Comments on: STAR-K ALERT: Gush Katif Lettuce

By: mlberg

mlberg — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:06:09 +0000

In response to number 2 about washing off in hot water, please ask a shaalah if this constitutes cooking your moror (a problem) [maybe keli sheni/shlishi is better??]

By: tajikpashut

tajikpashut — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:01:35 +0000

Isn’t this product covered by like 6,7 hashgachos?why didn’t they say something?

By: Gadolhadorah

Gadolhadorah — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:22:47 +0000

I agree with No. 2….Unless used in a highly diluted concentration it would be mindless to use dishwasher detergent or any form of household cleanser directly on lettuce leaves. The risks far outweigh any possible kashruth concerns arising from a few microscopic bugs. If you are really machmir, use one of several specialized soaps made from organic ingredients that are meant for cleaning fruits and vegetables.

By: mmsaladinc

mmsaladinc — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:48:17 +0000

Regarding the alert you post on the site from the star K
i think you should be fair & balance there is a latter came out from one of the hasgachas of New Square
& there is more to come From other Hashgachs on the Romaine lettuce from alei katif
If you like i can email You or send you By fax

By: OrLeOlam

OrLeOlam — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:19:46 +0000

So, no light box, no lettuce? I don’t own one.

By: Ctrl Alt Del

Ctrl Alt Del — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:13:23 +0000

Um.. though I defer to the halachic judgement of the star K, it is a terrible idea to use dishwasher soap directly on food. It has proven to be highly toxic because of its concentrated form and precisely because of the anti-foaming properties it has. If anyone does do this, please please wash it off in hot water so that no residue remains on the leaf. There have been many cases of poisonings because of inadvertent and accidental ingestion of these soap products.

By: in EY

in EY — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:43:07 +0000

“Gush Katif” is a very general term that refers to vegetables grown in a manner to prevent bug infestation. It is obvious, though, that, like anything else, one needs to ensure that the particular “make” is being monitored by a reputable kashrus entity to ensure that what needs to be done is actually being done. There are many different brands of “Gush Katif” vegetables (e.g. the ones I bought are called “Birchat Katif”), and one should not judge from the brand name, rather by whatever kashrus entity is covering it, and read the fine print carefully.