Guidelines
Bug Checked, Bubbe Approved
Since Romaine lettuce is an open leaf variety of lettuce that only closes around its stalk at the end of its growth cycle, it is prone to insect infestation. The insects most commonly found in open leaf lettuce are small and black or green — easily camouflaged by the vegetable — and may be found between the innermost […]
Food Service List for Passover 2025
The Food Service Establishments listed below have OU Kosher for Passover certification programs on a limited basis. For packaged items, Kosher for Passover status is reflected by the OU-P logo on the product label. For food service programs, Kosher for Passover status can be ascertained by referring to OU letters of certification. The letter will […]
Meat and Poultry
Contemporary production methods could invalidate the Passover status of the plainest cut of raw meat.
Gluten Intolerance, Celiac, Allergies, and Pesach
Pesach Kashrus professionals are familiar with the intricacies of ingredients and food production. Often, consumers who have health concerns contact kashrus agencies in order to obtain information about foods and ingredients.
Olive Oil
All extra virgin olive oils are Kosher for Passover, as long as it bears the OU symbol. All other oils (including olive oil) require a reliable Kosher for Passover certification to be consumed on Passover, except virgin coconut oil.
Seltzer and Water
All unflavored bottled water, seltzer and sparkling water without any additives is Kosher for Passover, even without any Kosher supervision.
Milk
Milk contains added vitamins that contain a slight chametz risk. Therefore it is best to purchase milk made with special Passover supervision. See the OU Passover guide or check the OU Passover product search for a complete list. If one cannot obtain Passover certified milk, regular milk should be bought before Passover at which time chametz can […]
Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is frequently packed on the same equipment as products that contain chometz and kitniyos. Therefore, it is acceptable for Passover with a regular OU only when appearing in the product search or the OU Passover guide or when bearing an OU-P.
Canola Oil
Canola oil, which is a form of rapeseed oil, should be considered kitniyot.
Kosher Salt
Iodized salt is often processed with corn (kitniyot) and requires Passover certification. Non-iodized salt does not require Passover certification, nor does sea salt.