Kosher Kitchen, Treif Business?

You’ve discussed smoking and vaping—both significant health risks that also raise halachic concerns. But what about consuming large amounts of sugar, foods high in sodium, saturated fats, and other unhealthy additives? Is there any halachic allowance for consuming excessive sugar daily? If it assur, how much consumption crosses the line? I’m not aware of much discussion on this topic. It would be enlightening to hear perspectives from poskim and health professionals alike. I believe these issues are far more widespread than smoking and vaping. These may be uncomfortable questions, but we can’t bury our heads in the sand!

I live in a European city and Reuven imports kosher meat from London under the local hasgocho.

A few people bought sealed see-thru packs of pickled brisket for Pessach and the cut was folded over. When we opened them there was a large piece of fat on the brisket. We cut off the fat to bring the meat to a normal level of fattiness, and the fat we removed was 30% of the pack’s weight.

The importer replaced the meat.

I spoke to the Rav in charge, I told him I am sure that everything on Yore Deah was perfect, but we are dealing here with a few de’oraises. Who supervises that? Not his problem he replied.

Who is responsible for preventing this theft and misleading behavior?

Happy to discuss

Keep up the good work.

Yossy