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NAME YEAR-ROUND PESACH INSPECTION
KOSHER STATUS EXCEPTIONS RECOMMENDATIONS
Green Onion, Cut scallion root from top to bottom of bulb;
(Scallion) examine between thin layers where they emerge
from the bulb. If no insects are found, the remaining
scallions may be consumed after thoroughly
washing. If insects are found, the entire
head must be checked carefully. Remove
any leaf miner trails (as seen in picture).
Horseradish, A general inspection is needed to rule
fresh out obvious infestation.

Horseradish, Requires reliable Requires
jarred kosher certification special Pesach
certification
Kale, fresh Use cRc thrip-cloth cleaning method, as directed
above.

Kale, frozen Requires reliable Requires It is very impractical and close to impossible for the
kosher certification special Pesach average consumer to properly check frozen kale.
certification
Leek Cut along the full length of the leek so every leaf is
separated. Wash each leaf thoroughly under running
water. Remove leaf miner trails (see Green Onion
above).

Lemon Grass, Acceptable without Requires Frozen dried lemongrass without any kosher
dried, frozen certification special Pesach sensitive ingredients is acceptable without
certification certification.
Lettuce, Use cRc thrip-cloth cleaning method, as directed
including above.
iceberg
Lettuce, Use cRc thrip-cloth cleaning method, as directed
iceberg above.
Lettuce, Purchase before Needs proper certification. If not certified, wash in
iceberg Pesach or with a bowl of water with a small amount of vegetable
pre-washed special Pesach wash.
certification
Lettuce, Use cRc thrip-cloth cleaning method, as directed
Romaine, not above.
pre-washed
Lettuce, Purchase before Use cRc thrip-cloth cleaning method, as directed
Romaine, Pesach or with above.
pre-washed special Pesach
certification
Lettuce, Purchase before Use cRc thrip-cloth cleaning method, as directed
spring mix, Pesach or with above.
pre-washed special Pesach
certification

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