SBD has brought down the kashrus standards at ALLE/MEALMART

 That's why others have opted out of using ALLE / MEALMART if SBD emblem is on the package.

UPDATE: Rabbi Hatchual's "SBD" is "NON-GLATT" even for Ashkenazim- The "SY's" black hatters don't eat SBD anymore

 According to the latest from Israeli Rabbanut sources.

The above-mentioned meat should not be considered as GLATT at this time, until the proper changes are made, including Cameras that are monitored online. 

We will advise when the changes are in place.

Rav Shlomo Machpud's opinion Regarding Rabbi Osher Hatchual's "SBD" beef et al from South America

Rav Shlomo Machpud's opinion  Regarding SBD 
 beef from South America.

It's not Shaiyish, Not Bais Yosef, and it's not even Glatt.

Regarding SBD Veal, others were instructed by their Hacham to kasher their utensils, R"L

The Israeli Rabbanut will not allow it in any Israeli establishments.

Israeli Rabanut's letter re: concerns of cross contamination of their kosher meat with the non-Glatt SBD & MEALMART BEEF.

 26 Iyar 5784, Monday, 03/06/24

To the Honorable Rabbinical Committee Members:

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Shlit"a Rabbi Yitzchak Ralbag Shlit"a Rabbi Eliezer Simcha Weiss Shlit"a

CEO Rabbi Yehuda Cohen y”u Legal Advisor Mr. Harel Goldberg y”u

Subject: Plan for the "Les Feyder" Plant in Uruguay

Due to the unique high speed of slaughter and inspection at the "Les Feyder" plant, which operates at approximately 120 to 140 animals per hour, a request has been made to establish a program that adheres to the stringent standards of rabbinical kosher supervision while accommodating this high speed.

At the committee’s request, I have formulated two possible plans, with the second being preferred according to kosher standards:

1. Approved speed up to 120 animals per hour.
2. Five knife inspectors with the following roles:
• Two slaughterers alternating, each slaughtering one animal per minute, including washing and preparing knives for the next slaughter.
• Two simultaneous slaughterers.
• One additional knife inspector to support and handle knives that need adjustments.
• The inspectors must remain in the slaughter area throughout the entire process, except during factory breaks.
3. Two internal inspectors checking alternately, each inspecting their designated color-coded animals.
4. Two external inspectors working simultaneously, each focusing on their color-coded animals.
5. The team leader will replace the external inspectors every 40 minutes.

Important Note: This plan can only be executed if all team members adhere strictly to the outlined procedures. If not followed precisely, significant kosher issues could arise. Based on past experience, it has been proven that the speed of slaughter and inspection can reach up to 140 animals per hour in this plant.

To avoid problems and ensure proper adherence to kosher standards, I suggest the plant operate with six slaughterers divided into two teams of three each. Each team should consist of two slaughterers and one knife inspector, with an additional inspector for marking and handling non-kosher or kosher animals.

Additional Notes:

1. There must be a supervisor present in the room where heads, tongues, and cheeks are processed, ensuring proper preparation and sealing of the boxes for transfer.
2. Past infractions have shown that soaking and salting times were not adhered to properly. It is essential to ensure these processes meet the required durations.
3. The water temperature for soaking must not drop below 7°C.
4. Due to morning slaughter by American teams, the plant must prioritize the Rabanut’s kosher certification process, ensuring thorough cleaning before Rabanut kosher beef use. In order to avoid cross-contamination of the American beef with the Rabanut’s beef.
5. The plant is equipped with security cameras; it is advised that the rabbinical team should have access to these cameras to monitor all workstations.
6. The plant must send an official letter, signed by a notary, committing to work according to these guidelines in both slaughter and inspection processes.

In prayer that no mishap will occur through us,

Sincerely,

Rabbi Avraham Buchbut Director of Meat Processing Plants and Butcheries

 

The root cause of OTD- consuming Rabbi Hatchual's SBD Alle/mealmart S. America and the like.

Sourced from the Rambam, the Ohr Ha'chaiyim, Reb Akiva Eiger, The Chasam Sofer, Rav Zalman Sorotzkin's Oznayim LaTorah , etc. 

Why kosher consumers should stop accepting Minchas Chinuch and Volover hashgochas is the following;

 KASHRUS ALERT - UPDATE

In recent years it has become common for companies to produce 'prechecked' items with a hechsher, and selling them as נקי מחשש תולעים, בחזקת אונם מתולעים 'no checking necessary'. Often, these items are not grown with a special system to prevent infestation [which if done properly may eliminate or minimize infestation], but is regular produce that undergoes some form of washing and checking procedure. This includes items that are מוחזק בתולעים

and are extremely difficult to clean properly [for example: dill, parsley, mint, cilantro, basil, rosemary, kale, arugula, spinach].

Often, the end product is still infested. These products are available in many local stores. It is advisable for the kosher consumer to consult with his Rov before using such products.

An example of such an end product is 'Kosher Checked' produce, certified by VK [Volover Kashrus], and available in many local stores. It is also available in Gourmet Glatt [repackaged under Bais Din Minchas Chinuch], marked as Refresh/VoIover.

The hechsher has been contacted by numerous Rabbonim and kashrus experts, and recently pictures of tolaim found were publicized. It is unclear why the product is still available.

ועל הציבור להזהר

 

If you rely on Uri Neuman, Yechezkel Aurebach, Minchas chinuch, Feingold group, Yechiel Babad, KCL, Fund, Thumim, etc. then this notice is not for you.

Update: - IN Menashe Frankel's- (Matel) Chasunah halls in Lakewood- Alert: If one wants kosher poultry (KJ or Mesorah) there is an extra charge!

