Bulletin from the Guide to Chodosh

[Y. Herman]

UPDATES FROM THE GUIDE TO CHODOSH



NEWS AS OF NOV 7 03



Landau whole wheat pasta by the Landlev Co. is Chodosh as of a purchase 
date of Nov 1.



Gefen cookie and cake mixes, including oatmeal cookies, are always Yoshon 
(without hashgocho for Yoshon). Gefen Soy Sauce is Yoshon. Gefen Granola 
cereal is Yoshon from Israel. Gefen barley is Yoshon at this time.



Aunt Gussies spelt cookies and cakes use American spelt and are Yoshon, 
without hashgocho for Yoshon.



Quaker Hot Oats cereals made in Canada and sold in the USA have a Chodosh 
packing date of Sept 15, code Mar. 8 05.



Landau company pasta states on the package that it is distributed by the 
Landtev Company.



General Mills flours from factory GF have a Chodosh packing date of Oct 8. 
For Gold Medal whole wheat flour this has a package code of Apr 8 04. For 
the Gold Medal all purpose and grocery bread flours the code is Apr 8 05.



Paskesz noodles and pasta is Yoshon, without hashgocho for Yoshon.



La Choy soy sauce contains no wheat. It is Yoshon without hashgocho for Yoshon.



Kemach flat breads have a package Chodosh date of Dec 1 04. (For packages 
packed in August 03 and earlier, the code is 1 year after packing. For 
those packed since Sept 1, the code is 14 months after packing.)



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NEWS AS OF OCT 31 03



The dating code for the following brands of pasta has changed: Pathmark, 
Luxury, R&F, GlobeA1, Anthony, Mrs. Grass, Mueller, Pennylvania Dutch, 
Ronco, Pasta LaBella. For all, the probable Chodosh date is Sept 15, code 
Sept 15 05 (2 years after packing).



Manischewitz pasta code has changed. The probable Chodosh date is Sept 15, 
code 2585 (258=day of the year, 5=year+2).



LeChaim Fruit Bars. Those with Yoshon printed on the label are Yoshon. In 
addition, all those for which the code begins with 2(which means the year 
02) are also Yoshon. Under the hashgocho of the Mechon LHarooh of Monsey.



Ò Bagels & More chalehs and rolls are always Yoshon.



Arrowhead Mills code changes: Barley Chodosh date Dec 1, code Dec 1 05 (2 
years after packing). For oats the Chodosh date is Sept 23. The probable 
Chodosh date for spring wheat is Aug 15. The following hot cereals have a 
code 1 year after packing: Four Grain Cereal Plus Flax, Seven Grain Cereal, 
Wheat Free 7 Grain Cereal, Rolled Barley Flakes, Old-Fashioned Oatmeal, 
Rolled Oat Flakes. The following have a code 18 months after packing: Bear 
Mush, Bits o Barley, Oat Bran, Oatmeal-Instant, Steel Cut Oats, All cold 
cereals have a date 1 year after packing.

All flours have a date 1 year after packing. Vital Wheat Gluten date is 2 
years after packing.



Ð Osem Cus Cus from Israel under the hashgocho of the Badatz of Yerushalaim 
is Yoshon.



Unger barley, pizza crust and French fries with flour in them are all not 
Yoshon at this time, according to the mashgiach. The mashgiach could not 
provide any package codes and advises that they should all not be used.



Weinz cookies from Canada are not Yoshon according to the mashgiach. The 
mashgiach could not provide any package codes and advises that they should 
all not be used.



Dr. Praeger fish products are all not Yoshon at this time according to the 
mashgiach, with the exception of gefilte fish which is always Yoshon. The 
mashgiach could not provide any package codes and advises that they should 
all not be used.



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THE FOLLOWING IS THE FULL LATEST CHODOSH BULLETIN FROM THE COR KASHRUS 
ORGANIZATION OF TORONTO CANADA. IT APPLIES TO CANADIAN PRODUCTS AND FACILITIES



Yoshon Update # 2

Date: October 24, 2003



The Yoshon cutoff date codes for the following products are as follows:



Robin Hood Multifoods



Old Mill Oats, Robin Hood Oats - Imprinted code of 2573 or lower.



Robin Hood Organic Oats - Imprinted code of 2573 or lower



Robin Hood/Monarch Retail Flour (excl. Cake and Pastry, Organic) - If the 
last digit of the imprinted production code is S, the first digits must be 
2523 or lower. If the last digit is M, the first digits must be 2433 or lower.



Robin Hood/Monarch Retail Flour (Cake and Pastry) - Imprinted code of 2523 
or lower.

