Coffee Recall Alert: Crucial Mistake on Product Labeling Discovered

Nearly 4,200 packages of ground coffee have been urgently recalled across 15 states after being mislabeled as decaffeinated when they actually contain caffeine, potentially endangering consumers with health conditions requiring caffeine avoidance.

Key Takeaways

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA recalled 692 cases (4,152 packages) of Our Family-branded Traverse City Cherry ground coffee falsely labeled as decaffeinated.
The affected product has UPC 0 70253 11080 1 and is marked with “BEST BEFORE 080325 V 15:37 C”.
The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, indicating potential temporary health consequences for certain individuals.
The affected coffee was distributed across 15 states including Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Colorado.
Consumers sensitive to caffeine may experience irregular heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, and adverse reactions with certain medications.

Widespread Distribution Affects Midwest and Beyond

The recall by Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA involves 12-ounce bags of Our Family-branded Traverse City Cherry artificially flavored coffee that was incorrectly labeled as decaffeinated. The FDA officially classified the situation as a Class II recall, indicating the products could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The coffee was distributed by SpartanNash Company across multiple states including Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

According to the FDA’s official bulletin, the affected product bears the UPC code 0 70253 11080 1 and can be identified by checking for the code “BEST BEFORE 080325 V 15:37 C” on the packaging. While the company did not issue a public press release about the recall, the information is available through the FDA’s recall database. The total scope involves 692 cases, amounting to 4,152 individual 12-ounce packages of coffee that consumers may have purchased believing they contained no caffeine.

Coffee recall alert! The FDA has recalled Our Family Traverse City Cherry Decaf coffee due to mislabeling—some bags may contain caffeine. Affected states: CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, NC, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI, WY. Check your pantry! https://t.co/8EuZNpHAyc #CoffeeNews #Recall

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Health Risks for Vulnerable Consumers

The mislabeling presents significant concerns for those who must avoid caffeine due to medical conditions, pregnancy, or interactions with medications. Unexpected caffeine consumption can lead to various adverse effects, particularly in sensitive individuals. The FDA has not provided specific instructions for consumers who may have purchased the affected product, but the recall remains active as authorities work to remove the mislabeled coffee from store shelves.

Even properly labeled decaffeinated coffee contains small amounts of caffeine, but the completely mislabeled product would deliver a full caffeine dose unexpectedly. Medical professionals warn that caffeine can exacerbate conditions like heart problems, diabetes, and osteoporosis. For pregnant women avoiding caffeine, this mislabeling could be particularly concerning. The FDA notes that consuming too much caffeine can cause increased heart rate, palpitations, high blood pressure, insomnia, anxiety, jitters, upset stomach, nausea, and headaches.

Company Response and Brand Impact

Our Family Foods, described as a purpose-driven brand committed to quality and community connection, has not yet issued a public statement addressing the recall. According to the company’s website it describes itself as, “Our commitment to quality has remained the same, generation after generation.” FOX Business reportedly reached out to Our Family Foods for comment but received no immediate response regarding the situation. The lack of direct communication from the company has left consumers relying on FDA notices and media reports for information.

Customers who have purchased Our Family-branded Traverse City Cherry coffee labeled as decaffeinated should check their product against the identified UPC code and “BEST BEFORE” date. While specific return instructions haven’t been provided, consumers concerned about potential health effects should avoid consuming the product and consult with healthcare providers if they experience symptoms after unknowingly consuming caffeine from the mislabeled coffee.