Red Diamond Coffee Concentrate Recalled for Elevated pH Levels
Red Diamond, Inc. is recalling 136 units of Colombian Coffee Concentrate due to elevated pH levels in an acidified product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or labeling issues.
Plain-English summary
Red Diamond, Inc. is recalling 136 units of RED DIAMOND, COLOMBIAN, NATURALLY DECAFFEINATED, Coffee Concentrate, Mix Ratio 69 + 1, Net contents 1/2 Gallon. The product was manufactured for Red Diamond in Birmingham, Alabama, and carries Item # 111591.
The recall was initiated because of elevated pH levels in an acidified product. This condition can affect the safety and stability of the food item.
The affected units were distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. All codes are included in this recall. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- RED DIAMOND, COLOMBIAN, NATURALLY DECAFFEINATED, Coffee Concentrate, Mix Ratio 69 + 1, Net contents 1/2 Gallon, Manufactured for RED DIAMOND, Birmingham, AL; Item # 111591
- Manufacturer
- Red Diamond, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Beverage Concentrate
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 136
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)
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Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Red Diamond, 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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