Mom's Kvas Recall: Bulging Jugs Risk Package Integrity
Mom's Delicious Kitchen LLC recalls gallon plastic jugs of fermented non-alcoholic Kvas due to bulging from compromised packaging. Consumers should check for bulging jugs and contact the company for details.
Lower-risk recall
Kvas, a fermented non-alcoholic drink, due to bulging. A hole was punched to the lids of the gallon plastic jugs to prevent the plastic jugs from bulging. The package integrity was compromised.
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What happened, in plain English
Mom's Delicious Kitchen LLC is recalling gallon plastic jugs of their fermented non-alcoholic drink Kvas because the packaging can bulge, compromising safety. This could lead to the jug breaking or leaking, posing a risk of injury or contamination. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19830-mom-s-kvas-recall-bulging-jugs-risk-package-integrity.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19830-mom-s-kvas-recall-bulging-jugs-risk-package-integrity · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0699-2018
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“Mom's Kvas Recall: Bulging Jugs Risk Package Integrity.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19830-mom-s-kvas-recall-bulging-jugs-risk-package-integrity. Based on FDA recall #F-0699-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0699-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The jugs can bulge due to pressure buildup from the fermentation process. If the plastic becomes weak, it may break or leak, potentially causing spills or injury.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or uses Mom's Kvas gallon jugs. The risk is higher for people who store the jugs in warm places or where they might be bumped.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for bulging plastic jugs with the label: 'Mom's Kvas' and 'Gallon'. The product was sold in the US by Mom's Delicious Kitchen LLC.
- Brand
Mom's Kvas- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check for Bulging
Inspect the jug for signs of bulging or swelling, which indicates compromised packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Indiana and Oregon.
FDA distribution: “in Oregon” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Indiana, Oregon.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 27 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- FDA terminated the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to drink if the jug isn't bulging?
The recall is for jugs that bulge. If the jug isn't bulging, it may be safe, but the manufacturer recommends checking for bulging before use.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Look for bulging plastic jugs labeled 'Mom's Kvas' and 'Gallon' with the ingredients: Water, Cane Sugar, Instant Coffee, Yeast, Apple Cider.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0699-2018 (January 5, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0699-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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