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PesachGram
Presented by the Vaad Harabbonim
Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit
K-COR Kashrus Division
Page 2 Sponsor 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 3 Contents; Open for Pesach
Page 4 Zmanim
Page 7 Year Round Information
Page 8 Kashering for Pesach
Page 12 Shabbos Erev Pesach
Page 16 General Information
Page 17 Kitniyos
Page 18 Egg Matza, Vegetables & Fruit, Pesach Stickers, Pet Food
Page 19 Products Which Do Not Require Special Pesach
Certification
Page 24 Product Alerts
Page 26 Medications, Cosmetics, Toiletries
Page 28 Laws of Shaimos
Page 31 Post-Pesach Info
Reminders Open for Pesach
• Customers of product The following K-COR
subscription services such as supervised services are
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reminded to cancel or
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reschedule chometz product Pesach:
deliveries that would
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prior to) Pesach. Dish Kosher Cuisine
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Friday, March 26 Oak Park & Southfield West Bloomfield
Latest time to burn chometz*
Magen Avraham (72 min.) 12:24pm 12:25pm
Gra & Baal Hatanya 12:36pm 12:37pm
שבת הגדולLicht Bentchen 7:34pm 7:35pm
Shabbos, March 27
Latest time to eat chometz*
Magen Avraham (72 min.) 11:09am 11:10am
Gra & Baal Hatanya 11:33am 11:34am
Latest time to annul chometz*
Magen Avraham (72 min.) 12:23pm 12:24pm
Gra & Baal Hatanya 12:35pm 12:36pm
א' פסחLicht Bentchen* – 50 min. after: 8:43pm 8:44pm
R’ Tam – 72 min. – after: 9:05pm 9:06pm
Chatzos 1:37am 1:38am
Sunday Night, March 28
ב' פסחLicht Bentchen* – 50 min. after: 8:44pm 8:45pm
R’ Tam – 72 min. – after: 9:06pm 9:07pm
Chatzos 1:37am 1:37am
Monday Night, March 29
Havdalah* – 50 minutes – after: 8:45pm 8:46pm
R’ Tam – 72 min – after: 9:07pm 9:08pm
Friday, April 2
שביעי של פסחYom Tov Begins 7:42pm 7:43pm
Motzei Shabbos, April 3
אחרון של פסחLicht Bentchen* –50 min: 8:51pm 8:52pm
R’ Tam – 72 min. – after: 9:13pm 9:14pm
Sunday Night, April 4
Havdalah* – 50 minutes – after: 8:52pm 8:53pm
R’ Tam – 72 min – after: 9:14pm 9:15pm
4 *There are various opinions.
Rabbi Yisroel M. Levin Dear Community Member,
Rabbi Yechiel Morris
Rabbi Elimelech Silberberg
Presidium On behalf of the Vaad Harabbonim – Council of Orthodox
Rabbi Moshe Wainkrantz Rabbis of Greater Detroit, we are pleased to present the
Director annual PesachGram publication.
Rabbi Beryl Broyde
Rabbi Yosef Krupnik
K-COR – Kashrus Division Each year, the K-COR Kashrus Division of the Vaad strives
to gather and present the most up-to-date kashrus
information available. For further questions, call (248)
559-5005 x103.
Special thanks go to Rabbi Beryl Broyde, Kashrus
Coordinator, who extends himself above and beyond the
call of duty to compile and edit the kashrus information in
this PesachGram.
Our gratitude also extends to Rabbi Yosef Krupnik,
Kashrus Administrator, for his dedication to kashrus
oversight of the many establishments under the Vaad’s
supervision.
Finally, we wish to thank the advertising sponsors who
helped to reduce the cost of publishing this year’s
PesachGram.
We hope that you find this packet useful, and we wish you
a Chag Kasher v’Somayach.
Sincerely,
Rabbi Moshe Wainkrantz
Director
Council of Orthodox Rabbis of Greater Detroit
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Year Round
Reminders
The Vaad would like to remind members of the community of some points
that kosher consumers should be aware of throughout the year.
➢DON’T ASSUME THAT IT’S PAREVE Any food that is prepared in a meat
establishment should be assumed to have been made with meat equipment
and may not be eaten with dairy, and food prepared in a dairy kitchen should
be considered DE and may not be eaten with meat (unless otherwise noted,
such as Jerusalem bagels). In addition to the concern of keilim, many
seemingly Pareve dishes are actual fleishig or milchig. For example, deep fried
foods from a meat kitchen are considered fleishig, and require waiting six
hours before eating dairy (unless otherwise noted, such as in a restaurant that
serves those same fries with fish, in which case the fries are meat equipment
only).
➢PACKAGED FOODS Packaged foods sold in Vaad restaurants or
supermarkets are not certified by the Vaad unless specified. Consumers
should always look for a reliable hechsher on every packaged product.
➢KOSHER SEALS Generally speaking, any food item which is entrusted or
sent in the hands of a non-Shomer-Shabbos requires one or two seals
(depending on the nature of the concern) to ensure that the item was not
exchanged. When a Vaad establishment arranges a delivery through someone
who is not Shomer Shabbos, the establishment is instructed to seal the food
with the required simanim. However, foods prepared for pickup or for a
delivery through a Shomer Shabbos, will not necessarily bear simanim.
Therefore, if a consumer plans to have a non Shomer Shabbos pick up or
receive the food, a request should be made that the item be properly sealed
when placing the order.
When food delivery services such as DoorDash, GrubHub, or UberEats are
used to place an order, the restaurant is not always aware of the
arrangement. Therefore, when using these services, one should always
contact the restaurant directly to request proper seals.
➢IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! While the Vaad mashgichim
do their utmost to keep a close eye on the kashrus and immediately address
any problems, it is possible that a problem may have been missed. If you see
something that does not look right, please contact us right away, so that we
can investigate and take corrective action if needed.
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By Rabbi Eli Gersten
Reprinted with permission from the OU
Gas Stovetop Libun (burning) & Cover: The KASHERING PROCEDURES
stovetop surface and grates should be cleaned
well and not used for 24 hours. The stovetop LIBUN GAMUR (Burning)
surface should be covered with foil. The stovetop Surface must be heated to a dry
temperature of approximately
grates can be replaced or they should be burned
850° (i.e. self-clean oven) or until
out in the oven @ 550° F for one hour. it begins to glow.
