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Prompt and detailed information regarding OK Kosher Alerts
 




Feb 1st, 2010
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Jan 25th, 2010
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Dec 7th, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Nov 11th, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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

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Nov 5th, 2009
KASHRUS ADVISORY

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.

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Sept 1st, 2009
KASHRUS ADVISORY

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.

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Aug 12, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Aug 12, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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July 15, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT
Please be advised that MIRA BRAND Soup Packets & Bouillon Cubes produced by Golden Bird Food Industry, Amman, Jordan distributed by Sierra Network, Inc. bear an unauthorized OK symbol on the label.These products are not certified by OK Kosher Certification. Corrective measures are being taken.

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July 15, 2009
KASHRUS ADVISORY
Please be advised that LAROMME SNACK NAPOLITANA PARVE was mislabeled.
Both OK-d and OK pareve appear on these labels. This product is actually Pareve.
New labels have been corrected.

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July 15, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT
Please be advised that TIANJING GOAL-CHEM CHEMICALS CO., LTD. (Tianjing, CHINA) Distributor of Glacial Acetic Acid is NOT certified by OK Kosher Certification. Any certificate presented by them is FORGED.

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July 15, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT
Please be advised that MACAYO GREEN CHILE ENCHILADA SAUCE produced by
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.

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June 17, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT
Please be advised that a limited quantity of MARKET PANTRY CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEWY GRANOLA BARS 18-ct (Leclerc Foods, Montgomery, PA) Sold in TARGET stores with UPC Code 85239 20124 and “Best By” date of 18JAN2010 were mis packaged. Retail boxes are labeled with the OK-D symbol, and may contain Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Granola Bars (which are OK-D certified) and possibly S’more bars (which are NOT KOSHER). The product with Best By 18 JAN 2010 has been recalled from all Target stores and is no longer available at retail. If you see this product with Best By 18 JAN 2010 in the market, please call the OK office at 718-756-7500.

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June 12, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT
Please be advised that SNAPPLE SUMMER PEACH made by Snapple Beverage Corp. has been inadvertently labeled OK Pareve. This product is NOT KOSHER. Labels are being corrected.If you see this product on the market, please call us at 718-756-7500.

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May 26, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT
Please be advised that a limited amount of TA’AMTI CHEESE BOUREKAS (retail size) produced by BLUE & WHITE FOODS, LLC was mislabeled as OK Pareve The product is in fact DAIRY, Cholov Yisroel and contains cheese. Corrective action is being taken.

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May 21, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT
Please be advised that 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.

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Apr 27, 2009
KASHRUS ADVISORY
Please be advised that EBRO FOODS, INC. 1330 West 43rd Street, Chicago IL is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification.

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Apr 22, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT
Please be advised that a limited quantity of Snapple naturally flavored Go Bananas made by Snapple Beverage Corp. have been inadvertently labeled OK Pareve. This product is Kosher but contains MILK (as stated in the ingredients), and is Dairy. Labels are being corrected.

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Apr 7, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT
Please be advised that Grand vin de Bordeaux from Chateau Gardut Haut-Cluzea Premieriers Cotes de Blaye may have an unauthorized OK-P sticker on the label. This wine is NOT kosher. At this time, it is only known to be distributed in Europe.
Anyone who sees it should contact our office at 718-756-7500.

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Mar 26, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Mar 12, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Mar 6, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Mar 6, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Mar 6, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Feb 18, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Feb 18, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Feb 9, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Feb 9, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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 Parve, and actually contain a dairy ingredient.

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Feb 5, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

Please be advised that DYNAMIC HEALTH LABORAORIES 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.

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Feb 2, 2009
Raisin Advisory

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.

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Jan 13, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Jan 13, 2009
KASHRUS ADVISORY

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.

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Jan 9, 2009
KASHRUS ADVISORY

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.

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Jan 8, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Jan 2, 2009
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Dec 31, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Dec 17, 2008
KASHRUS ADVISORY

Please be advised that SWEETOGRAPHY INC. Brooklyn, NY is no longer certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION.

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Nov 17, 2008
KASHRUS ADVISORY

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:

  • Benz's Gourmet Solid White Tuna 6 oz Can – Lot # U78N5SBNN 1NBG1 6803 KFP OKP TART K
  • BenZ's Gourmet Chunk White Tuna in Water & Salt 6/66.5 – Lot #U68N5CBNN 1PBG1 6803 KFP OKP TART K
  • BenZ's Gourmet Solid White Tuna in Water & Salt 6/66.5 – Lot #1069PN TCTH K T827 KP
  • Benz's Gourmet Chunk Light Tuna 6 oz Can – Lot # U78N2CBNN 10BFX 6803 KFP OKP TART K
  • BenZ's Gourmet Chunk Light Tuna in Water 6/66.5 – Lot # U68N2CBNN 1PBFX 6803 KFP OKP TARK K

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Nov 17, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Nov 12, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

Please be advised that MAMA LUPE'S FLOUR TORTILLAS produced by TORTILLA KING, INC. Moundridge, KS is being sold with an unautorized OK Symbol. This product is NOT certified by the OK Kosher Certification.

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Oct 16, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Oct 10, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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).

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Oct 3, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Oct 2, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

Please be advised that despite claims by the manufacturer ENTERTAINER’S SECRET is NOT certified by the OK Kosher Certification.

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Sept 15, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

Please be advised that MOUNSIER PAPA MANGO NECTAR (product of Egypt). Distributed by HARIBO FOODS Miami, FL is being sold with an unauthorized OK symbol. This product is NOT certified by the OK Kosher Certification.

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Sept 11, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Sept 9, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Aug 26, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Aug 26, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Aug 26, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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Aug 26, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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July 16, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

Please be advised that as of today OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION has revoked certification of All Natural Food Corporation 111 Ditmus Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218.

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July 8, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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July 8, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

Please be advised that Gourmet Fresh Basil Pesto from All Natural Food Corporation 111 Ditmus Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is NOT certified and bears an unauthorized OK symbol.

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June 24, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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June 11, 2008
KASHRUS ADVISORY

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.

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May 22, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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May 22, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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May 21, 2008
KASHRUS ADVISORY NOTICE

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.

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May 7, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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April 15, 2008
KASHRUS ALERT

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.

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April 15, 2008
KASHRUS ADVISORY NOTICE

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.

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April 4, 2008
Revised Kashrus Alert

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.

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March 19, 2008
Revised Kashrus Alert

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.

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March 14, 2008
Kashrus Alert

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.

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March 6, 2008
Kashrus Alert

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.

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March 5, 2008
Kashrus Advisory

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.

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March 3, 2008
Kashrus Alert

Please be advised that KRAFT NABISCO CREAM OF WHEAT (4 PACK) is Pareve. The company is relableing the product.

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February 14, 2008
Kashrus Alert

Please be advised that OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION does
NOT and has NEVER certified the following restaurant:French Bistro1216A Santee St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

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January 29, 2008
Kashrus Alert

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

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January 22, 2008
Kashrus Alert

Please be advised that MORNINGSTAR FARMS SPINACH ARTICHOKE VEGGIE BITES and BROCCOLI CHEDDAR VEGGIE BITES are both no longer kosher.

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January 7, 2008
Kashrus Alert

Please be advised that FRIEDMAN'S FISH of Monroe, NY is no longer certified by OK KOSHER CERTIFICATION.

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December 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 Septmber 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 IMMEDIATEY, 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 Parkeay) is no longer under OK Kkosher 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 labled 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 advertisments 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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