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Insect infestation alert for Amira Soft Wheat

January 9, 2019 - From the MK:

The MK wishes to inform the public that the following products:
Soft Wheat made for Amira has been found to be infested.

From the COR Detroit on how to check grains for infestation:
Shake the dry the grains in a strainer over a white surface (not plastic, which creates a shine and static) and check the surface for any infestation. Or place a small pile of the grains - about two ounces at a time - on a white paper plate (not plastic) with a very good overhead light that illuminates the plate. Use a finger or a fork to drag a small amount of the grains away from the pile, spreading those grains in a single layer. Visually inspect the spread-apart grains, looking for webbing, black insects and white or tan worms between or under the kernels. Repeat this until the entire pile has been checked. Then do the same for the rest of the grains in the package. After checking, it is advisable to thoroughly rinse before use. Consumers who store barley or other grains for extended amounts of time are advised to store these products in the refrigerator or freezer in order to prevent infestation.

Janary 4, 2019 from the COR Detroit:

KROGER brand PEARLED BARLEY with Sell By date JUL 06 19, which is currently being sold in local Kroger stores, has been found to be infested, and should not be used without checking the product carefully. Shake the dry barley in a strainer over a white surface (not plastic, which creates a shine and static) and check the surface for any infestation. Or place a small pile of barley - about two ounces at a time - on a white paper plate (not plastic) with a very good overhead light that illuminates the plate. Use a finger or a fork to drag a small amount of barley away from the pile, spreading that barley in a single layer. Visually inspect the spread-apart barley, looking for webbing, black insects and white or tan worms between or under the kernels. Repeat this until the entire pile has been checked. Then do the same for the rest of the barley in the package. After checking, it is advisable to thoroughly rinse before use. Consumers who store barley or other grains for extended amounts of time are advised to store these products in the refrigerator or freezer in order to prevent infestation.

January 3, 2019 from the OU:

IN.POWER Organic Whey Powder, Calton Nutrition, North Venice FL has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify IN.POWER Organic Whey Powder. Some of their packaging bears an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.

January 2, 2019: From the Beth Din of Johannesburg:

• Bokomo Otees Bubblegum flavoured multigrain toasted cereal with marshmallows erroneously bears a Beth Din logo. The company is aware of this error and is in the process of correcting it.
• Staffords Creamed Horseradish is incorrectly labelled parev. This product is in fact milchik. The company is aware of the error and have apologised. They are in the process of rectifying the labels.
• Honeyfields Choc dipped cones are incorrectly labelled parev. This product is in fact milchik. The company is aware of the error and have apologised. They are in the process of rectifying the labels.
• Milo Bars are Kosher with or without the Beth Din logo ONLY when produced in South Africa. Please check wrappers when purchasing as imported Milo Bars are now available locally.

December 31, 2018 from the COR Detroit:

PITA CHIPS from SOPHIA’S BAKING CO. in 7 oz. clear plastic containers are not Kosher and do not bear the K-COR symbol. Only those Sophia’s products that bear the K-COR are Kosher (not Pas Yisroel).