Electric Stovetop Libun (burning) & Cover: The
stovetop surface should be cleaned well and LIBUN KAL (Light Burning)
Surface should be completely
covered with foil. The burners should be turned
cleaned and unused for 24 hours.
on until they glow red. Surface should be completely
Glass stovetop cannot be kashered & must be clean and dry. Surface should be
covered. The stovetop surface should be cleaned heated to a dry temperature of
550° F (i.e. oven) for a minimum
well and not used for 24 hours. During Pesach
of one hour.
pots should not be placed directly on the stove
surface, but rather an aluminum (or other metal) HAGALAH (Boiling)
disk should be placed directly under the pot. One Surface should be completely
should not cover the entire glass top surface as cleaned and unused for 24 hours.
this might cause it to overheat and crack. Surface should be completely
clean and dry. The utensil should
Self-clean Ovens Libun (burning): Remove any be completely submerged in a
visible food. Complete self-cleaning cycle with pot of boiling water. Cold water
racks in place. should be poured over surface.
Non-self-cleaning Oven Libun (burning): Clean all IRUY KLI RISHON
surfaces (walls, floor, doors and racks) thoroughly (Poured Boiling Water)
with a caustic cleanser (e.g. Easy Off). Pay special Surface should be completely
attention to thermostat, oven window, and edges cleaned and unused for 24 hours.
of the oven chamber. Black discoloration that is Surface should be completely
flush with the metal need not be removed. Oven clean and dry. Boiling water
should not be used for 24 hours. Place racks in should be poured directly over all
the oven and turn the oven to broil (highest heat) surfaces followed by cold water
poured over the entire surface.
for 60 minutes. A broiler pan that comes in direct
contact with food should not be used.
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Note: The method of kashering described Metal Tea Kettle Hagalah (boiling in
above is based on the ruling of Rav water): The same treatment as for pots
Aharon Kotler zt’l. However, Rav Moshe applies here. Although it is uncommon for
Feinstein zt’l ruled that the oven must anything but water to be put into a tea
either be kashered with a blow torch, or kettle, nevertheless it must be kashered.
an insert should be placed in the oven. Tea kettles often sit on the stove, and it is
Consult your rabbi for guidance. common for them to get spritzed with hot
food.
Warming Drawers Libun (burning):
Typically warming drawers do not get to Silverware, Pots & other Small Items
libun kal temperature. Therefore, unless Hagalah (boiling in water):
one is experienced in kashering with a Rolled lips, seams or cracks, which cannot
torch, warming drawers are not be cleaned, will require torching of those
recommended for use on Pesach. areas. Utensils should be immersed one at
a time into a pot of boiling water that is
Microwaves Hagalah (boiling in water)
on the fire. Water should be allowed to
(for those who kasher plastic):
return to a boil before the next item is
The microwave must be cleaned well and
placed in the pot. The pot can be non-
not used for 24 hours. Glass turntable
Passover, provided it is clean, has not
should be removed and replaced with
been used for 24 hours, and water is first
new kosher for Passover surface. A
boiled in the pot and discarded. Larger
styrofoam cup should be filled with water
items can be submerged in the water one
and boiled in the microwave for 10
part at a time. Utensils should then be
minutes. The cup should be refilled and
rinsed in cold water.
moved to another spot and the process
repeated for 10 more minutes. Cardboard Stainless Steel Sink Iruy (pouring boiling
or contact paper should be taped over the water): Remove drain. [It is
glass window pane for the duration of recommended that the drain be replaced.
Passover. If this is difficult, it may be used if the
drain has large holes that can be
Hot Water Urn, Water Cooler Iruy
completely scrubbed clean]. It is
(pouring boiling water): Urn only used for
preferable to kasher a sink by pouring
heating water: Run hot water through the
boiling water in conjunction with an even
water tap for 10 seconds, while pouring
melubenet (a heated stone). In lieu of
boiling water from a kettle over the water
kashering with a heated stone, some will
tap. Urn also used to warm food (e.g. to
place a rack on the bottom of the sink, or
warm challah): Not recommended. Must
use a sink insert.
be put away for the holiday.
Ceramic Sink Cannot be kashered & must
Keurig Coffee Maker Hagalah or Iruy
be covered: The sink should not be used
(pouring boiling water) (for those who
with hot water for 24 hours. The sink
kasher plastic): The coffee maker must
should be completely clean and dry. The
be cleaned well and not used for 24
sink should be covered with layers of
hours. Remove K-cup holder and perform
contact paper or foil; it is best to purchase
hagalah or iruy on K-cup holder. Run a
a sink insert.
Kosher for Passover K-cup in the machine
(this will kasher the top pin). The Sink Faucet (including instant hot)
Iruy (pouring boiling water): Detach any
filters or nozzles.
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Stainless Steel, Granite, Composite Stone Tablecloths, Kitchen Gloves, Aprons &
(e.g. quartz) or Formica Countertops Iruy other fabric items: Wash Fabric items can
(pouring boiling water) or Covering: be kashered by washing them with
It is preferable to kasher a countertop by detergent in washing machine set on
pouring boiling water in conjunction with “hot.” Items should be checked to make
an even melubenet. There are different sure no pieces of food remain attached.
opinions as to whether formica (or plastic)
Water Cooler: In addition to pouring
countertops can be kashered for Pesach.
boiling water over tap, replace water
Ceramic Tile Countertops Cannot be bottle.
kashered & must be covered:
Dishwashers Hagalah (boiling in water):
The counter should be covered with a
Kashering of dishwashers is a complicated
water-resistant covering.
process and should only be done in
Tables Covered: Although wooden tables consultation with a halachic authority.
can be kashered, the common custom is
Electric Mixer: Not recommended
to clean tables well and then cover them.
because of the difficulty in cleaning out
Refrigerators, Freezers, Food Shelves & the housing of the mixer from fine
Pantries Clean & Cover: particles of flour, one should not use their
These areas should be thoroughly cleaned, year-round mixer on Passover. The mixer
paying special attention to the edges blades, though, can be cleaned and
where crumbs may get trapped. The kashered with hagalah.
surfaces should be lined with paper or
plastic. Baby High Chair Covered: The tray should
Note: Refrigerators and freezers will be covered with contact paper. The seat,
operate more efficiently if holes are poked legs and bars should be wiped down with
in the lining to allow air flow. a soapy rag.
