Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label

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Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label. (2026, September 18). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/18/critics-in-meltdown-over-us-cheese-giant-tillamook-halal-label?traffic_source=rss

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Critics are boycotting and verbally attacking the US cheese company Tillamook for introducing halal labeling on their products. The backlash includes accusations that Tillamook is producing "Al Qaeda cheese," reflecting a hostile reaction toward the company's decision to cater to Muslim dietary laws.

Written by AI on 2026-09-18, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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In early 2023, Tillamook, an American cheese company based in Oregon, faced backlash after introducing halal labeling on some of its products. Critics, particularly on social media, initiated a boycott campaign and made inflammatory comments, accusing Tillamook of producing "Al Qaeda cheese." This reaction stemmed from misunderstanding the purpose of halal certification, which ensures that products comply with Islamic dietary laws, and does not imply any political or religious endorsement. The controversy highlights the potential for misinformation to spread rapidly online and impact consumer behavior towards a long-established brand.

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Al Qaeda Oregon Tillamook

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Some have accused the company of making ‘Al Qaeda cheese’ in a viral tirade of abuse against the Oregon dairy co-operative.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-18

2026-09-18 · Al Jazeera

Critics in meltdown over US cheese giant Tillamook halal label · assertive framing

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Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling. asserted

Critics → launch → labelling

Some have accused the company of making ‘Al Qaeda cheese’ in a viral tirade of abuse against the Oregon dairy co-operative. asserted

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