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PesachGram
Presented by the Vaad Harabbonim
Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit
K-COR Kashrus Division
PesachGram
Presented by the Vaad Harabbonim
Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit
K-COR Kashrus Division
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Dear Community Member,
On behalf of the Vaad Harabbonim – Council of Orthodox
Rabbis of Greater Detroit, we are pleased to present the annual
PesachGram publication.
Each year, the K-COR Kashrus Division of the Vaad strives to
gather and present the most up-to-date kashrus information
available. For further questions, call 248-559-5005 ext. 103.
Special thanks go to Rabbi Beryl Broyde, Kashrus Coordinator,
who extends himself above and beyond the call of duty to
compile and edit the kashrus information in this PesachGram.
Our gratitude also extends to Rabbi Yosef Krupnik, Kashrus
Administrator, for his dedication to kashrus oversight of the
many establishments under the Vaad’s supervision.
Additional thanks go to Mr. Mickey Eizelman and our lay
board for their leadership and support, as well as to Boruch
Rothenberg, Director of Development, for assembling the
PesachGram.
Finally, we wish to thank the advertising sponsors who helped
to reduce the cost of publishing this year’s PesachGram.
We hope that you find this packet useful, and we wish you a
Chag Kasher v’Somayach.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Doniel Neustadt
Yoshev Rosh / Rabbinic Chairman
Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit
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Contents
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Zmanim
Open for Pesach
General Information
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Feature Article: Burning Chometz
Kitniyos
Egg Matza, Vegetables & Fruit, Pesach Stickers, Pet Food
Feature Article:
Birkas Ha-Ilanos: Blessing Over Trees in Bloom
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Products Which Do Not Require Special Pesach Certification
Medications, Cosmetics, Toiletries
Product Alerts
Post-Pesach Info
Reminders
• Prior to lighting candles for the first night of Pesach (4/22), it is a good idea
to light a flame, such as a 2-day candle, that can be used to light for the
second night of Yom Tov.
• Remember to make an Eruv Tavshilin on 4/28 for Shabbos preparations.
• Customers of product subscription services such as Amazon Subscribe &
Save are reminded to cancel or reschedule chometz product deliveries that
would otherwise occur on (or shortly prior to) Pesach.
• Register online to receive email updates: cordetroit.com/pesach
Open for Pesach
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Halachah Questions
Rabbi Doniel Neustadt
(248) 559-5005 x101
[email protected]
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General Information
EACH INDIVIDUAL LABEL SHOULD ALWAYS BE CHECKED
FOR PESACH CERTIFICATION.
Consumers are cautioned not to take for granted that a product is Kosher for
Pesach simply because it is in the Kosher for Pesach section of their store, or
because a "Kosher for Pesach" sign is posted. Each year there are numerous
instances, even in Jewish stores, of non-Pesach products mistakenly being mixed
in with Pesach products, usually because their labels are almost identical. This
occurs frequently with Telma soup mixes and cubes, Lieber’s Coat ‘n Bake
coatings, various brands of frozen chopped liver and kishke, and Osem, Gefen,
Haddar, Manischewitz, Empire and other brands of products that have both
Pesach and non-Pesach versions of the same products with similar labels.
Storekeepers, likewise, should not take for granted that everything received in
their Pesach shipment, even from a Jewish distributor, is indeed Pesach
certified; non-Pesach products are frequently inadvertently mixed in. There have
also been instances where the outsides of cases were marked Kosher for Pesach,
but the products inside were not. Each individual label must always be checked
for Pesach certification.
Multiple Certifications
Some brands, e.g. Osem, do not bear the same certification on all of their
products. Each product should be checked for a reliable certification. In addition,
some brands, especially those from Israel, bear more than one certification on a
single package, but not all those certifications include approval for Pesach. In
particular, the Badatz of Eida Hachareidis symbol often states specifically that its
endorsement does not include Pesach. All products should be carefully
examined for a reliable Pesach endorsement.
Medications on Pesach
Important - No one should refrain from taking any required medication, even if
it contains chometz, without first consulting his physician and Rav.
A discussion of medications begins on page 22, followed by a list of medications,
cosmetics, and toiletries that are acceptable for Pesach.
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Burning Chometz
by Rabbi Doniel Neustadt
Question
M
ust one actually burn the remnants of his chometz on erev Pesach, or
can one get rid of the chometz in another way?
Discussion
T
here are two views in the Mishnah concerning the proper procedure for
fulfilling the mitzvah of tashbisu, the Biblical command to destroy all
chometz before Pesach. The basic halachah is that tashbisu is accomplished by
getting rid of chometz in any of the following ways: burning it; crumbling it and
throwing it to the winds; crumbling it and throwing it into an ocean or river;
flushing it down the toilet. L'chatchilah, though, it has become customary to
follow the view of Rav Yehudah who holds that burning in fire is the only valid
method for getting rid of chometz (beiur chometz). In addition to the halachic
consideration, kabbalistic and chasidic literature teach that there is a special
significance to actually burning the chometz, as burning symbolizes the
destruction of the evil inclination and the power of tumah.
There is a debate among the latter poskim as to whether the mitzvah of beiur
chometz applies if one does not happen to own any chometz. There are poskim
who contend that one who does not possess any chometz should buy some so
that he can fulfill the mitzvah of beiur chometz. While many authorities do not
agree with this stringency, all agree that it is proper to leave (and not sell to a nonJew) at least a k'zayis (about 1 oz.) of chometz in order to properly fulfill the
mitzvah of beiur chometz. Since, as mentioned earlier, the proper way to fulfill the
mitzvah of tashbisu is by burning the chometz, we shall review the relevant
halachos (continue on next page).
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One may burn the chometz any time during the morning hours oferev Pesach, but it is
customary to burn the chometz during the fifth hour of the day. The chometz must be
completely burned—to the degree that even a dog would not be able to eat it—by the time
the fifth hour ends. A loaf of bread or a chunk of cake should be thinly sliced so that the fire
will be able to consume it totally.
Several contemporary poskim mention that it is not advisable to pour gasoline or other
combustible materials over the chometz before burning it, for then the chometz becomes
inedible—“destroyed”—by the gasoline, etc., rather than by the fire, and as mentioned
before, this should be avoided. Note, however, that if the end of the fifth hour arrives and
the chometz is not yet burned, gasoline etc. should quickly be poured over the remaining
chometz so that it becomes inedible.
One should recite the daytime kol chamira, which nullifies the chometz, after the burning of
the chometz but before the sixth hour of the day begins. One who forgot or neglected to
recite the proper blessing the night before during the search for chometz may recite the
blessing at the time of the burning.
Customs and Hiddurim of Burning Chometz
T
here is a custom to burn other “mitzvah” items along with the chometz, e.g., the
ten pieces of chometz that were hidden for the bedikah, the wooden spoon used
for the bedikah, hoshanos, lulav, leftover oil and wicks from the Chanukah candles;
fingernail clippings.
The chometz should be thrown into the fire with one's right hand.
There is a view that holds that the fire must be started with wood, not gas, coal or paper.
It is preferable to burn the chometz in one’s own yard or at least in one’s own vessel. It is
also preferable for one to burn his own chometz and not to appoint someone else.
When burning is not an option
If one has a great deal of chometz left before Pesach and finds it impractical to burn it all,
he should not just deposit it in the garbage. The garbage is liable to remain on his property
(in his garage, on his tree-lawn, etc.) after the time for beiur chometz, and this could result
in the violation of a Biblical prohibition. Even moving the garbage into the street does not
solve the problem, since technically the chometz which is in the garbage can or bag is still
“his property.” Contemporary poskim offer several possible solutions:
Before the deadline arrives, pour a chemical substance over the chometz which will render
it completely inedible.
Leave the garbage can on the street and renounce possession of it (by declaring it hefker in
the presence of three adult males). The garbage can may still be used on Pesach.
Include the garbage can and its chometz contents with the items being sold to a non-Jew
(mechiras chometz). In this case, the garbage can may not be used on Pesach.
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Kitniyos
Kitniyos (legumes) such as corn, beans, peas and rice, may not be eaten by
Ashkenazim on Pesach. Sefardim who use these products must ascertain that
they contain no additives (such as vitamins), and must carefully check them
before Pesach for extraneous matter. There are a number of “Kosher for Pesach”
products on the market that contain kitniyos, and are acceptable only for
Sephardim. Many of these products will state on the label (often in Hebrew) that
the item is to be used only by those whose custom allows for the use of kitniyos.
The OU and the Star-K have now introduced special Pesach certification symbols
for products containing kitniyos (OU Kitniyot, as on Osem Bamba snack and Kitni
products, and Star-S-P Kitniyot, as on Carolina rice), for those who eat kitniyos.
