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Instant coffee sold at Dollar General stores nationwide is being recalled due to potential glass contamination, according to a notice shared by the Food and Drug Administration.
Dollar General Corporation initiated the recall on Monday, Aug. 11, saying in an announcement that a customer had reported the presence of glass fragments in their coffee grounds to a store employee.
The company is investigating the cause of the contamination with knowledge of the FDA, it said. The coffee was sold in stores nationwide except for Alaska and Hawaii.
Here’s what to know about the recall.
Which Dollar General coffee products are recalled?
The recalled products include 8-ounce Clover Valley Instant Coffee packages with certain lot numbers and best-by dates, which can be found around the neck of the bottle.
Impacted units have a package UPC of 876941004069 and the following lot numbers and best-by dates:
- Lot: L-5163 / Best By 12/13/2026
- Lot: L-5164 / Best by 12/13/2026
- Lot: L-5165 / Best by 12/14/2026
What to do if you have recalled coffee
If you have a package of the recalled coffee at home, do not use it and discard it immediately. Dollar General warned that accidentally ingesting glass fragments may cause injury, including damage to teeth, mouth and throat, lacerations or perforation of the intestine. No injuries have been reported thus far.
After throwing out the coffee, customers can contact Dollar General via email at [email protected] or by phone at 1-888-309-9030 from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. CT seven days a week to request a full refund.
