limited to dried fruit, nuts, flour, spices, seeds, etc, when packed and/or stored in a warm or moist and unclean environments, often leads to insect infestation. These items should be avoided unless thoroughly checked. Jan 13, 2009 Please be advised that ROYAL CANDY COMPANY Brooklyn, NY has been distributing tootsie roll midgies, vanilla caramels, other soft candies with an unauthorized OK symbol. Only the hard candies are certified by OK Kosher Certification Corrective measures are being taken. Jan 13, 2009 Please be advised that ORGANIC GLUTEN FREE PANCAKE & BAKING MIX produced by Organic Arrowhead Mills was mislabeled as OK Dairy. The product is in fact PAREVE. Labels are being corrected. Jan 9, 2009 TROPICANA RUBY RED GRAPEFRUIT JUICE DOES NOT CONTAIN COCHINEAL OR CARMINE. A recent article in the media stating that Tropicana Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice contains cochineal and carmine is completely untrue. This is erroneous and malicious misinformation. Cochineal and carmine are not used in any of the Tropicana pure juice products that are certified by OK Kosher. They are only used in Tropicana cocktail mixes, which are not pure juice, contain many different ingredients and are shelf stable products, not found in the refrigerator section. The cocktail mixes are not and have never been certified kosher. Jan 8, 2009 Please be advised that BLOCK & BARREL HOT DOG BUNS with the OK-D symbol on the label. Distributed by Sysco Corporation is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Any product found with the OK kosher symbol is unauthorized. The product is being recalled. Jan 2, 2009 Please be advised that DAVID BAKERY / ROYAL BAKERY 100-17 92nd Avenue Richmond Hill, NY 11418 is NO LONGER certified by OK Kosher Certification. Any product found with the OK kosher symbol is unauthorized. Please contact the OK office if you see any packages bearing the OK symbol. 2008Dec 31, 2008 Please be advised that KETTLE BAGELS and BIALYS produced by BELL BAGEL (Brooklyn, NY) are no longer Pas Yisroel. They continue to be certified Kosher, Pareve by OK Kosher Certification when bearing the OK symbol on the packaging. Dec 17, 2008 Please be advised that SWEETOGRAPHY INC. Brooklyn, NY is no longer certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION. Nov 17, 2008 Please be advised that BENZ’S FOOD PRODUCTS Brooklyn, NY is no longer under OK certification. The following lots of Benz’s Gourmet brand Tuna Fish were produced under OK supervision, and are certified when bearing the OK P symbol on the label:
Nov 17, 2008 Please be advised that the following product VEGAN RELLA CHEDDAR BLOCK (in 8 oz. packages – UPC 037983 000154 with a sell by date of 12/09/2008) has been recalled due to undeclared milk in the product. Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Nov 12, 2008 Please be advised that MAMA LUPE'S FLOUR TORTILLAS produced by TORTILLA KING, INC. Moundridge, KS is being sold with an unauthorized OK Symbol. This product is NOT certified by the OK Kosher Certification. Oct 16, 2008 Please be advised that 12oz. bags of KROGER VALUE SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS with a sell by date of MAY 30 2010 (5/30/10) UPC: 0111108650 may contain some milk chocolate chips that are lighter in color. Packages should be checked before use. Packages can be returned to any Kroger's store full a full refund. The product is being recalled by the company. We request that anyone who finds a bag containing these light-color chips please contact our office and send us the bag. Oct 10, 2008 Please be advised that GILGAL MERLOT WINE (imported from Romania) bears an unauthorized OK symbol on the label. OK Kosher Certification does not certify this company or product. If any consumer sees a package with the unauthorized OK symbol please call the OK Kosher office (718-756-7500). Oct 3, 2008 Please be advised that RACCONTO SPICES Melrose Park, IL is being sold with an unauthorized OK symbol. This product is NOT certified by the OK Kosher Certification. Oct 2, 2008 Please be advised that despite claims by the manufacturer ENTERTAINER’S SECRET is NOT certified by the OK Kosher Certification. Sept 11, 2008 Please be advised that NY Pasta Authority 640 Parkside Ave., Brooklyn, NY no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification. Any products bearing the OK Kosher logo are unauthorized and are NOT certified by the OK Kosher Certification. Sept 9, 2008 Please be advised that Air Stream Foods 3400 Lawson Blvd., Oceanside, NY 11572, producers of packaged fruits and vegetables, is not certified by the OK Kosher Certification. Aug 26, 2008 Please note that Lightlife Foods produces both kosher-certified and non-kosher products. Only products bearing the OK symbol on the label are certified kosher by OK Kosher Certification. Please