If the last digit of any of these codes is 4, the product is not yoshon.

Five Roses Flour - (up to and incl. 10 kg sizes)

If first digit of code is Hthe next three digits must be 2783 or lower. If 
it is Kthe next three digits must be 2993 or lower.  If the last digit is 
4the product is not yoshon.

Quaker Oats

Products containing oats - code of 0914P3 or lower.

Puffed Wheat and Malt Flavoured Shredded Wheat - products are still yoshon.

Muffets Shredded Wheat and Quaker Puffed Rice are always yoshon.

General Mills (mfg in USA, for export to Canada only, OU certified)

Products with oats and/or wheat (excluding wheat germ) - first four digits 
of code must be J320 or lower. Products with barley - first four digits of 
code must be I315 or lower. Products with wheat germ - first four digits of 
code must be H315 or lower.



Weetabix

Weetabix, Corn Flakes, Bran Flakes and Raisin Bran, are still yoshon.

Alpen and Grain Shop - embossed code of OC1304 or earlier.

Presidents Choice (COR 123)

Toasted Os, Honey Nut Os, Fruity Os, Frosted Oats and Fibre First Multibran 
- products are still yoshon - until mid Nov. projected

Post Cereals  (COR 38)

Cream of Wheat best before date of Sep 25/04 or earlier.

Bran Flakes, Fruit & Fibre (all flavours), Grape-Nuts, Grape-Nut Flakes, 
Raisin Bran, and Grape-Nut Os - Products are still yoshon.

Sugar Crisp - first four digits of code must be 3280 or lower.

Raisin Bran & Granola Product is still yoshon.

Alpha-Bits, Cocoa Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles, and Honeycomb - first four 
digits of code must be 3286 or lower.

Post Cereals (COR 114)

Shredded Wheat, Spoon Size Shredded Wheat - Regular, Honey Toasted, 
Cinnamon and Wheat n Bran, Light Wheat Squares and Triscuit Crackers (all 
types) are always yoshon.

Shreddies - Regular, Honey, and Maple Crunch, and Dark Wheat Squares  - 
products are still yoshon.

100% Bran - products are still yoshon.

Cranberry Almond Crunch and Multigrain Flakes - first four digits of code 
must be 3254 or lower.

Kelloggs Canada

Muslix (all types) and Just Right - best before date of 04SE18 or earlier.

All Bran, Raisin Bran, Bran Flakes, Corn Flakes, Honeynut Corn Flakes, 
Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies and Special K products are still yoshon.

Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks and Cruncheroos - best before date of 
04SE19.

Barley - Product currently in stores is very likely Chodosh.

Kolbo has yoshon barley.

NuPak -  imprinted or stickered code of 3232 or lower.

Equality (Dominion) and Our Compliments (Sobeys)  All Purpose Flour packed 
after October 17, 2003 is no longer yoshon.

Pasta

Unico - Products carrying the OU - First digits of the embossed code must 
be 080105 or lower.

Products carrying the MK - first three digits of the embossed code must be 
286 or lower, last digits of G3 or lower.

Italpasta first four digits of imprinted code must be 1610 (16 October) or 
lower (earlier), last digits must be 05 or lower.

Primo -imprinted code of 3393 or lower.

Ronzoni (Catelli & Lancia) -  Regular - must be 3286 or lower. Whole Wheat- 
imprinted code must be 3288 or lower. Multigrain - must be 3217 or lower.

Ferenez MK- farfel and noodles will remain yoshon.

Pita (COR 64) is not Yoshon beginning October 23/03.  All pita currently 
manufactured in Toronto is not yoshon (except Jerusalem I).

Instant Oatmeal (COR 311)

No Name Code of 258E or lower.

Masterchoice - Code of 2583 or lower.

Flour - (COR 142) - Code must be 3262 or lower.



THIS  NEXT  SECTION  IS  INCOMPLETE !!

Local Establishments - The following establishments are committed to yoshon 
as detailed below. This information is only applicable for products 
produced entirely on site (frozen and par-baked products which are only 
baked off on site are not included):



Hermes - All wheat and rye products including stone ground whole wheat 
(multigrain excluded).

Issacs - All products.

Grodzinski - All wheat and rye only products. Oat toppings are not yoshon.

Richmans - All wheat and rye products including stone ground.

Sobeys - Standard breads and challahs manufactured entirely on 
site.  Inquire in store re: bran, whole wheat, bagels and other baked products.

King David Pizza - Pizza and Bourekas only (not falafel etc.).

Tov Li - Pizza only (not falafel etc.).

