Remaining Adhesive on Utensil After Immersion
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Question
If a utensil that has been immersed still has adhesive from a sticker on the bottom in a place that is not visible, is it permissible to use it?
Answer
Hello,
If it does not bother the owner of the utensil or is not usually bothersome to others, it is not considered a barrier, and there is no need to re-immerse.
If there is enough adhesive left that it bothers a person and they intend to clean it, the adhesive is a barrier, and the utensil must be re-immersed without a blessing.
Similarly, if it does not personally bother the owner, but it usually bothers people, it should be re-immersed without a blessing.
If it bothers both the owner and others, it should be re-immersed with a blessing.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 120, Sif 13.