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Kashrus Alert – Meijer Maple Glazed Pecans
19 Tishrei 5785 - October 21, 2024
Details
Product: Meijer Maple Glazed Pecans
Company: Meijer
Issue: Mislabel
Meijer Maple Glazed Pecans mistakenly display a plain OK symbol, instead of the required OK D. This product contains butter, as listed in the ingredient panel, and is certified kosher dairy.
Corrective actions are being taken.
Kosher Alert – Pinas Locas Quetzaly
3 Elul 5784 - September 6, 2024
Details
Company: Pinas Locas Quetzaly
Issue: Unauthorized Use of OK
Pinas Locas Quetzaly (175 NY-59. Ste 320. Spring Valley, NY 10977) is displaying an unauthorized OK certification mark on various materials representing their establishment.
OK Kosher Certification does not certify any of this company’s locations or products.
Corrective actions are being taken.
Kosher Alert – Apple Maps
1 Elul 5784 - September 4, 2024
Details
Company: Apple Inc.
Issue: Unauthorized Use of OK
Apple Maps is displaying the OK certification mark on listings for various establishments in the ‘good to know’ section on both mobile app and browser.
Please be advised this is not an authorized use of the OK Kosher certification mark.
Corrective actions are being taken.
Kosher Alert – Benhaim Winery
1 Av 5784 - August 5, 2024
Details
Product: La Cuvee du Patron 2003
Company: Benhaim Winery (34 Ben Zvi Blvd., Ramat Gan, Israel 52247)
Issue: Unauthorized Use of OK
Benhaim Winery Vin Hors Series La Cuvee du Patron 2003, with the label marked ‘תאריך מילוי 02/2023’, bears an unauthorized OK. This bottling of 02/2023 as indicated on the label, was not authorized or supervised by OK Kosher.
OK Kosher Certification does not currently certify Benhaim Winery.
Corrective actions are being taken.
Kosher Alert – Buddy Brand
22 Sivan 5784 - June 28, 2024
Details
Product: Cannabis Gummies – Pineapple, Blood Orange, Plum
Company: Buddy Brand LLC (2555 Amys Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762)
Issue: Unauthorized Use of OK
Buddy brand cannabis gummies bear an unauthorized OK certification mark.
This company is not certified by OK Kosher Certification.
OK Kosher does not certify any recreational cannabis products.
Corrective actions are being taken.