The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1125-2016·Announced 2016-05-04

Liquid Coffee Inc Recalls Concentrated Coffee Due to Elevated pH Levels

Liquid Coffee Inc is recalling 642 gallons of concentrated coffee because the pH level was elevated above 4.6. The product was distributed nationwide to specific states.

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, and the hazard involves a pH deviation without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Liquid Coffee Inc is recalling 642 gallons of concentrated coffee packed in 1/2 gallon or 1 gallon hermetically sealed Scholle or Liquibag containers. The recall was initiated because the pH level in the coffee product was elevated above 4.6.

The affected product was distributed nationwide to Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. The production date is used to track the specific product involved in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the affected production dates and stop using the product if it matches the description. For more information, consumers should contact the recalling firm or refer to the official FDA recall notice.

The recalled product

Product
Concentrated coffee packed in 1/2 gallon or 1 gallon hermetically sealed Scholle or Liquibag.
Manufacturer
Liquid Coffee Inc

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)

  • Production date used to track product.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 11 states specifically:

Same hazard · ph deviation

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