11SHABBOS EREV PESACH
Rabbi Moshe Wainkrantz
T his year, Erev Pesach falls out on Shabbos. While this infrequent occurrence
offers us the opportunity to come to the seder more relaxed and well
rested, it also raises some practical questions relating to the halachos of Erev
Pesach, as well as to the halachos of Shabbos.
Tannis Bechoros- Thursday
In a regular year, firstborn males are required to fast on Erev Pesach in
remembrance of the miracle that they were saved from death during Makas
Bechoros. This is not possible when Erev Pesach is on Shabbos, because it is
forbidden to fast on Shabbos. Once the fast has to be moved from Erev Pesach,
it is moved to Thursday as opposed to Friday, in order to avoid entering Shabbos
while fasting. As in any other year, a bechor may participate in a siyum on
Thursday, which would exempt him from fasting.
Bedikas Chometz- Thursday Night
This year, bedikas chometz is performed on Thursday night preceded by the
regular berachah and followed by the declaration of kol chamira recited after
bedikas chometz.
Biur Chometz- Friday Morning
One should set aside the chometz that will be needed for Friday and the two
Shabbos meals, and put it in a safe place. All other chometz should be burned on
Friday before the sof zman biur (12:24 PM [M.A.], 12:36 PM [Gr”a]). Although it
is permitted to eat chometz until Shabbos morning, the chometz is burned at
the time that would have been the deadline had this day truly been Erev Pesach
in order in order to avoid confusion in subsequent years when Erev Pesach does
not fall on Shabbos. However, the kol chamira which is normally said after
burning the chometz, is not said on Friday, but rather on Shabbos morning
before the end of the fifth halachic hour.
Since Friday is not actually Erev Pesach, all other Erev Pesach restrictions, such
as omitting Mizmor L’sodah and Lamnatzaiach from shacharis, refraining from
doing laundry and taking haircuts after chatzos, and kashering pots and pans,
are all still allowed.
12Preparations for the Seder
It is prohibited to prepare anything for the seder on Shabbos. (Even stating
that one’s Shabbos nap is for the purpose of being well-rested for the seder
should be avoided.) While some of the preparations can technically be done
after Shabbos ends and before the seder begins, it is not recommended to do
so since it delays the start of the seder, and it is important to start the seder as
soon as possible so that the children can participate. Therefore, the
horseradish, charoses, romaine lettuce, shank bone, roasted egg and salt
water should all be prepared on Friday. The horseradish should be ground and
stored in an airtight container until the seder. Care should be taken to dry the
romaine lettuce before storing, since water might accumulate in the storage
container, and any parts of the lettuce that soaks in water for more than
twenty-four hours may not be used for maror.
Seudos Shabbos
It is forbidden to consume any matza on Erev Pesach. The reason for this is in
order to distinguish the matza eaten later at the seder as matzas mitzva. This
creates a challenge as to how to fulfill the requirement of lechem mishneh for
the seudos Shabbos on Shabbos Erev Pesach. The common practice is to
carefully use chometz rolls for lechem mishneh, and then serve the rest of the
meal with kosher for Pesach foods. Only disposable dishes should be used as
long as any chometz is being eaten. Leftover crumbs should be swept and then
flushed down the toilet. Larger pieces of bread can be crumbled and then
flushed down. After the chometz is gone, the rest of the meal may be served
on Pesach dishes.
Chometz that is placed in the trash can and remains past the zman, must be
rendered inedible by pouring bleach or ammonia over the entire surface of
the chometz. These fluids must be designated for that use before Shabbos.
Otherwise, they would be muktza.
If the floor needs to be swept, one must make sure that no chometz crumbs
remain on the broom. Since it is extremely difficult to adequately clean a
broom on Shabbos, it is advisable to put away the broom with the chometz
utensils which have been sold to a non-Jew.
It is permitted to brush your teeth with a dry soft toothbrush that was
designated for Shabbos use to clean your mouth from chometz. Toothpaste
should not be used.
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13If one does not wish to use challah, one may use kosher for Pesach egg matzah
for lechem mishneh. Although the bracha for egg matzah is usually borei minei
mezonos, when egg matzah is eaten during a full-course meal and substitutes
for bread, hamotzi is recited. However, since Ashkenazim follow the opinion of
the Rema that matza ashira should not be eaten on Pesach (except by the sick
or elderly), one must finish eating the egg matza before sof zman achila (11:09
AM [M.A.], 11:33 AM [Gr”a]). The other foods served at the meal may be
eaten later.
Kol chamira is recited before sof zman biur (12:23 PM [M.A.], 12:35 PM
[Gr”a]).
Seuda Shelishis
The last challenge that must be addressed is how and when to eat seudah
shelishis. Seudah shelishis is supposed to be eaten after zman mincha gedola
(a half hour after chatzos). At that time, we may no longer eat chometz,
matzah or egg matzah. Although it is normally preferable to use hamotzi for
seuda shelishis, the poskim say that on Shabbos Erev Pesach we rely on the
opinions that the requirement of seuda shelishis can be fulfilled without
hamotzi, but rather with other foods that may be eaten on Erev Pesach, such
as meat, fish, fruits or vegetables (meat and fish are preferred over fruit), or
kneidlach (for those who eat gebrokts). These foods can be eaten at the
preferred time for seudah shelishis - a half hour after chatzos (2:08 PM), until
the tenth halachic hour of the day (4:45 PM). After that time, one may not eat
kneidlach. Even other foods that may still be eaten, such as meat, fish, and
fruits, should only be eaten at a minimum, so as not to ruin one’s appetite for
the seder.
Since there are opinions that seudah shelishis can only be fulfilled with
hamotzi, the poskim recommend that in addition, if time allows, one should
divide the morning meal into two parts, and rely on the opinions that seudah
shelishis may be eaten in the morning. One should recite kiddush and hamotzi,
eat one course and then bentch. After a break of 15-30 minutes away from
the table, one should wash again, say hamotzi, eat the rest of the meal and
bentch. The challah or egg matzah that would be used for lechem mishneh at
the second meal must be consumed before sof zman achila. One should then
also eat a meal of foods that are not hamotzi later in the afternoon, to satisfy
the opinions that seudah shelishis must be eaten after mincha gedola.
