Kosher and halal are two different entities carrying a different meaning and spirit. Muslims are provided with the following basic information about Kosher so they can exercise care in distinguishing halal from kosher.
The system of labeling products with Kosher label goes back at least 100 years in America. Jews who are strict about maintaining Jewish dietary laws need to know which products, both meat and non-meat, are fit for consumption
While the intentions of the compilers of such lists/books cannot be doubted; the fact remains that such list/books become out dated soon after their publication. The products researched today enjoying the halal status may change anytime to haram