OK Kosher has issued a kashrus alert regarding cashews, saying that their committee has been finding insects and worms in various types of the nut.
OK Kosher has issued a kashrus alert regarding cashews, saying that their committee has been finding insects and worms in various types of the nut.
The alert was issued on on Sunday, 14 Shvat, January 16, 2022. It includes all types of cashews, including raw, roasted, salted, and unsalted.
Full text of the notice:
The OK Kosher Tolaim Committee has been finding insects and worms in cashews. Consumers should split them open and give a cursory inspection. The issue is typically found when there are holes. Consumers should be extra vigilant, they advised.
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