15General Information EACH INDIVIDUAL LABEL SHOULD ALWAYS BE CHECKED FOR PESACH CERTIFICATION. Consumers are cautioned not to take for granted that a product is Kosher for Pesach simply because it is in the Kosher for Pesach section of their store, or because a "Kosher for Pesach" sign is posted. Each year there are numerous instances, even in Jewish stores, of non-Pesach products mistakenly being mixed in with Pesach products, usually because their labels are almost identical. This occurs frequently with Telma soup mixes and cubes, Lieber’s dressings and Coat ‘n Bake coatings, various brands of frozen gefilte fish, chopped liver and kishke, and Osem, Gefen, Haddar, Manischewitz, Empire and other brands of products that have both Pesach and non-Pesach versions of the same products with similar labels. Store owners, likewise, should not take for granted that everything received in their Pesach shipment, even from a Jewish distributor, is indeed Pesach certified; non- Pesach products are often mistakenly mixed in. There have also been instances where the outsides of cases were marked Kosher for Pesach, but the products inside were not. Each individual item must always be checked for Pesach certification. Multiple Certifications Some brands, e.g. Osem, do not bear the same certification on all of their products. Each product should be checked for a reliable certification. - In addition, some brands, especially those from Israel, bear more than one certification on a single package, but not all those certifications include approval for Pesach. In particular, the Badatz of Eida Hachareidis symbol often states specifically that its endorsement does not include Pesach. All products should be carefully examined for a reliable Pesach endorsement. - Some products bear a non-Pesach certification printed on the label, and have an added stamp (often on the lid) saying Kosher for Pesach, but with no identification of the certifying organization. These should not be relied upon. Medications on Pesach Important - No one should refrain from taking any required medication, even if it contains chometz, without first consulting his physician and Rav. A discussion of medications begins on page 26, followed by a list of medications, cosmetics, and toiletries that are acceptable for Pesach. 16
Kitniyos
Kitniyos (legumes) such as corn, beans, peas and rice, may not be eaten by
Ashkenazim on Pesach. Sefardim who use these products must ascertain that they
contain no additives (such as vitamins), and must carefully check them before
Pesach for extraneous matter. - There are a number of “Kosher for Pesach”
products on the market that contain kitniyos, and are acceptable only for
Sephardim. Many of these products will state on the label (often in Hebrew) that
the item is to be used only by those whose custom allows for the use of kitniyos. -
Sefardim should verify that a reliable certification endorses the kitniyos product
for Pesach. Products that state just “Kosher for Pesach - Kitniyos” without
identification of the certifying organization should not be relied upon. - The OU
and the Star-K have introduced special Pesach certification symbols for products
containing kitniyos (OU Kitniyot, as on Osem Bamba snacks, and Star-S-P Kitniyot,
as on Carolina Mehadrin rice), for those who eat kitniyos. - Locally, The Grove
[One Stop] Kosher Market has a separate marked section for Kitniyos products.
Partial Listing of Kitniyos and Other Products Customarily Not Eaten
on Pesach
Anise* Cumin* Kimmel* Rice
Beans Dextrose (outside Lecithin Sesame Seeds
Canola Oil U.S. may be chometz) Millet Soy Beans
Caraway Seeds Fennel* Mustard String Beans
Chickpeas Fenugreek* Peanuts Sunflower Seeds
Coriander* Green Beans Peas Tofu
Corn (maize) Kasha (buckwheat) Poppy Seeds * Differing customs
Kitniyos Derivatives
Those who follow the prevalent custom of not using any derivatives of kitniyos
(legumes) on Pesach, such as corn oil, corn syrup, dextrose, soybean oil and
lecithin, should be aware that some products with Kosher for Pesach certifications
do contain one or more of these ingredients. This applies especially to imported
candies and chocolates. A careful check of the ingredients should be made.
(Lecithin is sometimes listed just as “emulsifier”, and corn syrup as “glucose”.
However, if the product bears a reliable Ashkenazi certification, one can be
confident that the emulsifier or glucose listed is from non-kitniyos sources.)
Quinoa
Quinoa is subject to differing opinions as to whether it is considered kitniyos;
consult your Rav. Those who use quinoa should use only brands with Pesach
certification or approval, to avoid issues of other grains growing in close
proximity, and contact with other grains during processing. Quinoa also needs to
be checked carefully for insect infestation. See checking instructions at
https://www.star-k.org/checking.
17Egg Matzoh Matzoh made with fruit juice or eggs, which includes “Kosher for Passover” Egg Matzohs, Egg Matzoh Crackers and Passover Egg Tam Tams Crackers, may not be eaten on Pesach, according to Ashkenazic practice, except by the sick or elderly who cannot eat regular matzoh. Most brands now state this restriction clearly in English on the package. Please note that even the sick and elderly cannot fulfill the obligation to eat matzoh at the Seder with these types of matzohs. Peeled or Shredded Vegetables & Fruit Peeled potatoes, peeled carrots (including baby carrots), peeled apples, shredded lettuce or cabbage, etc. are often treated with antioxidants to keep them looking fresh. We have found that many of these antioxidants, in particular the nonsulfite types, contain ingredients that may not be Kosher for Pesach, such as dextrose, citric acid, ascorbic acid, lactic acid and others. One unusual type that was once found on peeled potatoes also contained lactose, a dairy ingredient. The produce company should be contacted to determine the antioxidant used and its Kashrus status. Frozen Vegetables Frozen vegetables require special Pesach certification because many frozen vegetable plants process pasta, macaroni, breaded vegetables, etc. on the same equipment as plain vegetables. Pesach Stickers If a product bears Pesach certification on an attached sticker, rather than being printed on the label itself, it is advisable to contact the supervising agency to verify that it authorized the placement of the sticker. Pet Food Many commercial pet foods contain actual chometz and may not be used on Pesach. Check ingredient labels for wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt, flour, gluten, middlings, starch, brewer’s yeast, malt, or pasta. Non-chometz substitutes should be used. Pet food listing both milk and beef ingredients should not be used the entire year. 18
Products Which May Be Used for Pesach
Without Special Kosher for Pesach Certification
(except where noted otherwise)
A new box, can or jar should be used where an old one may have come into
contact with chometz.
