The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1584-2013·Announced 2013-07-31

Green Mountain Coffee Recalls Donut House K-Cup Packs Due to Mislabeling

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is recalling Donut House K-Cup packs because regular caffeinated coffee was packaged in boxes labeled as decaffeinated.

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 regarding caffeine content, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is recalling specific Donut House K-Cup packs due to a packaging error. Regular caffeinated coffee individual K-cup packs were placed inside multi-unit retail boxes that were labeled as decaffeinated coffee.

The recall affects Master Cases with Product Code #8534 (6-12 count retail boxes) and 12-Count Retail Boxes with Product Code #8934. The master case label bears the name 'Donut House K-Cup Packs' and the retail boxes are labeled 'Donut House Decaffeinated K-Cup Packs'. The affected units have a Best By date of 15NOV2013 and code PL113 3049.

The total quantity involved is 288,144 K-cups, comprising 4,002 master cases and 24,012 retail boxes. These products were distributed in Texas, Louisiana, Maryland, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska, North Carolina, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Florida, and Alabama. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific product codes and dates, and stop using the product if it matches the description.

The recalled product

Product
Master Cases, Product Code #8534 (6-12 count retail boxes) Label of master case bears the name: Donut House K -Cup Packs. 12-Count Retail Boxes, Product Code #8934, Donut House Decaffeinated K-Cup 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)

  • Best By: 15NOV2013 PL113 3049

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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