עברית
Halachot and Customs
Food Remained Between the Teeth - Must One Wait Six Hours?
Question
Good morning! If a piece of meat remained after six hours, and I accidentally swallowed it, do I need to wait another six hours? Many thanks, and have a good Shabbat.
Answer
Shalom uvrakha, There is no need to wait another six hours; it is enough to clean out the mouth and rinse it, and then you may eat dairy immediately.
Sources: See Shulchan Aruch and Rama, Yoreh Deah (section 89, paragraph 1), and Shach (subsections 3-4), Kaf HaChaim (letter 14), and Ben Ish Chai (year 2, Parashat Shelach, section 8), and Sefer HaKashrut (chapter 10, note 78) in the name of HaGaon Rav Moshe Halberstam, zt"l.
With blessings, Hillel Meirs