Yehudales - Pizza only (not falafel etc.).

Milk Street Cafe - Baked products only (excluding whole wheat).

Lenchners - All frozen products (excluding  whole wheat and bran) .

Uri Pastries - All frozen products (excluding  whole wheat and bran) .

Ammmazing Donuts - All products except those containing oats.

Jerusalem I - All products (they bake their own pita).

My Zaidys Bakery -Regular breads, challahs (excluding whole wheat).

My Zaidys Pizza  - Pizza only (not falafel etc.).

Perls All products.



Please Note :

The current update includes all products listed in previous updates. 
Changes are indicated in italic type.

The above noted information is subject to immediate change. Do not wait any 
longer to stock up on Yoshon products.

The above information applies to products manufactured in Canada only.



The COR does not endorse any of its establishments for Yoshon except as 
detailed above.



END OF COR BULLETIN



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THE FOLLOWING IS THE CHODOSH BULLETIN OF 27 OCT 03 FROM THE MK, THE KASHRUS 
ORGANIZATION OF MONTREAL



1. BAKERIES:

The following bakery products are YOSHON.

ADAR BAKERY 5458 Westminster in C.S.L all baked goods except

baguettes and take-out counter.

ADIR COOKIES 6795 Darlington ADIR Cookies only.

DELICE CACHERE at 4655 Van Horne

MONTREAL KOSHER QUALITY BAKERY is Yoshon.

MONTREAL KOSHER at 5495 Paré are Yoshon.

MONTREAL KOSHER at Wilderton Shopping Centre is Yoshon.

FOUGASSE & QUIGNON is Yoshon.

2. BARLEY: - Product currently in stores is probably Chodosh.

YOSHON barley is available at Montreal Kosher Bakery on

Wilderton.

NuPak imprinted or stickered code of 3232 or lower.

3. FLOUR:

ROBIN HOOD/MONARCH - Retail Flour (excl. Cake and Pastry, Organic) -

If the last digit of the imprinted production code is S, the first

digits must be 2523 or lower. If the last digit is M, the first

digits must be 2433 or lower.

ROBIN HOOD/MONARCH - Retail Flour (Cake and Pastry) Imprinted code

of 2523 or lower.

If the last digit of any of these codes is `4', the product is not

yoshon.

ROBIN HOOD Organic Imprinted code of 2573 or lower.

ADM FIVE ROSES (Up to and including 10 kg. Sizes). If the

first digit of code is "H" the next three digits must be "2783" or

lower. If it is "K" the next three digits must be 2993 or lower. If

the last digit is "4" the product is not yoshon.

FLOUR (COR 142) code must be 3262 or lower.

EQUALITY (DOMINION) OUR COMPLIMENTS (Sobeys) All purpose flour

packed after October 17, 2003 is no longer Yoshon.

4. CATERERS, RESTAURANTS & TAKE OUTS:

SIMONE TOLEDANO at 5475 Royalmount #104 Pastry only is YOSHON.

DAVID TOLEDANO at 5281 Decarie - All baked goods except baguettes and

health bread.

MENDY'S KOSHER CATERER at 6735 Darlington are YOSHON on Challohs and

Cakes made by Mendy.

EXODUS 5395 Queen Mary except for baguettes.

L'EXCEPTION everything is Yoshon except for baguettes.

5. PASTA:

FRIEDMAN FERENCZ'S - 4810 Jean Talon West, Suite 411. All products

are YOSHON.

GRISSPASTA with the code 286 or lower.

ITALPASTA first four digits of imprinted code must be 1610 (16

October) or lower (earlier), last digits must be 05 or lower.

PRIMO imprinted code of 3393 or lower.

UNICO with an OU, Code 091204 or lower.

RONZONI (CATELLI & LANCIA) Regular must be 3286 or lower.

Multigrain must be 3217 or lower. Whole Wheat imprinted code

must be 3288 or lower.

6. PHILLO DOUGH:

ZENNOU

7. PITA:

PITA ROYALE 5475 Royalmount #126 is Yoshon.

8. PIZZA:

PIZZAMAN 5834 Westminster and Peel. Pizza & Falafel only.

FAMOUS PIZZA 2145 St. Louis Pizza only.

9. QUAKER OATS

Products containing Oats - Code must be 0914P3 or lower.

Puffed Wheat and Malt Flavoured Shredded Wheat products are still

Yoshon.

Muffets Shredded Wheat and Quaker Puffed Rice are always Yoshon.

10. CEREALS

GENERAL MILLS (mf'g in U.S.A. for export to Canada only, OU

certified)

Products with oats and/or wheat (excluding wheat germ) first four

digits of code must be J320 or lower.

