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Updated July 16, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose of the lists below is ONLY to clarify STAR-K policy with regard to fish possibly infested with Anisakis worms. It is not intended to address any other STAR-K policies regarding kosher fish (e.g., the requirement for Bishul Yisroel, hashgacha temidis<\/em>, buying fish from a non-certified source).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please REVIEW CAREFULLY since there are some species of fish which appear on BOTH lists. Their acceptability or non-acceptability could depend on where <\/em>they originate or the type <\/em>of fish (i.e., whole or fillet).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please call STAR-K before using any fish not included on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For answers to frequently asked questions about purchasing fresh fish from non-kosher stores or sources, review the STAR-K Fresh Fish Policy<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

APPROVED<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until further notice, only the varieties of fish found on the list below may be used without any need for inspection:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baby Salmon<\/td><\/tr>
Bangus <\/td><\/tr>
Barramundi<\/td><\/tr>
Branzini (or Bronzini) – farm-raised<\/td><\/tr>
Carp<\/td><\/tr>
Char – farm-raised<\/td><\/tr>
Cobia<\/td><\/tr>
Dorado\/Sea Bram – farm-raised<\/td><\/tr>
Flounder \u2013 Only: Northern Fluke, Georgia Banks, Channel <\/td><\/tr>
Gefilte Fish<\/td><\/tr>
Herring<\/td><\/tr>
Lox (usually farm-raised unless it states “wild”) <\/td><\/tr>
Mahi Mahi<\/td><\/tr>
Minced fish sticks, patties, and cakes<\/td><\/tr>
Mullet<\/td><\/tr>
Nile Perch<\/td><\/tr>
Ocean Perch (Canadian)<\/td><\/tr>
Perch (Lake Victoria \u2013 Africa) <\/td><\/tr>
Pike<\/td><\/tr>
Pollock \u2013 Only: Atlantic <\/td><\/tr>
Red Perch (Canada)<\/td><\/tr>
Red Snapper (all except Pacific, Rockfish; see below) <\/td><\/tr>
Sable \u2013 Only when made from farm-raised Black Cod<\/td><\/tr>
Salmon \u2013 Only: farm-raised (examples of names of salmon that are exclusively farm raised: Atlantic, British Columbia, Chilean, New Zealand, Norwegian Wild, All Baby Salmon)<\/td><\/tr>
Sardines [whole fish] \u2013 Only: from Philippines and Morocco<\/td><\/tr>
Sardines [skinless (with mashgiach temidi<\/em>) and boneless] – All<\/td><\/tr>
Sea Bass \u2013 Chilean, Striped Bass, Grouper (Mexican), Blue Nose (New Zealand)<\/td><\/tr>
Tilapia<\/td><\/tr>
Trout <\/td><\/tr>
Tuna<\/td><\/tr>
Turbot (Atlantic) <\/td><\/tr>
White Bass <\/td><\/tr>
White Perch<\/td><\/tr>
Whitefish \u2013 Only: Great Lakes<\/td><\/tr>
Whiting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

NOT APPROVED<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The varieties listed below (whether fresh, frozen, or canned) may not be used, even with hashgacha<\/em>:*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bluefish<\/td><\/tr>
Bream <\/td><\/tr>
Butterfish<\/td><\/tr>
Canned Salmon (unless the can states specifically that it is farm-raised)<\/td><\/tr>
Cod<\/td><\/tr>
Corvina<\/td><\/tr>
Fish sticks, patties, and cakes (Cod) \u2013 Filleted (minced are permitted)<\/td><\/tr>
Flounder – All other types<\/td><\/tr>
Haddock<\/td><\/tr>
Hake<\/td><\/tr>
Halibut<\/td><\/tr>
Mackerel<\/td><\/tr>
Ocean Perch (Iceland)<\/td><\/tr>
Pollock \u2013 Alaskan (many fish fillet sticks and patties use Pollock)<\/td><\/tr>
Porgy<\/td><\/tr>
Red Perch (Iceland)<\/td><\/tr>
Rockfish\/Red Snapper \u2013 from Eastern Pacific, USA, Alaska, CA<\/td><\/tr>
Sable aka Black Cod<\/td><\/tr>
Salmon – wild<\/td><\/tr>
Sardines [whole fish] \u2013 from Norway, Scotland, Portugal, and Poland<\/td><\/tr>
Scrod<\/td><\/tr>
Sole<\/td><\/tr>
Turbot (Pacific) <\/td><\/tr>
Yellow Covina\/Corker<\/td><\/tr>
Yellow Fin Sole<\/td><\/tr>
Yellow Perch<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

*EXCEPTIONS: <\/strong>All fish under the hashgacha <\/em>of the Volover Rov (i.e., Gefen brand) are acceptable. Amnon, Dagim, Dagyam, Finteva, Golden Catch, Sea Diamond and Shindler brand fish (under CRC) are also acceptable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Download PDF of Article<\/a><\/p>\n

Updated July 16, 2025<\/p>\n

The purpose of the lists below is ONLY to clarify STAR-K policy with regard to fish possibly infested with Anisakis worms. It is not intended to address any other STAR-K policies regarding kosher fish (e.g., the requirement for Bishul Yisroel, hashgacha temidis, buying fish from a non-certified source).<\/p>\n

Please REVIEW CAREFULLY since there are some species of fish which appear on BOTH lists. Their acceptability or non-acceptability could depend on where they originate or the type of fish (i.e., whole or fillet).<\/p>\n

Please call STAR-K before using any fish not included on this list.<\/p>\n

For answers to frequently asked questions about purchasing fresh fish from non-kosher stores or sources, review the STAR-K Fresh Fish Policy<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

APPROVED<\/strong><\/p>\n

Until further notice, only the varieties of fish found on the list below may be used without any need for inspection:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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