Postville, IA - Agripocessor has reassured its kosher customers that it “takes its responsibility to provide kosher customers with quality kosher meat and poultry products very seriously.” Rabbi Menachem Meir Weissmandl, the Rav of Nitra of Monsey NY, who is the rav hamachshir at AgriProcessors said that schechita is being conducted at the plant and is confident that there will be no shortage in the supply of the glatt kosher meats and poultry.
Agriprocessor was the subject of a worksite enforcement action yesterday by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other agencies. Government reports indicate that over 300 individuals were arrested.
In its comments on the raid, Agriproceesor noted: “Our company takes the immigration laws seriously. We cooperated with the government in the enforcement action. We intend to continue to cooperate with the government in its investigation. Agriprocessors will also inquire further into the circumstances that led to yesterday’s events. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families whose lives were disrupted and wish them the best. We are deeply committed to meeting the needs of all of our customers and are operating again today.



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