THE BAIS HAVAAD HALACHA JOURNAL: Volume 5776 Issue XXXVIII Korach THE STATUS OF A SLURPEE On July 11th, 7-11 will be distributing millions of free Slurpees. Do they need a hechsher? By: Rav Baruch Fried

This article is for informational purposes only, as always check with your Rav. Are Slurpees kosher without a Mashgiach? As the 7-11 chain prepares to hand out millions of free Slurpee’s on the corresponding date, their Jewish patrons will surely be out to get their fair share. And for those lucky communities whose branch has a Mashgiach to ensure the Kashrus, there’s obviously no question. But what about the rest; do they have to forgo this annual event?