Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso canned coffee recall due to sealing defect
PepsiCo is recalling Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso canned coffee products due to inadequate sealing that may lead to premature spoilage. The recall affects approximately 85,956 cases distributed nationwide.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a processing/sealing defect with potential for spoilage. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and the hazard is product degradation rather than acute food safety contamination. This aligns with the Moderate severity criterion for minor processing issues and voluntary precautionary recalls.
Plain-English summary
PepsiCo Inc is recalling Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso, Espresso & Light Cream (6.5 FL OZ, UPC 012000008801) due to an issue with adequate sealing of the canned product. The inadequate sealing may potentially lead to premature spoilage of the coffee.
The recalled product was distributed to retailers nationwide. The affected code is MAR 28 22, and the total recall quantity is 85,956 cases.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it if there are signs of spoilage. Those with questions about the recall or the safety of their product should contact PepsiCo Inc.
The recalled product
- Product
- Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso, Espresso & Light Cream, 6.5 FL OZ UPC 012000008801
- Manufacturer
- Pepsico Inc
- Category
- Food — Beverages / Canned Coffee
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 85,956
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- MAR 28 22
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Pepsico Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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