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By Sam Stevenson
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Tens of thousands of coffee pods labeled “decaf” have been recalled over fears they may contain caffeine.
More than 80,000 Keurig McCafé Premium Roast Decaf Coffee K‑Cup Pods were voluntarily recalled on December 6 by Keurig Dr Pepper, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.
A Keurig Dr Pepper spokesperson told Newsweek: "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."
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Why Are The Keurig Coffee Pods Being Recalled
The FDA categorized the recall as a Class II, the second-highest alert of three levels, on January 23.
According to the FDA, food recalls are given Class II status when consuming products could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
For those who monitor caffeine intake due to health conditions, pregnancy, or personal sensitivity, consuming unexpected caffeine can cause side effects such as jitters, rapid heartbeat, or sleep disruption.
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FDA inspectors carry out a hazard assessment before issuing one of three risk levels. The three classifications are:
- Class I—a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
- Class II—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.
- Class III—a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
How To Identify The Recalled McCafé Keurig Coffee Pods
The recalled K‑Cup pods were sold in 84‑count cartons at retailers in California, Indiana and Nevada. The affected cartons can be identified using these details:
- Best‑by date: “17 NOV 2026 LA hh:mm PL070 5321 or 5322”
- Batch number: 5101564894
- Material number: 5000358463
- ASIN: B07GCNDL91
If your product matches these identifiers, it is part of the recall.
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What To Do With The Recalled Coffee Pods
If you are monitoring or limiting your caffeine intake, do not drink the recalled pods.
Consumers might consider throwing the pods away or returning them to the retailer to seek a refund or replacement. Keurig said in a statement: "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."
What People Are Saying
A Keurig Dr Pepper spokesperson told Newsweek in an emailed statement: "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."
Update 1/27/26, 9:26 a.m. ET: This article has been updated with a new Keurig Dr Pepper statement.
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