Passover Updates from the Atlanta Kosher Commission
The AKC gives tips on what is and what is not kosher for Passover.
Honey: Georgia Honey Farm and Blue Ridge Honey Company certified by the AKC are acceptable for Passover.
Tahini dip: The OU certified a special Passover production of Sonny & Joe’s Tahini Dip which is a kitniot product. These containers are labeled with an OU sticker that states “approved for those who eat kitniot on Passover.” Some of the Passover tahini dip containers were mistakenly labeled with a plain OUP without specifying that the product is kitniot. This is a kitniot product.
Creamer: Kroger Half & Half certified by the AKC is kosher for Passover.
Makeup: Beautycounter cosmetics are chometz-free and usable for Passover. For more information, please contact rebecca.cinnamon.green@gmail.com.
Wine: The OU certifies Bianco Azzuro Moscato Wine from Lishi Welner Wines in Israel. This product is labeled with a plain OU and it is not certified for Passover. Even the bottles that have the letters “OUP” as part of the production code are not certified for Passover.
Avocado oil: The AKC Quick Shopping Guide listed 100% Pure Avocado Oil (with OU) as acceptable for Passover; this is the case for one brand only: Chosen Foods. The brand name was inadvertently left off the Quick Shopping Guide.
Shank bone: Supermarkets sometimes give out non-kosher shank bones. Shank bones should only be used if they have proper kosher seals on the packaging.
Over-the-counter medications: Check with your rabbi for Passover medicine guidelines. The following are a few OTC products that may contain chometz:
Advil Cold & Sinus Liqui-Gels
Advil Film-Coated Tablets and Caplets
Advil Liqui-Gels
Advil Migraine Liquid Filled Capsules
Advil PM Liqui-Gels
Children’s Allegra Allergy 12-Hour Tablets
Benefiber Healthy Shape
Benefiber Powder
Clarinex RediTabs
Claritin Chewable Tablets
Gas-X 180mg Oral
Gas-X Ultra Strength 180mg Capsules
Zyrtec Allergy Liquid Gels
Passover food orders are available from the following vendors:
For All Occasions and More catering: 770-823-6677
Griller’s Pride: 770-454-8108
The Kosher Gourmet: 404-636-1114
For more information about kosher for Passover items, consult the AKC Passover Quick Shopping List and the 2019 Pesach Guide, www.kosheratlanta.org. The AKC can also be reached at 404-634-4063, akc@kosheratlanta.org.
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