Kellogg’s Cereals: The following “Limited Edition” Kellogg’s cereals do not bear a K or an OU symbol and are not certified Kosher, due to the addition of marshmallows (which contain non-Kosher gelatin): Apple Jacks with Spooky Marshmallows, Chocolate Frosted Flakes with Spooky Marshmallows, and Froot Loops with Spooky Marshmallows. Other Kellogg’s cereals that contain marshmallows or gelatin are also not certified, including Frosted Mini-Wheats (all varieties), Rice Krispies Treats cereal, and some others.
Kellogg’s cereals that are Kosher bear an OU or OU-D symbol on newer packages. Older packages that bear a K or KD are also OU approved, except for Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats Unfrosted Cereal, which is not OU approved even when the package bears a K.
Fiber One Brownies and Nature Valley Soft Baked Oatmeal Squares:
Due to changes in production procedures, the following Fiber One Brownie varieties and Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares varieties will no longer be certified by the OU, and will not bear the OU symbol. Products in stores that still bear the OU are certified and were manufactured prior to this change.
Birthday Cake Brownie
Chocolate Chip Brownie
Chocolate Fudge Brownie
Cinnamon Coffee Cake Brownie
Lemon Brownie
Mint Fudge Brownie
Orange Cranberry Cake Brownie
Pumpkin Brownie
Strawberries & Cream Brownie
Banana Dark Chocolate Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares
Blueberry Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares
Cinnamon Brown Sugar Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares
Peanut Butter Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares
Season’s Choice Frozen Broccoli Florets and Season’s Choice Frozen California Medley sold at Aldi, products of Mexico, bear an MK that is not the MK symbol of Montreal or Manchester, and are not recommended. (COR Detroit)
Kettle Brand Krinkle Cut Wasabi Ranch Potato Chips in the 5 oz. size has been incorrectly labeled with a Kof-K Pareve symbol. This product contains natural flavors that contain milk, and should be treated as Kof-K Dairy.
Sera Pickled Mixed Vegetables in Brine bears an unauthorized OU. This product is not OU certified.
iSpice Chicken Soup Base bears an unauthorized OU. This product is not OU certified.
Rabbi Yaakov Zehnwirth is now working part-time for the AKC as a Kashruth Coordinator