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80,000 McCafé K-Cup Coffee Pods Recalled—Check Your Cabinets for This Mislabeled Product Now

Decaf coffee pods were mislabeled and contain caffeine—here's what to do if you bought them

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McDonald’s is famous for its irresistible french fries, chicken nuggets, and burgers, but the fast food chain is also known for how good their coffee is. Over the years, McDonald’s has made it easier than ever to enjoy that taste at home by selling their brew for Keurig coffee machines at grocery stores across the country, but before you get your Keurig going for your morning cup, you might want to check your cabinets: 80,000 Keurig compatible McCafe coffee pods are part of a recent recall putting consumers at risk. Here, read everything to know about this recall and what to do if you’ve been affected by it. 

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McCafe Keurig coffee pods recall

Keurig Dr. Pepper has issued a voluntary recall of their Keurig McCafé K-Cup Premium Roast Decaf coffee pods, and earlier this week, the FDA (Food & Drug Administration) categorized this recall as Class II. According to the report, 960 cartons, each containing 84 coffee pods, were recalled due to the fact that they were labeled decaf but actually contain caffeine. These packages have a ‘best buy’ date that reads “17 NOV 2026 LA hh:mm PL070 5321 or 5322.” The batch number is 5101564894 and the material number is 5000358463. They can also be identified by the ASIN, which is B07GCNDL91. 

“At Keurig Dr. Pepper, we are committed to the highest standards of safety and quality in the products we produce and distribute. In cooperation with the FDA, we initiated a voluntary recall of a limited number of 84-count boxes of McCafe Premium Roast Decaf coffee K-Cup pods, sold through a single retail partner, as the coffee may contain regular caffeinated coffee,” the company said in statement shared with FOX Television Stations. “All consumers who purchased this product were notified directly by the retailer a little more than a month ago and provided with next steps regarding replacement product.  All impacted product remaining with the retailer has been returned to us.”

Where were the recalled coffee pods sold?

According to the recall, the pods were sold at one unnamed retailer at stores in California, Nevada and Indiana. 

Risks of drinking recalled coffee pods

The Class II label on this recall means that “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,” as stated by the FDA website. That being said, pregnant women and other people who are avoiding caffeine for health reasons could be affected by consuming these products. 

What to do if you bought the recalled coffee pods

If you check your cabinets and discover you’ve purchased these recalled coffee pods, you can either dispose of them, or take them back to the place in which you’ve purchased it and request a refund. 

The good news? The company acted quickly to notify consumers and remove the affected items from shelves. You can continue enjoying your favorite McCafé coffee at home with confidence—just double-check those labels to ensure you’re brewing exactly what you intended. 

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