The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0956-2023·Announced 2023-06-07

Trader Joe's Cold Brew Coffee Recalled for Glass Particles

Trader Joe's Instant Cold Brew Coffee may contain glass particles. Regal Trading is recalling 14,112 cases distributed in eight states. No illnesses have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for a physical hazard (glass particles) that poses a risk of injury. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported qualifies as High severity.

Plain-English summary

Regal Trading, Inc. is recalling Trader Joe's Instant Cold Brew Coffee due to the presence of glass particles in the product. The affected product is Trader Joe's Instant Cold Brew Coffee in 3.5 oz (99g) jars, sold in cases of 24.

The recalled product was distributed in Texas, California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, Illinois, and Washington. The recall includes products with the following manufacturing and expiration dates: Mfg 06/13/22 Exp 6/13/24, Mfg 11/26/22 Exp 11/26/24, and Mfg 12/30/22 Exp 12/30/24. A total of 14,112 cases are being recalled.

Glass particles in the product pose a potential injury hazard if consumed. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their homes and not consume the product if they believe it may contain glass particles. Affected customers should return the product to the store where it was purchased.

The recalled product

Product
Trader Joes Instant Cold Brew Coffee, 3.5 oz.(99g), 24 jars per case.
Manufacturer
Regal Trading, Inc.
Hazard
  • glass-particles
  • foreign-material
  • choking-hazard

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 (2)

  • Mfg: 06/13/22
  • Exp: 6/13/24 Mfg: 11/26/22 Exp: 11/26/24 Mfg: 12/30/22 Exp: 12/30/24

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

  • CA
  • CT
  • FL
  • IL
  • PA
  • TX
  • WA