PesachGram

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Margin 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 Amazon Subscribe & Save are certified kosher for reminded to cancel or reschedule chometz product Pesach: deliveries that would otherwise occur on (or shortly Chef Cari Kosher Catering prior to) Pesach. Dish Kosher Cuisine • Register online to receive Bloom’s Carryout email updates: Chazzano Coffee cordetroit.com/pesach

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Margin THE source for all your Pesach disposables! For sales and hours, contact us: (248) 752-0522 or [email protected] 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 Licht Bentchen 7:34pm 7:35pm שבת הגדול 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 Licht Bentchen* – 50 min. after: 8:43pm 8:44pm א' פסח R’ Tam – 72 min. – after: 9:05pm 9:06pm Chatzos 1:37am 1:38am Sunday Night, March 28 Licht Bentchen* – 50 min. after: 8:44pm 8:45pm ב' פסח 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 Yom Tov Begins 7:42pm 7:43pm שביעי של פסח Motzei Shabbos, April 3 Licht Bentchen* –50 min: 8:51pm 8:52pm אחרון של פסח 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

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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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Margin 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. 7 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.

8 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. 9

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.

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Margin SHABBOS EREV PESACH Rabbi Moshe Wainkrantz

his year, Erev Pesach falls out on Shabbos. While this infrequent occurrence Toffers 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.

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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. Continue to next page …

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If 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.

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Margin General 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.

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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. 17

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Egg 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.

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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. 19

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CLEANSERS: 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

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ICE (in bags): from plain size) require Pesach require Pesach water (any brand). marking. certification, due to the possibility of alcohol used JUICE: Frozen concentrated Solomon’s Glatt Kosher: in the processing. Pecans unsweetened orange juice According to New Square in the shell do not have and grapefruit juice with Kashrus Council and the this concern.- All ground no additives listed. OU, Solomon's raw meat 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 Star-K, and many other MEAT: marking. brands listed in OU and Not ground: Raw, Processed items, such as Star-K Pesach directories. unprocessed meat from corned beef, pastrami, OVEN BAGS: Reynolds – Superior Kosher Meats etc., and Meal Mart OU. (Southfield, MI), and raw, broiled beef liver or 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 Value, Meijer, Member’s Mart / Alle Processing may NAIL POLISH, NAIL POLISH Mark, Our Family , Up&Up be used for Pesach REMOVER 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: Tubes (10 lb. institutional Shelled pecans, even raw,

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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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LAMERS DAIRY CHOLOV YISROEL MILK and CHOCOLATE MILK for Pesach can be identified by the letters KLP before the Sell By date. Lamers does not have special Pesach labels, and uses regular year-round labels that list vitamins in the ingredients, and corn starch in the chocolate milk, but these ingredients are not used for Pesach. PRE-WASHED PACKAGED ICEBERG LETTUCE SALAD and COLESLAW require Pesach approval due to the citric or lactic acid that may be used in the washing process. All Star-K and OK certified brands, including Fresh Express, Dole, Kroger, Little Salad Bar [Aldi] and Marketplace [Walmart] require a P next to the Kosher symbol. THE GROVE [ONE STOP] PRE-CHECKED ROMAINE LETTUCE should not be used for Pesach unless it bears special Pesach marking. JOYVA PRODUCTS are Kof-K certified for year-round use, but not for Pesach, because they contain corn starch and corn syrup. They are therefore not recommended for Pesach, even when bearing the Passover marking of a different certification. SCHMERLING'S SUGARLESS AND NO SUGAR ADDED CHOCOLATES are not Kosher for Pesach, and state so on their labels. ELITE CHOCOLATES are recommended only when bearing the certification of the OU or the Badatz of Eida Hacharedis. For Pesach, special Pesach marking is required. ELITE BAZOOKA FLAVORED BUBBLE GUM: The regular type is available with an OU-P. Be aware, however, that the Sugar Free type being sold for Pesach is “OU Kitniyot”. NATURAL & KOSHER brand cheeses are not all Kosher for Pesach. Check each package for Pesach certification. HAOLAM CHEESES: A number of Haolam cheeses are not Kosher for Pesach, and state so clearly on their packaging. Check each product carefully for Pesach certification. MANISCHEWITZ WINES are made in both year round and Pesach versions. The year round version bears a plain OU and states “Not for Passover use”. The Pesach version bears OU-P. Stores often have a mixture of the two versions on the shelf, even of the same variety. Check each bottle carefully.

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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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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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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 Butter Shine, Different; Vitamin C Bio with Red Original liquid, Phillips’ Estee Lauder - All Day, Raspberry - OU-P. Small caplets, Senokot tablets. Pure Color Crystal; Mac - Prenatal Caps are chometz 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 liquid and Dye-Free liquid - Freeda Vitamins - New BODY WASH: Irish Spring, all flavors, Benadryl Square Kashrus Council Ivory Liquid, Softsoap, Children’s Allergy has informed us that it is Tommy Hilfiger. chewable - Grape, not certifying any Freeda Benadryl Ultratab tablets, MOUTHWASH: Colgate Vitamins for Pesach. Coricidin HBP – all types. (all), Listerine – Cool Mint MISCELLANEOUS: A&D Antiseptic, Total Care Zero, DENTAL FLOSS: Any ointment & cream, Desitin, Zero; Scope (all). [Note: unflavored, waxed or Chapstick Classic Original, Listerine PocketPaks unwaxed. Leg Cramps tablets, 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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By Dayan Rav Shmuel Fuerst ______Reprinted with permission from Agudath Israel Of IL

t is forbidden by the Torah to discard holy objects, devorim I 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 28 In 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. are not Shaimos according to the ב''ה and בעז''ה ,אי''ה The letters Halacha and Jewish custom. However, it is an act of piety to put definitely may be put into the בס'''ד them into Shaimos. The letters 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. 31

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