check labels carefully before purchasing. Aug 26, 2008 Please be advised that POMONA’S UNIVERSAL PECTIN was mistakenly labeled with the OK Kosher symbol. The product is not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Packaging is being corrected. Aug 26, 2008 Please be advised that MR. SOFTEE VANILLA ICE CREAM MIX produced by HORSTMANN MIX and CREAM Long Island City, NY has been mislabeled as OK Pareve. This product is actually dairy and should be labeled OK-D. Labeling is being destroyed and new labels are being printed. Aug 26, 2008 Please be advised that CHEESE TORTELLINI produced by FIORELLA PASTA COMPANY 4559 White Plains Road Bronx, NY 10470 has been mislabeled as OK Pareve. This product is actually dairy and should be labeled OK-D. Labeling is being destroyed and new labels are being printed. July 16, 2008 Please be advised that as of today OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION has revoked certification of All Natural Food Corporation 111 Ditmus Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218. July 8, 2008 Please be advised that LYONS DESIGNER DESSERT SAUCE CARAMEL FLAVOR -#2661 has been mislabeled as OK-DE. This product is actually dairy and should be labeled OK-D. Labeling is being destroyed and new labels are being printed.We request that any consumer who finds a package of the Lyons Caramel Flavor Dessert Sauce to please contact the OK Kosher Certification immediately. July 8, 2008 Please be advised that Gourmet Fresh Basil Pesto from All Natural Food Corporation 111 Ditmas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is NOT certified and bears an unauthorized OK symbol. June 24, 2008 Please be advised that the DUNKIN DONUTS / BASKIN ROBBINS Located at 51 East 34th Street, New York, NY 10016 is NOT certified by the OK Kosher Certification. June 11, 2008 Please be advised that Sunshine® Cheez-it® Double Cheese Baked Snacks Mix packages produced by Kellogg Company are mislabeled and are NOT Kosher. Unfortunately, a supplier’s Kosher certification was called into question after we shipped some of this product to customers. We apologize sincerely for this error and want to ensure you that we are taking immediate corrective steps. A limited amount of this mislabeled product was distributed to convenience stores and drug stores nationwide. If you purchased this product, please contact Kellogg consumer service at 877-453-5837 for a refund or a free product coupon that you can use on one of our many Kosher certified Kellogg or Keebler products. May 22, 2008 Please be advised that the OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION No longer certifies TORTILLAS Produced by NEAR EAST BAKERY (Saco. ME) for ELIE BAKING CORPORATION (West Roxbury, MA). Packaging bearing the OK symbol is unauthorized. May 22, 2008 Please be advised that the OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION No longer certifies Products from THREE VEE CORPORATION (Brooklyn, NY 11201). Packaging bearing the OK symbol is unauthorized. May 21, 2008 Please be advised that 365 Sorbets distributed by Whole Foods Markets are now certified OK-D (kosher, dairy – cholov stam) Any old packaging still available in Whole Foods stores, with a plain OK symbol, are kosher, dairy. Signs to that effect are up on the shelves in all Whole Foods stores. May 7, 2008 Please be advised that due to a packaging error, some packages of Hostess Mix (produced by Royal Candy Company Brooklyn, NY) may contain one pack of a non-certified Smarties candy. This is an isolated instance and is being corrected. We request that any consumer who finds a package of the Hostess Mix containing the non-certified Smarties candy to please contact the OK Kosher Certification immediately. April 15, 2008 Please be advised that 02 Proformance Hydration (product of Japan) distributed by Nutronix International bears an unauthorized OK symbol. The product is not certified by the OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION. April 15, 2008 Please be advised that the OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION has done an extensive investigation and testing of the Nori used in Trader Joe's Oriental Rice Crackers and Norimake Crackers. Lab results and examination by an expert in "toilaim" in Israel confirm that the Nori used in the Trader Joe's products has no problem of infestation whatsoever. We regret any inconvenience caused to consumers by our earlier kosher alert, but in this instance we felt it necessary to err on the side of caution until we could verify 100% that there was no problem with the product. Trader Joe's rice crackers will continue to carry the OK symbol on their labels. April 4, 2008 Please be advised that as of March 31, 2008 Cheeses produced by Joseph Gallo Farms are no longer certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION