2015 Pesach Products List

Children’s Chewable Medication and Antacid List are found at the end of this list

1 - ALL JOYVA PRODUCTS (UNDER R’ SHEINKOFF JUST FOR PESACH) ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED AND OFTEN CONTAIN REAL KITNIYOS [26]

2 - All types of ointments, creams, nail polish, body wash, shampoo, hand lotions (as opposed to hand sanitizers), eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush, foot and face powders, and ink and paint may be used regardless of its ingredients.

3- Colognes, perfumes, hairspray, shaving lotions and deodorants that have restorable denatured alcohol should not be used. THIS STRINGENCY ONLY APPLIES TO ITEMS IN A PURE LIQUID FORM. In cases of need, or to find out about specific brands, one should speak to their Rabbi.

4 - Lipstick that contains chometz should not be used and a fresh stick should be started on Pesach.

5 –Recommended CHILDREN’ CHEWABLES: Singular 4 and 5mg; Claritin Chewable Grape (not redi-tabs); Advil Children’s Suspension in all flvs; Advil Infant Drops; Bayer Aspirin- Aspirin Plus, PM Caplets, Low-Dose Chewable 81mg (Cherry, Orange); Walgreens Junior Strength Ibuprofen Chewable Tablets

Recommended ANTACIDS – PeptoBismal (plain, liquid);Alka-Seltzer (original tabs); Metamucil original powder; Mylanta chewables Max-Strength cherry & mint

IT HAS BEEN THE POLICY OF THE BVK FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS THAT ALL MEDICATION IN PILL FORM THAT ARE SWALLOWED – AND NOT CHEWED – ARE PERMITTED FOR USE ON PESACH REGARDLESS OF ITS INGREDIENTS (K’SAV SOFER 111; IGROS MOSHE 2:92; CHAZON ISH 116:8; MINCHAS SHLOMO 1:17, INTER ALIA; SEE FOOTNOTE #9 ABOVE). VITAMINS (PILL FORM) TAKEN ON DOCTOR’S ADVICE ARE INCLUDED. PLEASE SPEAK TO YOUR RABBI FOR A FINAL RULING ON PILL-FORM MEDICINE, AS SOME MAY DISAGREE WITH THIS RULING OF R’ MOSHE FEINSTEIN, ET AL.

[1] Please visit the following link to the Orthodox Union for a list of acceptable brands – http://oukosher.org/passover/guidelines/food-items/soy-milk-almond-milk/

[2] Baby carrots are best with a ‘kosher for Passover’ symbol but may be purchased without one.

[3] North-American made.

[4] See entry ‘Keurig.’

[5] See #5 in ‘NOTES’ following this chart for a list; antacids will be included. Never hold back medication from children without speaking to a Rav. If one can’t reach a Rav then a chewable must be given.

[6] This applies to deodorants / antiperspirants that have restorable denatured alcohol. This stringency only applies to items in a pure liquid form. The following are acceptable even in aerosol cans (liquid): Arrid; Dry Idea; Right Guard; Secret Green Lavender, Spring Breeze (Star K)

[7] I was informed this year that due to changes in how chickens and cows are fed one could indeed purchase milk and eggs on Pesach without any concern. We left the chart as is to avoid confusion.

[8] To assure the buyer that this is truly a kosher fish. Studies have shown that fish sold –especially in restaurants –is very likely not to be the fish they are claiming it is

[9] All whole or sliced frozen fruit is acceptable without a specific ‘Kosher for Passover’ symbol assuming it is unsweetened, additive free without syrup citric acid or ascorbic acid.

[10] Must use separate utensils due to kitniyos. See OU for even more acceptable brands.

[11] Cannot contain sweeteners, additives, preservatives or enrichments.

[12] The BVK does not recommend koshering a Keurig coffee maker for Pesach, although it may be koshered the rest of the year. If you would like more information relating to koshering Keurig coffee makers for Pesach, please contact the BVK. If one wishes to invest in Pesach Keurig machine, the following pods are indeed KFP (even without a special marking): Green Mountain Carafe French Roast; Green Mountain Carafe Breakfast Blend; Newman’s Own Carafe Special Blend; Tully’s Coffee Carafe Hawaiian Blend.

[13] May be used on Pesach if it was purchased before Pesach.

[14] If the lipstick contains chametz it should not be used and a fresh stick should be started on Pesach.

[15] I was informed this year that due to changes in how chickens and cows are fed one could indeed purchase milk and eggs on Pesach without any concern. We left the chart as is to avoid confusion.

[16] So long as it/they does not contain added preservatives, or other additives such as BHT or BHA. Shelled Pecans do require a KFP.

[17] The first three sheets and the last sheet attached to the cardboard should not come in direct contact with food as a corn starch based glue may be used.

[18] See Star-K.com.

[19] It is best to find a brand that has a reliable ‘kosher for passover’ symbol. If one cannot find such a brand he may purchase a brand that does not have a ‘kosher for passover’ symbol provided that he carefully checks the grains before Pesach for any extraneous matter. Some rabbis do not permit quinoa on Pesach.

[20] Soy and Rice are kitniyos and their ‘milk’ may contain chometz. Under normal circumstances one mustn’t consume them on Pesach. Those found in the link below are chometz free and may be consumed by someone who is allowed to eat kitniyos (e.g. one who is ill). Of course, one can choose to make Almond milk at home for Pesach. Should someone have a choice between Soy Milk and Rice Milk then Soy Milk is the better choice as Soy wasn’t introduced to Europe until about 100 years, ago long after the kitniyos decree. It is recommended that those who require these products ideally purchase them before Pesach. Here is the OU’s list of acceptable Rice Milk for those who need it: Rice Dream Enriched Unsweetened Original; Harris Teeter; RiceSense Enriched; Full Circle; Hy-Vee; Meijer; Nature’s Place; Shop Rite; Market Basket Enriched; Price Chopper Enriched; Wild Harvest Enriched

[21] This refers to brands that have a ‘kosher’ symbol on them, even though they do not have a ‘Kosher for Passover’ symbol.

[22] It is commendable to purchase Passover brands.

[23] See above footnote 18 in full. Here is the OU’s list of acceptable brands for those for whom their Rav allows them to consume Kitniyos in this fashion:

365 Everyday Value (Original, Light, and Unsweetened); Best Choice Clearly Organic; Fit & Active Organic; Fit &; Active; Fresh & Easy Soysense; Giant ; Green Way; Harris Teeter Naturals Organic; Harvest Farms; Hy-Vee; Market Basket, Unsweetened; Meijer; Natural Directions Organic; Nature’s Place; Nature’s Promise Organic; O Organics; Shop Rite Organic; Shop Rite; Smart Menu Organic; Soy Dream; Stop & Shop

Western Family Aseptic; Winn-Dixie Organic

[24] All pure, no dextrose added.

[25] If no “kosher for Passover” toothpaste is available, one may rely on the many lenient views, but should only purchase Colgate or Aim (all varieties).

[26] Although mixtures containing non-majority amounts of kitniyos are fine to eat on Pesach, nevertheless these products should be avoided (a) because they were nullified on purpose for all Jews and not just sefardim and (b) this rabbi allows certain ingredients that are not acceptable by most even for all year round use.

KOSHER FOR PASSOVER PRODUCT LIST