Recently, a number of people have reported seeing different colored peppers, as well as other produce in Trader Joe’s that came from Israel. Please be careful when purchasing any produce that the source is not from Israel, as there are Halachic issues with purchasing fruit and vegetables from Israel (Teruma and Maaser).

Kosher Food Additives
Ingredients & Additives — What “Natural Flavoring” May Be Hiding Many ingredients are hidden by manufacturers through legal loopholes. “Natural flavoring” may simply mean a