Cheeses packaged with the OK symbol on the label and a “Use By” date on or before September 27, 2008 were produced and packaged under OK supervision and certification. March 19, 2008 Please be advised that KINDZMARAULI WINE JSC CORPORATION KINDZMARAULI (American Importer: Dorosev & Sons) is certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION only when bearing the OK hologram. A plain OK symbol on the label is NOT sufficient. March 14, 2008 Please be advised that OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION Has just received information that there may be a problem with KINDZMARAULI WINE JSC CORPORATION KINDZMARAULI (American Importer: Dorosev & Sons). THE OK KOSHER IS ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE KASHRUS OF THIS WINE IF IT BEARS THE OK HOLOGRAM. Since it is Erev Shabbos and we do not yet have all the facts, we recommend that you do NOT use this wine unless the label has the OK hologram. March 6, 2008 Please be advised that HEALTHY DAIRY YOGURT SMOOTHIES(various flavors) Some of the flavors are missing the “D” next to the OK symbol.The product is certified kosher, dairy, cholov stam. The word “dairy” will appear on the brand and also on the date code. Future labels are being corrected. March 5, 2008 Trader Joe's Oriental Rice Crackers bearing the OK symbol contain seaweed and should not be used. The product is being removed from all Trader Joe's stores, and labeling is being corrected. March 3, 2008 Please be advised that KRAFT NABISCO CREAM OF WHEAT (4 PACK) is Pareve. The company is relabeling the product. February 14, 2008 Please be advised that OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION does NOT and has NEVER certified the following restaurant:French Bistro1216A Santee St. Los Angeles, CA 90015 January 29, 2008 Please be advised that OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION does NOT certify any items produced by ELIE BAKING CORP.under any of the following brands: NEAR EAST BAKERY VITA'S TORTILLA'S TYPICAL FARM January 22, 2008 Please be advised that MORNINGSTAR FARMS SPINACH ARTICHOKE VEGGIE BITES and BROCCOLI CHEDDAR VEGGIE BITES are both no longer kosher. January 7, 2008 Please be advised that FRIEDMAN'S FISH of Monroe, NY is no longer certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION. 2007December 26, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that the following product SWEET POTATO JULIENNE FRIES produced by ALEXIA FOODS, INC. Long Island City, NY has reformulated the product and it is now CERTIFIED AS KOSHER DAIRY Future packaging has been corrected to bear the OK-D Symbol. All products bearing the plain OK logo are indeed Pareve. November 22, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that MAOZ VEGETARIAN 38 Union Square NY is NOT certified by the OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION November 22, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION no longer certifies Fruit A Freeze October 11, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that as of October 11, 2007 OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION no longer certifies Lumen Foods September 10, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that as of September 10, 2007 OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION no longer certifies SHISH KABOB PALACE 90 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021. Aug 15, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that as of July 31, 2006 OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION no longer certifies any products produced by F.LLI AMATO SNC, Partana, Italy Any certificates presented to the contrary are FORGERIES Aug 2, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that the OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION Does not certify CALIFORNIA NUGGETS roasted salted gourmet corn and any other products produced by GOLDEN WEST NUTS, INC. Ripon, California These products bear an unauthorized OK symbol. These products are NOT kosher certified. July 9, 2007 CERTIFICATION CLARIFICATION Please be advised that OK Kosher Certification only certifies items from BENZ'S FISH which bear an OK on the label, such as their gefilte fish, tuna fish and other fish items (with skin on only). Items repacked in their store at the 332 Albany Avenue location are not certified by OK Kosher Certification July 6, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that the following product: TRAIL MIX HIGH SIERRA BLEND (in 5 oz. and 26 oz. packages) produced by BEAR NAKED LLC in NORWALK CT, has in some instances been labeled with OK instead of OK-D. THE PRODUCT IS CERTIFIED KOSHER DAIRY. Future packaging has been corrected to bear the OK-D symbol. June 12, 2007 KOSHER ANNOUNCEMENT KEEBLER - CHEEZ-IT : All Cheez-It crackers from