COBURN FARMS “EGGZACTLY” LIQUID EGG PRODUCT sold locally at Save-A-Lot bears an OU-P on some of the display cases containing 12 containers, but the individual 16 oz. containers themselves bear only a plain OU. These should not be used for Pesach.
Remember – check every label for Pesach certification!
The following COR certified brands of PITA BREAD are no longer Pas Yisroel. This applies to all packages that have a date of APR 14 or later on their plastic closure, except for the Trader Joe’s brand for which the date is APR 12.
- TANURI (American Bakery)
- MEIJER
- PERFECTION DELI
- SOPHIA
- TRADER JOE’S
By popular demand, a PDF version of the PesachGram is now available for download below. The Online PesachGram is available for viewing in an earlier post, and a paper version should arrive in the mail soon. Chag Kasher v’Somayach!
To sign up for Pesach Alerts, complete the form at cordetroit.com/pesach.
PesachGram Correction: On page 15 of the paper and virtual versions of the PesachGram, the question and answer should read:
Do I really need to cover the shelves of the fridge and the racks of the oven?
The Vaad Harabbonim presents the online 2014 PesachGram.
Click on the online PesachGram to the left for full screen view.
The PesachGram may take a moment to load and appear.
By popular demand, a PDF version of the PesachGram is now available for download:
PesachGram PDF
2014-3-24 Kashrus Alerts are available for PDF download.
The K-COR has been informed that Yad Ezra is distributing Damka brand red and orange bell peppers from Israel. Please be aware that Terumos and Maaseros must be taken. Details of the tithing procedure can be found (courtesy of cRc Chicago) at: http://www.crcweb.org/kosher_articles/Terumah%20and%20Ma’aser%20Separation%20(Apr%202013)-with%20pictures.pdf
Yad Ezra will post signs that these peppers are from Israel.
Consumers should always carefully check the sticker, bag label or original case of all produce for the country of origin. Israeli produce commonly found in stores includes red, yellow and orange bell peppers, tomatoes on the vine, citrus fruit, persimmons, red pomelos and medjool dates.
A letter to the community is available for download.
March 7, 2014
Be aware that thrips larvae (and not just adult thrips) have been found inside the tubes of scallions. Thrips larvae are white and translucent – see example images below. Consumers are advised to use a lightbox to see inside the tubes in order to determine whether thrips are present.
Infestations have been found in celery as well. Example images are included below.
Click to view larger example images.
Scallions
Celery
LAWASH brand FLATBREAD from American Bakery Products that is manufactured after March 15, will continue to be certified Kosher by the COR when bearing the K-COR symbol, but will no longer be Pas Yisroel . The date of manufacture can be determined by the last six digits of the manufacturing code stamped on the bag; e.g., 031514 =March 15, 2014.
PITA BREAD from American Bakery Products will remain Pas Yisroel (glow plug method), when bearing the K-COR symbol.
COOPER STREET COOKIES are no longer Pas Yisroel. They are certified Kosher when bearing the K-COR symbol.