[Avodah] Canned vegetables

[martin brody]

Arie Folger said
"The issue of whether or not canned vegetables may be consumed without
a hekhsher is actually a matter that depends on the locality. In some
locales, large monoculture plants dominate (they only do beans, for
example), while in others efficient pluriculture plants may dominate.
In addition, the prevalence of problems is subject to disagreements
among experts. Thus, LBD's statement may be true in the UK while being
untrue in some other countries."

This is a common retort (excuse the pun), but respectfully it makes no
sense.
A can of peas cooked in Poland, or beans in Brazil, or carrots in China are
kosher according to the LBD. The same cans are sold in Los Angeles. Does it
alter the kashrut?
Of course not. Yes there are different opininons on steaming in retorts
etc., but the LBD is surely valid as well?
Bon appetit,
Martin Brody
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