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From The KIB: Different Opinions Concerning Pesach From Different Kashrus Organizations

The following are different categories where the different Kashrus Organizations have different opinion as far as Pesach is concerned…

KASHERING (Plastic, Formica, Epoxied Granite)

The O/U says to ask your Rabbi if these materials can be Kashered.

The Star-K says the CANNOT be Kashered.

The cRc says they CAN be Kashered

The O/K says they can be Kashered if needed (bedieved) but lechatchila, better not to.

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL:

The  O/U says that ALL O/U Extra Virgin Olive Oil is okay for Pesach use (even without special Pesach Hashgacha)

The Star-K says only with Pesach Hashgacha or certain brands under their Hashgacha even without Pesach Hashgacha: (Aldahra Morocco Factories, C.H.O., Member’s Selection, Pompeian) 

The cRc agrees with the O/U

COCONUT OIL:

All O/U certified Virgin Coconut is acceptable

Star-K says Kirkland brand Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is acceptable

WHITE SUGAR:

The O/U says select brands only (i.e. Kirkland, Trader Joe’s, 365 Whole Foods)

The Star-K says all white beet or cane Sugar is okay for Pesach use.

The cRc says white cane Sugar can be used on Pesach with no Pesach Hashgacha needed.

WATER, SELTZER, SPARKLING WATER:

The OU says all are acceptable

the Star-K says they can be used without citrates in the ingredients

The cRc says they need a KFP symbol on the package

RAW POULTRY AND MEAT:

The Star-K says only with KFP on the label

The O/U says it must be factory packed (not re-packed)

The cRc agrees with the O/U

RAW FROZEN FISH:

The O/U says to wash the fish before Pesach

The Star-K says it should have a KFP (and if not, wash it)

The cRc agrees with the Star-K

COFFEE FILTERS:

The cRc says all are acceptable

The O/U says all paper is acceptable

COCOA POWDER:

The O/U says Hershey’s is acceptable

the cRc says ALL U.S. pure Cocoa is acceptable

The Star-K agrees with the cRc.  Also check machinery to be sure they are not producing any chometz on it.

SELTZER – UNFLAVORED:

The cRc says it needs a KFP on the label.

The O/U says all are acceptable

The Star-K agrees with the O/U

HAND SANITIZERS:

The Star-K says not with Ethenol/Ethyl Alcohol

The O/U says all Hand Sanitizers are acceptable

The cRc agrees with the O/U

INSTANT COFFEE:

The cRc says ONLY with a KFP on the label. 

The O/U agrees with the cRc.

WATER (WITH MINERALS OR FLUORIDE ADDED):  

O/U policies says it needs Hashgacha for Pesach, other than Desani and Glaceau Smart Water.

cRc says it needs Hashgacha for Pesach.

Star-K says it is acceptable for Pesach without Hashgacha

PERFUMES:

cRc says all perfumes produced in the U.S.A. are acceptable

O/U says ALL perfumes and deodorants are acceptable

Star-K  says only dry powder.

BABY WIPES:

cRc says they are acceptable without a KFP

O/U agrees with cRc

Star-K says they are acceptable only without alcohol

PAPER TOWELS:

O/U says all are acceptable with no restrictions

Star-K says all are acceptable but the first and last sheets on the roll should NOT be used directly with (touching) food

TUMS:

cRc says they are not acceptable this year for Pesach

Rabbi Bess says Tums Asst Fruit (160 ct.) are Kitniyos, Tums Ex Asst Berries (72 Ct.) are Kitniyos, Tums Regular Strength Asst Fruit (150 Ct.) are Kitniyos and Tums Sugar-Free (80 Ct.) are Kitniyos.

 

 

Pesach Lectures by Rabbi Eidlitz

  1. Tuesday, March 14th at 7:30 in Anshe Emes – 1490 South Robertson Blvd. Join Live or Watch on Zoom https://anshe.org/eidlitz5783    Meeting ID 843 8046 707 Passcode: 564476  
  2. March 19 in Young Israel of Century City – Contact YICC for Zoom Info.

