Replacing a Kosher Product with a More Stringent One
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Question
Is the obligation to buy a more stringent product by a third only applicable when I am in the store, or even if I have already purchased, must I buy another that is a third more expensive?
Answer
Hello,
There is a disagreement whether the obligation applies only at the time of purchase, or even after one has purchased a mitzvah item, whether one is required to replace it. Practically, if it is possible to replace the product but it involves effort, or if it is possible to sell the product and buy another, essentially there is no need to do so, but there is an interest in replacing it. However, if it cannot be replaced, there is no obligation to buy a new one. However, if the stringency is not a matter of beauty but a matter of different opinions regarding the product's kashrut, even though it is essentially ruled kosher, it is advisable to replace it in any case.
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