These are very partial lists, for Pesach 5781 / 2021 only. The omission of any
specific brand or product does not necessarily imply that it contains chometz or
that it is not permissible for use on Pesach.
This list refers only to U.S.-manufactured products. Products manufactured in
other countries, including Canada, even with the same brand names, may have
different formulations.
** Products that are marked with asterisks: These products are not certified for
Pesach by the OU. Nonetheless, the OU has identified these products as
Halachically acceptable for infants and those who are ill. They should be
purchased before Pesach and should be maintained segregated from Pesach
foods, and their utensils should not be washed in a Pesach sink.
ALCOHOL: Isopropyl ALUMINUM FOIL - Also, Pesach Guide. All contain
Reynolds Non-Stick kitniyos.**
ALMONDS: See NUTS.
Aluminum Foil - OU,
BABY POWDER may be
ALMOND FLOUR: Gefen Reynolds Non-Stick Grill
used for Pesach if the
with OU-P, Lieber’s with Foil - OU.
ingredients list only talc,
Pesach certification;
talcum powder, corn
Kirkland Signature AMMONIA
starch, or other innocuous
Blanched Almond Flour
BABY FOOD: First Choice ingredients. Be alert for oat
with Kof-K symbol (no P
with OU-P (apple sauce, flour, which is an
required), or with a K
carrots, pears and sweet ingredient in some baby
symbol and the words
potatoes) is certified for powders.
“Certified for Passover”;
Pesach. If Pesach certified
Blue Diamond with OK (no BABY WIPES without
baby food is not available,
P required). alcohol; Baby Spritz Baby
“Gerber Sitter 2nd Foods”
Wipe Alternative,
ALMOND MILK: Lieber’s 4 oz. size of carrots,
Johnson’s Baby Wash -
Almond Milk Alternative, butternut squash, green
Honey Apple, Johnson’s
only when bearing Pesach beans** (kitniyos) and
Baby Oil, Johnson’s Baby
certification; Gefen Almond peas** (kitniyos), bearing a
Lotion.
Beverage with OU-P. If plain OU, may be used.
these are not available, the BAKING SODA (Note: Baking
BABY FORMULA: Enfamil,
following OU brand may be powder requires Pesach
Gerber Good Start, Isomil,
used on Pesach for infants certification.)
Kirkland Signature, Meijer
and those who are ill**:
Baby, Nestle Good Start, BLEACH
Almond Breeze Original -
Simalac, Target, all with
only in shelf stable non-
OU. Also many more
refrigerated container.
brands listed in the OU
** Products marked with asterisks: See note at the beginning of this section. 19CLEANSERS: Ajax, Clorox, unflavored and not Farmed Atlantic Salmon
Comet, Fantastik, Lysol, Mr. decaffeinated K-Cups with a with 4% salt and water
Clean, Murphy Oil, Pine-Sol plain OU may be used for solution – OU, Kirkland
Original, Soft Scrub, Pesach. - Also many more Signature Farmed Tilapia
Windex. brands listed in the OU Loins – OU.
Pesach Guide.
COCOA: Hershey’s Cocoa Sam’s Club: Member’s Mark
“Natural Unsweetened”. CONTACT LENS FLUID Atlantic Salmon Fillet
(Not Hershey’s Cocoa Portions - Kof-K - Product of
CROCKPOT LINERS
“Special Dark”.) Chile, Member’s Mark All-
CUPCAKE HOLDERS (baking Natural Tilapia Loins – OU.
COCONUT MILK: Lieber’s
cups) – Paper: Paperchef -
Organic Coconut Milk in BJ’s: Wellsley Farms Farm-
Star-K, and Reynolds – OU
Original and Light varieties, Raised Atlantic Salmon-OU.
may be used for Pesach (no
only when bearing Pesach
P required). Foil: do not FRUIT, FROZEN: Plain frozen
certification. [See also
require certification for unsweetened fruit, with no
Product Alerts.]
year round or Pesach. syrup and no additives
COFFEE, GROUND & listed.
DISHWASHER DETERGENT:
INSTANT - unflavored:
Cascade powder and gel, FRUIT & VEGETABLE WASH:
[Note: Liquid Concentrated
Palmolive Eco+ gel. TSUNAMI 100 from Ecolab
Coffee requires special
is cRc certified for Pesach;
Pesach certification.] DISHWASHING LIQUID: Ajax,
no symbol necessary. -
Dawn, Ivory, Joy, Palmolive.
Regular and decaffeinated: Alternatively, one can use
Folgers unflavored ground EGGS: should be purchased Pesach approved
and instant with a plain OU, before Pesach. (The Grove dishwashing liquid.
and the following brands buys all its eggs for Pesach
FIT brand - is not approved
with an OK-P on the label - in advance, and therefore
for Pesach. The listing on
Maxwell House, Sanka, they may be purchased on
page 66 of the OU Pesach
Yuban. Pesach.)
Guide refers only to Fit
Regular only (not FABRIC SOFTENER Cleaner & Degreaser.
decaffeinated): Taster’s
FISH, FROZEN RAW: Frozen ENVIRONNE brand - is not
Choice House Blend,
fish need to be investigated acceptable for Pesach.
Taster’s Choice French
for Pesach to determine if
Roast, and Taster’s Choice GLUE: Elmer’s Glue-All multi-
chometz products are
100% Columbian purpose glue, Elmer’s All
processed in the area, or if
unflavored instant with a Purpose Glue Stick, Elmer’s
a corn starch / corn syrup
plain OU; VIA unflavored. – Washable No Run School
glaze is used. The following
Also many more brands of Glue. (Not Elmer’s
brands of plain
ground coffee listed in the Washable School Paste or
unseasoned, raw frozen fish
OU Pesach Guide. No Wrinkle Glue Pens.)
may be used for Pesach
K-Cup coffees: Green without special Pesach HONEY requires Pesach
Mountain, Eight O’Clock, marking: certification.
