Decaf coffee pods recalled because they might contain caffeine
Keurig Dr Pepper is recalling 960 cartons of McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods because the product is labeled as decaf but might contain caffeine.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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: Scored 2 under the minor labeling criterion: the record cites a decaf label on product that might contain caffeine, with no stated illness or consequence.
Plain-English summary
McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods, net weight 29 oz (823g), packaged as an 84-count carton under UPC 043000073438 and distributed by Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. of Burlington, Massachusetts, are being recalled by Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.
The reason given in the enforcement record is that the product is labeled as decaf but might contain caffeine.
The record lists 960 cartons of 84 pods each, with a best-by date of 17 NOV 2026, batch number 5101564894 and material number 5000358463, and further codes recorded in the enforcement record. Distribution was to California, Indiana and Nevada. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.
The record reports no illnesses. People who avoid caffeine should not use the affected pods and should follow the retailer's return instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- McCafe Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K-Cup Pods, Net Wt. 29 oz (823g), packaged as an 84-count carton, UPC 043000073438. Distributed By: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. Burlington, MA 01803 U.S.A.
- Manufacturer
- Keurig DR Pepper, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Coffee
Distribution
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