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Consumer Kashrut Alerts

Lizzy’s Ice Cream – Only Packaged Products Certified

November 13, 2026 from KVH:

KVH Kosher certifies only certain packaged products made for Lizzy’s Ice Cream. These items are available for sale in many stores and are certified when bearing the KVH symbol.

A listing of certified itemshere.

The ice cream parlor in Waltham is not under KVH certification.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with further questions to info@kvhkosher.org

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A10178

Costco Recalls Whipped Cream in 12 States Over Possible Chemical Contamination

November 14, 2026 from Health.com:

"Costco whipped cream has been recalled in 12 states due to potential contamination with a cleaning chemical, the company announced Nov. 7. Customers reported a chemical taste and smell, but no serious adverse health effects have been reported to date.

"Product: Kirkland Signature Real Heavy Whipped Cream

"The recalled whipped cream was sold at Costco stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

"If you have the recalled whipped cream, stop using it and return it to Costco for a refund.

"You can also email Alamance Foods, the whipped cream’s manufacturer, at customer.care@alamancefood.com with any issues or concerns regarding the product."

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A10177

Canada: Various brands of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer recalled due to pieces of metal

November 11, 2026: From the Government of Canada:

The following Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers have been recalled because of extraneous Material.


Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products.

A full list of recalled products can be found here:

Ed. note: The editor does not have information of the kosher stutus of these products.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A10176

Yoshon Information

November 11, 2026: Yoshon Network:

www.kashrut.com/consumer/baked_goods presents compiled information on yoshon and pas yisroel.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A10174

Health alert: Country Creek Acres Alfalfa Sprout Seeds

November 9, 2026 from the FDA

Country Creek Acres Alfalfa Sprout Seeds packed in a clear and silver poly bag, 16 oz, with a white adhesive label and green, yellow and blue lettering, packed in 2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz, and/or 16 oz packages have been recalled because products contain seed recalled from the supplier and may be contaminated with E. coli and/or Salmonella

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A10175

OU Kosher Alert Aldi Beef Tallow Fries

November 5, 2026 from the OU

Aldi Beef Tallow Fries, Aldi Inc., Batavia IL has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Aldi Beef Tallow Fries. Some packaging bears an unauthorized OU mark. Corrective actions are being implemented.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A10173

South African Kashrus Alert: Blue Diamond Almond Milk Now Dairy: Alert for South Africa and Israel & Information about Blue Diamond Chilled products in the US and Canada

November 3, 2026 Alerts from Kosher South Africa:

Due to production changes at Blue Diamond Almond Milk, the following products are now Dairy, with immediate effect (including current stock), even when bearing the Parev symbol:


Please note that every effort was made to maintain the parev status of these products; however, the necessary requirements could not be accommodated by the manufacturer. If these products were used with meat or meat utensils, no kashering is required.

November 4, 2026 From the OU in response to a question from the editor:
This was a notice put out by a South African hashgacha regarding products under their certification produced in South Africa. This has no relevance to any OU production made in USA or Canada. Products marked OU - are Parve. Almond Breeze products marked OUD are DE.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A10170

Israel: Recall – Better Choice Ltd. (Distributor of Axeros Ltd.) Announces Recall of Dark Chocolate Products

November 3, 2026 from Israeli Ministry of Health

Following a consumer complaint, Better Choice Ltd. (distributor of Axeros Ltd.) is voluntarily recalling dark chocolate products because they contain a milk allergen that is not listed in the ingredients or allergen information.
Product name:


Net weight: 100 g
Manufacturer: Pobeda Confectionery Ltd., Russia.
Importer: Axeros Ltd.
Recall in Hebrew is here

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A10172

Yoshon Information

November 1, 2026: Yoshon Network:

www.kashrut.com/consumer/baked_goods presents compiled information on yoshon and pas yisroel.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A10168

Vitality Works Inc. Recalls 365 Whole Foods Market Ashwagandha Capsules Sold Nationwide Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

October 30, 2026 from the FDA

Vitality Works Inc. of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot (lot number 2025-26227) of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules 120 count because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

The recalled product was available for purchase from November 24, 2025, through October 20, 2026, both online through Amazon.com and at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide.

The product is packaged in white plastic bottles labeled as 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha 120 count, with UPC 9948252099. The product can be identified by lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028, both printed on the bottom of the bottle.

Customers who have the recalled product should not consume it. Discard the recalled product and do not return it to the store. Refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market store.

Consumers with questions may contact Vitality Works Inc. at (505) 268-9950. Business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

The previous item can be cited with the URL: https://www.kashrut.com/Alerts/?alert=A10171
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