Latest Pesach Alerts

From The COR of Greater Detroit: Baby/children Products Approved for Pesach from Rabbi Bess’ Booklet

The following are baby/children medicines that are commonly used and approved for Pesach use from Rabbi Bess’ Booklet…

Advil Children’s Suspension – All Flavors

Advil Infant’s Drops – Grape

Advil Junior Strength Coated Tablets

Benadryl Children’s Allergy Liquid and Dye-Free liquid (all flavors)

Enfamil D-Vi-Sol Drops, Fer-In-Sol Drops, Poly-Vi-Sol Drops, Poly-Vi-Sol Drops with Iron, Tri-Vi-Sol Drops (O/U)

Kosher Meds Children’s Ibuprofen Suspension – Berry Flavor (O/U)

Motrin Children’s Suspension – All Flavors (NOT Motrin Infant’s Drops)

Sudafed PE Children’s Nasal Decongestant – Berry

Sudafed PE Children’s Cold & cough – Grape

Tylenol children’s Cold + Cough + Runny Nose liquid

Tylenol Children’s Cold + Cough + Sore Throat liquid

Tylenol Children’s Suspension – All Flavors

Tylenol Infants’ Suspension – All Flavors

MiraLax Powder

 

From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: KFP Orange Juice, Half & Half and Milk in Korger’s

Kroger’s Passover production of orange juice, half & half and milk is now in stroes.  These Kosher for Pesach items can be identified by the “AKC-P” stamped on the end of the inkjet.  

From The Atlantic Kosher Commission: Gerbers Baby Food and Pesach

 Although last year, there were some Gerber Baby Foods that were Kosher for Pesach even without a KFP, this year, NONE of the Gerber Baby Foods are Kosher for Pesach.

From The Star-K: Ceres Juice and Pesach

Please note that effective Dec ember 2022, the Star-K changed the status of the entire line of Ceres Juice from Star-K Kosher for Passover certification, to Star-K for year round use only.  This was due to a change in a processing aid used by the manufacturer that does NOT meet Star-K’s standards for Pesach.

Consumers who find containers of Ceres Juice on store shelves bearing a Star-KP symbol should note that while these items are no longer certified Kosher for Passover, according to Star-K standards, they are halachically Kosher for Pesach.  

From The KIB: Heinz Tomato Ketchup for Pesach

This year a specific run of Heinz Ketchup is being produced under the Tartikov Hashgacha.  This product is Kitniyos free.

Last year, the Heinz Ketchup production, certified by the “KF” from London, did, inadvertently, contain Kitniyos.  Any left over bottles from last year should only be used by those who eat Kitniyos on Pesach.

From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Vaping and Pesach

Most disposable vapes and vape cartridges contain chometz and should NOT be used on Pesach.  

From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Chosen Foods Avocado Oil and Spray

Both the Oil and Spray forms of Chosen Foods Avocado Oil and Kosher for Pesach.

From The O/U: Jason Gluten Free Kosher L’Pesach Panko Crumbs

Jason Brand Kosher for Pesach Panko Crumbs with a Best Buy Date of Dec 20 2023 has been found to be infested and should not be used.  Consumers with other expiration codes should examine the container for holes or other obvious signs of infestation.  

From The KIB: Frozen, Raw Fish for Pesach

Fish: (Raw, Frozen) – 

All raw fish (not coated or ground) is best purchased with a Kosher for Pesach Hechsher (due to possible kitniyos glazing etc.).  However, in the absence of certified for Pesach fish that is easily available, ALL fresh or frozen fish (except for ground) are acceptable even without a special Pesach Hashgacha, after washing before Pesach.  Some examples are:

365 Everyday Value Atlantic Salmon (O/U)

Blue Circle Atlantic Salmon (O/U)

Bowl & Basket Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Portions (O/U)

Changing Seas Atlantic Salmon Fillet (O/U)

Costco Tilapia (O/U)

Gourmet Delight Salmon Fillets (O/U)

Kirkland Signature Frozen Skinless Boneless Farmed Atlantic Salmon Portions skinless boneless wild sockeye Salmon Portions & Tilapia Loins (O/U)

Kirkland Frozen skin-on Boneless Wild Sockeye Salmon Portions

Levittown (Star-K)

Member’s Mark (O/U)

Open Nature Atlantic Sockeye Salmon Fillets (O/U)

Regal Tilapia (O/U)

Wegman’s Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon (O/U)

Wellesley Farms Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon (O/U)

NOTE:  Raw fish always requires either a good Kosher certification or at least to still have some scales attached to it

 

From The KIB: Verde Valle White Rice

Verde Valle White Rice is authorized for use on Pesach ONLY for those who eat Kitniyos.  This product is certified by OneKosher Internacional in Mexico.  

