OU Releases Kashrus Alert After Jelly Belly Changes Its Factory Process

by CrownHeights.info

The Orthodox Union, one of the most widely accepted Kashrus Organizations in the world, has released an alert regarding Jelly Belly candied after a change in their factory process leads to a Kashrus status change.

“Jelly Belly has informed the Orthodox Union that, due to changes in one of their factories, Jelly Belly products produced in that location will soon no longer be kosher,” the Orthodox Union wrote. “There is no change in the Jelly Belly formulation, but because of production changes, other non-kosher products will be produced on shared equipment.”

As a result, all Jelly Belly products sold outside of North America will soon appear in packaging without an OU symbol, according to the alert. Some limited production Jelly Belly items (mostly seasonal items) in North America will also lose their OU symbol.

“All bulk Jelly Belly jelly beans sold in North America will continue to be produced under OU’s supervision, and most retail-sized varieties that North American consumers see in stores will remain certified, as well,” they wrote. “Consumers are encouraged to check for the OU symbol on all Jelly Belly packaging before purchasing the products.”