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The following kashrus alert is from the OK on September 16, 2015.

Please be advised that Miriam Shoham, LTD. Sea of Galilee, Israel Fresh produce (specifically Pomegranate) is being imported from Israel by Provincial Fruit Co., Ltd. Toronto, Ontario bearing an unauthorized OK kosher symbol on the packaging. These fruits were not checked by OK Kosher Certification Rabbis for Trumos and Maasros, and are fruits from the Shemitta year.
Corrective action is being taken. ,

Information on shmitta and a link to a list as to when fruits and vegetables have shmitta status is at www.kashrut.com/consumer/vegetables/#SCHMITTA.