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AN instant coffee has been recalled over fears it may have been contaminated with glass.
Shoppers have been told to throw away the product as a precaution.
The coffee was sold in Dollar General stores and bosses issued the recall after a customer raised the alarm to staffers.
Three lots of the brand’s Clover Valley Instant Coffee are being recalled.
The recalled coffee has best by dates of December 13 and December 14, 2026.
Shoppers can find the best-by date by taking a look at the neck of the jar.
And, they should look out to see if their jar of coffee has the UPC (Universal Product Code) 876941004069.
It was sold in 48 states between July 9 and 21, 2025.
The only locations where the coffee was not sold was Alaska and Hawaii.
Shoppers have been warned about the risks of consuming a product that may contain glass.
They could be left with mouth and teeth injuries.
But, no injuries have been reported as a result of drinking the contaminated coffee product.
Dollar General shoppers have been encouraged to contact the retailer so they can get their money back.
The retailer has also apologized to shoppers for any inconvenience.
Dollar General has also launched an investigation into the coffee contamination.
In this scenario, Dollar General issued the recall, but sometimes it may be done by officials at the Food and Drug Administration.
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn’t panic if they’re affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
FDA chiefs have a grading system when they classify recalls.
A Class I recall is the highest and health officials have warned how consumers who eat a contaminated product could suffer a serious reaction.
Class II and III recalls pose less serious health effects.
Meanwhile, a recall has been issued for a cinnamon bun type product sold at retailers such as Aldi.
This is due to fears the sweet treat may have been contaminated with plastic.
A Smurf-shaped chocolate is being recalled over fears it may have been contaminated with wheat.
And, batches of cookies sold at Target were recalled due to possible wood contamination.
