The announcement was followed a day later by the death of Robert Kaye, 43, Rosemans' owner.
Locals were instructed not to use utensils or ovens which had been used to cook meat or poultry bought from the deli “until further notice”. Instructions were subsequently supplied regarding how to kosher ovens and microwaves, and public koshering sessions for other utensils were held at Liverpool's Childwall shul.
As an interim step, the public was informed that stocks of kosher chickens on sale in the deli which were “sealed and carry a proper hechsher”, having not been prepared on site, were still available for purchase.
Howard Winik, president of Merseyside Jewish Representative Council, said that there were now “several possibilities” going forward regarding the supply of kosher meet to Jewish Liverpool residents, “and each needs to be considered carefully.
“However, I remain very confident that all members of the community will continue to have access to the kosher food that they need in the future.”
