Dollar General has recalled coffee sold in every state except Hawaii and Alaska

Coffee Recall: Grounds Sold in 48 States May Contain Glass Here's how to check if your coffee is under recall

Dollar General has recalled coffee sold in every state except Hawaii and Alaska

The recalled coffee was sold in every state except Hawaii and Alaska.
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Coffee from Dollar General has been recalled.
The instant coffee grounds, sold in 48 states, may contain glass.
If your coffee is part of the recall, toss it immediately, as consuming glass can cause serious injuries.

Coffee grounds sold at Dollar General have been recalled across 48 states, the Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.

The grounds may contain glass, which could cause serious injuries if consumed.

Check if your coffee is part of the recall, and discard it immediately if it is.

Which Coffee Was Recalled?

The recall affects three lots of Clover Valley Instant Coffee:

Size: 8 oz.
UPC: 876941004069
Lot 1: L-5163 with best-by date: 12/13/2026
Lot 2: L-5164 with best-by date: 12/13/2026
Lot 3: L-5165 with best-by date: 12/14/2026

The recalled coffee coffee grounds were sold at Dollar General stores between July 9 and July 21, 2025.

A customer notified Dollar General employees of the glass contamination.
Food and Drug Administration

Which States Are Affected?

The recalled coffee was sold at Dollar General stores in every state except:

Hawaii
Alaska

Why Was the Coffee Recalled?

The coffee was recalled due to potential glass contamination, an issue that a customer brought to the attention of Dollar General employees.

Ingesting glass fragments may lead to serious injuries, including damage to teeth, laceration of the mouth and throat, or perforation of the intestine. To date, no injuries have been reported in connection to the recalled coffee.

Dollar General is still investigating the source of the glass contamination.

What You Should Do

If you recently purchased coffee from Dollar General, check if your product is part of the recall.

If you do have the affected coffee, do not use it. Dispose of it immediately and contact Dollar General for a full refund, via email at customercare@dollargeneral.com or by phone at 1-888-309-9030.

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