Hebrew National Accused of Not Being Kosher: Believable or Baloney?

by SodaHead News Posted 2012/06/21 13:00:00

Related Topics: Hebrew National, foods, kosher, Aeg, Hot Dogs

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Hebrew National, a hot dog manufacturer run by ConAgra Foods, has always been trusted to provide kosher food -- meaning their hot dogs fall under the strictest Jewish dietary laws. But the company is now being sued by consumers who claim their products fail to meet kosher standards. According to American Jewish World, 11 individuals filed complaints against ConAgra and AER Services, a third-party certifier, in May. The case is now moving to federal court.

AER president Shlomoh Ben-David said in an interview, "The allegations in the complaint regarding AER are completely and utterly false. There is no basis for them, and they are without any merit." However, the real issue here is AER's failure to adequately address complaints. A lawyer for the plaintiffs said, "How does a consumer who thinks he is buying kosher meat really know he is buying kosher meat? It's a very, very difficult thing for a consumer to detect, unless someone investigates." Do you think Hebrew National is selling non-kosher products?

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fuzzy Ken "In G-d We Trust" 2012/06/21 17:14:35

Baloney

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I don't know who started this rumor but they were seen driving away in this car.

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Steve to phil white 2012/06/23 20:23:18

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Kosher hot dogs are beef.

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phil white to Steve 2012/06/23 21:16:46 (edited)

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That's probably better. I feel like I shouldn't eat the more intelligent animals. Too much like canibalism. Although I do eat beef on rare occasions.
I can't imagine how people who have ever looked in a dogs eye could eat one.

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Marshal... to phil white 2012/06/23 22:05:48

Hot dogs are made with pork, or beef or both or turkey or chicken or even venison. But Kosher will not contain pork, for sure.

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phil white to Marshal... 2012/06/24 17:00:36

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Fifty years ago I think hot dogs by tradition were still made only from pork.

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Marshal... to phil white 2012/06/24 23:31:32

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If someone takes a deer and makes hot dogs from some of it, they have to add about 25% pork to get the right texture and taste. But they ain't bad. They make a lot of Venison sausages here In Iowa but they always add pork to all of the different Items. What ever the end product happens to be, it is great tasting. I think you are right about pork being the only option 50 years ago.

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phil white to Marshal... 2012/06/25 15:07:51

I had chicken last night. As a card carrying DDAL member I feel guilty about eating more intelligent mamals.

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Marshal... to phil white 2012/06/25 21:41:51

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DDAL?

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phil white to Marshal... 2012/06/25 23:37:24 (edited)

Doris Day Animal League (dot org)

http://www.ddal.org/

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Marshal... to phil white 2012/06/26 19:45:11

I should start something like that , Looks like a good way to make a lot of money. Folks are very generous when comes to animals.

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phil white to Marshal... 2012/06/27 13:38:25 (edited)

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Doris Day, at age 88, has just had to release previously un published songs. She was broke. (guess she had to support the DDAL office staff when the depression drained contributions.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?...

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Not-A-RINO 2012/06/23 12:16:14

Baloney

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I really don't care because I'm not a Jew. However, I can tell you they make great hot dogs.

I say let the investigation move forward and let the chip fall where they may. If consumers are paying for Kosher products, then they should be getting exactly what they purchased.

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Tree To... to Not-A-RINO 2012/06/23 16:34:16

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In your opinion, are they worth th extra cost? I.ve been thinking of buying some

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Not-A-RINO to Tree To... 2012/06/23 19:31:37

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Yes, I do - if you would like one of the best tasting hot dogs you can get at a supermarket. While I did at one time really like hot dogs, in the last couple years I have preferred beef brats or Polish sausage with chopped onions and a little mustard on a good roll. My wife used to like to buy hot dogs for the kids, but I told her if they weren't Hebrew Nationals, don't make any for me.

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Marshal... to Not-A-RINO 2012/06/24 23:38:55

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Johnsonville smoked Brats is pretty good quality, and too me, makes a sandwich that is hard to tell from a good hotdog. The only thing better would be to add some chili.

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David 2012/06/23 08:23:40

Believable

Because it's meat.

