Update from the Guide to Chodosh-New Guide ready for download

[Y. Herman]

The second issue of the Guide to Chodosh is going to the printer today 
(Nov 22). It should be mailed out to most paid subscribers within one 
week. Meanwhile, the new Guide may be downloaded by sending an email 
message to ONE of the following addresses:
chodosh at sefer.org
chodosh at moruda.com

As usual, the second issue of the Guide contains all updates. However, 
it is missing some introductory material that appeared in the first 
issue. That introductory material,  for those who have not seen the 
first issue, will be ready for download in a few days. I will send out a 
notice to announce it.

Meanwhile below are the all the changes and additions to the first issue 
of the Guide that were included in the second issue.


    *CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE FIRST ISSUE OF THE GUIDE*

*_An Apology From Yoseph Herman_*

Due to circumstances beyond our control, several tasks of the Project 
Chodosh have lately not been carried out in the usual timely fashion. 
The publication of this second issue of the Guide to Chodosh was delayed 
several weeks. In addition, questions to the Chodosh Hot Line have 
usually been answered before noon each day (Sun-Fri). Recently, we were 
sometimes forced to delay recording the answers until the evening and 
even to skip one day and record two days' answers at one time. Those who 
call in to hear answers recorded to their questions should listen 
carefully at the start of the answer recording when the date of the 
recording is announced. If the recording is a week old, please call back 
later. We apologize for this inconvenience. We hope ??"?to resume the 
more timely operation as soon as possible.

*_Hashgochos:_*

*Rabbi Eliezer Schneebalg* of England. All items under his hashgocho are 
Yoshon. This includes all Shneider brand candy products.

*Vaad Hakashrus of Kiryas Yoel* does not give any hashgochos for Yoshon. 
This means that they will also not take responsibility for the Yoshon 
status of Weinstock pasta products or Reisman Bakery in Monroe. (Note 
that that this is different from the Reisman Bakery in Brooklyn that is 
Yoshon.) The one exception is Quality flour sold in brown paper bags 
that is Yoshon under this hashgocho.

*_Section 4.1 Baked Products_*

*? Bloch* cookies are Yoshon under the hashgocho of Rabbi Weissmandl

*? Gross *cookies are Yoshon under the hashgocho of Rabbi Weissmandl.

*? Kemach*. All cookies, snackers, crackers are Yoshon, even whole wheat 
and graham, at least until malt becomes a problem after Dec 15. Bread 
sticks are Yoshon including the malt. Kemach Flat breads have a Chodosh 
code of Jan 1 2012 (13 months after packing). Chip-a-Riffic, Chunky 
Chip-a-Riffic cookies are Yoshon. Regular cookies with oatmeal have a 
Chodosh code of Oct 1 2011 (1 year after packing.) SofBite Oatmeal 
Raisin Cookies have a Chodosh code of 1135B (1=year, 135=day of the year 
B=not important. This date is May 14 2011, 6 months after packing.) Note 
this date is tentative. It may be Yoshon even after this date. To be 
updated. Under the hashgocho of Rabbi Horowitz.

*? Liebers* cookies, crackers and snackers made in the _USA_ without 
oats are Yoshon at least until malt becomes a problem after Dec. From 
_Israel_ are always Yoshon. Whole wheat crackers from _Brazil_ may be 
Chodosh. Under the hashgocho of Rabbi Weissmandl.

*_Section 4.2 Pretzels_*

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*_Pretzel_*_clarification:_ *Crunchy pretzels* that break easily and are 
not made with whole wheat flour, are from winter wheat. If they contain 
malt, then they may be Chodosh after a packing date of Dec 15, or a 
purchase date of Jan 15. *Chewy soft pretzels* are from spring wheat and 
are probably Chodosh if produced after Aug 9. *Pretzels from whole 
wheat* *flour* such as "honey wheat" pretzels may use either winter or 
spring wheat flour. They may also be Chodosh after a packing date of Aug 
9. We have no codes for any brands of such pretzels.

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*_Section 5.1 Noodles and Pasta_*

*? America's Choice* noodles and pasta the code is Aug 16 2012 (2 years 
after packing.)

*? Dependable* and *Masbia* pasta are Yoshon under the hashgocho of 
Rabbis Klein and Taub.

*? Eden* pasta is Yoshon, even without a Yoshon label, under the 
hashgocho of Rabbi Teitelbaum, the Nirbarter Rav.

*? Gefen* is selling its pasta as Yoshon. This is based on a statement 
to that effect told to Gefen by the packers of those pasta items. 
However, since there is no mashgiach backing up this claim, the Guide 
can not list these as being Yoshon.

