List 144 types of produce

Alfalfa Sprouts Level: 2 - Washing Only

Anise Hyssop Flowers Level: 1 - Surface, Drop & Check

Anise Hyssop leaves Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Apples Level: 2 - Washing Only

Artichoke Level: 6 - DO NOT USE

Artichoke Bottoms Level: 2 - Washing Only

Arugula / Baby Arugula Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Asparagus, green Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Fresh asparagus must have the tips cut off and discarded. One should either peel the entire sides of the asparagus or remove all the triangular side leaves and wash well. Canned are permissible only with a reliable kosher certification. Frozen are only permissible with reliable kosher certification or if one follows the steps above.

Avocado Level: 2 - Washing Only

Barley Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

One should make a cursory inspection of the barley before use, ideally the barley should be placed in a bowl of cold water for a short time to remove any possible insects.

Basil Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Bay Leaf-Fresh Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Belgian Endive Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

cut end, separate leaves

Blackberries Level: 6 - DO NOT USE

Are not to be used even when pureed or ground up.

Blueberries Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Common Infestation: Worms, Maggots

Wash well with soap and water. No need for further checking. Organic and U-Pick varieties are not approved.

Bok Choy Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Boston Lettuce Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Broccoli Level: 6 - DO NOT USE

Broccolini Level: 5 - Additional Steps Required

Run each stalk with its floret attached under a strong stream of water.
Fill basin with soap or veggie wash and with warm/hot water. Agitate for a couple of minutes in soap or veggie wash water. Remove and thoroughly rinse off all soap water.
Then put into fresh water and vigorously agitate piece by piece (similar motion to vigorously paddling a spatula in water). Do this to several pieces and then check rinse water with the aid of a thrip cloth and light box; if bug free, those pieces may be used. Repeat for each group of several pieces; continue until all product is finished.
Remember:
if you do three complete cycles and you are still finding infestation, discard that batch.

Broccolini Rabe Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Check for infestation
Only leaves may be used

Brown Rice Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Common Infestation: Weevils, Beetles

1) Place the brown rice (no more than 16oz at a time) in a mesh strainer. Mesh size should ideally be #12 mesh or larger.
2) Shake the brown rice over a lightbox or white paper for 25-30 seconds
3) Examine the surface of the lightbox or paper for any insect presence. If no insects are found, the brown rice may be used. If any insects are found, the brown rice should not be used.

Brussel Sprouts Level: 6 - DO NOT USE

Brussel Sprouts (Shredded) Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Also, Brussel Sprouts that have had all the leaves individually detached are a Category 4 as well.

Butter Burger Lettuce Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Butter Lettuce, including Baby & burger Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Cabbage heads whole red, white or green Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Remove the outer layer. Next take it apart until all the leaves are not clumped together. Then wash well once with soap and water and then wash again with clean water.

Chopping may be done wither before or after washing.

Cantaloupe / Honeydew – Fresh / Frozen Level: 2 - Washing Only

Carrot tops Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Carrots Level: 2 - Washing Only

Cauliflower Level: 5 - Additional Steps Required

If the florets are going to be used, break each large cluster into smaller pieces. Fill basin with warm/hot soap or veggie wash and with warm/hot wash water. Agitate for a couple of minutes in soap or veggie wash water. Remove and thoroughly rinse off all soap water. Then put into fresh water and vigorously agitate piece by piece (similar motion to vigorously paddling a spatula in water). Do this to several pieces and then check rinse water with the aid of a thrip cloth and light box; if bug free, those pieces may be used. Repeat for each group of several pieces; continue until all product is finished.
If you do three complete cycles and you are still finding infestation, do not use that batch.

Celery root Level: 2 - Washing Only

Celery Stalks Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Wash each stalk under a stream of water

Celery stalks (no leaves) Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Cut both ends , discard or separate leaves. Then wash each stalk with running water while rubbing your thumb down the center of each stalk.

Chard Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Cherries Level: 2 - Washing Only

Chicory Leaves Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Chives Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Cut tips, separate bunch, then wash well.

Cilantro / Culantro Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Coconut Level: 2 - Washing Only

Collard Level: 6 - DO NOT USE

Collard greens Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Corn (fresh) Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

remove the husks from the corn before washing

Corn Husk Triangle Level: 6 - DO NOT USE

Cranberries – Fresh / Frozen Level: 2 - Washing Only

Cucumber Level: 2 - Washing Only

Curry Leaf Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Dill Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Edamame Level: 2 - Washing Only

Edible Flowers Level: 6 - DO NOT USE

Eggplant Level: 2 - Washing Only

Epazote Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Fennel Bulb Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Cut off the top (if using the top, see Fennel tops level 4) then cut then open up and separate pieces inspect for infestation. If there is none, wash well before using.

Fennel Tops Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Fig Leaf Level: 4 - Check for infestation

French sorrel Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Frisee greens Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Frozen Vegetables Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Must have acceptable Kosher symbol or be specifically approved.

