The insects that help the Israeli farmer for "pest free produce"

http://nocamels.com/2013/02/meet-the-insects-that-help-israeli-farmers-keep-produce-pest-free/
Meet The Pirate Bugs That Help Israeli Farmers Keep Their Produce Pest-Free


Dealing with pests is never an easy task for farmers, having to navigate between keeping their crops pest-free and not using harmful chemicals. Israeli farmers at the Arava region use another method – predatory insects that kill pests but not crops.

Kashrus Alert-Palace catering "hospital/airline meals"

Kashrus Alert-Re: Palace catering "hospital / airline meals".
when heated in non-kosher microwave according to instructions, the seals burst-therefore the meal is "Not-kosher".

We contacted the Rav, Palace catering & the OJ Organization that puts their stamp of approval. We heard back from none. as of now.

Palace Kosher -TEL. 718-761-5200 or 646-772-1000 FAX 718-370-7148

VAAD HAKASHRUS OF STATEN ISLAND

RABBI  SHLITA-718-436-4685

WE ARE PROUD TO BE OJ APPROVED- 718 782 0063

Kashrus ALERT: Bais yaakov cookbook

Kashrus alert:

Some of the items in the Bais Yaakov cookbook are not kosher. We only have a sample of some of the recipes. The recipes have numerous infested items that the consumer is unable to check for infestation. See Mishnah Berurah Hilchos pesach (Maror) the chasam sofer.

The cookbook has Raspberries, fresh cilantro, fresh parsley leaves, leek (removing just the dirt does not remove the infestation), fresh basil leaves, 8 oz bag romaine lettuce, frozen strawberries. all of these items are infested. The rest of the cookbook may have other non-kosher ingredients. Beware:

Baron Herzog

Baron Herzog wines are under the Hashgocha of  Kehila kosher. 
Many do not feel comfortable (saying it mildly) with that Hashgocha & therefore they don't use it. 

The fact that there is another Hashgocha's emblem does not give the level of comfort for those that don't use it.

ציצית-BEWARE

BEWARE- There are "tzitzes" in the market that were manufactured in the far East via non-Jews & is therefore POSUL. Insist on seeing the Hashgocha before purchasing. Do not rely on the seller/importer.

ALERT: Israeli produce

ALERT: Israeli produce sold in the USA, even with hashgocha should not be used. Some have an OU stating no chashash orlah, etc. Don't rely