The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0816-2013·Announced 2012-12-19

Berres Brothers Coffee Recalled for Undeclared Walnut Allergen

Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters is recalling three coffee flavors because they contain undeclared walnut, a major food allergen.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the agency classification is Class I, which mandates a score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves undeclared walnut, a major allergen, which poses a severe risk to sensitive individuals.

Plain-English summary

Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters is voluntarily recalling three flavors of regular and decaffeinated, ground and whole bean coffees. The affected products are Chocolate & Peanut Butter, Monkey Mocha, and Lunch with Elvis. The recall is being conducted because these coffee products contain undeclared walnut, which is a major food allergen.

The recall includes specific packages of Lunch with Elvis regular ground coffee, including 1.5 oz. (42.5g) bags with UPC 746774-000425 and 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC. The source text indicates that 9,998 packages are involved in the recall. The products were distributed across numerous U.S. states and territories, as well as Guam, American Samoa, and Canada.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific flavors and packaging details listed in the recall notice. Individuals with a walnut allergy should avoid consuming these products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters Lunch with Elvis regular ground coffee packaged in the following sizes: 1.5 oz. (42.5g) with UPC 746774-000425, and 12 oz. (340g) bags with no UPC.
Affected units
9,998

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 (3)

  • Julian date codes 12091 - 12319 (April 1
  • 2012 thru November 15
  • 2012)

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Berres Brothers, 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.

See all 10 products in this recall →