Kirkland Signature and
Costco: Kirkland Signature HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Starbucks brands of
20 ** Products marked with asterisks: See note at the beginning of this section.ICE (in bags): from plain size) require Pesach require Pesach
water (any brand). marking. certification, due to the
Solomon’s Glatt Kosher: possibility of alcohol used
JUICE: Frozen concentrated
According to New Square in the processing. Pecans
unsweetened orange juice
Kashrus Council and the in the shell do not have
and grapefruit juice with
OU, Solomon's raw meat this concern.- All ground
no additives listed.
is Kosher for Pesach nuts require Pesach
LAUNDRY DETERGENT: Any without special Pesach certification.
powder with an OU.
marking. OLIVE OIL (unflavored, with
Liquids: Cheer, Dreft,
Regarding Solomon's no additives listed):
Dynamo, Era, Gain, Tide.
ground meat, the Bertolli, Colavita and
LEMON JUICE, LIME JUICE: position of the OU is that Filippo Berio brands of
ReaLemon with OU, it is Kosher for Pesach Extra Virgin with OU,
ReaLime with OU. without special Pesach Pompeian Extra Virgin with
marking. Star-K, and many other
MEAT:
brands listed in OU and
Not ground: Raw, Processed items, such as Star-K Pesach directories.
unprocessed meat from corned beef, pastrami,
etc., and Meal Mart OVEN BAGS: Reynolds –
Superior Kosher Meats
broiled beef liver or OU.
(Southfield, MI), and raw,
unprocessed meat in the broiled chicken liver, OVEN CLEANERS: Easy Off,
original manufacturer’s require Pesach marking. Shaklee, St. Moritz.
packaging from Aaron’s MINERAL OIL PARCHMENT PAPER: Great
Best / Agri Star and Meal
NAIL POLISH, NAIL POLISH Value, Meijer, Member’s
Mart / Alle Processing may
REMOVER Mark, Our Family , Up&Up
be used for Pesach
and Reynolds brands with
without special Pesach NUTS: Commercially OU, and many brands
marking. packaged raw (not listed in Star-K Pesach
Ground: blanched) almonds [whole, directory. [Note: Kirkland
Superior Kosher Meats: sliced, or slivered], Signature brand bears
may be used without cashews, filberts or Star-K P.] - Also, Reynolds
Pesach marking. walnuts (shelled or Cookie Baking Sheets
Meal Mart/Alle unshelled, not ground) parchment paper - OU.
Processing: requires without any additives or
Pesach marking. preservatives (such as BHA PLASTIC WRAP AND BAGS
Aaron’s Best/Agri Star - or BHT). However, if the PLATES & CUPS,
updated OU information: label states that wheat is DISPOSABLE: Pure plastic
Trays (original present in the same or styrofoam plates and
manufacturer’s facility, then Pesach cups; Chinet with OK-P.
packaging) may be used certification is
without Pesach marking. recommended. NOTE:
Shelled pecans, even raw,
Tubes (10 lb. institutional
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RAISINS: Sun-Maid with Pesach for infants and purified bottled water with
OK-P, ShopRite with OU-P, those who are ill**: Soy no additives listed may be
and the following brands Dream Original Enriched - used. (Note: 3 and 5 gallon
with an OU (only if oil is only in shelf stable non- reused containers from
not listed on the package): refrigerated container. water delivery companies
Champion, Dole, Food are not recommended for
SPRAY STARCH: Niagara,
Lion, Great Value, Kroger, Pesach.) Water with
Linit.
Trader Joe’s, plus other added minerals (such as
brands listed in OU Pesach STATIC GUARD spray magnesium, potassium,
Guide. calcium and sodium
SUGAR: Any pure white
compounds) is generally
RICE MILK: The following granulated sugar with no
acceptable if no flavors or
OU brand may be used on additives listed may be
vitamins are listed; e.g.,
Pesach for infants and used for Pesach. For those
Dasani, Glaceau
those who are ill**: Rice who prefer Pesach
Smartwater and Nestle
Dream Classic Original - certification, Big Chief,
Pure Life brands of
only in shelf stable non- Pioneer and Peninsular
unflavored purified water.
refrigerated container. brands of white granulated
However, some brands,
sugar with the K-COR
SALT: Any non-iodized OU e.g., Kirkland Signature
symbol (no P required),
brand not listing dextrose brand Purified Water with
and Domino sugar with
or polysorbate. minerals added, list
OK-P, are certified for
calcium citrate, which may
SCOURING PADS: O-Cel-O Pesach. Note: Brown
be derived from chometz,
Sponges, Scotch Brite sugar requires Pesach
and are not recommended
scouring pads & soap pads, certification or approval;
for Pesach. Water that lists
and any plain steel wool. Confectioners / powdered
any other type of citrate
sugar requires Pesach
SELTZER (unflavored): (sodium citrate, potassium
certification. [See also
There are differing citrate, etc.), or citric acid,
Product Alerts.]
Halachic opinions whether or any type of lactate (zinc
unflavored seltzer, TEA BAGS: - Regular [not lactate, magnesium
containing only plain herbal] tea bags with an lactate, etc.) is also not
carbonated water with no OU that are unflavored recommended for Pesach.
added ingredients, and not decaffeinated, and
WAX PAPER: The following
requires Pesach have no additives, may be
brands with an OU: Cut-
certification due to the used for Pesach without
Rite, HomeLife, Meijer,
possible grain source of special certification. Lipton
Reynolds, ShopRite.
the carbon dioxide. brand unflavored tea Bags
Consult your Rav. with OU, including
decaffeinated [but not
SHOE POLISH
herbal], may be used for
SILVER POLISH: Goddard’s, Pesach without special
Hagerty, Weiman, Wrights. Pesach certification. ** Products marked
with asterisks: See note
SOY MILK: The following WATER: Any unflavored, at the beginning of this
OU brand may be used on spring or distilled or section.
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HASHAHAR HA’OLE SPECIAL COCOA SPREAD, product of Israel, is
available in several versions - some pareve, some dairy (not Cholov
Yisroel), and some Kosher for Pesach. Only the pareve type that bears an
OU-P is certified for Pesach. Check each label carefully.
ELI'S CHEESECAKE products that are manufactured during Pesach are
not acceptable, and will not bear the cRc symbol on their packaging.
Consumers should check for the cRc when purchasing after Pesach.