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Muver 2012/06/23 05:58:12

Believable

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I hate to think it, but all is possible in the marketplace today....I am not Jewish, so it is not so much of an issue for in that regard...but I do believe in truth in advertising...and if it truly is not as advertised...then it must be corrected...and admitted.

I actually think they are very good hotdogs....better than some of the others...

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Aqua Surf 2012/06/23 04:56:43

Believable

That is so not nice.

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Inquisitve Kat 2012/06/23 04:01:04

Believable

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ConAgra? Gee, say no more!

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flowerlady112 2012/06/23 03:45:10

Baloney

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Personally I don't care if they are Kosher or not. I am not Jewish but these are the only hotdogs that I can eat without getting sick to my stomach.

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Tree To... to flowerl... 2012/06/23 16:40:18

I am not Jewish; And I do like hotdogs, especially on the grill, so I've been looking for something a little more healthy, than the regular hotdog.

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RW Babcock 2012/06/23 03:35:59

Believable

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I think they are great tasting. So is Nathans.

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VICTORIA 2012/06/23 03:30:17

Believable

Nor exactly news. "Kosher" gelatin has long been included and allowed from the much much cheaper porcine sources.

There are processing plants whose only claim to halacha is a short nod and blessing by a Rabbi- http://www.oukosher.org/index...

The last paragraph contains the pertinent info.

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acman 2012/06/23 02:46:32

Believable

I do believe it, because of what is being put into food products and the consumer have no way of knowing about what we are eating every day in our foods..

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findthelight2000 2012/06/23 02:36:57

Believable

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Do big corporations really care about anyone?

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JoeM 2012/06/23 01:50:01

Baloney

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I hope for the baloney, but if this is true, then I expect one of the other two Kosher certifying organizations will get them back on track.

Great dogs, with a great history.

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words to live by 2012/06/23 00:46:09

Baloney

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ConAgra Foods had a peanut butter scare a few years back. It's very possible they may have problems with their hot dogs, I sure hope not...

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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/06/23 00:39:35

Baloney

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IF YOU CAN'T TRUST HN, ...YOU CAN'T TRUST ANYBODY!

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clasact 2012/06/22 23:08:10

Believable

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just as much as I belive bottled water is pure sping water ...hahaha

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Jacqui 2012/06/22 23:03:04

Believable

It is no different than any other Corp. it's all about money.

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Commander Pyle 2012/06/22 22:39:16

Baloney

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It wouldn't be too kosher, now would it?

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Gangstersteve1993 2012/06/22 22:32:17

Believable

They just hotdogs

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@TheMissesHelp <-Follow/Twe... 2012/06/22 21:29:14

Believable

Their hot dogs are still the best.

No need to judge. We'll take McDonalds and Taco Bell too. AS Long as it tastes OK I'm all for it.

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MorganRae 2012/06/22 20:46:47

Baloney

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It better not be true, or they will lose thousands of loyal customers and eventually their business. You can't recover from something like that.

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Andrew 2012/06/22 20:37:40

Baloney

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Greg 2012/06/22 20:15:44

Baloney

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Seeing as how they pay rabbis to oversee the production of their product to ensure that it is kosher. Personally, I prefer Vienna Beef, but I'm not Jewish and from the Chicago area.

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☥☽✪☾DAW ☽✪☾ 2012/06/22 19:16:20

Believable

Oy: Hebrew National Accused Of Not Being Kosher

http://washington.cbslocal.co... wow you werent kidding

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chgo 2012/06/22 18:51:44 (edited)

Believable

It's ConAgra Foods, for crying out loud. I trust them just as much as I trust Mitt the Schit as prez.

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Ben 2012/06/22 18:31:03

Believable

A business is a business. Its life mission is to maintain itself by making as much money possible while spending as little possible to produce it. The only human element to a business are the people who buy it.

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Bob DiN 2012/06/22 18:20:56

Baloney

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It's hard to believe, Hebrew National has been around a long time with a good reputation. The case against them lack any hard proof.

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jere.chievres 2012/06/22 18:08:18

Believable

I hate to say it but the Reform branch is the supervisory Branch of this company.

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