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The following information was from the Jewish Community Council of Montreal, Shvat 5767, Jan., 2007. This list is for North America. Other parts of the world may have different infestation problems.

DRIED FRUIT

APPLES - Must bear a reliable Hechsher
APRICOTS - DOMESTIC - No Hechsher required.
APRICOTS - TURKISH - No Hechsher required. Must be checked for infestation.
BANANA CHIPS - Must bear a reliable Hechsher.
BLACKBERRIES - Must bear a reliable Hechsher. Must be checked for infestation.
BLUEBERRIES - Must bear a reliable Hechsher. Must be checked for infestation.
CAROB BUXER - No Hechsher required. Must be checked for infestation.
CHERRIES - Must bear a reliable Hechsher
COCONUT UNSWEETENED No Hechsher required untoasted only.
COCONUT SWEETENED Must have a reliable Hechsher.
CRAISINS - Must bear a reliable Hechsher
DATES - GLAZED Must bear a reliable Hechsher.
DATES - TUNISIAN - Tunisian dates in retail packaging should NOT be used.
DATES WHOLE - No Hechsher required. (No oil) Cut open and check for infestation.
FIGS WHOLE -No Hechsher required. Cut open and check for any discoloration or white worms. It is very difficult to check and preferable not to use.
FIGS - SLICED & DICED - Must bear a reliable Hechsher.
GINGER - No Hechsher required.
MANGO - Must bear a reliable Hechsher.
NECTARINES - No Hechsher required.
PAPAYA - Must bear a reliable Hechsher.
PEACHES - No Hechsher required.
PINEAPPLE - Reliable Hechsher required.
PEARS - No Hechsher required.
PRUNES - Must have Hechsher due to the fact that they may be coated with oil.
RAISINS - Must have Hechsher due to the fact that they may be coated with oil.
RASPBERRIES - Must bear a reliable Hechsher. Must be checked for infestation.
STRAWBERRIES - Must bear a reliable Hechsher. Must be checked for infestation.
SUGAR COATED FRUIT Must bear a reliable Hechsher.

NUTS

ALMONDS DRY ROASTED - Must have a reliable Hechsher.
ALMONDS RAW - No Hechsher required. Must be checked for infestation.
CASHEW NUTS RAW - No Hechsher required. Must be checked for infestation.
CASHEW NUTS ROASTED - Must have a reliable Hechsher. Must be checked for infestation.
PEANUTS ROASTED - SHELLED - Must have a reliable Hechsher.
PISTACHIO NUTS ROASTED - Must have a reliable Hechsher.
PISTACHIO NUTS RAW - do not require a Hechsher.
SUNFLOWER SEEDS RAW - No Hechsher required.
SUNFLOWER SEEDS ROASTED - Must have a reliable Hechsher.
WALNUTS RAW - No Hechsher required. Must be checked for infestation.

ALL SHELLED-ROASTED AND/OR SEASONED NUTS MUST HAVE A HECHSHER
MAKE SURE TO CHECK FOR INSECTS WHERE APPLICABLE.
ANY FRUIT OR NUTS FROM ISRAEL MUST HAVE A RELIABLE HECHSHER.

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