Partial Listing of Kitniyos and Other Products Customarily Avoided
Anise*
Beans
Canola Oil
Caraway Seeds
Cumin*
Dextrose (outside
Chickpeas
Coriander*
Corn (maize)
Fennel*
Kimmel*
Lecithin
Millet
Mustard
Rice
Sesame Seeds
Soy Beans
String Beans
Fenugreek*
Green Beans
Kasha (buckwheat)
Peanuts
Peas
Poppy Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Tofu
U.S. may be chometz)
* Differing customs
Kitniyos Derivatives
Those who follow the prevalent custom of not using any derivatives of kitniyos
(legumes) on Pesach, such as corn oil, corn syrup, dextrose, soybean oil and
lecithin, should be aware that some products with Kosher for Pesach
certifications do contain one or more of these ingredients. This applies especially
to imported candies and chocolates. A careful check of the ingredients should be
made. (Lecithin is sometimes listed just as “emulsifier”, and corn syrup as
“glucose”. However, if the product bears a reliable Ashkenazi certification, one
can be confident that the emulsifier or glucose listed is from non-kitniyos
sources.)
Quinoa
Quinoa is subject to differing opinions as to whether it is considered kitniyos;
consult your Rav. Those who use quinoa should use only whole grains of quinoa,
(not quinoa flour) only with Pesach certification, to avoid issues of other grains
growing in the same proximity and contact with other grains during processing.
The following Ancient Harvest Quinoa products are Star-K approved for Pesach
(no P required): Traditional White, Inca Red, and Harmony Tri Color Blend.
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Egg Matzoh
Matzoh made with fruit juice or eggs, which includes “Kosher for Passover” Egg
Matzohs, Egg Matzoh Crackers and Passover Tam Tam Crackers, may not be eaten
on Pesach, according to Ashkenazic practice, except by the sick or elderly who
cannot eat regular matzoh. Most brands now state this restriction clearly in
English on the package. Please note that even the sick and elderly cannot fulfill
the obligation to eat matzoh at the Seder with these types of matzohs.
Peeled or Shredded Vegetables & Fruit
Peeled potatoes, peeled carrots (including baby carrots), peeled apples, shredded
lettuce or cabbage, etc. are often treated with antioxidants to keep them looking
fresh. We have found that many of these antioxidants, in particular the nonsulfite
types, contain ingredients that may not be Kosher for Pesach, such as dextrose,
citric acid, ascorbic acid, lactic acid and others. One unusual type that was once
found on peeled potatoes also contained lactose, a dairy ingredient. The produce
company should be contacted to determine the antioxidant used and its Kashrus
status.
Frozen Vegetables
Frozen vegetables require special Pesach certification because many frozen
vegetable plants process pasta, macaroni, breaded vegetables, etc. on the same
equipment as plain vegetables.
Pesach Stickers
If a product bears Pesach certification on an attached sticker, rather than being
printed on the label itself, it is advisable to contact the supervising agency to
verify that it authorized the placement of the sticker.
Pet Food
Many commercial pet foods contain actual chometz and may not be used on
Pesach. Check ingredient labels for wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, flour, gluten,
middlings, starch, brewer’s yeast, malt, or pasta. Non-chometz substitutes should
be used. Pet food listing both milk and beef ingredients should not be used the
entire year.
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Birkas ha-Ilanos:
The Blessing over Trees in Bloom
By Rabbi Doniel Neustadt
R
osh Chodesh Nissan marks the beginning of the season for Birkas ha-Ilanos
—the blessing we recite upon seeing fruit trees in bloom. Since this
blessing, which extols Hashem’s ongoing renewal of creation, is recited only once
a year, its halachos are difficult to remember. Women, too, may recite this
blessing since it is not a “time-related mitzvah” from which women are exempt.
L'chatchilah, preferred time to recite this blessing is immediately upon seeing a
fruit tree in bloom during the month of Nissan. Most poskim agree that the
halachah mentions Nissan since generally, that is the month in which trees begin
to bloom. Accordingly, in an area where they start blooming in Adar, or where
they do not bloom until Iyar or Sivan, the blessing should be recited in those
months. In the countries where fruit trees blossom in Tishrei or Cheshvan, the
blessing should be said at that time.
If a tree bloomed in Nissan, but one did not see it until later, he may recite the
blessing the first time he sees the tree as long as the fruit of the tree has not yet
ripened. Once the fruit has ripened, the blessing may no longer be said. One who
saw the trees in bloom during Nissan, but forgot or neglected to recite the
blessing, may recite the blessing at a later date but only until the time that the
fruit of the tree has begun to grow.
The blessing is said upon seeing the actual blooming (flowering) of the tree. The
growth of leaves alone is not sufficient to allow one to recite the blessing.
Some poskim hold that this blessing should not be said on Shabbos and Yom Tov,
since we are concerned that it may lead to shaking or breaking a branch off the
tree. All other poskim who do not mention this concern apparently do not forbid
reciting this blessing on Shabbos and Yom Tov. It is customary, though, to recite
the blessing only during the week, unless the last day of Nissan falls on Shabbos.
The blessing may be said at night.
Birkas ha-Ilanos is said only on fruit-bearing trees. If one mistakenly said the
blessing on a barren tree, he need not repeat the blessing on a fruit-bearing tree.
The poskim debate whether one is allowed to recite the blessing on a tree which
has been grafted from two species, since the halachah does not permit such
grafting. It is preferable not to make the blessing on such a tree.
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Some acharonim prohibit the
recitation of the blessing on an
orlah tree. A tree is considered orlah for the first three years after it is planted.
Many other poskim, however, permit reciting the blessing on an orlah tree.
The text of the blessing, as quoted in all of the early sources, is as follows:
‫בָּ רוְּך אַ ָתּה ד' אלקינו מֶ לְֶך הָ עוֹלָם ֶשלא ִח ַסר בָ עוֹלָמוֹ כְּ לוּם וּבָ ָרא בוֹ ְבּריוֹת טוֹבוֹת‬
.‫ָאדם‬
ָ ‫טוֹבים לְ הַ נוֹת בָ הֵ ן ְבנֵי‬
ִ ‫וְ ִאילָנוֹת‬
In several Siddurim the word davar appears instead of the word klum. Since all of
the early sources indicate that the original text had the word klum (and not davar)
and the reason for the change is unsubstantiated, it is therefore proper to follow
the early sources and recite the word klum and not the word davar.
Hiddur Mitzvah
I
n addition to the basic halachos mentioned earlier, there are several
hiddurim and stringencies mentioned in the poskim concerning this once-ayear mitzvah. According to the kabbalah, especially, this blessing has special
significance. Among the hiddurim are:
• The blessing should be recited on two or more trees. Although the two trees
do not have to be from two different species, several poskim mention that
the more trees the better. Indeed, l'chatchilah the blessing should be said on
trees in an orchard that is planted outside the city limits.
• The blessing should be recited in the presence of a minyan followed by
Kaddish. Before the blessing is recited, V'yehi noam followed by Hallelukah
hallelu Keil min ha-shamayim is said.
• The blessing should be recited at the earliest possible time, which is on Rosh
Chodesh Nissan, unless it falls on Shabbos or it is raining. ▪
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Products Which May Be Used for Pesach
Without Special Kosher for Pesach Certification
(except where noted otherwise)
A new box, can or jar should be used where an old one may have come into
contact with chometz.
These are very partial lists, for Pesach 5776 / 2016 only. The omission of any
specific brand or product does not necessarily imply that it contains chometz or
that it is not permissible for use on Pesach.
This list refers only to U.S.-manufactured products. Products manufactured in
other countries, including Canada, even with the same brand names, may have
different formulations.
** Products that are marked with asterisks:
These products are not certified for Pesach by the OU. Nonetheless, the OU has
identified these products as Halachically acceptable for infants and those who are
ill. They should be purchased before Pesach and should be maintained segregated
from Pesach foods, and their utensils should not be washed in a Pesach sink.
ALCOHOL: Isopropyl
Reynolds Non-Stick
Aluminum Foil - OU,
Reynolds Non-Stick Grill
Foil - OU.
ALMOND MILK: Lieber’s
Supreme Almond Milk
Alternative in Original and
Vanilla flavors bears
AMMONIA
Pesach certification. If
BABY FOOD: First Choice
unavailable, the following
with OU-P (apple sauce,
OU brands of Original
carrots, and sweet
almond milk (refrigerated
potatoes) is certified for
and shelf stable) may be
Pesach. If Pesach certified
used on Pesach for infants
baby food is unavailable,
and those who are ill **:
“Gerber 2nd Foods” 4 oz.
365 Everyday Value,
size of carrots, squash,
Almond Breeze, Hy-Vee,
green beans (kitniyos) and
AlmondSense, Laura Lynn,
peas (kitniyos), bearing a
Meijer, Price Chopper,
plain OU, may be used **.
Roundy’s, ShopRite.
BABY FORMULA: Enfamil,
ALUMINUM FOIL - Also,
Isomil, Prosobee, Simalac,
all with OU. All contain
kitniyos **.
BABY POWDER may be
used if the ingredients list
only talc, talcum powder,
corn starch, or other
innocuous ingredients. Be
alert for oat flour, which is
an ingredient in some baby
powders.
BABY WIPES without
alcohol, and Baby Spritz
Baby Wipe Alternative.
