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Links to kosher symbol lists. Each list is obviously only as reliable as its source

cRc: http://www.crcweb.org/agency_list.php

KosherQuest: https://kosherquest.org/kosher-symbols/

Approved alcoholic drinks from the Rabbanut.  http://www.jerusalemkoshernews.com/wp-content/uploads/%D7%9E%D7%A9%D7%A7%D7%90%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%97%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%A4%D7%99%D7%9D-%D7%9E%D7%90%D7%95%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9D.pdf

These are NOT Orthodox: https://sites.google.com/site/nonorthodoxkosher/home (even though some may look legit)


Informative post regarding Kashrus Agencies
Every hashgacha has +&-.


You can also submit any kashrus questions at
https://www.askcrc.org/ask
https://oukosher.org/ask-kosher-question/
https://www.star-k.org/ask-rabbi choose General Consumer Kashrus Questions in the Subject/Topic Dropdown list
https://www.ok.org/contact/ choose Kosher in the Attention Dropdown list



Author Topic: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread  (Read 940595 times)

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #920 on: June 17, 2016, 03:15:46 PM »
The stickers/labels are under the plastic and inside, touching the meat. Correct? Another company can't do that. And, Aron's has a limited number of labels under guarded supervision.
Stickers are outside plastic

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #921 on: June 20, 2016, 03:54:47 PM »
Pashtus it is good because the ou would have a good system.
Maybe call.
No response to email.
Whats the number to call ?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #922 on: June 20, 2016, 04:11:10 PM »
No response to email.
Whats the number to call ?
https://oukosher.org/contact-us/
Orthodox Union
11 Broadway, 14th Floor
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General Inquiries:
212-563-4000

Consumer Hotline:
212-613-8241
kosherq@ou.org

New Company Application Information:
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212-613-8372
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #923 on: June 20, 2016, 08:39:30 PM »
I emailed them. But pashtus it's no good. Right?
take a look at שו"ע יו"ד סימן ק"ל סעיף ד and the ט"ז there

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #924 on: June 20, 2016, 09:07:18 PM »
take a look at שו"ע יו"ד סימן ק"ל סעיף ד and the ט"ז there
Cant look it through now....
Over here the meat looks like it was repackaged by Omaha steaks. (The plastic vacum)
When you buy meat from ShopRite that comes from agri, iirc it has a more fool proof seal. Not just a little sticker on the outside.

You think it's ok?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #925 on: June 20, 2016, 10:54:18 PM »
Cant look it through now....
Over here the meat looks like it was repackaged by Omaha steaks. (The plastic vacum)
When you buy meat from ShopRite that comes from agri, iirc it has a more fool proof seal. Not just a little sticker on the outside.

You think it's ok?
Did you open it up? There may be additional marks on the inside

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #926 on: June 21, 2016, 09:06:05 AM »
Perhaps you can ask Agristar if you cannot reach the OU for an answer.

Where is there even a Glatt kosher meat option on the Omaha Steaks site? I looked at a few pages and did not fine one.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #927 on: June 21, 2016, 09:23:47 AM »
Perhaps you can ask Agristar if you cannot reach the OU for an answer.

Where is there even a Glatt kosher meat option on the Omaha Steaks site? I looked at a few pages and did not fine one.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.omahasteaks.com/gifs/KosherProducts.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwiLivrJm7nNAhUD9WMKHX45AMIQFggvMAA&usg=AFQjCNGcXck-k2zLqtk6xZk6ZzrWHGjqWw&sig2=YsZ_yPVC0DouCfRXKUjrxQ

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #928 on: June 21, 2016, 10:28:41 AM »
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.omahasteaks.com/gifs/KosherProducts.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwiLivrJm7nNAhUD9WMKHX45AMIQFggvMAA&usg=AFQjCNGcXck-k2zLqtk6xZk6ZzrWHGjqWw&sig2=YsZ_yPVC0DouCfRXKUjrxQ

that's interesting. It doesn't show up on their website, neither in search or even by code. The Aaron's brand is fine -- as long as that's what this meat is. Let's hear what the OU says about it.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #929 on: June 21, 2016, 10:38:05 AM »
Perhaps you can ask Agristar if you cannot reach the OU for an answer.

Where is there even a Glatt kosher meat option on the Omaha Steaks site? I looked at a few pages and did not fine one.
they don't really offer kosher meat as a regular service. When a company is sending out gifts via Omaha they arrange to kosher meat for them. They just purchase ot from a 3rd party, it doesn't necessarily mean it is the same quality of meat that Omaha purports to be.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #930 on: June 21, 2016, 10:40:41 AM »
that's interesting. It doesn't show up on their website, neither in search or even by code. The Aaron's brand is fine -- as long as that's what this meat is. Let's hear what the OU says about it.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #931 on: June 21, 2016, 10:41:13 AM »
they don't really offer kosher meat as a regular service. When a company is sending out gifts via Omaha they arrange to kosher meat for them. They just purchase ot from a 3rd party, it doesn't necessarily mean it is the same quality of meat that Omaha purports to be.

yes, they are quite upscale. a non-kosher ribeye is $110 for 48oz. bone-in: http://www.omahasteaks.com/product/KING-CUT%3A-48-oz-Ribeye-on-the-Bone-02524?ITMSUF=WZA&shoptype=SEARCH&shopsrc=TRMbeef+ribeye+steak
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Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #932 on: June 24, 2016, 08:26:45 AM »
Does anyone know who gives this hechsher?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #933 on: June 24, 2016, 08:38:31 AM »
Does anyone know who gives this hechsher?
first result on google...
http://www.rabbispivak.org/spivak2.htm

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #934 on: June 24, 2016, 12:03:37 PM »

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #936 on: June 24, 2016, 12:30:47 PM »
Yeah. Spoke to someone. They'll get back to me
They said it's fine

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #937 on: June 24, 2016, 12:31:30 PM »
^^^

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #938 on: June 24, 2016, 12:31:45 PM »

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #939 on: June 24, 2016, 12:33:48 PM »
Of course they said its fine.
/cynical font/

next time ask a rav, not an agency.

Thats what they told me as well, but they didnt explain.
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=16659.msg1427392#msg1427392
^^^