Author Topic: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread (Read 1279157 times)

mercaz1 · « **on:** May 25, 2012, 01:25:15 PM »

does anyone have any reliable information on a symbol
it is a chof inside a Q
it is from i think r' aryeh spero
the item is called Harvest Pride

A3 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2012, 03:07:00 PM »

I was told from one the Vaadim in South Florida its not recommended at this time.
kinda looks like a magnifier glass?
Whats the product, maybe it doesn't need a hecsher at all?

WhyAich · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2012, 03:41:40 PM »

Does anyone know a square with a Large K and the letters ORC going from top to bottom inside the square (on the right side of the K) is good?

(for some reason I can't upload a pic)

sky121 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2012, 03:53:50 PM »

Quote from: WhyAich on May 25, 2012, 03:41:40 PM

Does anyone know a square with a Large K and the letters ORC going from top to bottom inside the square (on the right side of the K) is good?

(for some reason I can't upload a pic)

I know that hechsher. I've heard conflicting answers whether its reliable or not. I believe it comes from a Rabbi in San Francisco if I'm not mistaken.

jj1000 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2012, 03:54:01 PM »

You may find some help here http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=14913.msg201404#msg201404 scroll through there is a website link that has a list...

ETA couldn't find that hechsher on that list. sorry

harry · « **Reply #5 on:** May 28, 2012, 07:49:44 AM »

keep in mind that there are many products which are ok even without a hechsher. So it would depend what the product is.

The famous answer to describe an unreliable hechsher: "It is a good hechsher for water".

MosheP · « **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2013, 12:41:34 PM »

I know there has been talk of starting a Kashrus Master Thread. I searched and couldn't find a thread dedicated to Kashrus. I choose GD over JS to keep this thread civil and informative.

I have a question about a Kashrus orginization in Mexico called ka-kosher, link to their website. See below for a picture of their stamp/seal. It says on the website that the Rav Hamachshir is R' Chaim Cohen, a graduate of BMG and used to work for the OK. HAs anyone heard of him/them? Are they reliable?

mochada · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2013, 02:03:05 PM »

Not on R'Eidlitz's website http://kosherquest.org/symbols.php
I would inquire with R'Eidlitz

Ebaystores · « **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2013, 03:51:36 PM »

Back when I worked from a kashrus agency I was told by a member of one of the big agencies that it is not recommended. I wont say in public the reason he gave but suffice it to say it was a valid enough reason not to trust the guy.

robi · « **Reply #9 on:** January 10, 2013, 04:07:42 PM »

Anyone know what the deal is with r Meir Goldberg vaad hakashrus of Flatbush?

kracked dude · « **Reply #10 on:** January 10, 2013, 06:30:01 PM »

Quote from: MosheP on January 10, 2013, 12:41:34 PM

I know there has been talk of starting a Kashrus Master Thread. I searched and couldn't find a thread dedicated to Kashrus. I choose GD over JS to keep this thread civil and informative.

I have a question about a Kashrus orginization in Mexico called ka-kosher, link to their website. See below for a picture of their stamp/seal. It says on the website that the Rav Hamachshir is R' Chaim Cohen, a graduate of BMG and used to work for the OK. HAs anyone heard of him/them? Are they reliable?

I emailed the cRc (chicago) and this is their response

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That certification’s standards do not meet those of the cRc and therefore that certification is NOT recommended

MosheP · « **Reply #11 on:** January 10, 2013, 06:52:08 PM »

Quote from: jagstangx on January 10, 2013, 02:03:05 PM

Not on R'Eidlitz's website http://kosherquest.org/symbols.php
I would inquire with R'Eidlitz

Quote from: Ebaystores on January 10, 2013, 03:51:36 PM

Back when I worked from a kashrus agency I was told by a member of one of the big agencies that it is not recommended. I wont say in public the reason he gave but suffice it to say it was a valid enough reason not to trust the guy.

Quote from: kracked dude on January 10, 2013, 06:30:01 PM

I emailed the cRc (chicago) and this is their response

Thanks guys. I guess I'll return the San Marcos Chipotle Peppers in Adobo sauce. It was the only brand with some semblance of a Hashgocha. Does anyone know of another brand with a reliable Hashgocha?