The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0361-2019·Announced 2018-11-07

Equal Exchange Recalls Organic Breakfast Blend Decaf Coffee Due to Caffeine Mislabeling

Equal Exchange is recalling Organic Mind Body and Soul Breakfast Blend Decaf coffee because caffeinated coffee was packaged in decaffeinated packaging.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error (caffeine in decaf packaging) rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Equal Exchange Cooperative dba Equal Exchange, Inc. is recalling Organic Mind Body and Soul - Breakfast Blend Decaf, packaged in 2.25 oz. pillow packs. The recall involves 71 cases (48 packs per case) with Lot # MR104509. The product was distributed to 25 retail customers in Massachusetts, Tennessee, Delaware, Alaska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Maine, Kentucky, New York, Kansas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Alabama.

The recall is being conducted because caffeinated coffee was packaged in decaffeinated packaging. This mislabeling presents a risk to consumers who rely on decaffeinated products to avoid caffeine intake.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific lot number and packaging described. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Mind Body and Soul - Breakfast Blend Decaf, packaged in 2.25 oz. pillow packs.

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)

  • Lot # MR104509

Distribution

Distributed in 13 states: