Kashrus Alerts!!!!
Broccoli Slaw Infestation
We have previously recommended the use of any (non-organic) broccoli slaw even without special washing or checking. This summer, however, CRC (Chicago) reported finding an extremely high level of infestation. This may be a result of an unusually hot season in the growing areas plus a myriad of Covid-19-related changes in the processing farms and..
Corn Husks Infestation
Dear Friends, We hope you are all faring well! As we gear up for the summer and grilling season, we would like to remind the community that corn husks have a high level of insect infestation. However, once the husks are removed and the raw corn is washed, there are almost no insects left. We..
King Soopers Bread and Buns
Due to many questions regarding this ongoing issue, we are re-issuing this alert for the benefit of the public. Due to a change in packaging, King Soopers breads and buns (including these brands: Good to Dough®, King Soopers®, Kroger®, Private Selection®, Simple Truth®) are certified kosher only when the Scroll K symbol is printed in..
Quinoa Infestation Alert
There has been an alarming number of cases where quinoa was found to be infested. The infestation seems due to improper storage at some stage in packing or storing. We therefore recommend the following: Quinoa that is at least a year before its expiration (or ‘best by’) date does not require checking. If it is..
Infestation of Organic Broccoli Slaw
After months of research, the cRc continues to find a high amount of insect infestation in organic broccoli slaw. We therefore are no longer recommending using organic broccoli slaw without a reliable hashgacha but continue to recommend non-organic broccoli slaw (which we are continuing to monitor as well).