“PLAY-DOH” and MODELING DOUGH contain chometz. FINGER
PAINTS may contain chometz. CRAYOLA GLITTER DOTS and
CRAYOLA EASY PEEL CRAYON PENCILS contain wheat flour. All
should be sold and put away with the chometz.
DISPOSABLE MEDICAL EXAM GLOVES: Some brands contain oatmeal,
and state so on the label. These should be sold and put away with the
chometz.
POWDERED DISPOSABLE GLOVES (e.g., latex and vinyl types) are
usually powdered with corn starch, and should not be used in the kitchen or
near food on Pesach.
SEASON SARDINES, SPRATS and KIPPER SNACKS: Due to Covid-19
work and travel restrictions, some product in the market may not bear OU-
P, but instead a plain OU, or no OU at all. Check each item carefully.
GEFEN COCONUT MILK is certified by both the Volover Rav, Rabbi N.E.
Teitelbaum, and the OU. The Volover Rav has issued a notice that all
Gefen Coconut Milk (Sweetened and Unsweetened) is not Kosher for
Pesach, despite the "Kosher for Pesach" print on the label. The OU
maintains that this product is acceptable for use on Pesach when bearing
Pesach marking.
GREAT VALUE CONFECTIONERS POWDERED SUGAR (Walmart):
Some online pictures of this product mistakenly show a UMK-P symbol.
This item contains corn starch and is not Kosher for Pesach. The actual
product does not bear Pesach marking.
SYSCO RELIANCE CLEAR SOYBEAN FRYING SHORTENING and
SYSCO CLASSIC CLEAR CANOLA FRYING SHORTENING in 35 lb. food
service size containers mistakenly bear an OU-P symbol on some labels.
These products are not certified for Pesach.
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25Medications, Cosmetics, and Toiletries
Important All medications for a heart condition, diabetes, abnormal blood
pressure, stroke, kidney disease, lung disease, depression, epilepsy, the immune
system (transplant anti-rejection), and cancer treatment (including precautionary)
may be taken on Pesach. Furthermore, all prescription medication taken on a regular
basis for chronic conditions should only be changed with the consultation of your
physician and Rav. (If you can not reach your physician, you should continue to take
your regular prescription and not change.) Some examples of such chronic conditions
include the following: Any psychiatric condition, prostate condition, Crohn’s Disease,
celiac, colitis, high cholesterol, Parkinson’s Disease, anemia, multiple sclerosis, thyroid
condition, and asthma.
Some forms of medications listed here may be permissible according to basic Halacha
regardless of their content, but we list them for the benefit of those who wish to be
stringent and use only chometz-free varieties. Consult your Rav for guidance.
This is a very partial list, for Pesach 5781 / 2021 only. The omission of any specific brand
or product does not necessarily imply that it contains chometz or that it is not
permissible for use on Pesach. - This list refers only to products manufactured in the U.S.
Products manufactured in other countries, including Canada, even with the same brand
names, may have different formulations. - Most of the medications, cosmetics and
toiletries listed are not under supervision and their listing here, taken primarily from
Rabbi Bess’ list and based on information from the manufacturer, pertains only to their
lack of chometz, not to the general Kashrus of their ingredients. Many of the
medications contain kitniyos, which is permissible when taken for medicinal purposes. –
Many items are available from Adwe Products with Kosher for Pesach certification, and
are certified free of chometz, kitniyos and animal derivatives.
An extensive coverage of medications, cosmetics and toiletries which are acceptable for
Pesach, prepared by Rabbi Gershon Bess, is available from the Kollel Bais Avrohom of
Los Angeles, and may be ordered by calling the Kollel at (323) 933-7193. It is also
available locally at Borenstein’s and Spitzer’s Bookstores. Updates to the list will be
posted at kehilasyaakov.org.
No one should refrain from taking any required medication, even if it contains
chometz, without first consulting his physician and Rav.
ANALGESICS: Advil tablets words “FILM-COATED”], Suspension - all flavors;
& caplets - only regular Aleve - blue pill (not blue Motrin Infants’ Drops - all
coated, not film-coated capsule), Bayer Aspirin (all flavors, Motrin IB Coated
[check the upper right forms), Bayer Children’s caplets, Tylenol tablets &
portion of the label for the Aspirin, Motrin Children’s Extra Strength caplets,
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26No one should refrain from taking any required medication,
even if it contains chometz, without first consulting his physician and Rav.
Tylenol Children’s Arm & Hammer, Arrid, NAIL POLISH, NAIL POLISH
Suspension – all flavors, Irish Spring, Sure. All REMOVER
Tylenol Infant’s Suspension brands of solid/stick forms
PERFUME: Donna Karan -
– all flavors. are acceptable.
Cashmere Mist; Estée
ANTACIDS: Alka-Seltzer HAIR GEL & SPRAY: Aramis Lauder - Beautiful,
Original tablets, Maxi- Hair Controller, Bumble Pleasures; Tommy Hilfiger
Health Maxi Stomach & and Bumble - Does it All All Over spray; and many
Acid - OU-P, Zantac (all spray, Holding spray; others on Rabbi Bess’ list.
forms). Pantene Airspray - Extra All solid/stick forms are
Strong Hold, Flexible Hold, acceptable.
ANTI-DIARRHEALS,
Smooth.
LAXATIVES: Benefiber - SHAMPOO: Head and
only “Healthy Balance”, LACTAID caplets may Shoulders, Johnson’s
not other Benefiber types; contain chometz, and may Baby Shampoo – Calming
Colace capsules, Maxi not be used on Pesach. Lavender, Pantene Pro-V,
Health Maxi Active Lax - Lactaid Milk may be used Prell, Selson Blue, Suave.
OU-P, Metamucil capsules, on Pesach if purchased
Metamucil Orange Smooth before Pesach. This TOOTHPASTE: Aim, Close
and Original Coarse product is not Cholov Up, Colgate, Pepsodent,
powders, MiraLax, Pepto Yisroel. Ultrabrite.