Keebler Sunshine biscuits are made with aged cheese. Therefore, one should wait 6 hours after eating Cheez-It, before eating meat. TROPICANA ORANGE JUICE with OMEGA 3: Omega-3 is a type of fish oil. Although the Tropicana juice contains only a very small amount of the fish oil, we feel an obligation to bring it to the attention of kosher consumers who rely on the OK. Chazal tell us that it is a danger to eat fish and meat together. We therefore requested that Tropicana label this juice with an F designation, and they have complied. June 4, 2007 As of 7/31/07, the OK Kosher will no longer certify products produced by NOW Nordische Oelwerke. May 22, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify: GUILIN NATURAL INGREDIENTS INC. / GUILIN LAYN PHARMACEUTICAL INC. of GUILIN, CHINA This certification was issued in error. May 8, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify any bread distributed by: A. HAIM BROOKLYN, NY In 8 OZ. BAGS These bags carry an unauthorized OK symbol. April 26, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that BELLAMESSA Grilled Artichoke Hearts Antipasti Product of Turkey Made under the direction of & distributed by OPAL INTERNATIONAL LTD. Columbus, OH The product bears an unauthorized OK symbol. The product is NOT kosher certified. April 24, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that HUNT’S THICK & RICH PREMIUM PASTA SAUCE –FOUR CHEESE – 680 ML was erroneously labeled with the OK symbol. The product is NOT certified by the OK and is NOT kosher. LABELS ARE BEING CORRECTED. April 16, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that OK Kosher NO LONGER certifies MEZONOS MAVEN Brooklyn, NY Due to lack of cooperation in the implementation of our Kashrus Standards. Following are some of the kashrus violations: 1)Threatening OK mashgichim as they were going about their inspection visits 2)Falsely claiming products were yoshon when in fact using chodosh flour. 3)Refusal to notify the public that these products were not yoshon 4)Lying about the source of ingredient 5)General disregard for kashrus standards. March 28, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that the following products produced by KLEIN’S NATURALS have been mislabeled. Freshly Roasted – Salted Macadamia Nuts Freshly Roasted – Salted Mixed Nuts Freshly Roasted – Unsalted Mixed Nuts Freshly Roasted – Unsalted Almonds The ingredient panel erroneously states that the product contains Canola Oil, but in fact the product contains Kosher for Passover Cottonseed Oil. The product is certified Kosher for Passover when bearing the OK P symbol. LABELS ARE BEING CORRECTED March 1, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that MAKKOS OF BROOKLYN, manufacturer of NEW YORK PRETZEL has not renewed their Kosher certification. Products produced in the past that bear the OK stamp were produced with a Mashgiach temidi and are Kosher certified. Products no longer bearing the OK stamp are not certified. February 15, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that F.M.V. SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS in 12 oz. bags, Distributed by Inter-American Products, Cincinnati, Ohio with a sell by date of Sep 07 2008 only was erroneously labeled OK-P. The product is certified OK Pareve and NOT kosher for Passover. January 23, 2007 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that, effective IMMEDIATELY, OK Kosher NO LONGER certifies ALMIL AG Bad Homburg, Germany It is important that you call the OK Kosher for details. December 26, 2006 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify FIGTREE GOURMET, INC. 6907 New Utrecht Avenue, Brooklyn, NY We request that anyone who sees a Figtree Gourmet label bearing an OK symbol to please report this to our office. KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that, effective immediately, OK Kosher no longer certifies any candy product produced by QUICKS/GLADSTONE COMPANY Hummelstown, PA This applies even if the OK symbol is found on the product. KASHRUS ALERT December 21, 2006 Please be advised that a limited amount of ULTIMATE MALTED MILK BALLS sold at Ralph’s in Manhattan Beach, CA Produced by Kopper’s Chocolate Company was erroneously labeled OK Pareve. The product is certified OK Dairy. LABELS ARE BEING CORRECTED. December 12, 2006 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that BORDEN BRAND EGGNOG Distributed by Eagle Family Foods – Gahanna, OH in 1 Quart Cans is certified OK Dairy. The cans were erroneously printed bearing only the OK symbol, instead of OK-D. Future labeling will be corrected. November 16, 2006 KASHRUS ALERT Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify SEAPOINT FARMS DRY ROASTED EDAMAMES (WASABI FLAVOR) Produced by Ren Bao This product carries an unauthorized OK symbol. November 7, 2006 KASHRUS CLARIFICATION Please be advised that CHAMBORD DAIRY PRODUCTS Produced by World of Chantilly, Brooklyn, NY Will NO longer be produced as Cholov Yisroel. They will be certified as Cholov Stam when bearing the OK-D symbol. November 3, 2006 KASHRUS CLARIFICATION This is to clarify that we only certify the following Edible Arrangements Location 958 Broadway Woodmere, NY All certified products are Kosher and Pareve when bearing the OK symbol November 2, 2006 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify any products distributed by: GRANT FAMILY FARMS Wellington, CO Including, but not limited to: Rocky Mountain Sweet Organic Savoy Spinach Which carries an unauthorized OK symbol. Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify any products distributed by: SIBSTAR BREAD Inc. Brooklyn, NY Including, but not limited to: Brooklyn Kosher Bakery brand bread in 1 1/2 lb. (24 oz.) bags Which carries an unauthorized OK symbol. This should not be confused with the following which ARE certified by the OK Kosher. Brooklyn Kosher Bakery distributed by N.Y.K. Inc, Brooklyn, 11224 and Brooklyn Kosher Bread distributed by David's Bread, McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, 11223. November 1, 2006 HEALTHY DAIRY TROPICAL FRUIT SMOOTHIE was inadvertently labeled missing the “D” designation. This product is kosher, Dairy, cholov stam. There is only a one-month supply and future labels have been corrected. August 28, 2006 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify NATURE'S PEAK VEGGIE DIP A product of: Nature's Peak, Santa Cruz, CA Labels have been corrected. August 22, 2006 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify: SUNRISE GOURMET COFFEE Distributed by: Sleepy Hollow Coffee Roasters, Inc. Newburgh, NY Labels are being corrected. July 19, 2006 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify any products distributed by: D.E. Georgoudis Co. Volos, Greece Including, but not limited to: PARTHENON OLIVES (Calamata, Greek Black, Green, Thasos) Which carries an unauthorized OK symbol. Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify: ROSSINI Extra Virgin Olive Oil distributed by: BONTEL USA Brooklyn, NY This product carries an unauthorized OK symbol. May 10, 2006 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify any products distributed by SIROB IMPORTS INC. Lindenhurst, NY Including, but not limited to: ABRUZZO Pomace Compound Oil Which carries an unauthorized OK symbol. May 4, 2006 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify any products produced by TAYAS AMERICA LaSalle, Canada Including, but not limited to: Special Cream Peach Flavor Chocolates Which carry an unauthorized OK symbol. March 28, 2006 Due to kashrus violations, Mendy's Restaurant (792 Eastern Parkway) is no longer under OK Kosher Certification. This is effective immediately. March 16, 2006 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify: Cora Apple-Grape Juice Sold by Casseroles Cora Inc. Boisbriand, QC This Product is labeled with an unauthorized OK symbol. Labels are being corrected. February 15, 2006 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify any products produced by GARDEN FRESH GOURMET Ferndale, MI Some of their products are labeled with an unauthorized OK symbol. February 8, 2006 Tropicana Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice (Tropicana Pure Premium) is kosher as stated when the OK symbol appears on the carton. The certified Pure Premium Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice contains no carmine. Other Tropicana Ruby Red Grapefruit juices are NOT kosher and do NOT bear the OK symbol on the label. Carmine (as well as juice concentrates including grape) is clearly listed in the ingredients list on the containers. The non-kosher Ruby Red juices are packed in shelf- stable plastic containers, and are easily differentiated from the certified products. February 1, 2006 Dear Consumers, Currently we have a very unusual situation with the Domino Dots®/Cubes as it relates to Kosher certification. I will try to explain. Due to Hurricane Katrina our Chalmette, LA Refinery has been out of production. Our Chalmette, LA Refinery, like all Domino facilities and Domino brands is certified by Organized Kashrus Laboratories with either the Circle K or Circle Kp symbols. Since we lost packaging capabilities in Chalmette, we had to have Domino Dots®/Cubes produced in our Crockett, CA refinery on a temporary basis. This Crockett, CA facility is certified Kosher through Star K. Because the Domino brand is one Kosher symbol and the California facility is another we could not use either symbol on this temporary package. However, I can assure you that this product was produced using Kosher sugar in a Kosher facility, but we cannot claim Kosher certification on the