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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



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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6860 on: August 15, 2024, 10:56:34 AM »
Anyone have real info, not political, on Chabad Rubashkin shechita? You can PM me if you want. Is it Agri? Shor Habor? Lubavitcher and non shochtim? Weisssmandel? Crown Heights?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6861 on: August 15, 2024, 02:05:02 PM »
is the KOA Hechsher on krispy kreme donuts reliable?
FWIW, the OZNY list says its ok, though it might be that specific location.
https://www.ozny.org/kosher

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6862 on: August 15, 2024, 02:16:28 PM »
They do NOT include koa in their list of 'Preferred Hechshers'.

Only AFTER that 'Preferred Hechsher' list, they include all establishments with 'orthodox' supervision.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6863 on: August 15, 2024, 02:29:11 PM »
Anyone have real info, not political, on Chabad Rubashkin shechita? You can PM me if you want. Is it Agri? Shor Habor? Lubavitcher and non shochtim? Weisssmandel? Crown Heights?

What are you referring to by "Chabad Rubashkin shechita?" Agri in Iowa is no longer Rubashkin. It is under the LK (newly established hechsher by Lubavitch rabbonim) and Weismandel, with a mix of Lubavitcher and other chassidishe shochtim. There is also imported meat from Uruguay from Rubashkin which is under CHK.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6864 on: August 15, 2024, 02:49:51 PM »
What are you referring to by "Chabad Rubashkin shechita?" Agri in Iowa is no longer Rubashkin. It is under the LK (newly established hechsher by Lubavitch rabbonim) and Weismandel, with a mix of Lubavitcher and other chassidishe shochtim. There is also imported meat from Uruguay from Rubashkin which is under CHK.
I guess that is my question. An overseas shaliach told me he’s fully stocked with Chabad Rubashkin meat. Is that Agri or something else?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6865 on: August 15, 2024, 03:28:05 PM »
I guess that is my question. An overseas shaliach told me he’s fully stocked with Chabad Rubashkin meat. Is that Agri or something else?

Confirm with him, but it's likely Uruguay.
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6866 on: August 15, 2024, 03:31:57 PM »
I think Uruguay is both chk and wiesmandel.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6867 on: August 19, 2024, 12:40:10 PM »
I think Uruguay is both chk and wiesmandel.
correct. It's not Agri
There is a CHK schechita at Solomons. I believe Deren is schechting there. It's interesting how his name was on the VRL letter

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6868 on: August 25, 2024, 03:15:50 PM »
Roasted shelled chestnuts should need a Hechsher I assume?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6871 on: August 26, 2024, 03:19:33 PM »


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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6873 on: August 30, 2024, 01:23:54 PM »

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6874 on: September 05, 2024, 10:16:30 AM »
100% cacao chocolate bar has an OK-d on it so I email them if it's really dairy or just DE. They responded:

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Thank you for reaching out. This product is certified dairy and may contain dairy at any time. It may contain ingredients that are certified dairy. It also means that the company is authorized to substitute approved dairy ingredients into this product. This product may also contain dairy residue from previous product runs. The product should be considered dairy chalav stam at all times. Please be advised that allergen warnings are not an indicator of dairy status for kashrus purposes.
Where is there room for actual dairy in this product? Even if there was some residue wouldn't it be batul?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6875 on: September 05, 2024, 01:52:13 PM »
100% cacao chocolate bar has an OK-d on it so I email them if it's really dairy or just DE. They responded:
Where is there room for actual dairy in this product? Even if there was some residue wouldn't it be batul?
If it's added for taste?

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6876 on: September 05, 2024, 02:41:35 PM »
If it's added for taste?

This is the product

They include milk as an allergy warning. I  just don't see where they have room for additives. Obviously I'm wrong though

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6877 on: September 05, 2024, 04:18:47 PM »
This is the product

obviously I'm wrong though
You likely got a responses which is explaining what can be in general. Doesn’t mean it’s a real possibility in that specific product.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6878 on: September 05, 2024, 05:41:02 PM »
You likely got a responses which is explaining what can be in general. Doesn’t mean it’s a real possibility in that specific product.
right. i was hoping for a specific answer. I can't treat it as DE based on the generic response though.

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Re: Kosher, Kashrus and Hechsherim Master thread
« Reply #6879 on: September 05, 2024, 06:25:19 PM »
right. i was hoping for a specific answer. I can't treat it as DE based on the generic response though.
Interesting. So something can have for allergies non dairy and be considered Cholov Stam?