Garlic (fresh) Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

remove peel first, then wash well

grape leaves, fresh Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Grapes Level: 2 - Washing Only

Green beans Level: 2 - Washing Only

Greenleaf lettuce Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Guava Level: 2 - Washing Only

Honeydew Level: 2 - Washing Only

Iceberg Lettuce - whole or bagged (even triple was Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Jicama Level: 2 - Washing Only

Kale, Baby Kale, Chopped Kale Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Kiwi Level: 2 - Washing Only

Kohlrabi bulb Level: 2 - Washing Only

wash & peel

Kohlrabi leaves Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Leafy lettuce mix - any Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Leek Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Cut off both ends, then wash well. Inspect for infestation

Lemon Balm (fresh) Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Lemon Verbena Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Lemongrass Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

cut stalk open vertically from top to bottom, separate and Slice off and discard the root, loosening the tough outer layers and Rince the inner leaves with a thoroughly under a heavy stream of water,

Little Gem Lettuce Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Little Leaf lettuce (brand name) Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Common Infestation: Flies

There are special instructions for lots that are verified to be clean. Please contact your RC.

Mango – Fresh / Frozen Level: 2 - Washing Only

Marjoram Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Mesclun mix Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Micro Greens Level: 1 - Surface, Drop & Check

Mint leaves Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Mushrooms Level: 2 - Washing Only

Mushrooms, Morel Level: 6 - DO NOT USE

Mushrooms, Oyster Level: 5 - Additional Steps Required

Visually inspect each mushroom
between the layers for signs of
infestation. If any infestation is found,
the entire lot should be rejected.
If no obvious signs of infestation,
remove a sample from the base and
some layers in middle of each
Mushroom, and wash and check
following the thrip cloth method.

Mushrooms, Portabella Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Remove fins/ fans, then wash well.

Mustard Greens Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Napa Cabbage Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Nasturtium (flower) Level: 1 - Surface, Drop & Check

Nasturtium leaves Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Nectarines Level: 2 - Washing Only

Onions Level: 2 - Washing Only

Orchid Flowers Level: 1 - Surface, Drop & Check

Oregano Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Parsley, flat, curly, italian Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Parsnip Level: 2 - Washing Only

Passion fruit Level: 2 - Washing Only

Passion Fruit – Frozen Level: 0 - No processing required

May be used from any source when no additives other than salt or sugar.

Pea Shoots Level: 1 - Surface, Drop & Check

Peapods Level: 2 - Washing Only

Pears Level: 2 - Washing Only

Peppers Level: 2 - Washing Only

Crowns must be removed due to infestation.

Pineapple Level: 2 - Washing Only

The entire rind should be cut off, then washed well.

Pineapples - Frozen Level: 0 - No processing required

May be used from any source when no additives other than salt or sugar.

Plums Level: 2 - Washing Only

Pomegranate Level: 2 - Washing Only

Potatoes Level: 2 - Washing Only

Pumpkin Level: 2 - Washing Only

Purslane Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Quinoa, all colors Level: 5 - Additional Steps Required

Common Infestation: book bugs

1) Place the Quinoa (no more than 16oz at a time) in a mesh strainer. Mesh size should ideally be #12 mesh or larger.
2) Shake the Quinoa over a lightbox or white paper for 25-30 seconds
3) Examine the surface of the lightbox or paper for any insect presence. If no insects are found, the Quinoa may be used. If any insects are found, the Quinoa should not be used.

Radicchio Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Radishes Level: 2 - Washing Only

Raspberries - Fresh or Frozen Level: 6 - DO NOT USE

Red Leaf Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Rice Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Common Infestation: Weevils, Beatles, Webbing

White Rice is generally not infested. However, if not stored properly it can be infested with pantry bugs such as Weevils, Beatles, Webbing, etc...

A cursory inspection should be utilized to rule out any obvious infestation issues. If infested, the rice should not be used.

Romaine (all types) Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Rosemary Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Rutabaga Level: 2 - Washing Only

Sage Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Scallions Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

Cut both ends, separate bunch, the inspect for infestation, i.e. leaf miners, then again wash very well while agitating

Shallots Level: 1 - Surface, Drop & Check

A general inspection is needed to rule out obvious
infestation.(cRc)

Shisho Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Snow peas Level: 2 - Washing Only

Sorrel Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Spinach, Baby Spinach Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Spring Mix Level: 4 - Check for infestation

Sprouts Level: 3 - Specific Instructions

should be washed with a surfactant and then rinsed with water. If the specific item is fragile and cannot withstand a wash, than do a drop check in order to rule out infestation.

Squash Level: 2 - Washing Only

Starfruit Level: 2 - Washing Only

Strawberries Level: 5 - Additional Steps Required

Preferably, tops should be removed without exposing inner crevice. Soak and thoroughly agitate in basin filled with soap water.
Gently rub the entire surface of each strawberry with finger to assist with bug removal. Place berries in a colander and thoroughly rinse under flow of water.
Remove and place into fresh water basin. Agitate in second basin's water, remove strawberries and examine water. If bugs found, repeat rubbing process in basin #2 and as is necessary until rinse water is clean.
If the tops are needed, special attention when rubbing the entire surface, to also gently pick up the leaves and rub under them as well, you will need to do this each and every one.