BAKING SODA (not baking
powder)
BLEACH
** Products above that are marked with asterisks: See note above.
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CLEANSERS: Ajax, Clorox,
Comet, Fantastik, Formula
409, Lysol, Mr. Clean,
Murphy Oil, Pine-Sol
Original, Spic & Span, Soft
Scrub, Windex (plain - not
with Vinegar).
COCOA: Hershey’s Cocoa
“Natural Unsweetened”.
(Not Hershey’s Cocoa
“Special Dark”.)
COCONUT MILK: The
following OU brand of
coconut milk [both
refrigerated and shelf
stable] may be used on
Pesach for infants and
those who are ill**:
Coconut Dream - Original.
COFFEE, GROUND &
INSTANT (unflavored):
Regular and decaffeinated:
Chazzano Coffee, Folgers
ground & instant with a
plain OU, and the following
brands with an OK-P on
the label - Maxwell House,
Sanka, Yuban.
Regular only (not
decaffeinated): Taster’s
choice unflavored ground
& instant with a plain OU.
For further options,
consult the OU Pesach
Guide.
K-Cups: require specific
Pesach approval. Green
Mountain, Eight O’Clock,
Kirkland Signature, and
Distributors, Cleveland, Ohio
Market Pantry brands of
frozen unsweetened fruit,
unflavored & not
with no syrup or additives
decaffeinated K-Cups with listed.
a plain OU may be used.
FRUIT & VEGETABLE WASH:
Further options: consult
FIT brand - The OU has
OU Pesach Guide.
informed us that this
CONTACT LENS FLUID
product, which is listed in
the OU Pesach Guide and
CROCKPOT LINERS
contains kitniyos, may be
CUPCAKE HOLDERS (baking used on Pesach provided
cups) – Paper: Paperchef - that one makes sure to
Star-K, Reynolds – OU may thoroughly rinse the
be used for Pesach with no produce afterwards. P required. Foil: do not
Alternatively, one can use
require certification year
Pesach approved
round or Pesach.
dishwashing liquid.
(Consult your Rav.)
DENTAL FLOSS: Any
ENVIRONNE brand - is not
unflavored, waxed or
acceptable for Pesach.
unwaxed.
GLUE: Elmer’s Glue-All
DISHWASHER DETERGENT:
multi-purpose glue,
Cascade powder and gel,
Elmer’s All Purpose Glue
Palmolive Eco+ gel.
Stick, Elmer’s Washable No
DISHWASHING LIQUID:
Run School Glue. (Not
Ajax, Dawn, Ivory, Joy,
Elmer’s Washable School
Palmolive.
Paste or No Wrinkle Glue
Pens.)
EGGS: should be purchased
before Pesach.
HONEY requires Pesach
certification.
FABRIC SOFTENER
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
FISH, FROZEN RAW: See
Product Alerts. Frozen fish ICE (in bags): from plain
must be investigated for
water (any brand).
Pesach to determine if
JUICE: Frozen concentrated
chometz products are
unsweetened orange juice
processed in the area, or if
and grapefruit juice with
a corn starch / corn syrup
no additives listed.
glaze is used.
FRUIT, FROZEN: Plain
** Products above that are marked with asterisks: See note on page 17.
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LAUNDRY DETERGENT: Any MINERAL OIL
powder with an OU.
NAIL POLISH, NAIL POLISH
Liquids: Ajax, Cheer, Dreft,
REMOVER
Dynamo, Fab, Ivory Snow,
Tide.
NUTS: Commercially
packaged raw (not
LEMON JUICE, LIME JUICE:
blanched) almonds,
ReaLemon & ReaLime with
cashews, filberts or
OU.
walnuts (shelled or
LIQUID HAND SOAP: Dial
unshelled, not ground)
Liquid Soap and Foaming
without any additives or
Hand Wash (not Hand
preservatives (such as BHA
Sanitizer), Softsoap.
or BHT). However, if label
states that wheat is
MEAT & POULTRY: Not
present in the same
ground: Raw, unprocessed
facility, then Pesach
meat in the original
certification is
manufacturer’s packaging,
recommended. NOTE:
or from Superior Kosher
Shelled pecans, even raw,
Meats (Southfield, MI),
require Pesach
may be used for Pesach
certification due to the
without special Pesach
possibility of alcohol used
marking. Ground: Ground
in processing. Pecans in
meat from Solomon’s Glatt
the shell do not have this
Kosher in one pound
concern.
packages only, and from
Superior Kosher Meats in OLIVE OIL (unflavored, no
all sizes, may be used
additives listed): Bertolli,
without Pesach marking.
