Kosher Alerts & Advisories
The Following OU Kosher Advisories and Alerts were released by the Orthodox Union's Kosher Division on the date indicated.
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December 23, 2024
Alert
Issue
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Malka Restaurants. Some menus of Malka Cucina Italiano in Playa Del Carmen (Cancun), Mexico, features an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.December 18, 2024
Alert
Product
Chicken & Herbs Salt
Company
Osmo Salt LLC, Boston MA
Brand
OsmoProduct
Chicken & Herbs Salt
Company
Osmo Salt LLC, Boston MA
Issue
Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union does not certify Osmo Chicken & Herbs Salt. Some labels bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.December 11, 2024
Alert
Product
Oils (all varieties)
Company
Terra Vita Oils, Hauppauge NY
Brand
Terra VitaProduct
Oils (all varieties)
Company
Terra Vita Oils, Hauppauge NY
Issue
Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union does not certify any Terra Vita oil products. Some Terra Vita oils are labeled with an unauthorized OU. Corrective actions are being implemented.
November 22, 2024
Advisory
Product
Light and Fluffy ESL (liquid eggs)
Company
Cargill Kitchen Solutions
Brand
Sunny FreshProduct
Light and Fluffy ESL (liquid eggs)
Company
Cargill Kitchen Solutions
Issue
The Orthodox Union certifies Light and Fluffy ESL (Liquid Eggs) OU D-Dairy products. The products contain dairy as indicated in the ingredients and allergens statements. Some packaging was printed with an OU symbol, without the D-Dairy designation. Corrective actions are being implemented.November 20, 2024
Alert
Issue
The Orthodox Union does not certify Plant Junkie, a restaurant located in lower Manhattan. Some marketing materials were sent out stating that they obtained kosher certification, and the OU mark is on that marketing material. The use of the OU mark is unauthorized.November 20, 2024
Alert
Product
Stuffed Vine Leaves
Company
Krinos, Bronx NY
Brand
KrinosProduct
Stuffed Vine Leaves
Company
Krinos, Bronx NY
Issue
Unauthorized OU
The Orthodox Union does not certify Krinos Stuffed Vine Leaves. Some cans bear an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.