The following alert was issued by OU: As has been the case for many years, the Trader Joe’s babkas continue to meet the Pas Yisroel requirements as listed on the Pas Yisroel list. However, this year due to temporary changes in production schedules, Trader Joe’s babkas whose packaging bear the following date codes are not Pas Yisroel: October 21, October 22, October 29, October 30, November 4, November 5, November 6, November 7, November 10, November 11, November 12

All other date codes of Trader Joe’s babka products are Pas Yisroel.