Colavita and Filippo Berio
Ground meat from Aaron’s brands of Extra Virgin with
Best / Agri Star, Meal Mart OU, Pompeian Extra Virgin
/ Alle Processing, and
with Star-K. Further
International Glatt require options: consult OU &
Pesach marking. Processed Star-K Pesach Guides.
items, such as corned
OVEN BAGS: Reynolds –
beef, pastrami, etc., and
OU.
Meal Mart broiled beef or
chicken liver, require
OVEN CLEANERS: Easy Off,
Pesach marking.
Shaklee.
PARCHMENT PAPER: Daily
Chef, Great Value, Meijer,
Our Family and Reynolds
brands with OU, and many
brands listed in Star-K
Pesach directory. Also,
Reynolds Cookie Baking
Sheets parchment paper OU.
PLASTIC WRAP AND BAGS
PLATES & CUPS,
DISPOSABLE: Pure plastic
or styrofoam plates and
cups; Chinet with OK-P.
RAISINS (only if oil is not
listed on the package): The
following brands with an
OU: Champion, Dole, Food
Lion, Great Value,
ShopRite, Trader Joe’s. For
further options, consult
the OU Pesach Guide.
RICE MILK: The following
OU brands of Original rice
milk (refrigerated & shelf
stable) may be used on
Pesach for infants and
those who are ill **: HyVee, Meijer, Price Chopper
Enriched, Rice Dream
Enriched Unsweetened,
RiceSense Enriched,
ShopRite.
SALT: Any non-iodized OU
brand not listing dextrose
or polysorbate.
** Products above that are marked with asterisks: See note on page 17.
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SCOURING PADS: O-Cel-O
Sponges, Scotch Brite
scouring pads & soap pads,
and any plain steel wool.
Distributors, Cleveland, Ohio
brands of white granulated
sugar with the K-COR
symbol (no P required),
and Domino sugar with
OK-P, are certified for
SHOE POLISH
Pesach. Note: Brown sugar
SILVER POLISH: Goddard’s, and confectioners /
Hagerty, Weiman, Wrights. powdered sugar require
Pesach certification.
SOY MILK: The following
OU brands of Original soy TEA: INSTANT - Nestea
milk (refrigerated & shelf
100% Tea, only regular
stable) may be used on
unflavored, unsweetened Pesach for infants and
OU. (The “may contain
those who are ill **: 365
wheat” statement on the
Everyday Value (Original,
label is only for allergen
Light & Unsweetened),
concerns, but has no
Giant,
Halachic significance.)
Hy-Vee, Meijer, ShopRite, Note: Nestea
Soy Dream, SoySense,
Decaffeinated is not
Stop & Shop.
approved for Pesach.
TEA BAGS - Regular tea
SPRAY STARCH: Niagara,
bags that are unflavored
Linit
and not decaffeinated, and
STATIC GUARD spray
have no additives, may be
used for Pesach without
SUGAR: Any pure white
special certification. Lipton
granulated sugar with no
brand unflavored
additives listed may be
Decaffeinated Tea Bags
used for Pesach. For those
with OU may be used for
who prefer Pesach
Pesach without special
certification, Big Chief,
Pesach certification.
Pioneer and Peninsular
[Note: K-Cup teas require
specific Pesach approval.]
WATER: Any unflavored,
spring or distilled or
purified bottled water with
no additives listed may be
used. Regarding those
with added minerals (such
as magnesium, potassium,
calcium and sodium
compounds), generally
they are acceptable for
Pesach if no flavors or
vitamins are listed.
However, some brands
(e.g., Kirkland Signature
brand Purified Drinking
Water with minerals
added) list calcium citrate,
which may be derived
from chometz, and are not
recommended for Pesach.
This applies also to water
with minerals that
lists other types of citrate
(sodium citrate, potassium
citrate, etc.).
WAX PAPER: These brands
with an OU: Cut-Rite,
Home Life, Meijer, Stop &
Shop, Reynolds, ShopRite.
** Products above that are marked with asterisks: See note on page 17.
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Medications, Cosmetics, and Toiletries
Important
All medications for a heart condition, diabetes, abnormal blood
pressure, stroke, kidney disease, lung disease, depression, epilepsy, the immune
system (transplant anti-rejection), and cancer treatment (including precautionary)
may be taken on Pesach. Furthermore, all prescription medication taken on a
regular basis for chronic conditions should only be changed with the consultation
of your physician and Rav. (If you can not reach your physician, you should
continue to take your regular prescription and not change.) Some examples of
such chronic conditions include the following: Any psychiatric condition, prostate
condition, Crohn’s Disease, celiac, colitis, high cholesterol, Parkinson’s Disease,
anemia, multiple sclerosis, thyroid condition, and asthma.
