Hi engin, not that I am aware but (a) anything is possible, and (b) I am not enough of an expert to give a definitive yes or no (for that we need the input of King Anorak -- our very own I.J. ). Mine is factory Kosher however, that I know so if your friend's example is as well, then the answer has to be yes me thinks. Interesting thread this -- God I love these collector section school lessons (every day is a school day ). Atb: G.