Consumer Alerts & Advisories
The Following OU Kosher Advisories and Alerts were released by the Orthodox Union's Kosher Division on the date indicated.
Please remember to always check the label before purchasing any item that needs kosher certification!
Godiva Milk Chocolate Liqueur
Brands: Godiva LiqueurProducts: Caramel Milk Chocolate
Company: Godiva Liqueur Company- Norwalk, CT
This certified product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.
Palmer Peanut Butter Cups
Brands: PalmerProducts: Peanut Butter Cups UPC# 4126926078 or 4126926074
Company: R.M. Palmer- Reading, PA
This certified product contains dairy ingredients as listed on the ingredient panel but the dairy designation has been inadvertently omitted. Future packaging will be revised.
Bea’s BBQ Sauce
Brands: Bea'sProducts: Slammin’ BBQ Sauce
Company: Deluxe Gourmet Specialties- Oldbridge, NJ
This product bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
DaVinci Spaghetti
Brands: DaVinciProducts: Reduced Carb Spaghetti
Company: World Finer Foods- Bloomfield, NJ
This dairy product (possibly sold in closeout stores) bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
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Pillsbury Sweet Minis Baked Goods
Brands: Pillsbury Sweet MinisProducts: 1. Mini Donuts (UPC #018000157815) 2. Brownie Bites (UPC #018000157822) 3. Chocolate Chip Cookies (UPC #018000157839)
Company: General Mills Sales Inc.,- Minneapolis, MN
These products were originally manufactured as OU certified. They are for use in individual cups at convenience stores. The integrity of the cup packaging may be compromised at the store level and the product should not be eaten as kosher certified. The packaging is being revised.
Borden Cremora Non-Dairy Creamer
Brands: BordenProducts: Cremora Non-Dairy Creamer
Company: Bay Valley Foods, LLC- Green Bay, WI
A distributor placed OU Pareve stickers on a limited number of this dairy product. Consumers spotting this product with OU Pareve stickers are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
Ruby Kist Cranberry Raspberry Juice Cocktail
Brands: Ruby KistProducts: Cranberry Raspberry Juice Cocktail
Company: תומר ײבוא ושיװק מזון בע״מ (Tomer Importer Ltd.)
This product’s Hebrew label (as applied by the Israeli importer) bears an unauthorized OU representation. The product is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
Classic Foods of America Blue Cheese Dressing
Brands: Classic Foods of America- America’s FinestProducts: Blue-Cheese Salad Dressing
Company: SDV SAS- Cedex, FRANCE
This product, distributed in Europe, bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
Lady Liberty Cheez Balls
Brands: Lady LibertyProducts: Cheez Balls (UPC #400350062040)
Company: M-C McLane International- The Woodlands, TX
This product, reportedly sold in Hong Kong, bears an unauthorized OU symbol and is being withdrawn from the marketplace. Consumers spotting this product are requested to contact the Orthodox Union at 212-613-8241 or via email at kashalerts@ou.org.
Rice Dream
Brands: Rice DreamProducts: Rice Dream Original
Company: The Hain-Celestial Group- Modesto, CA
This product is sold in certain areas of Canada both with and without the OU symbol. Any product that does not bear the OU symbol is not kosher certified by the Orthodox Union. As always, the public is encouraged to check for the OU symbol on every product that is purchased.
