Comments on: Chief Rabbinate Update – 24/2010

By: Ben Waxman

Ben Waxman — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:40:40 +0000

when did the rabbinate come out and officially decide that the anisakis worm is a problem?

By: yechiel-admin

yechiel-admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:17:24 +0000

I believe you are addressing different aspects of the fish. You are correct, that one who can identify fins and scales as described by halacha is in business.

The rabbinate in this case is addressing insects, I assume primarily the anisakis worm, and if you hold as many do they are not permissible, then a whole fish can be a problem. If you accept the viewpoint that the anisakis in the flesh are permissible, i.e. one does not have to inspect, then no problem.

By: yechiel-admin

yechiel-admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:16:56 +0000

FROM A READER:
Warning of Infestation in Whole Pickled & Smoked Fish
Once again, a reminder regarding infestation of whole fish, smoked and
pickled, in the eggs and other areas of the fish, including various
types of herring, and these insects are forbidden to be eaten.
Therefore, a hechsher should not be granted to whole fish and whole
fish should not be permitted for use.

What on earth is this talking about. ! this is very unprofessional to write something like this. Who ever heard of whole fish with fins and scales even needing a Hechsher beKlall.