(Star-K)(Ed: This is being sold in our local stores. )
Due to numerous consumer inquiries , we have tested “Chasalat Alei Katif” Romaine Lettuce from Israel and have found thrips to be present similar to regular Romaine Lettuce heads purchased in the marketplace.
Therefore, it is recommended that this product be washed and checked like any Romaine Lettuce. (instructions below)
Consumers who wish to check romaine lettuces at home are advised to follow the procedures listed below
(Please see www.checkforinsects.com for more detailed instructions and pictorial and video tutorials)
1. Wash the produce you wish to use in cold water (it is recommend to use a liquid detergent solution).
2. After you wash the lettuce, check it using one of the following two methods:
a. Leaf by leaf on a light box.
b. Prepare a white basin with a cold soapy solution ( electric dishwasher soap works best because there are no bubbles). Agitate the lettuce in the water. Place the basin on top of a light box and check the water for insects.
3. If no insects are found, the lettuce may be used without further inspection. Please ensure that you wash off any residual detergent.
4. If any insects are found, one should repeat steps one through three above.
CHAG KASHER V’SOMAYACH FROM YOUR STAR-K FAMILY!
Clean Lettuce says
There is a CRC video on how to clean lettuce
a must see! Well done!
http://koshertube.com/videos/index.php?option=com_seyret&task=videodirectlink&id=7181
It's Too Bad says
There is a company called “Pos’itive” who has the cleanest insect-free Romaine lettuce on the market. I am not aware of anybody who has it locally. It’s too bad.
I have been asking the local stores to get it for the past couple of years, but that never happened. I wish I knew where to get it…
CH Father says
http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/General+News/162067/BUG-WAR%3A-Kashruth-Agencies-Slug-It-Out-Over-%27Chasalat-Alei-Katif%27-Lettuce-%5BUPDATED-WITH-ADDITIONAL-LETTERS%5D.html
checker says
Even after watching the video, tearing the leaves off so had mainly the stalks, and washing in soap, and using a light box, when I gave the lettuce to one of my kids to put away he found a bug in the fold of the lettuce. The video says to check 5 leaves from each head. This is rather frustrating! I guess we need a second set of eyes to be more certain.