package. We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused you and your family. Sincerely, Kevin McElvaney Marketing Manager (570)366-2581 January 30, 2006 Please be advised that, effective immediately, we have withdrawn our certification from DARNA RESTAURANT 600 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10024 January 23, 2006 Please me advised that FMV brand semi sweet chocolate chip (12 ounces) were mistakenly labeled with an OK-P. They are kosher and pareve for year round use- NOT FOR PASSOVER use. January 19, 2006 Pursuant to our previous notice, we are pleased to inform the public that OK Kosher and Joseph Gallo Farms have corrected the Kashrus issues that occurred with the production of Joseph Farms brand cheeses. Joseph Farms cheeses manufactured after January 16, 2006 with a “sell by” date beginning July 17, 2006 are kosher and dairy (cholov stam), ONLY WHEN BEARING THE OK-D SYMBOL. January 4, 2006 Please be advised that GLADSTONE CANDY VALENTINES DAY Lolly Pops display an unauthorized OK symbol. Labels are being recalled and corrected. Please be advised that KOHN'S RESTAURANT in St Louis, MO is not under the OK Kosher supervision. This company is unauthorized. December 19, 2005 Please be advised that PHILLY FALAFEL VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT located at 1740 Samson Street, Philadelphia PA was never under the circle-k certification. The restaurant is correcting all advertisements and signs. December 13, 2005 Please be advised that effective immediately OK Kosher Certification no longer certifies GUSTO VA MARE December 12, 2005 CHRISTOPHER RANCH "Pesto and Garlic Basel Sauce" has been mislabeled. This product is OK-Dairy, but only displays a plain OK. Labels have been corrected and mislabeled products are being recalled. ZHEN JIANG GAO PENT Pharmaceutical makes a "Folic Acid" from China that displays an unauthorized OK symbol. This product is in fact under the Kof-K. This product has been mislabled. MOUNTAIN ROYAL "Whole Broccoli Heads" displays an unauthorized OK symbol. This product is NOT certified under the OK supervision. Labels are being corrected. December 9, 2005 Please be advised that ALL products by GLADSTONE CANDIES/QUICK'S LOLLIES are under the OK Kosher Supervision. Some products do not display the OK symbol. Labels are being corrected to display the OK. Please be advised that MARKET PANTRY INSTANT PUDDING & PIE FILLING (Fat Free & Sugar Free Vanilla) has been mislabeled. This product is NOT certified under OK Kosher. This product is also dairy while only displaying a plain OK. This product is unauthorized. December 7, 2005 HEARTLAND BAGELS & BAKERY advertised in Bnai Brith Magazine with an OK symbol. These products are NOT under OK supervision. This product is unauthorized. Decmeber 5, 2005 The following product has been mislabeled with an OK OY, OY, OY, KOSHER CHRISTMAS CAROLS by Silly Music. November 30, 2005 All fruits and vegetables processed by CLUB CHEF are not certified under the OK Kosher. These products have been mislabeled. November 28, 2005 TAYAS CREAM Tropical Chocolate is NOT certified by OK Kosher. This product is unauthorized. November 15, 2005 Please be advised that Christopher Ranch Basil & Garlic Pesto Basilic Dressing is OK Dairy. This product is missing the D symbol. Please be advised that this is Dairy. November 2, 2005 The following products is unauthorized: All CANTARE dips and foods products. October 6, 2005 We regret to inform you that FRESH EXPRESS is no longer under OK Kosher supervision. September 26, 2005 NABISCO CREAM OF WHEAT (Instant Original) Was mislabeled with an OK-D on the inside packaging. This product is in fact OK-Pareve. Labels have been corrected. September 12, 2005 As a result of an incident that occurred this past Shabbos Kodesh, the following steps are being implemented by the OK in order to tighten the kashrus control at Mezonos Maven: 1. All locks will be replaced, and the new locks will be installed by OK Kosher Certification. 2. There will be a Mashgiach Tmidi who will have the sole set of keys to enter the facility. 3. Electronic surveillance will be installed at all entrances to the facility. The round-the-clock, seven day a week electronic record from these cameras will be monitored at the OK office, and can also be monitored by OK personnel anywhere in the world. With blessings for a sweet New Year, OK Kosher Certification August 24, 2005 Please be advised that effective immediately GIVERE CHOCOLATIER is no longer certified by the OK Kosher Certification. August 1, 2005 Please be advised that KRAFT NABISCO CREAM OF WHEAT (4 PACK) is Pareve. The company is relableing the product. May 31, 2005 Please be advised that FANCY FOODS HEARTS OF PALMS is NOT authorized under the OK Kosher Certification. May 19, 2005 Please be advised that KRAFT POST CEREAL "ALPHA-BITES" have