The Chicago Rabbinical Council
The Chicago Rabbinical Council HOME The Chicago Rabbinical Council KOSHER The Chicago Rabbinical Council BETH DIN The Chicago Rabbinical Council COMMUNITY The Chicago Rabbinical Council CONTACT The Chicago Rabbinical Council
The Chicago Rabbinical Council The Chicago Rabbinical Council The Chicago Rabbinical Council The Chicago Rabbinical Council The Chicago Rabbinical Council


 

Product FAQ


Frequently Asked Questions about Passover Kosher Products
 

  1. 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

  • All pill medication (with or without chometz) that one swallows is permitted without special hashgocha. Vitamins and food supplements do not necessarily fall into this category. Please consult your Orthodox Rabbi regarding your specific situation.

  • All liquid and chewable medications that have kitniyos may be used.

  • All liquid and chewable medications that have chometz should not be used.  Important: Before discontinuing liquid or chewable medicine, you must consult with your Rabbi and Doctor.

  • Colognes and perfumes that have denatured alcohol (listed in ingredients as "SD Alcohol") should not be used. (This applies only to liquid items).

  • Lipstick that contains chometz should not be used.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS – PESACH 5766

 

Does Not Need Special Hashgocha for Pesach

Needs Hashgocha for Pesach

Buy Before Pesach

Not to Use

Alfalfa

X

 

 

 

Aluminum Pans

X

 

 

 

Balloons with Powder

 

 

X 
wash before Pesach

 

Bean Sprouts

 

 

 

kitniyos

Brown Sugar

 

X

 

 

Brussel Sprouts

X

 

 

 

Canned Fruit

 

X 
even in own juice

 

 

Canned Vegetables

 

X

 

 

Carrots, Baby

 

 

X

 

Charcoal – all

 

 

X

 

Coffee, ground, regular, unflavored
(ground in stores)

 

 

X 
should verify clean grinder

 

Coffee, ground, decaf and/or flavored
(ground in stores)		  

X

   
Coffee,
pre-ground, regular, unflavored

X

     
Coffee,
pre-ground, decaf and/or flavored 		 

X

   
Coffee, instant (all)  

X

    

Cloves

X

 

 

 

Cocoa Powder, Pure, Not European

 

X

 

 

Coconut, shredded

 

X

 

 

Confectionary Sugar

 

X

 

 

Crock Pot Liners

X

 

 

 

Dates

 

X
shine may be a problem

 

 

Ensure

 

 

 

X
may contain kitniyos. Speak to Dr.

Fish,
Frozen Raw w/hashgocha

  X

 

 

 

Fresh Fruit Peels     X
if not, still may be used		  

Fruit, Frozen w/sugar only

 

 

X

 

Furniture Polish

X

 

 

 

Garlic, Peeled in Water

 

X

 

 

Ice Cubes

X

 

 

 

Kasha Pillows

X

 

 

 

Lactaid

 

 

X

Cannot purchase on Pesach

Latex gloves, powder free

  X

 

  

 

 

Latex gloves,  powder or powderless

 

 

 

 X
powderless has powder!

Listerine Pocketpaks

 

 

 

X

Mushrooms, Raw

X

 

 

 

Napkins

X

 

 

 

Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, Regular

X

 

 

 

Olive Oil, Extra Virgin, Light

 

X 

   

Orange Juice, Frozen

X 
w/o additives

 

 

 

Paper Goods

X
see below *1

 

 

 

Pecans, Raw

X
Whole & halves only

X 
Pieces may be alcohol soaked

 

 

Pillar Rock Salmon X      
Pineapple, Dole       X
even unsweetened w/o citric acid
Plastic Wrap X      
Potatoes, Red with color X      
Raisins & Prunes – Only Sun Sweet & Sun Maid X      
Raisins, Nat. & Golden – Only Del Monte & Dole X      
ReaLemon Brand X      
ReaLime Brand