Baltimore, MD - September 1, 2026 - (BJL) STAR-K has issued the following Yoshon update for consumers:
WHEAT
► Flour – Consumers should start checking dates. Lists will be updated in next few days. Any flour produced before 8/24 is Yoshon.
► Fresh baked goods – Yoshon until Erev Rosh Hashana (September 11).
► Pasta – Anything with a production code Sept. 9, 2026 or earlier is Yoshon.
► Italian Pasta (produced in Italy) – Yoshon at least until after Sukkos.
► All Other Wheat Products (cookies, crackers, bread crumbs, etc.) – can be considered Yoshon until after Sukkos. Further updates/lists before then.
OATS
► Oat Flour – with a production code before 8/24/26 is Yoshon.
► All Other Oat Products (including oatmeal, oat milk, etc.) – Yoshon at least until after Sukkos.
BARLEY
► Can be assumed Yoshon at least until Rosh Hashana. Will update before then.
For ongoing updates, please visit: https://www.star-k.org/articles/yoshon/4123/yoshon-pasyisroel-updates/