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THE COR, Kashruth Council of Canada WISHES TO INFORM THE PUBLIC that they found, in the last week various instances of infestation in flour, corn meal and rice. They’re speaking about the Confused Flour Beetle which is the most abundant and injurious insect pest of flour mills in the United States.

THE MK WISHES TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT ISRAELI GROWN RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS AND OTHER ISRAELI PRODUCE ARE BEING SOLD IN THE MONTREAL AREA.
TERUMOS AND MAASEROS MUST BE TAKEN BEFORE USING. PLEASE POST AND/OR DISTRIBUTE THIS NOTICE.

TU BISHVAT DRIED FRUIT

• APPLES – Must bear a reliable Hechsher
• APRICOTS – DOMESTIC – No Hechsher required.
• BANANA CHIPS – Must bear a reliable Hechsher.
• BLUEBERRIES - Must bear a reliable Hechsher.
• CAROB – BUXER - No Hechsher required.

• CHERRIES - Must bear a reliable Hechsher
• COCONUT – UNSWEETENED – No Hechsher required...
• COCONUT – SWEETENED – Must have a reliable Hechsher.
• CRAISINS - Must bear a reliable Hechsher
• DATES – GLAZED – Must bear a reliable Hechsher.
• FIGS – WHOLE - No Hechsher required...

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INFESTATION OF RED AND YELLOW PEPPERS

Source: MK.

December 2, 2009 / 15 Kislev 5770

We have recently examined YELLOW & RED PEPPERS and have found that there are many small insects/worms on the outside of these peppers, which look like dirt but with a bit more investigation one can see that these are live insects. We therefore wish to advise the following:

a) The peppers should not be left on the table or counter prior to checking, but should be placed on a paper or plastic which can be thrown out.

b) One should wash the whole pepper under a strong stream of water whilst brushing it or rubbing it vigorously.

c) The bottom and top of the pepper should be cut out.

d) Cut the pepper in 2 parts and once again wash the pieces under a strong stream of water, whilst, brushing them with a brush or vigorously washing the pepper with your fingers.

We recommend to do the same with all other kinds of pepper, even though, no infestation has yet been found. We will continue to monitor the situation and continue checking and will inform the community should the situation change at any time.
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