Products with barley first four digits of code must be I315 or

lower.

Products with wheat germ first four digits of code must be H315 or

lower.

WEETABIX

Weetabix, Corn Flakes, Bran Flakes, Raisin Bran are still Yoshon.

Alpen and Grain Shop embossed code of OC1304 or earlier.

embossed code of OC14 or earlier.

PRESIDENT'S CHOICE (COR 123)

Toasted O's, Honey Nut O's, Fruity O's, Frosted Oats and Fibre First

Multibran products are still Yoshon until mid Nov projected.

POST CEREALS (COR 38)

Cream of Wheat best before date of Sep 25/04 or earlier.

Bran Flakes, Fruit & Fibre (all flavours), Grape-Nuts, Grape-Nut

Flakes, Raisin Bran and Grape-Nut O's Products are still Yoshon.

Sugar Crisp first four digits of code must be 3280 or lower.

Raisin Bran & Granola Products are still Yoshon.

Alpha-Bits, Cocoa Pebbles, Fruity Pebbles, and Honeycomb first four

digits of code must be 3286 or lower.

POST CEREALS (COR 114)

Shredded Wheat, Spoon Size Shredded Wheat Regular, Honey Toasted,

Cinnamon and Wheat 'n Bran, Light Wheat Squares and Triscuit Crackers

(all types) are always Yoshon.

Shreddies Regular, Honey, and Maple Crunch, and Dark Wheat Squares

products are still Yoshon.

100% Bran products are still Yoshon.

Cranberry Almond Crunch and Multigrain Flakes first four digits of

code must be 3254 or lower.

KELLOGGS CANADA

Muslix (all types) and Just Right best before date of 04SE18 or

earlier.

All Bran, Raisin Bran, Bran Flakes, Corn Flakes, Honeynut Corn

Flakes, Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies and Special K products are

still Yoshon.

Corn Pops, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks and Cruncheroos best before

date of 04SE19.

ROBIN HOOD MULTIFOODS

Old Mill Oats, Robin Hood Oats Imprinted code must be 2573 or

lower.

Organic Oats Imprinted code must be 2573 or lower.

10. INSTANT OATMEAL (COR 311)

No Name - code of 258E or lower.

Please note: The above information is valid as of 27th October,

2003. This information is subject to immediate change. Stock up

with Yoshon Products as soon as possible.



END OF MK-MONTREAL BULLETIN

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NEWS AS OF Oct 9 03



Glicks Graham cracker pie crust probably Yoshon up to a packing date of Aug 
15, code 8/15/04 (1 year after packing).



Quaker table was revised below with 2 additional corrections and a format 
that may be more compatible with peoples E mail readers.

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NEWS AS OF Oct 7 03



CORRECTION TO THE GUIDE



The following are corrections to the new Guide:



Natural Ovens breads are all Chodosh at this time, with the exception of 
the Best Burger Buns.



Quaker cereal entries on page 25 of the Guide has an error in the text and 
many errors in the Table. The text (#3) states that the Chodosh packing 
date for barley is Dec 15. It should have been Sept 15. The table of 
Chodosh dates for Quaker cereals has many mistakes and should be 
disregarded. Given here is the correct table:

***********Quaker/Mothers cereals table of package Chodosh dates ********

Days/Code-oats/Code-sp.wh/Code-barley/Code-malt

180/Feb 17 04/Feb 11 04/Mar 13 04/Jul 13 04

  270/May 17 04/May 11 04/Jun 11 04/Oct  11 04

  300/Jun 16 04/Jun 10 04/Jul 11  04/Nov 10 04

360/Aug 15 04/Aug  9 04/Sept 9 04/Jan  9 05

540/Feb 11 05/Feb  5 05/Mar 8 05/Jul 8 05





Home Style Cookies. Apparently there are two companies marketing cookies by 
this name. The ones made in Israel under the hashgocho of Rav Landau of Bne 
Brak are Yoshon. The ones coming from Cornwall, NY are probably Chodosh at 
this time.



Manischewitz noodles and pasta code has changed. The probable Chodosh date 
is Sept 15, code 2585 (258=day of the year, 5=year+2).



There are several typographical errors in the Guide:



1)       Kemach flour: on page 20 of the new Guide, under Kemach the 
listing reads KemachError! Bookmark not defined.The text Error bookmark not 
definedshould not have been there. Please ignore it.

2)       For the indexes in the back, the first few items are not in the 
proper alphabetical order.





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NEWS AS OF SEPT 12 03





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