changed from OK Pareve to OK DE. May 12, 2005 Please be advised that TOUFAYAN MEDITTERANEAN FLAT BREAD may list "non-fat dry milk" in the ingredients. Please be aware that this is a labelling error. This product is in fact OK-Pareve. March 20, 2005 Please be advised that STADIUM CHEESE and Cheese Flavored Pretzels are not authorized under the OK. They are not certified as kosher and have been mislabelled with the OK Kosher symbol. February 5, 2005 The following products carry an unauthorized OK symbol. - Amazon Herb Company for products - Fiberzon and Sangre De Drago - Good-To-Go Nuts January 9, 2005 ALL Bentley's Tea products are NOT under the OK Kosher Certification. Please note that they were mislabeled in 2003 however there may still be a number of products remaining on store shelves. December 18, 2004 Please be advised that all OK Kosher Certified Nori produced after 7/30/04 and sold by Mitoku may be used without checking for insects. December 15, 2004 Please be advised that DOUGIE'S BBQ NYC Is no longer certified by OK Kosher. November 25, 2004 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify TRADER JOE'S "CHALLAH" - Braided Egg Bread This product is labeled with an unauthorized OK symbol. November 2, 2004 Please be advised that ROAST CHICKEN FLAVOR PACK Enclosed in the RAMON NOODLE SOUP (A Maruchan, Inc. Product) Was inadvertently labeled with the OK symbol. OK Kosher does NOT certify this or any other MARUCHAN products. Labels are being corrected, and Maruchan Inc. apologizes for any inconveniences this may have caused. September 13, 2004 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify TAKITO'S, The Bilingual Cookie Bistributed by: Takito's, LLC. San Antonio, TX Labels are being corrected. August 22, 2004 Due to kashrus violations Please be advised that effective immediately OK Kosher no longer certifies: MASIHANA Located at: 816 Avenue U Brooklyn, NY 11223 August 12, 2004 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify HERSHEY CREAMERY, Harrisburg, PA Hershey's Orange, Lemon, Strawberry, and Raspberry Sherbet (all Dairy) and Rainbow Ice (Pareve) These products are labeled with an unauthorized OK symbol. Please note: Hershey Creamery is not to be confused with HERSHEY IMPORTS, Edison, NJ, which is currently OK Kosher certified. August 11, 2004 Please be advised that Tropicana has mistakenly sent out a small quantity of the following product incorrectly identified as OK Kosher: TROPICANA 100% GRAPE JUICE in 14 FL OZ bottles. Tropicana has identified the markets where the product has been shipped. They are doing their utmost to withdraw the product from market shelves as quickly as possible. July 28, 2004 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify BATTAGLIO'S, Old world style products Distributed by: Battaglio's Kitchen, Inc. Fort Lauderdale, FL Labels are being corrected. July 21, 2004 Please be advised that due to recent infestation found, we are temporarily suspending certification on all OK certified NORI until we can confirm that there is no infestation. Currently the NORI will have to be inspected by the user to ensure that it is not infested. July 13, 2004 Please be advised that effective immediately OK Kosher NO longer certifies LE MARAIS RESTAURANT 150 West 46th Street New York, NY 10036 March 25, 2004 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify CORN CRUNCH, Original Roasted & Chili Lemon Distributed by Prairie Foods, Inc. Pleasant Plains, IL These products are labeled with an unauthorized OK symbol. January 6, 2004 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify THE BAKERY In Plainview and Albertson, NY Their labels (stickers) are printed with an unauthorized OK symbol. December 31, 2003 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify HEALTHY WHEY PROTEIN POWDER Distributed by Nature's Life, Garden Grove, CA This product is labeled with an unauthorized OK symbol. December 10, 2003 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify KOINONIA RESTAURANT Located at 12020 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 This restaurant is using an unauthorized OK symbol. November 6, 2003 Please be advised that PRETZEL DIPS (Milk Chocolate & White Fudge Mini's) Produced by Snyder's of Hanover, Hanover, PA Are mistakenly labeled with just an OK. This product is Dairy and should read OK-D. The ingredients list milk chocolate. Labels are being corrected. September 9, 2003 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify GRANNY OATS OATMEAL COOKIES 12 oz. Manufactured by Mornings' Dawn Inc., Burbank, CA Labels have been corrected. July 3, 2003 Please be advised that OK Kosher does NOT certify FRAN'S FRYERS Distributed by Fran's Fryers, Milford, TX This product is labeled with an unauthorized OK symbol. |
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