Nearly 700 cases of Traverse City Cherry ground coffee labeled as decaffeinated have been recalled across 15 states after the FDA discovered the product actually contains caffeine, potentially endangering consumers with health conditions requiring caffeine avoidance.
Key Takeaways
- Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA has recalled 692 cases (4,152 packages) of Our Family-branded Traverse City Cherry ground coffee incorrectly labeled as decaffeinated.
- The affected product has UPC 0 70253 11080 1 and is marked with “BEST BEFORE 080325 V 15:37 C”.
- Distribution occurred across 15 states including Colorado, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
- The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, indicating potential health risks for individuals avoiding caffeine due to medical conditions.
- Symptoms of excessive caffeine consumption can include increased heart rate, high blood pressure, anxiety, and insomnia.
Widespread Distribution Across Midwest and Beyond
The Food and Drug Administration has announced a significant recall affecting nearly 4,200 packages of ground coffee distributed to 15 states. The product in question is Our Family-branded Traverse City Cherry artificially flavored light roast ground coffee that was mislabeled as decaffeinated. The recall affects products distributed by SpartanNash Company across Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Customers should check for the specific UPC code 0 70253 11080 1 and the marking “BEST BEFORE 080325 V 15:37 C” to identify affected products. This recall involves a total of 692 cases containing 4,152 12-ounce packages of the coffee. The FDA has categorized this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation where a product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, but is unlikely to pose serious health threats to the general population.
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 Sensitive Individuals
The mislabeling presents significant health concerns for specific groups of consumers who must limit or avoid caffeine consumption. Those with certain medical conditions, pregnant women, individuals on particular medications, and people with caffeine sensitivity could face adverse reactions from unknowingly consuming caffeinated coffee. The recall was initiated after manufacturer Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA discovered that regular caffeinated coffee had been incorrectly labeled as decaffeinated.
Potential health risks from unwanted caffeine consumption include irregular heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, anxiety, insomnia, and adverse interactions with medications. The FDA has warned that even properly labeled decaffeinated products typically contain small amounts of caffeine, usually between 2 to 15 milligrams in an 8-ounce cup, compared to the roughly 80 to 100 milligrams in regular coffee.
Consumer Guidance and Response
Despite the recall’s significant scope, Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA has not issued a public press release about the situation. The recall information is available through the FDA’s official recall bulletin. Neither the manufacturer nor Our Family Foods has provided specific instructions for consumers who may have purchased the affected product, leaving questions about refunds or returns unanswered. FOX Business reportedly reached out to Our Family Foods for comment but received no immediate response.
The FDA advises consumers to be vigilant about potential caffeine-related symptoms, which can include increased heart rate, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, insomnia, anxiety, jitters, upset stomach, nausea, and headache. Those experiencing these symptoms after consuming what they believed was decaffeinated coffee should consult with healthcare professionals, especially if they have underlying health conditions or take medications that could interact with caffeine.
Sources:
Coffee Recall in 15 States as FDA Sets Risk Level
Bags of ground coffee recalled in 15 states in the US, including Illinois: FDA
Thousands of pounds of ground coffee recalled due to mislabeling error: FDA
