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Consumer Kashrut Alerts

Kashrut alert: Kirkland Tequila Anejo and Kirkland Extra Anejo

March 2, 2026 information from the cRc:

Clarification of an alert on the web regarding Kirkland Tequila Anejo. The product lable says it is partially aged in wine casks.

The product is not known to contain wine, but a significant portion of the product was apparently aged in non-kosher wine casks. This is hinted to on the label which states that it was (partially) aged in French Oak casks, which is often a euphemism for wine casks. Since only a minimal amount of this product was aged in wine casks, one who already has the product may consume the product.

Going forward, one should look for aged Tequila which has a reliable hechsher or verify that it was aged in non-wine casks without additives. Consumers are reminded that all aged Tequila, including those labeled as Anejo and Reposado, may have Kashrus concerns as relates to additives, such as glycerin, and aging in wine casks, an issue commonly found with Scotch aged in Sherry casks.

Kirkland Extra Anejo Tequila is aged in cognac casks and is not recommended

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9936

Kashrut alert: MUZ MUZ Vegan Chews

March 2, 2026 from the Kof-K:

Please be advised that the following product bears an unauthorized KOF-K Parve symbol:
MUZ MUZ Vegan Chews
Distributed by: Three Cord Ranch LLC
This company is NOT Kosher certified.

Corrective action is being taken.
The company has cooperated, and the products have been recalled.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9935

Kashrut alert: Lake Champlain Chocolates

March 1, 2026 from the Star-K:

Please be advised that Lake Champlain Chocolates has informed us that they wish to discontinue their STAR-D kosher certification.

Therefore, effectively immediately, all products made by Lake Champlain Chocolates of Burlington, VT, are no longer STAR-D kosher certified. Products produced before this date that bear the STAR-D Dairy symbol may be used.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9934

Canadian Allergy Alert: Compliments Organic brand Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt recalled due to undeclared almond

March 2 2026: From Government of Canada:

Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt has been recalled because food - Allergen - Tree nut
What to do: Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.
Audience: Retail
Distribution Alberta: British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Compliments Organic Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt 100 g
UPC: 0 55742 51254 0
Code: 2026OC07 LOT: 5280

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9933

FDA Recall: Valley Springs Bottled Water

February 26, 2026 – from the FDA

The following products of Valley Springs Artesian Gold, LL, Portage, WI have been recalled because they were bottled under insanitary conditions.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9932

British Cereal Alert & British Kashrus Awareness Concerning Juices and Drinks

February 26, 2026 from the Manchester Beth Din:


British Kashrus Awareness Concerning Juices and Drinks: February 26, 2026 from the Gateshead Kashrus Authority is here

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9931

Israeli Recalls of Shelled Pistachios due to high levels of aflatoxins


Israeli Allergy Alert: Stone Mill Industries Ltd. Announces Recall of Savory Spelt Cookies

February 25 2026 from the Israeli Ministry of Health:
Product details:


Recall in Hebrew is here
The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9930

Kashrut Alert: Cooper Street Cookies – It’s Just a Cookie

February25, 2026: From the cRc

Please be advised that Cooper Street Cookies – It’s Just a Cookie products bear an unauthorized and incorrect cRc-DE designation.

This alert applies to the following flavors:


These products contain dairy ingredients, as indicated in the ingredient statement, and should be regarded as Kosher Dairy.
The mislabeled products are being sold in select retail locations and through online vendors.
Corrective measures are being taken.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9929

Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk

February 24, 2026 – from the FDA

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. (SUSA or Saputo) is voluntarily recalling select cottage cheese products produced by SUSA due to the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients used in the items not being fully pasteurized according to state regulatory standards. While no illnesses or hospitalizations associated with the recalled products have been reported to date, consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can pose a significant health risk, especially to the young and elderly or immunocompromised individuals.

The issue was discovered during pasteurizer troubleshooting exercises conducted by SUSA in conjunction with the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

The affected products were sold under the Great Value label and were distributed to Walmart stores and distribution centers in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming between February 17 and February 20, 2026, and include:

Product Name

Packaging Type & Size

UPC

Expiration Dates

Great Value Fat Free Small Curd 
Cottage Cheese – 0% Milkfat

24 oz. container

078742373393

BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26

Great Value Lowfat Small Curd
Cottage Cheese – 2% Milkfat

24 oz. container

078742116730

BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26

Great Value Small Curd Cottage
Cheese – 4% milkfat minimum

16 oz. container

078742372358

BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26

24 oz. container

078742372365

BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26

3 lb. container

078742147970

BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26

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All products were sold in white plastic tubs with white lids. The “Best By’ dates are located on the side of the lids. Please see attached photos for ease of identification.

The impacted pasteurizer was returned to normal function and was verified and sealed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. No other products produced in the facility were affected.

Customers who purchased the affected products should not consume them and either dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Saputo at 1-888-587-2423 from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT.

For more pictures click here

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9928

Canadian Health Alert: Kendamil brand Infant Formula with whole milk recalled due to cereulide toxin

February 22 2026: From Government of Canada:

The following affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to cereulide toxin:


Cereulide is a toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus. Cereulide is highly heat stable meaning it is unlikely to be deactivated or destroyed by cooking or when preparing infant formula for consumption. Symptoms typically begin rapidly after ingestion and most often involve gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.

Ed. note: from the London Beth Din in response to a question from the editor: Kendamil Infant Formula sold in Canada is certified KLBD Dairy, no logo.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A9927
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