From The KIB: 1800 Tequila

1800 Tequila products bear an unauthorized “P” symbol on some bottles.  

From The O/K: Wegman’s Salt n Pepper Pistachios

A limited amount of Wegman’s Salt n Pepper Pistachios has mistakenly been sold with the O/KP symbol.  This product is Kosher pareve certified but NOT for Pesach.  

From the Badatz Beit Yosef: Yarden Fava Beans

Yarden Fava beans are certified for Pesach by Badatz Beit Yosef ONLY for people who eat Kitniyot.  

From The O/U: Eska Sparkling Lemon Drink

The O/U no longer certifies Eska Sparkling Lemon Drink.  It is NOT certified and NOT Kosher for Pesach, even when bearing an O/UP.  The product is kitniyos and not Chometz.  This product is being sold at Costco in Canada.  

From The O/U: Eskla Sparkling Lemon Drink

The O/U no longer certifies Eska Sparkling Lemon Drink.  It is NOT certified and NOT Kosher for Pesach, even when bearing an O/UP.  The product is kitniyot and not Chometz.  This product is being sold at Costco in Canada.

From The O/K: Sun Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins

Sun Maid Vanilla Yogurt Covered Raisins (5 oz. bags, 10X0.5 oz boxes per bag) – the inside boxes are mislabeled with the O/KP (Pesach) symbol while the outside bag correctly has the plain O/KD symbol.  This product is certified Kosher dairy and NOT certified for Pesach.  

From The MK: How To Kasher a Nespresso Machine for Pesach

Here are the steps to Kashering a Nespresso Machine for Pesach (Note:  These steps are NOT intended for milk frothers or machines that use milk.  It is ONLY for machines that make pure black coffee and are pareve…

  1. Clean the outside of the machine using a new sponge and a cleaning agent (soap, liquid detergent etc.).
  2. Make sure there is no pod in the machine.
  3. Fill the water canister
  4. Turn the machine on
  5. Use the Nespresso Descaling kit, ensuring there is no residue buildup.
  6. Run a cycle without a pod until the water that comes out is clear.  This will clean the inside parts of the machine.
  7. Do not use the machine for 24 hours
  8. After being left out of use for a full 24 hours, fill the canister to the top again.
  9. Turn the machine on.
  10. Kasher the machine by running a cycle without a pod once again.

From The O/U: Kashering a Keurig Coffee Maker for Pesach

For those who kasher plastic:  (those who do NOT kasher plastic should put away their coffee maker for Pesach)…

  1.  Clean the coffee maker and do not use for 24 hours
  2. Remove the K-cup holder and perform hagalah (boiling in water) or iruy (pouring boiling water over it) on the K-cup holder.
  3. Run a Kosher for Pesach K-cup in the machine (this will kasher the top pin)

From The KIB: Tums for Pesach

Tums is no longer Kosher for Pesach.  An antacid with proper Pesach Hashgacha is recommended.  

From The Atlanta Kosher Commission: Lipton Decaf Tea

Lipton Decaf Tea is NOT approved for Pesach this year.  

From The KIB: Frozen fish for Pesach

The following O/U certified frozen fish portions are acceptable for Pesach.  Please note these refer to raw frozen fish portions, not smoked, spiced or seasoned…

Atlantic Salmon Blue Circle Atlantic Salmon Canadian Fishing Company Sockeye Salmon Fillet

Changing Seas Atlantic Salmon Fillet

Costco Tilapia Full Circle Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillets, Keta Salmon Fillets

Gourmet Delight Salmon Fillets

Kirkland Signature Skinless Boneless Farmed Atlantic Salmon Portions, Skinless Boneless Wild Sockeye Salmon Portions, Tilapia Loins

Member’s Mark All-Natural Tilapia New England Kosher Pink Salomon Portion

Open Nature Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillets Orca Bay Sockeye Salmon Fillets, Keta Salmon Fillets

Regal Tilapia

Wegman’s Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon, Wegman’s Food You Feel Good Wild Sockeye Salmon Skin on Boneless

Wellsley Farm Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon, Skinless Boneless Farmed Atlantic Salmon Portions, Wild Sockeye Salmon

 

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