April 11, 2024 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:
Please be aware that Alavida Wine bears an OU and Not For Passover . This wine is NOT certified for Passover.
This product was seen at Costco.
Editor's note: Reminder to check each product for the appropriate Passover symbol before purchase.
April 11, 2024 from the OU in response to a question from the editor:
The Hershey's Extra Dark Cocoa is usable for Passover without a "P".
April 8, 2024 from the OU:
The only authorized Kosher for Passover (KFP) symbol is OU-P or OU Kosher for Passover. The following situations should not be relied on as Passover certified; consumers should always check the individual products:
Internet statements and images are NOT always reliable to confer kosher or KFP status.
Supermarket ads may erroneously claim KFP or kosher certification.
Non-Passover products may be placed in the KFP section in error or by another shopper.
April 9, 2024 compiled by the editor from various sources:
April, 2024: COR Canada Costco for Pesach Shopping Guide 2022 is below. This list is applicable for both Canada & the United States.
March 21, 2023 from the COR Detroit and April 1, 2024 at COR Detroit:
MANISCHEWITZ WINES are made in both year round and Pesach versions. The year-round version bears a plain OU and states “Not for Passover use”. The Pesach version bears OU-P. Stores often have a mixture of the two versions on the shelf, even of the same variety. Check each bottle carefully.
Israeli alert that an importer put an incorrect Pesach lable on non-Pesach certified wine.
March 15, 2021 from the Dallas Vaad:
LIQUOR: All liquors and liqueurs require kosher for Passover certification, including Manischewitz.
WINE: Examine wines carefully! Some of them, while kosher, might NOT be kosher for Passover because of added corn syrup or sweeteners. To fulfill the mitzvah of 4 cups of wine make sure the product is truly grape wine (Hagafen) and not berry wine (Shehakol).
April 10, 2019 Kosher Check:
Please be aware that the Manischewitz Concord Wine available at local BC Liquor stores is not certified Kosher for Passover.
Manischewitz makes wine special for Pesach with an OU-P on the label and their year-round label states "not for Passover use" as it contains Kitniyot.
April 12, 2016 From COR Detroit and March 25, 2020 from the COR Detroit and on March 9, 2021 from the COR Detroit and April 1, 2024 from COR Detroit::
HASHAHAR HA’OLE SPECIAL COCOA SPREAD, product of Israel, is available in several versions – some pareve, some dairy (not Cholov Yisroel), and some Kosher for Pesach. Only the pareve type that bears an OU-P is certified for Pesach. Check each label carefully.
March 15, 2023 from Baltimore Jewish Life
"Kitniyos Alert from Seven Mile Market: Please be aware that Hashahar Ha’Oleh Chocolate Spread contains kitniyos as stated on the label.
Please remember to check all your items to ensure they are kosher for Pesach and have the proper hashgacha on them."
February 25, 2021 From the editor:
HaShahar Ha'Ole Special Chocolate Spread OU-D not for Passover was on the Passover shelves of a local supermarket. The Hebrew notice- said kosher for Passover only for people who eat kitniot.
March 25, 2020 from COR Detroit,reissued on March 9, 2021 by the COR Detroit and on March 29, 2022 by the COR Detroit and on March 21, 2023 and on April 1, 2024 by the COR Detroit:
LAMERS DAIRY CHOLOV YISROEL MILK and CHOCOLATE MILK for Pesach can be identified by the letters KLP next to the Sell By date. Lamers does not have special Pesach labels, and uses regular year-round labels that list vitamins in the ingredients, and also list corn starch in the chocolate milk, but these ingredients are not used for Pesach.
April 1, 2024 from COR Detroit: The OU PESACH GUIDE’S “YELLOW’ SECTION list, of products that do not require special Pesach marking, refers only to products bearing an OU symbol. Products not bearing an OU, even with the same brand names, are often produced by different manufacturers and may not be approved for Pesach. This is frequently the case with store brands.
April 8, 2024 from the KVH; Many Passover certified products have come in mixed cases. Consumers need to check each item for the Passover symbol before purchase.
April 1, 2024 from COR Detroit:
SEASON SARDINES, SPRATS and KIPPER SNACKS are no longer certified for Pesach and do not bear a P next to the OU. (For year round use, check for the OU symbol; some old packages did not bear an OU and were not certified Kosher.)
August 7, 2020: From the OU and still relevant in February, 2022:
Season Sardines - Product of Morocco, Season Brand Products:
This product was previously OUP certified (Kosher for Passover) year round. Due to logistical considerations related to COVID-19 work and travel restrictions, this product will be certified OU for year round use. Prior to Passover, an additional quantity of OUP product may be produced. There may be OU and OUP product available in the market simultaneously. When purchasing, consumers should always check for the kosher symbol on the products, and not rely on familiarity of the product.
April 1, 2024 from COR Detroit
YARDEN frozen FAVA BEANS mistakenly states (in Hebrew) Kosher l’Pesach “l’lo chashash kitniyos”. This product is kitniyos, and should say “l’ochlei kitniyos” (only for those who eat kitniyos on Pesach).
March 14, 2023 from the KVH:
Gourmet Farm Yarden Fava Beans bears certification that they are kosher for Passover for people who do not eat kitniot. Fava beans are kitniot.
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