*? Kemach *egg noodles are Yoshon even without a Yoshon label until Jan 
1. After that only with a Yoshon label. Kemach spaghetti, macaroni, 
lasagna, ziti, penne, spirals in 1 pound boxes all have a Chodosh code 
of Nov 1 12 (2 years after packing).Bulk food service 10 pound boxes of 
bow ties, egg barley, fine noodles, medium noodles, broad noodles, have 
a Chodosh code of 3030xxZ (303=day of year, 0=year, xx=not important, 
Z=must be "Z" for this code to be valid.).Under the hashgocho of Rabbi 
Horowitz.

*? Masbia* pasta, see Dependable.

? *Weinstock* noodles and pasta is not under hashgocho for Yoshon, 
therefore is not recommended as Yoshon.

*_Section 5.2 Chow Mein Noodles_*

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*? Liebers Chow Mein* noodles, soups with noodles, soup mixesmay be 
Chodosh. Under the hashgocho of Rabbi Weissmandl

*_Section 6 Flour_*

*? Dependable* all purpose and whole wheat flour sold in groceries in 5, 
6 or 7 pound bags are Yoshon if there is a Yoshon stamp on the package.

*? Kemach*-All flour sold in groceries, all purpose, (?) whole wheat and 
high gluten all use winter wheat that is Yoshon. The whole wheat flour 
does not contain any malt. The other flours do contain malt that could 
be Chodosh after December 15. Code to be supplied later.Under the 
hashgocho of Rabbi Horowitz.

*_Section 7.1 Barley_*

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*? Dependable* barley is Yoshon under the hashgocho of Rabbis Klein and 
Taub.

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*? Gefen* barley will be Yoshon the entire season, under the hashgocho 
of Rabbi Friedman. His name does not appear on the package.

*_Section 7.2 Bread crumbs, matzo meal_*

*? Kemach* bread crumbs in 50 pound bags and matzo meal in 25 pound bags 
are Yoshon.

*_Section 8.1 Cereals_*

*? Dependable* farina, oatmeal, oats bran, malt barley flour, oats 
flour, rolled oats,in industrial sizes haveChodosh code Jul 31 2010. 
Under the hashgochos of Rabbi M. B. Klein and B. Taub.

*? General Mills cereals* using oats, the oats will be Yoshon at least 
up to the packaging date of Oct 15. Therefore, when using the table in 
the Guide for General Mills cereals, use the earlier wheat Chodosh date, 
not the oats. (Note that several Cheerios cereals, and other Genral 
Mills cereals such as Reeses Puffs, do not list wheat in the 
ingredients. However they have a statement _after_ ingredients list that 
warns that the cereal may contain wheat products. This means that it may 
be made on the same equipment that was used at other times for making 
wheat cereals. This is important for those who are allergic to wheat. 
Ask you posek or Rav whether this is important for questions of 
Chodosh.)Cookie Crisp cereal date is 372 days after packing.

*? Kemach cereals*. The following use only winter wheat and are Yoshon, 
at least until the malt becomes a problem after December 15. Whole Wheat 
Flakes, Raisin Bran and Bran Flakes, Cocoa Munchies, Choco Chippers. 
Kemach cereals with oats have a Chodosh code of Nov 1 2011. Under the 
hashgocho of Rabbi Horowitz.

*? Quaker instant oats*, code is now in transition. Some packages on 
shelves still have the old code which is 540 days after packing. Some of 
the new production already use the new code of 360 days. Some guidance 
in the unavoidable confusion: new packages of Cinnamon Spice, Apples and 
Cinnamon and Maple and Brown Sugar should use the new code. In addition 
all boxes with the notation "New Hardier Texture" or when the ingredient 
state 25% less sugar" all are using 360 days.

*_Section 9.1 Frozen and packaged foods_*

*? Bodek* croutons and crackers in the Bodek lunch box Yoshon, under the 
hashgocho of Rabbi S. Gissinger. Bodek egg rolls are Chodosh.

*? Kemach *pie crusts, graham and chocolate graham are Yoshon at least 
until the malt becomes a problem after Dec 15. Under the hashgocho of 
Rabbi Horowitz.

*? Kineret *challah products made in Israel are Yoshon, from the USA may 
be Chodosh. Fish sticks and pizzaare Yoshon. Onion rings are Chodosh. 
Under the hashgocho of Rabbi Weissmandl.

*? Kosherific *fish sticks are Yoshon under the hashgocho of Rabbi 
Weissmandl.

*? Liebers* bagel chips may be Chodosh according to the mashgiach, Rabbi 
Weissmandl

*? Masbia* pie crusts in 3, 6 and 9 inch sizes have a Chodosh code of 
8/27/10. Under the hashgochos of Rabbi M. B. Klein and B. Taub.

*? McCain* potato fries that may contain flour that may be Chodosh. On 
all packages, above the Best is used by date is a code. The Chodosh code 
for a packing date of Aug 9 is A00809 (A=not important, 0=year, 
08=month, 09=day)

*? Mendleson* pizzas Yoshon also under the hashgocho of the O-U (the O-U 
hashgocho covers the malt also.)