Bismol Original liquid,
LIPSTICK: Clinique - Almost, VITAMINS: Maxi Health:
Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia Vitamin C Bio with Red
Butter Shine, Different;
Original liquid, Phillips’ Raspberry - OU-P. Small
Estee Lauder - All Day,
caplets, Senokot tablets. Prenatal Caps are chometz
Pure Color Crystal; Mac -
COUGH & ALLERGY Dazzle, Glaze, Matte, free when bearing a
MEDICINES: Allegra 12 Hr. Satin; and many others on Chometz Free sticker on
& 24 Hr. Adult tablets, Rabbi Bess’ list. the cap, and contain
Benadryl Children’s Allergy kitniyos.
LIQUID HAND SOAP and Freeda Vitamins - New
liquid and Dye-Free liquid -
BODY WASH: Irish Spring, Square Kashrus Council
all flavors, Benadryl
Ivory Liquid, Softsoap, has informed us that it is
Children’s Allergy
Tommy Hilfiger. not certifying any Freeda
chewable - Grape,
Benadryl Ultratab tablets, MOUTHWASH: Colgate Vitamins for Pesach.
Coricidin HBP – all types.(all), Listerine – Cool Mint MISCELLANEOUS: A&D
Antiseptic, Total Care Zero, ointment & cream, Desitin,
DENTAL FLOSS: Any
Zero; Scope (all). [Note: Chapstick Classic Original,
unflavored, waxed or
Listerine PocketPaks Leg Cramps tablets,
unwaxed.
Breath Strips are not caplets & ointment, Maxi-
DEODORANT (including roll- acceptable for Pesach.] Health Maxi Calm relaxing
ons and sprays): Aramis, formula - OU-P.▪
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27LAWS OF
SHAIMOS
_______ By Dayan Rav Shmuel Fuerst
Reprinted with permission from Agudath Israel Of IL
I t is forbidden by the Torah to discard holy objects, devorim
shebikdusha, by throwing them into the trash. Objects which
have been used for a Mitzvah, although they have no Kedusha of their
own, should not be put in a makom be’zayon. However, one may wrap
them in double plastic and put them in the garbage. Included in this
category are: S'chach of the Sukkah, Tallis bags, Esrogim, Lulavim,
Hadasim, and Arovos.
Objects which do have Kedusha should be buried. Included in this
category are Tefilin, Tefilin bags, Mezuzas, Mezuza covers and Seforim,
whether they are hand written, printed or photocopied. The custom is
also to include Tzitzis and Talesim in this category. One may dispose of a
Yarmulka in the garbage.
Devorim Shebikdusha also include:
• Paper on which a Halacha is printed or written with intention to tell
the Halacha, or a Medrash of Chazal which is intended to explain a
Possuk or to teach us how to conduct ourselves in Mussar and
Hashkafa.
• A paper on which three consecutive words of a Possuk from Tanach
have been written on one line with the intention of quoting the Tanach
(as opposed to a Melitza [borrowed phrase] which is not Shaimos–and
can be discarded).
• Any paper or material on which one of the names of Hashem is
written.
28 28In the above cases, the Shaimos or Divrei Torah may be cut away
from the paper and be buried, if so desired. However, pieces of
paper that fell out of a Sefer, even if there is no writing or print on
them, are considered Shaimos. Letters or printed matter in the
Hebrew language are not Shaimos if they do not conform with one
of these specifications. Letters or printed matter in English or any
other non-Hebrew language are Shaimos if they conform with the
above stipulations.
Newspapers and magazines which contain secular information
should not be put into Shaimos. They degrade the real Shaimos that
are buried with them, especially if the advertisements and pictures
are not within the spirit of the Torah. The pages that have Torah may
be removed and put into Shaimos or the whole paper may be put in
a double plastic cover and placed into the garbage.
The letters אי''ה, בעז''הand ב''הare not Shaimos according to the
Halacha and Jewish custom. However, it is an act of piety to put
them into Shaimos. The letters בס'''דdefinitely may be put into the
trash.
If a Sefer was covered with a book cover, that cover should be put
into Shaimos. Homework and test papers in Limudei Kodesh may be
Shaimos depending on whether they fall into the above categories
(see #3 above). Invitations from organizations and individuals that
contain parts of Pesukim are Shaimos.
The Yated, Hamodia, The Jewish Press and similar publications that
are mainly news and advertisements and also have divrei Torah can
be wrapped in double plastic and then placed in the garbage. This
page, for the above mentioned reasons, is considered Shaimos and
should be treated accordingly.
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Post-Pesach 5781 Information – Detroit Area
CHOMETZ may be purchased immediately after Pesach at the following stores in the
Detroit area, except for Dunkin Donuts (10 & Greenfield) where chometz should not
be bought until 10:00 PM, due to the Halachic requirement of “bichdei sh’yaasu”.
All K-COR establishments GFS (Gordon Food Service) Sam’s Club
Aldi Joe Randazzo’s Fruit Market Superior Kosher Meats
BJ’s K-Mart The Grove [One Stop]
Busch’s Fresh Food Market Lincoln Rx Pharmacy Trader Joe's
Costco Meijer Wal-Mart
CVS Nutrifoods Walgreens
Dollar Tree Stores Plum Market Westborn
Family Dollar Stores Rite Aid Whole Foods
It is advisable to wait two weeks after Pesach (April 19) before buying “pure” chometz
products (e.g., bread, grain cereals, pasta, cookies and pretzels) at Jewish-owned
stores that do not observe Pesach, even if they made a Mechiras Chometz before
Pesach, due to the possibility that new chometz was received during Pesach. This
includes Restaurant Depot and Natural Food Patch. It is permitted to purchase most
other products immediately after Pesach, including pearled raw barley, dry cake
mixes, flour (without malted barley), glue, all kitniyos, ketchup, mayonnaise,
medicines, mustard, vinegar, vitamin tablets, baker’s yeast, and yeast extract.
Buying chometz from Kroger and Target in the Detroit area after Pesach involves
Halachic uncertainty. Although these stores are owned by non-Jews, there is a
possibility that they are supplied by privately-owned Jewish food distributor C&S, and
the chometz bought after Pesach may have been in the possession of C&S during
Pesach. According to Halacha, safek chometz sheover olov haPesach is permitted, and
would include chometz from Kroger and Target. However, if one has the option of
purchasing chometz from a store that does not receive goods from a Jewish
distributor that may have owned chometz on Pesach, it is commendable to do so until
two weeks after Pesach, April 19.
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