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Frequently Asked Questions about Passover Kosher Products
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The
following is the policy of HaRav Gedaliah Dov Schwartz, cRc
Rabbinic authority, Rabbi Shmuel Fuerst, Dayan of Agudas
Yisroel of Illinois, Rabbi Chaim Goldzweig, renowned Kashruth
authority, Rabbi Dovid Zuker, Rosh Kollel, Lakewood Kollel
(Chicago).
Policy Letter with signatures
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – PESACH 5766
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Does Not Need Special
Hashgocha for Pesach
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Needs Hashgocha for
Pesach
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Buy Before Pesach
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Not to Use
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Alfalfa
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X
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Aluminum Pans
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X
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Balloons with Powder
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X
wash before Pesach
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Bean Sprouts
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kitniyos
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Brown Sugar
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X
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Brussel Sprouts
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X
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Canned Fruit
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X
even in own juice
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Canned Vegetables
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X
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Carrots, Baby
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X
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Charcoal
– all
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X
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Coffee,
ground, regular, unflavored
(ground in stores)
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X
should verify clean grinder
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Coffee, ground, decaf and/or
flavored
(ground in stores) |
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X
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Coffee,
pre-ground, regular, unflavored |
X
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Coffee,
pre-ground, decaf and/or flavored
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X
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Coffee, instant (all) |
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X |
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Cloves
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X
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Cocoa Powder,
Pure, Not
European
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X
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Coconut, shredded
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X
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Confectionary Sugar
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X
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Crock Pot Liners
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X
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Dates
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X
shine may be a problem
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Ensure
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X
may contain kitniyos. Speak to Dr.
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Fish,
Frozen Raw w/hashgocha
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X
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Fresh Fruit Peels
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X
if not, still may be used |
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Fruit,
Frozen w/sugar only
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X
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Furniture Polish
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X
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Garlic,
Peeled in Water
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X
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Ice
Cubes
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X
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Kasha Pillows
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X
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Lactaid
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X
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Cannot
purchase on Pesach
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Latex gloves, powder
free
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X
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Latex gloves,
powder or powderless
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X
powderless has powder!
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Listerine Pocketpaks
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X
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Mushrooms, Raw
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X
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Napkins
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X
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Olive Oil, Extra Virgin,
Regular
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X
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Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, Light |
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X
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Orange Juice, Frozen
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X
w/o additives
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Paper Goods
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X
see below *1
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Pecans, Raw
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Whole & halves only
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X
Pieces may be alcohol soaked
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Pillar Rock Salmon
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Pineapple, Dole
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X
even unsweetened w/o citric acid |
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Plastic Wrap |
X
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Potatoes,
Red with color
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X
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Raisins
& Prunes –
Only Sun Sweet & Sun Maid
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X
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Raisins,
Nat. & Golden –
Only Del Monte & Dole
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X
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ReaLemon Brand
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X |
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ReaLime Brand |
X |
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Rolaids |
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Seltzer |
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X
due to the carbonation |
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Sesame Seeds
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X
Kitniyos |
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Shoe Polish
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Snow Peas
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X
kitniyos
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Soy Milk –
(Even Sefardim)
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X
May contain barley or chametz |
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Spices, Whole |
X
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Ground needs Hashgacha
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Splenda
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X
retail a problem |
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Stevia |
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X
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Styrofoam Products
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Tissues |
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Tums
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X
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Vegetables, frozen |
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Vitamins
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X
see below *2 |
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Water,
Bottled, domestic, unflavored
(not seltzer) |
X
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Wax Paper
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X |
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*1. Paper Goods: All are acceptable, including
all paper plates, bowls and cups, all paper and plastic table cloths, as well as
all paper towels. It is suggested to not use hot foods or drinks on starched
paper goods. Styrofoam products may be used instead.
*2.
Vitamins:
Vitamins are normally not
considered pill medication, but rather a food or food supplement.
As such, the p’sak from Rav
Schwartz is that vitamins should have hashgocha for Passover.
All Pre-natal vitamins that are taken as directed by a doctor, should be used
without hesitation.
In cases when
your doctor prescribes a specific vitamin that must be taken on Passover, (even
if it does not have Passover supervision) it may fall into the category
of a pill medication. Each situation must be individually reviewed with your
doctor and your Orthodox Rabbi. Although the following do not have certification
for Passover, they do not contain chometz:
Fer-Iron
Drops, NataChew, Viactiv Multi Vitamin Chew, Soft
Calcium Chews, Vidaylin
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