*? Old City Café* products are Yoshon under the hashgocho of Rabbi 
Weissmandl.

*? Smackin Good* pancake mix and knishes are Yoshon. Waffles may be 
Chodosh,under the hashgocho of Rabbi Weissmandl.

*? Unger* frozen pie shells in 3, 6 and 9 inch sizes have a Chodosh code 
of 10188 (10=year, 188=day of the year). If no code is visible, then 
these can not be recommended as Yoshon.

*? Upscale Foods* items marked as Yoshon are Yoshon under the 
supervision of the O-U.

*_Section 9.3 Soups and Soup Mixes_*

*? Kemach* soups in tubes or boxes: minestrone and vegetable soups 
Chodosh code is 2732 (273=day of year, 2=year+2). Under the hashgocho of 
Rabbi Horowitz.

*_Section 9.7 Candies_*

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*****? Shneide*r brand candy products are Yoshon under the hashgocho of 
*Rabbi Eliezer Schneebalg* of England.

*_Section 11. Professional bakery flour and other bakery ingredients_*

*? Dependable* products: Dependable brand bakery flour Chodosh code 
AL245 (245 day of the year). General Mills floursChodosh date Aug 15 10. 
Bay State Bouncer flour Yoshon under hashgocho of the O-U. ConAgra flour 
Yoshon under the hashgocho of the Kof-K. Masbia bread crumbs are made in 
Israel and are Yoshon. Farina Chodosh code Aug 1 10. Oatmeal Chodosh 
code Aug 1 10. Bear Stewarts muffin and muffin mixes Chodosh code Sept 2 
2010. Following Yoshon until further notice: Dependable and Masbia brand 
pasta, noodles and egg barley, also wraps.

*_Section 12.1.1 Catering and takeout (New York City area)_*

*? Meisners *Catering at King's Terrace, 813 Kings Highway, 
Brooklyn**and*Zami* Catering at 707 Ave U in Brooklyn, are Yoshon under 
the hashgocho of Rabbi Nesanel Sommer of Monsey. (Malt is not checked. 
That may be a problem after Dec. 15)

*_Section 12.1.2 Wholesale Bakeries in the New York area_*

*? Gruenebaum* Bakeries products are Yoshon under the hashgocho of Rabbi 
S. Gissinger.

*? Pas Yisroel* breads, pita and buns are Yoshon under the hashgocho of 
Rabbi Baruch Teitelbaum. Other Pas Yisroel products may be Chodosh.

*_Section 12.2_*

*? La Pizzeria *421 Rt 59, Monsey, 845-425-2002. Yoshon under the 
hashgocho of Rabbi Steinmetz.

*_Section 12.4 Lakewood NJ_*

*? Café Clinton* Yoshon under the hashgocho of Rabbi S. Gissinger.

*? Gelbstein and Gruenebaum* Bakeries Yoshon under the hashgocho of 
Rabbi S. Gissinger.

*? Kosher Village* Bakery Dept Yoshon under the hashgocho of Rabbi S. 
Gissinger, except for the seven grain bread.

*? **River Avenue Café*Yoshon under the hashgocho of Rabbi S. Gissinger

*_Section 13.9 Connecticut_*__

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*? **Waterbury Pizza House, *701 Cooke Street, Waterbury. The pizza only 
is Yoshon under the hashgocho of Rabbi Yerachmiel Karr of the Vaad 
Hakashrus of Greater Waterbury.

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*_Section 14. Israel_*__

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? *Cheerios* products sold in Israel under the General Mills/Nestle 
label have "Best if used by" date (referred here as the "code") that is 
372 days after packing. Wheat products in the ingredients may be Chodosh 
starting with at packing date of Aug 9, code Aug 16, 2011. For those 
cereals that contain oats but no wheat the oats may be Chodosh staring a 
packing date of Oct 15, code Oct 22 11. (Note that several Cheerios 
cereals, and other Genral Mills cereals such as Reeses Puffs, do not 
list wheat in the ingredients. However they have a statement _after_ 
ingredients list that warns that the cereal may contain wheat products. 
This means that it may be made on the same equipment that was used at 
other times for making wheat cereals. This is important for those who 
are allergic to wheat. Ask you posek or Rav whether this is important 
for questions of Chodosh.) Nature Valley Granola bars sold in Israel 
with Hebrew Lettering and an O-U symbol are Yoshon with codes of 8/21/11 
or earlier.

*_Section 15.2 Canada_*

All items from wheat and oats made in Canada are Yoshon at least up to a 
packing date of Sept 22.

*_END OF SUMMARY OF ADDITIONS AND CHANGES_*


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