"Reb Moshe Feinstein, זצ״ל, ruled that if the chosson and kallah do not wash and partake in the seudah together with the guests, then the Sheva Berachos recited after Birchas HaMazon are considered a berachah levatalah, חס ושלום."

Reb Moshe instituted the system that the "most important picture is" photographer's are instructed to have a picture of the Choson cutting the Challah and the Chosson & Kallah must therefore wash and eat the meal with the guests.

 Menashe Frankel has them use EMPIRE poultry, etc. that Reb Shnuer, Z"L did not allow in BMG.

You can (hopefully) ask for kosher fish.

From a comment: This caterer has some serious kashrus concerns  that are in the areas of chilul Shabbos, Bishul Akum, Bos'ur Shenis'alem, treif utensils, misleading clientele, etc. R"L

We gave them some better choices from a kashrus point and reliability.

Lakewood caterers, restaurants, take-out, pizza stores, food service, etc. establishments do not all have an acceptable kashrus standard.

Some are more reliable from a kashrus standpoint.

***************************************

from a commentor; Others found they could make their families life very easy by going the URI Newman, et al way in kashrus, using Empire, Tartikuv, Minchas Chinuch, Yecvhiel Babad, Weismandel, Star-K, Infested strawberries, infested Sun dried tomatoes, Bossur Shenisalem, Bishul Akum, etc. it does not mean that it's necessarily kosher, but at least one could say, I followed URI Newman's et al protocol. After 120, they'll tell you where to go .

Zionisim identifies it's sole purpose is "Anti-Chareidim!"

 Chareidim must become Anti-Zionisim.

Chareidim preceded Zionisim by thousands of years.

 Therefore,  Zionisim must step aside in favor of Chareidim.

Chareidim will step aside for Zionisim located in Uganda, or any other distant non-chareidi country. 

Bibi- Israel: No one is as blind as the one that refuse to see! As long as you fight the chareidim, you won't finish with the Yishmaeilim- forget the כוחי ועוצם ידי it's the hand of Hashem!

Update: Reb Moshe Shternbuch Re: Kashrus unreliability of Rabbi Yechiel Babad "EMPIRES' CERTIFYING RABBI" Reb Moshe Feinstein advised Reb Shnuer not to use Empire, it's worse now!

As the Brisker Ruv said;

You could have the erlichsteh shoichet, the most glatt , animal, etc but cooked in a treifah pot=It's not kosher.

That's the same with a hashgocha of R' Y. Babad..
 

USDA POULTRY PLANT NUMBERS- check the usda number- this one #1015 is from empire- R"L

Update: produced at Empire, R"L

It's not Mesorah- don't buy it- It's only intended for 5 Town people~

 Sold at Bingo

The educated kosher consumer should be aware that not always is the Hashgocha on a product a definite indicator of where the actual shechita took place, therefore we are providing the USDA plant numbers.

Sometimes the number appears on the plumba or the metal seal on the package, etc.

MESORAH

Establishment Number: M1655 + P1655 + V1655

Kiryas Joel Poultry

M31727, P31727, and V31727A

Empire Poultry (Empire Kosher Poultry, Inc.)

Empire Kosher Poultry with establishment number P1015

Shatnez Notice!

 

אלול תשפ"ה

Shatnez Notice!

­ Tiglio Men's Suit Found with Shatnez! ­   A prominent brand was recently identified to contain shatnez.    Tiglio, a popular men's suit brand, was found with wool and linen in its taper reinforcements.   A substandard shatnez check might miss it because the linen, used as a pinstripe in the scraps, is hard to spot. We have included pictures of this shatnez for you to review. The white line is pure linen, while the rest of the scrap is pure wool.   Regrettably, certain stores, such as Prestige Shoes & Suits in Lakewood, New Jersey, offer the Tiglio brand alongside inadequate shatnez testing. They also sell many suits labeled "pre-tested," which should not be trusted.     Vaad L'Mishmeres Shatnez urges that any clothing potentially containing shatnez should only be tested in a certified laboratory.    Click here for the latest insights on shatnez testing at accredited labs. To confirm a tester's credentials, reach out to Vaad L'Mishmeres Shatnez at vaadlmishmeresshatnez@gmail.com or call 1-877-4-SHATNEZ.

In Kashrus Hashgochas, What's worse- "Ignorance" or "apathy"?

  KCL say "We don't know & We don't care!  

(Re: How to run a successful Kashru$ Organization)

From a comment;

What’s the story with the Milchiger = Kosher? Corrupt Restaurant in Howell NJ behind Amazing Savings called Ottimo Cafe?
They have the KCL = Stands for Kosher? Corrupt?? Lousy no hashgocho? 

Do they have a mashgiach temidei, the one I saw who claimed to be the Mashgiach temedei looked like a Am Ha’aretz and a Shaygetz with a Pepsi Yamalka. When I spoke with the KCL, the guy who answered the phone realized I had a point, and I told him there are serious Kashruth violations in the KCL when a restaurant does not have hashgochoh temedis. He did not answer when I asked him how often does the KCL administrators make unannounced check ups at this establishment.

During the time I was there, one and a half hours,, no Jew/yid stepped foot in the kitchen and goor heimisher and chassidische yidden went there and ate. There was a large function in the back hall of this place. A simcha and who is asking questions? What a Shanda and scandel.

Who does bedikas Toylay’im at this establishment? Suggest people should be more vigilant when frequenting “Kosher” establishments who don’t have any standards for hashgochoh. May ghe KCl who I understand now, has no standards and is totally hefker.