The Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc) has announced a change in its Fruit and Vegetable Policy regarding the cleaning of fresh blueberries.
In recent weeks, the cRc has seen a significant decrease in insect infestation of blueberries. Accordingly, blueberries no longer need an extensive washing and checking process. All that is required is a rinsing under a strong stream of water.
The exception would be for organic blueberries that would still require washing with soap and checking via a thrip cloth.
This policy is in effect until April 1, 2022.
cRc has sadly become just as pathetic as Star K that notoriously approves lettuce bags & other items crawling with bugs.
ReplyDeleteBlueberries are infested with 3 kinds of insects. Thrips live in the crown. Scale insects live on the skin which are difficult to detect & probably can't be removed without taking the skin with it. There are also maggots living in the flesh which all the checking in the world doesn't help