Some forms of medications listed here may be permissible according to basic
Halacha regardless of their content, but we list them for the benefit of those who
wish to be stringent and use only chometz-free varieties. Consult your Rav.
This is a very partial list, for Pesach 5776 / 2016 only. The omission of any specific
brand or product does not necessarily imply that it contains chometz or that it is
not permissible for use on Pesach.
This list refers only to products manufactured in the U.S. Products manufactured
in other countries, including Canada, even with the same brand names, may have
different formulations.
Most of the medications, cosmetics and toiletries listed are not under supervision
and their listing here, taken primarily from Rabbi Bess’ list and based on
information from the manufacturer, pertains only to their lack of chometz, not to
the general Kashrus of their ingredients. Many of the medications contain
kitniyos, which is permissible when taken for medicinal purposes. Many items are
available from Adwe Products with Kosher for Pesach certification, and are
certified free of chometz, kitniyos and animal derivatives.
An extensive coverage of medications, cosmetics and toiletries which are
acceptable for Pesach, prepared by Rabbi Gershon Bess, is available from the
Kollel Bais Avrohom of Los Angeles, and may be ordered by calling the Kollel at
(323) 933-7193. It is also available locally at Borenstein’s and Spitzer’s Bookstores.
Updates to the list will be posted at http://kehilasyaakov.org/index.html.
No one should refrain from taking any required medication, even if it contains
chometz, without first consulting his physician and Rav.
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No one should refrain from taking any required medication,
even if it contains chometz, without first consulting his physician and Rav.
ANALGESICS: Advil tablets &
caplets (regular - not film
coated), Advil Children’s
Suspension - all flavors,
Advil Infants’ Drops, Aleve
tablets & caplets, Bayer
aspirin (all forms), Bayer
Children’s aspirin, Motrin
Children’s Suspension Berry (regular & Dye-Free),
Motrin Infants’ Drops Berry (regular & Dye-Free),
Tylenol tablets & Extra
Strength caplets, Tylenol
Children’s Suspension Cherry, Tylenol Infants’
Conc. Drops - Cherry,
Grape.
ANTACIDS: Alka-SeltzerOriginal Tablets, MaxiHealth Maxi Stomach &
Acid - OU-P, Pepcid tablets,
Rolaids Regular and Extra
Strength tablets - Mint,
Zantac (all forms).
ANTI-DIARRHEALS,
LAXATIVES: Colace
capsules, Kaopectate liquid
(all flavors) & caplets,
Maxi-Health Maxi Active
Lax - OU-P, Metamucil
capsules, Metamucil
Orange Smooth, Orange
Coarse and Unflavored
Coarse powders, Miralax,
Pepto Bismol tablets &
Original liquid, Phillips’ Milk
of Magnesia Original liquid,
Senokot tablets. →
IMPORTANT NOTE:
“Nutrisource Benefiber”,
listed on page 100 of the
OU Pesach Guide as
acceptable for those who
are ill, refers to Nutrisource
Fiber, a special institutional
product produced by
Nestle Nutrition from guar
gum, available by special
order. Regular retail
Benefiber, produced by
Novartis, is made from
wheat dextrin and is
chometz.
Moisture Crème, Super
Lustrous, and many others
on Rabbi Bess’ list.
MOUTHWASH: Act
Anticavity Rinse (all), Act
Restoring Mouthwash (all),
Listerine – Antiseptic
(Gold), Cool Mint, Fresh
Burst, Soft Mint, Total
Care, Total Care Zero,
Zero; Scope (all).
PERFUME: Calvin Klein,
Charlie cologne spray, Ciara
COUGH & ALLERGY
cologne spray, Enjoli
MEDICINES: Allegra 12 Hr.
cologne spray, Estee
& 24 Hr. tablets, Allegra
Lauder Beautiful, and many
Children’s Oral Suspension
others on Rabbi Bess’ list.
& tablets, Coricidin HBP –
all types, Mytussin DAC
SHAMPOO: Head and
Liquid.
Shoulders, Pantene Pro-V,
Pantene Sheer Volume,
DEODORANT (including rollPrell, Revlon Flex, Revlon
ons and sprays): Almay,
Frost & Glow, Selsun Blue.
Arrid, Dry Idea, Hi & Dri,
Right Guard.
TOOTHPASTE: Aim, Close
Up, Colgate, Pepsodent,
HAIRSPRAY: Bumble and
Ultrabrite.
Bumble - Does it All styling
spray, holding spray; Ojon VITAMINS: Freeda Vitamins
SWA hairspray.
are chometz free. Some
contain kitniyos. For more
LACTAID caplets may
information, call the Vaad
contain chometz, and may
Harabbonim Kashrus
not be used on Pesach.
