Costco pulls Blue Moon drink from Canadian stores over possible metal pieces

OTTAWA — Costco in Canada has announced a recall of specific batches of Blue Moon, because small aluminum fragments may come loose from the metal can lids when the cans are opened, which could pose a risk to consumers.

The warning is part of a wider national recall announced by Molson Canada, which covers a number of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks sold under well-known brands.

Costco asked customers who bought the recalled products to stop consuming or serving them immediately and to return them to a Costco location for a full refund.

Details of the drink recalled from Costco stores

Costco said the recall targets Blue Moon Belgian White, which was sold in packs of 24 metal cans.

Each can holds 355 millilitres. The affected products were sold at Costco warehouses and its business centres between September and November 2026.

The company identified the internal product number as 1700923, with three batch codes covered by the warning.

The codes are K0962, J1162 and H2862, and can be found on the outer packaging of the product.

The company stressed that the recall is limited to products matching the specified details and codes, and does not cover all drinks sold under the brand.

Aluminum fragments behind the health warning

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recall concerns the possible presence of foreign metal material in some drinks.

Molson explained that the problem may occur when the cans are opened, as small pieces of aluminum can separate from the metal lid.

Swallowing these fragments could cause health harm, although authorities have classified the recall as Class 3.

That classification means the likelihood of the affected products causing adverse health effects is considered low.

Even so, the agency stressed that products covered by the warning should not be used, sold or served to consumers.

Recall includes other brands in Canada

The recall is not limited to Blue Moon, as Canadian authorities have announced it also covers other Molson products.

Among the main brands affected are Coors Light, Molson Canadian, Black Horse, India Beer and Hop Valley, in addition to some Brasseur de Montréal products.

The official list includes 29 different products, varying by brand, size and type of container.

The list also includes some non-alcoholic drinks, meaning the warning is not limited to drinks that contain alcohol.

The company said the affected products were distributed in different regions of Canada, and that batch codes vary by brand and place of distribution.

Molson said it is working with the CFIA and commercial partners to investigate the problem, adding that it had not received any reports of health harm linked to the products as of the date of its statements.

How to get a refund from Costco

Costco urged customers to check the packs they have and compare them with the batch codes published in the recall notice.

If the information matches, the affected product can be returned to a Costco warehouse in Canada for a full refund.

The company also asked customers to share the warning with anyone who may have received the affected packs, to make sure they are not consumed by mistake.

Costco apologized for any inconvenience the recall may cause and said it is committed to handling the recalled products.

Where to check the recalled products

The CFIA has published the full list of affected products, including container sizes, product numbers and batch codes.

Consumers can view the official recall notice on the Government of Canada website.

Authorities stress the importance of following food and beverage safety warnings, especially when they involve products widely available in large retail stores.

Checking batch codes remains necessary to identify the affected products and to avoid throwing out packs that are not covered by the recall.