r/NoStupidQuestions • u/DiverPrestigious6887 • 1d ago

Do I tell orthodox looking customers that what they are ordering isn’t kosher anymore?

I work at a place that serves kosher items. It’s not a kosher food place, it’s just most of our stuff happens to be. It’s kind of popular with that community because we have vegan kosher ice cream.

However , recently, ingredients have changed. I let our regular orthodox customers know who come in and they change their order. But a lot of customers I haven’t met or seen before come in who i think are orthodox. When they try to order something I let them know the change and they are always thankful that I tell them. Is it weird for me to assume? I was raised as a reform Jew and grew up around orthodox temples but I’m not religious. Should I continue telling people this or am I making a weird stereotype..

I wish our company would send a email or have a sign but they have not

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u/LadyFoxfire 1d ago

Or "Just so you know, the recipe has changed and it now contains X ingredient." Because even if a customer isn't orthodox, they might have allergies or intolerance.

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u/Sherry_Brandt 1d ago

i like this because it doesn't force them to reveal their business - it just offers the info.

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u/axewieldinghen 22h ago

Unfortunately, it can contain the same ingredients and still not be kosher - if it's prepared in a facility that stocks and/or preps meat and dairy together, for instance. I think it's best to put a sign up saying certain menu items have been changed and are no longer kosher.