Information Line 248-559Lactaid Milk may be used
5005 #103.
on Pesach if purchased
before Pesach. This
MISCELLANEOUS: Chapstick
product is not Cholov
Classic Original, MaxiYisroel.
Health Maxi Calm relaxing
formula - OU-P, Vivarin
LIPSTICK: Almay; Revlon:
tablets.
Colorstay Overtime, Moon
Drops Frost, Moon Drops
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DOMINO CREAMER: (This alert was issued in July 2015) - A limited amount of Domino
Creamer has been labeled with an OK-P (Pesach) symbol instead of the OK-D (Dairy)
symbol. Please be aware this product is Kosher and dairy – not certified for Pesach. Any consumer who has this product should call the 800# on the canister. Either the
product will be replaced or a voucher will be issued.
PALERMO FIRST COLD PRESSED EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL bears an unauthorized StarK P. This product is not certified and not recommended for Pesach.
FRESH DIRECT FRESHLY GROUND SMOOTH PEANUT BUTTER and FRESHLY GROUND
SMOOTH ALMOND BUTTER mistakenly bear an OK-P symbol. These products are not
Kosher for Pesach.
PRE-WASHED PACKAGED ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD and COLESLAW require Pesach
approval due to the citric or lactic acid that may be used in the washing process. All
Star-K certified brands, including Dole, Fresh Express and Kroger’s Fresh Selections,
require a P next to the Star-K.
C. WIRTHY & CO. ATLANTIC SALMON FROZEN FILLETS (plain unseasoned, raw)
bearing a Kof-K and stating Product of Chile are Kosher for Pesach.
Costco’s KIRKLAND SIGNATURE ATLANTIC SALMON FROZEN PORTIONS and FILLETS
in salt water solution (plain unseasoned, raw) bearing an OU are Kosher for Pesach.
FISHIN brand FROZEN WHITING FILLETS (plain unseasoned, raw) bearing a Kof-K and
stating Product of Chile are Kosher for Pesach.
JOYVA PRODUCTS are Kof-K certified for year-round use, but not for Pesach, because
they contain cornstarch and corn syrup. They are therefore not recommended for
Pesach, even when bearing the Passover marking of a different certification.
SCHMERLING'S SUGARLESS AND NO SUGAR ADDED CHOCOLATES are not Kosher for
Pesach, and state so on their labels.
NATURAL & KOSHER brand cheeses are not all Kosher for Pesach. Check each package
for Pesach certification.
HAOLAM CHEESES: A number of newer types of Haolam cheeses are not Kosher for
Pesach, and they state so clearly on their packaging. Check each product carefully for
Pesach certification.
ELITE CHOCOLATES are recommended only when bearing the certification of the OU
or the Badatz of Eida Hacharedis. For Pesach, special Pesach marking is required.
“PLAY-DOH” contains chometz.
ELI'S CHEESECAKE products that are manufactured during Pesach are not acceptable,
and will not bear the cRc symbol on their packaging. Consumers should check for the
cRc when purchasing after Pesach.
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Post-Pesach 5776 Information – Detroit Area
CHOMETZ may be purchased from the following stores after 10:25 PM on
Motzei Shabbos & Pesach, April 30, 2016. Consult your Rav concerning buying
chometz after Pesach from Jewish owned stores that do not observe Pesach.
All K-COR certified
Meijer
establishments
Nutrifoods
Aldi
One Stop Kosher Market
Costco
Plum Market
CVS
Randazzo
Family Dollar Stores
Rite Aid
GFS (Gordon Food Service) Save-A-Lot
K-Mart
(11 & Greenfield)
Sam’s Club Warehouse
Superior Kosher Meats
Trader Joe's
Wal-Mart
Walgreens
Westborn
Whole Foods
Buying chometz from Kroger and Target in the Detroit area after Pesach involves
Halachic uncertainty. Although these stores are owned by non-Jews, there is a
possibility that they are supplied by C&S, which is a privately-owned Jewish food
distributor, and the chometz sold after Pesach may have been in C&S' possession
during Pesach. Since it is difficult to gather precise information, it is advisable to
wait until two weeks after Pesach, May 15, before buying "pure" chometz items
(e.g., bread, grain cereals, pasta, cookies and pretzels) from these stores. But it is
permitted to purchase immediately after Pesach most other products, including
such items as pearled raw barley, dry cake mixes, flour (without malted barley),
glue, all kitniyos, ketchup, mayonnaise, medicines, mustard, vinegar, vitamin
tablets, baker’s yeast, and yeast extract.
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