I have been checking for infestation for 12 years, I rarely find anything. When I do find it's an aphid, some thrips no mites & no miners. Going through the motions, doesn't qualify. If one knows a little more than others doesn't either qualify. There must be zero tollerance- NO INSECTS at all after checking.
I had many others check my product after I checked & they NEVER found anything after my checking. if the others were qualified checkers, then it shows that the mashgiach is qualified.
Anyone that checks by soaking, etc the vegies or fruit then checking the water is not qualified [test were made & they missed many of the insects].
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Of course Chazakois and Roiv have no relevance in Shain's new age Yidishkeit, no surprises here.
Chicago Rabbinical Council
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Rabbi Sholem Y. Fishbane
Kashruth Administrator
February 28, 2012
In 2007 HaRav Gedalia Dov Schwartz, Shlit”a, the Av Beis Din of the Chicago Rabbinical Council, issued a p’sak that quinoa is not considered kitniyos and therefore may be used on Pesach. Most of the quinoa comes from Peru and Bolivia and has been grown in areas where other (problematic for Pesach) grains were generally not grown. However, as the popularity of quinoa has risen, this is no longer the absolute case. This was confirmed this year by a Star-K mashgiach who visited Bolivia and found that barley does indeed grow in those areas. It was also recently discovered that some farmers cover their quinoa with barley and/or oats to keep the birds from eating the quinoa while it dries. Finally, there is a concern that the sacks used to transfer the quinoa may have been previously used to hold barley or oats.
We have, therefore, determined that the only way to allow quinoa for use on Pesach is to track the quinoa from certain farms that are free from the above concerns. The Star-K spearheaded this endeavor and sent a mashgiach to find such a farm. While they were successful in their search, it proved to be challenging from a practical point of view, as the company visited generally sells their products in large quantities. The Star-K has now worked with other companies to pack the usable quinoa into smaller packages, and the following three options have been approved for Pesach quinoa consumption:
Andean Naturals with a lot code beginning SCI-JI sold only in 1,000 lb increments. The contact information is:
Sergio Nuñez de Arco; Andean Naturals; Organic Quinoa and Quinoa-based Ingredients
Brought to you by Specialty Commodities, Inc.
Toll Free (888) 547-9777 x 711 www.andeannaturals.com
Andean Naturals with a lot code beginning SCI-JI sold in wholesale 25 lb bags. The contact information is:
Tania Petricevic; tpetricevic@layapaorganic.com
194 Orange St. Oakland, CA 94610
Sales Support: (914)220-2974; Customer Service: (954)336-1743
Hours of Operation M-F (PST) 10:00am-4:00pm
http://www.layapaorganic.com/Contact_Us.html
Quinoa Corp, Ancient Harvest brand, lot code 3.01.14 k, sold in small retail 12 oz boxes. When ordering directly from them, mention that you want the Passover run.
http://www.quinoa.net/; (310) 217-8125
It is important to note that even the quinoa from the above approved sources should be carefully checked before Pesach for any foreign matter before use. This can be done by spreading the quinoa out on a plate and carefully checking there are no other grains or foreign matter mixed in.
The cRc would like to thank Rabbi Zvi Goldberg of the Star-K and Rabbi Reuven Nathanson of the OU for their help on researching this issue.
Dear "infestation checker",
You've had many people re-check your product after you checked, and they never found anything.
You seem to be serious about what you do, so I think that you should try offering these re-checkers, the "mashgiach challenge".
In short, when people re-check a product after you've checked it, challenge them by offering them $5 (FIVE DOLLARS) for any bug that they find!
There's something about a financial incentive that just works wonders to sharpen a person’s senses when checking for infestation. They're not just looking for bugs, they're looking for dollars!
It's a win/win situation, and a good way to be able to feel comfortable about what you're doing. If they don't find anything, then there's no cost to you, and you at least know that you're up to par in protecting people from eating bugs. If they do find bugs, then you also win, since deep down you really want to know if you're missing anything.
Wishing you much success in your holy work,
A Mashgiach Who Cares
mashgiachwhocares@gmail.com
REB YUDEL THIS WAS ON VOIS IS NEAIS Meir Lichtenstein is trying to institute the same in Lakewood, he realizes the problems the way it's now. He has the backing of all the Rabonim & those that know what he can do in this area. Perhaps others will follow. THIS IS A ROUMOR THAT MEIR IS ...... PARTNER!!
Funny ive been checking diamonds for 12 years and never saw a flaw, and they all look the same color to me.If you never saw a mite, spider or worm etc. you should stick to "pashkivillim" not bedikas toloim.As much as you feel you studied "toiloim" one still need a rov to pasken what is called "nereh leaynayim",meyut, motzuy etc.
Funny Yudel is a GIA graduate diamond grader & he did find flaws, inperfections, etc.
I think he knows what is a qualified checker for insects despite your comments.
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