“Orlah” fruit
Question
Someone who is not observant brought me an apple and a pear. He has no idea if there is a heksher (kosher supervision) on these fruits. Am I allowed to eat them?
Answer
There is no problem of orlah, but you have to tithe them (to separate trumah, maaser, etc.).
Source
Shulchan Oruch, section Yore Dea, ch. 331
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