Lard Coated Machines

Can I get a croissant from a non kosher bakery if I know that the croissant itself is kosher? Do I have to be worried about possible lard coating on the machines? I saw that the Rama in YD 102:6 says regarding sweet pastries that they coat the machines with lard are...

Bugs in Lettuce, Checking, and Ne’emanut

Q: Bugs in Lettuce, Checking, and Ne’emanut — Clarifying the Halachah Question:Many times when washing lettuce and then checking, bugs are still found. If bugs are known to exist, doesn’t that remove the safek-sefeka? How can washing alone be sufficient? And does...

Natural Flavors

Eyden Zimbalist <ezimbalist@gmail.com> Mon, Jan 12, 12:19 PM (21 hours ago) to kashrut.org Hello Rav Abadi, I am interested in understanding your position regarding natural flavors and bittul in halacha. I understand that natural flavors will always be less than...

Cast Iron Pan

Hi Rabbi, I purchased a pre-seasoned cast iron pan from Lodge, which says they use vegetable oil for the seasoning. Do I need to kasher or can I use as-is?