The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1985-2014·Announced 2014-06-11

Gavina Dark Whole Bean Coffee Recalled for Mislabeling as Decaffeinated

F. Gavina & Sons Inc. is recalling 29 units of Gavina Northwest Blend Dark Whole Bean Coffee because it was mislabeled 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 III, which indicates a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error regarding caffeine content, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving minor labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

F. Gavina & Sons Inc. is voluntarily recalling Gavina Northwest Blend Dark Whole Bean Coffee, Net Wt. 5lb. The product was mislabeled as decaffeinated, although it is not decaffeinated.

The recall involves 29 units of Lot No. 85895. The product was distributed in California and Nebraska. The product label reads in part "***085895***DECAF EUROPEAN BLEND 5LBS WHOLEBEAN BAG***".

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Gavina Northwest Blend Dark Whole Bean Bag Net Wt. 5lb, Product label reads in part "***085895***DECAF EUROPEAN BLEND 5LBS WHOLEBEAN BAG***"
Affected units
29

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)

  • Lot No. 85895

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: